Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Anna Maria Friman studied with Thorbjorn Lindhjem at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo and with Linda Hirst at Trinity College of Music in London; she is currently doing a PhD at the University of York, where she is researching the modern performance of medieval music. She also teaches singing and coaches vocal ensembles at the University. In Europe Anna has given workshops in the U.K, Sweden, Latvia and Finland. Her work in the USA has included coaching and recording with the Girl Choristers of Washington National Cathedral. Anna's solo engagements include performances with Gavin Bryars Ensemble, Red Byrd, The Norwegian Soloists' Choir, NYYD Ensemble, Latvian Radio Choir, Collegium Vocale Gent and Ricercar Consort. Anna has been a jury member at the vocal ensemble competition at the Tampere International Choral Festival, Finland, since 2001.

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