Bettina Ranch was born in Berlin and initially studied the violin, before she changed to classical voice. After graduation, she joined renowned ensembles such as Collegium Vocale Gent (Philippe Herreweghe), but quickly started to perform as a solo singer with various distinguished conductors. She enjoys her collaboration with well-known orchestras and began her operatic career in Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo under René Jacobs, followed by further appearances at the Berlin Saatsoper and the title rôle in Handel’s Ariodante at the Brussels Opera.