About Ann-Christine
The voice carries the whole person
At age four, I was given special permission to sing in the church girls' choir. As a teenager, I saw Frederica von Stade on television and knew I wanted to stand on that stage. Since then, my voice has carried me through fourteen countries, from Drottningholm Court Theatre to the Royal Swedish Opera, from Oper Bonn to the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto — where maestro Gian Carlo Menotti himself invited me after hearing me in Stockholm. Today, I share everything I've learned with a new generation of singers.
My Approach to Voice Teaching and Vocal Development
After four decades of experience, I have honed my ability to listen and observe. I can quickly identify where tensions lie and demonstrate how to release them. It is essential to listen to each student's natural gifts in order to develop them further. Regardless of level, the foundational work in breathing and the speaking voice is crucial — technique follows naturally, when the voice feels safe.
““Stravinsky's sinuous lines emerged with spontaneity and sweetness... she was a touching Anne.”
Career
A career spanning four decades
From Monteverdi to Stravinsky — fourteen countries, thirty roles, one voice.
Opera houses, ensembles, and residencies
Ensemble Soloist
Oper Bonn
1997/98 – 2001/02
Principal Guest Artist
Folkoperan, Stockholm
1995–2009
Recurring leading soprano engagements
Early-career engagements
Drottningholm Court Theatre
1986–1993
Under Arnold Östman (conductor) and Göran Järvefelt (director)
Resident Soloist
Linköping Symphony Orchestra
Ongoing
Current repertoire focus: the song cycles of Strauss, Berlioz, Mahler and Berg
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Principal Roles
Ensemble & early career
Oper Bonn (1997–2002)
Photo: Thilo Beu
Awards, Scholarships and Distinctions
1984
Linköping Cultural Scholarship
Municipal cultural scholarship — the first recognition of her artistic talent
1986/87
Jenny Lind Scholarship
Sweden's most prestigious vocal scholarship — tour in Sweden and the USA
1987
Christina Nilsson Fund Scholarship
Awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music
1988
Friends of Drottningholm Court Theatre Scholarship
Awarded for promising contributions at Drottningholm Court Theatre
1987–1992
Royal Swedish Academy of Music Scholarships
Recurring scholarships from Sweden's highest musical institution
