Two of the greatest dramatic sopranos of the twentieth century were born in Sweden a century ago, within a few weeks of each other. The first to arrive was Astrid Varnay, on April 25, 1918; after her, ...

STOCKHOLM — “Today’s stage is a music celebration that honors both the legacy of Birgit Nilsson and this year’s laureate, France’s Aix-en-Provence Festival,” said Susanne Rydén, head of the Birgit ...

The supreme dramatic soprano of her age, this collection of Nilsson’s live works, many of them remastered, is fascinating (Sony Classical, 31 CDs) Those who were lucky enough to hear Birgit Nilsson ...

As I was loosening the spine of the new English translation of Birgit Nilsson's autobiography, I chanced on this unforgettable confession: "That was the first and last time I went on stage without ...

Also announced today: Johanna Wallroth named as 2021 Birgit Nilsson Stipendium recipient The Birgit Nilsson Stiftelse is today marking what would have been the singer's 103rd birthday by launching a ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Märta Birgit Svensson (Birgit Nilsson), opera singer: born Västra Karup, ...

WHEN Birgit Nilsson was asked for the secret of her success as Isolde in Richard Wagner's epic story of love and death, “Tristan und Isolde”, she did not waffle about artistry or interpretation.

Birgit Nilsson, who has died aged 87, was considered to be the greatest Wagnerian soprano of her day; she had a rock-solid technique and a voice of such soaring, unforced power that it was able to cut ...