Background
Bassett, Ralph Edward was born on December 25, 1944 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Glenn Willard and Hazel C. (Budworth) Bassett.
Bassett, Ralph Edward was born on December 25, 1944 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Glenn Willard and Hazel C. (Budworth) Bassett.
Principal Ford Comic Opera Theater, Los Angeles, 1970-1976, Western Opera Theater, San Francisco, 1976-1977, New York City Opera, since 1978. Founder and president Orange County (California) Opera, since 1975.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1965-1970.
Married Margaret Sisk, October 29, 1971 (divorced 1983). 1 child, William Andrew. Married second, Catherine C. Williams, June 19, 1988.