Greevy, Bernadette (1940-...), is an Irish contralto singer of outstanding quality. Her full-toned voice, which sustains its richness throughout a wide range, has won her critical acclaim internationally. Her repertoire covers both recital pieces and large-scale concert works by such composers as Johannes Brahms and Gustav Mahler. She has also given performances in operas by Benjamin Britten, George Frideric Handel, Jules Massenet, Gioacchino Rossini, Michael Tippett, and Giuseppe Verdi. In 1999, Greevy founded the Anna Livia International Opera Festival and became its artistic director. Greevy was born in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, and studied singing in Dublin and London.