Maria Riccarda Wesseling

Maria Riccarda Wesseling
Born	Maria Riccarda Schmid Wattwil, Switzerland
Education	Musikhochschule Bern Sweelinck Conservatory
Occupations	Classical operatic mezzo-soprano Stage director
Awards	Robert Schumann Competition Prix Eliette von Karajan
Website	www.mariariccardawesseling.com

Maria Riccarda Wesseling is a Swiss-Dutch operatic mezzo-soprano who has appeared in lead roles at international opera houses and festivals. She created the title role in Henze's last opera, Phaedra, at the Staatsoper Berlin, repeated at La Monnaie in Brussels and in the Barbican Centre.