About Rita; Professional Experience

About Rita:

Rita Sweeting began her high fashion modeling career at the age of 15 in the United States and later went to France and Italy . She worked for some of the greatest fashion designers in the world such as Yves Saint Laurant, Givenchy, Issy Myaki and in Rome, Valentino. This training has given her a great stage presence.

As a singer, she has studied under Jaque Poitier, a well-known voice coach to the vocal stars of France. She also studied with Marie Venard, a German opera singer. Rita credits her excellent voice to prayer and Mrs. Venard's simple and exacting operatic coaching. A world famous voice coach of vocal techniques, Eva Barthlemy taught her posture and physical awareness of voice to keep her voice clear and sharp.

Ms. Sweeting sings jazz, gospel and opera, as well as her own accapella compositions. She has been a guest in several televised interviews in Italy, France, Tunisia and Belgium and performed music videos in Europe.

Returning to her homeland, the United States of America, she desires to open her heart in song to her country. She will sing for peace, love, joy and freedom. She hopes and expects to help heal the wounded souls of our nation with her beautiful music.

Professional Experience

1979-1993

Performed in:

  • Paris-Numerous Restaurants
  • Sardinia-Twelve Concert Tour
  • Italy-Crypte of Sainte-Restituto
  • Istanbul-Jazz with trio, Memos
  • Tunisia-Jazz concert with trio
  • Belgium-Ritz Club

1991-1993

  • Founded the Salonde Musique Café & Theatre for young artists in Brussel , Belgium
  • Wrote, directed and sang original opera “Temps Present II”
  • Christmas Concert with Matt Waldron at Le Paradox, Brussels

1993-Present

  • Guest performer on the Howie Walfish Show, a cable talk show
  • The Rose Garden Theatre/Café, Los Angeles , California
  • Point 705, French Lounge Café, Hermosa Beach, California
  • Private Parties, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Taste of Europe Café, accapella opera performances

Languages:
French, English, Italian

Education:
Currently pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Music

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