Ruth Ann Swenson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ruth Ann Swenson
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 25, 1959(1959-08-25)
Age	65
Birthplace	Bronxville
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Leo

Ruth Ann Swenson Biography

Ruth Ann Swenson is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on August 25, 1959 in Bronxville, New York, United States. Ruth Ann Swenson, born August 25, 1959, is an American soprano. She is well- known for her coloratura roles.

Swenson was awarded an honorary doctorate by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in April 2006. She has also taught master classes.

In March 2007, she returned to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera, singing the role of Marguerite in Faust. The March 17 performance was broadcast internationally. On April 21, 2007, she performed the role of Cleopatra in Handel’s Giulio Cesare at the Met. However, Swenson was unhappy with Metropolitan’s General Manager Peter Gelb’s apparent decision not to use her as much as his predecessor Joseph Volpe had. Swensons stated: “It’s hurtful. I’m a New Yorker. I’ve sung here for many, many years. I’ve had great success. I’ve never let them down. It’s so stressful to get up onstage and realize that the top guy doesn’t like you, and there’s nothing I can do about it. Nothing.”

On July 6, 2008, Swenson was awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal, the company’s highest artistic honor. According to David Gockley, General Director of the San Francisco Opera, “Swenson has had a long and illustrious history with this Company, and we are thrilled to honor her significant contributions to San Francisco Opera and the performing arts in this way.”

Swenson was diagnosed in 2006 with breast cancer. She underwent surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in October 2006. As a precaution, she received chemotherapy treatment after surgery.

Ruth Ann Swenson Net Worth

Ruth Ann Swenson is one of the richest Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ruth Ann Swenson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Swenson was born in Bronxville in New York. She was raised in Commack on Long Island. She joined the Merola Program of San Francisco Opera in the 1980s and toured the United States as Gilda in Western Opera Theater’s Rigoletto.

In 1983, she made her San Francisco Opera debut as Despina in Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte. Her breakthrough role was Dorinda, the shepherdess, in Handel’s Orlando alongside Marilyn Horne. Her Metropolitan Opera debut was in 1991 as Zerlina in Mozart’s Don Giovanni. She was awarded the Richard Tucker Music Foundation Award in 1993.

In May 2007 she again sang Marguerite at the Cincinnati Opera, and sang the role of Hannah Glawari in the Dallas Opera’s The Merry Widow in November–December 2007 opposite Rod Gilfry.

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Ruth Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ruth Ann Swenson celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Ruth Ann Swenson

1. Ruth Ann Swenson is an American soprano born in 1959.
2. She made her professional debut in 1980.
3. Swenson has performed at major opera houses worldwide.
4. She won the Richard Tucker Award in 1993.
5. Swenson has recorded over 20 albums and DVDs.
6. She retired from performing in 2016 due to health issues.
7. Swenson now teaches voice at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
8. Her repertoire includes Mozart, Verdi, and Strauss operas.
9. Swenson received a National Medal of Arts in 2008.
10. She was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2010.