Ann Assarsson, soprano, is putting the finishing touches on her Masters degree in Vocal Performance from NDNU, after obtaining degrees in International Relations, French, and Music, from Santa Clara University.
Together with her esteemed pianist and vocal coach Clint Cancio, Ann performs frequently in and around the Bay Area.
Highlights include a West Coast Tour performing Scandinavian Music, a special dinner performance for H.R.H. Princess Christina of Sweden, and earlier this year, a master class with opera soprano Licia Albanese.
A graduate of American Musical Theatre Artist's Institute, some of Ann's favorite roles include the title role in The Merry Widow, Ann Collier in 1940's Radio Hour, Lady Chiltern in An Ideal Husband, and Gussie Carnegie in Merrily We Roll Along (for which she received an American College Theatre Festival Nomination). This past July, Ann was a featured soloist with the Redwood Symphony after winning the 2004-2005 Aria Competition.
Opening on November 4th at the Pear Avenue Theatre, Ann will be playing the role of Sharon in Masterclass, a serio-comedic depiction of three students' encounters with the legendary Maria Callas. As part of a 9-member cast, Ann also looks forward to the continued success of Oh, Mr. Sousa! as it begins a series of performances across the United States. In her "free time", Ann enjoys teaching piano and voice, and is in the process of expanding her private studio.
Tel: (650) 704 4211 Fax: (650) 949 4086
Height: 5'11'' Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
| Musical Theatre/Opera |
Role |
|
Merry Widow |
Hanna Glawari |
| Oh! Mr.Sousa! |
Mezzo-Soprano |
| Master Class |
Sharon |
| Joseph |
Female Soloist |
| Lucia de Lamermoor |
Lucia |
| 1940's Radio Hour |
Ann Collier |
| Into the Woods |
Florinda |
| An Ideal Husband |
Lady Chiltern |
| Merrily We Roll Along |
Gussie Carnegie |
| Hansel and Gretel |
Mother |
Workshops
Masterclass with Mme. Licia Albanese
American Musical Theater Artist's Institute
NDNU Opera Workshop
Awards
2005:
Redwood Symphony Aria Competition Winner
2004:
NDNU Graduate Performance Award
2001:
Santa Clara University Musical Theater Award
Irene Ryan Acting Competition Nominee
Delta Omicron Best Musical Performance Award
Jennie Cook Memorial Award for Outstanding Music Minor
2000-2001:
Aria-Concerto Competition Winner
Special Performances
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West Coast Solo Tour - Nordic Art Song
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Dinner Performance for Her Royal Highness Princess Christina of Sweden
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Christmas in the Ballroom - Producer
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The Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers
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The Annual Los Altos Follies
Training:
Voice:
Debra Lambert, William Liberatore, Dr.Charles Barber, Shannon Day
Piano:
Hans Boepple, Mary Dunkel, Bengt Sydmark
