Jadwiga Rappé (born 24 February 1952, Torun) is a Polish operatic contralto. In 1980 she was awarded first prize at the International Bach Competition in Leipzig. She made her professional opera debut at the Great Theatre, Warsaw in 1983, and has remained a regular artist at that theatre ever since. She has also sung leading roles with other important opera houses internationally, including the Deutsche Oper Berlin and the Royal Opera House in London.[1]