About Ann-Christine

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.
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
From Monteverdi to Stravinsky — fourteen countries, thirty roles, one voice.
Ensemble Soloist
1997/98 – 2001/02
Principal Guest Artist
1995–2009
Recurring leading soprano engagements
Early-career engagements
1986–1993
Under Arnold Östman (conductor) and Göran Järvefelt (director)
Resident Soloist
Ongoing
Current repertoire focus: the song cycles of Strauss, Berlioz, Mahler and Berg
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Photo: Thilo Beu

Municipal cultural scholarship — the first recognition of her artistic talent
Sweden's most prestigious vocal scholarship — tour in Sweden and the USA
Awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music
Awarded for promising contributions at Drottningholm Court Theatre
Recurring scholarships from Sweden's highest musical institution

“Anne Trulove in The Rake's Progress was a role that fitted me so perfectly — it was like putting a hand into a glove.”
The Rake's Progress — Stravinsky
Festival dei Due Mondi, Spoleto
Conductor: Steven Mercurio
At the personal invitation of Gian Carlo Menotti and Steven Mercurio after hearing her in Stockholm
Don Giovanni — Mozart
Folkoperan · Gothenburg Opera · Royal Swedish Opera · Det Kongelige, Copenhagen · Oper Bonn
““Soprano Ann-Christine Larsson gives a tremendous performance as the capable, controlling, guilt-ridden, and ultimately paranoid Isabella.”
Folkoperan2009
Gothenburg Opera2009
World premiere. Libretto by Alexander Ahndoril. Last-minute substitution in the title role.
Norrlandsoperan1993
Ystads Operan1994
With Kristina Hammarström, Mathias Zachariassen, Marco Stella; conductor Joachim Gustafsson
Borås Symphony Orchestra
Dala Sinfonietta
Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Norrköping
Borås Symphony Orchestra
Oper Bonn1997–2002
Oper Bonn1997–2002
Oper Bonn1997–2002
Oper Bonn1997–2002
Vadstena Academy1991
With Susanne Rydén — reconstruction of the 1668 Roman dramma burlesco
Personal scholarship from one of Sweden's most distinguished opera singers
Inducted into the Linköping Hall of Fame for contributions to music and culture
Stockholm University
Royal College of Music, Stockholm (KMH)
University College of Opera, Stockholm (now SKH)
Linköping University
Royal College of Music, Stockholm (KMH)
““The performance was a highlight of the festival... All performers were fantastic, including Ann-Christine Larsson as Anne.”