Rebecca Hellbom is a lyric-dramatic soprano from Sweden. She holds a Master’s degree from The University College of Opera in Stockholm. Furthermore, a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from The Academy of Music and Opera at Mälardalen University, and she has also studied at their Chamber Opera Program. She studies for Katarina Dalayman.
During her studies at Mälardalen University she sang Elettra in Mozart’s opera Idomeneo at Västmanland’s Theatre and was a part of the world premiere of the opera Riddartornet, composed by Carl Unander-Scharin. Her role, Olivia, was specially written for her. With orchestra she has performed scenes from: Fidelio (Leonore), Die Fledermaus (Rosalinde), Lohengrin (Elsa), Der Rosenkavlier (Die Marschallin), La Forza del Destino (Leonora), Le nozze di Figaro (La Contessa).
In October 2020 she was the first prize winner in Gothenburg Wagner Society’s Bayreuth scholarship competition. She received the following motivation from the jury: “An upcoming Wagner voice with dense legato, fine language sense and strong interpretation. And the whole thing was crowned by a magnificent high C.” She was also selected to sing at the scholarship concert in Bayreuth, as one of only four singers.
In October/November 2022 she portrayed La Ciesca in Smålandsoperan’s production of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. In May/June 2023 she played Mère Marie in Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites at Västmanland’s Theatre and Saint Clara Church, Stockholm. In June 2024 she portrayed Renate in the world premiere of Jan Sandström’s opera Stormen Betty. Staged and performed with chamber orchestra at Västmanland’s Theatre, Sweden.
This August she will be a part of the Dramatic Voices Program Berlin. She will perform in the Berlin Lieder Akademie & Festival, and portray Ariadne in Strauss’ Ariadne of Naxos. This will be staged and performed with orchestra at Luisenkirche, Berlin, and conducted by Prof. Byron Knutson.
In the fall of 2025 she will sing soprano in the opera chorus at Malmö Opera, in the Lohengrin production conducted by Patrik Ringborg.
