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Birgit Nilsson

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Swedish opera singer (1918-2005)

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Märta Birgit Nilsson was a Swedish dramatic soprano. Although she sang a wide repertoire of operatic and vocal works, Nilsson was best known for her performances in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.

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1991Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
1988Cross of Merit First Class of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit
1981Illis quorum
1975Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav
1974Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa
1972Ingenio et arti
1966Léonie Sonning Music Prize
1966Medal for the advancement of the musical arts
1960Litteris et Artibus

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Märta Birgit Nilsson was a Swedish dramatic soprano. Although she sang a wide repertoire of operatic and vocal works, Nilsson was best known for her performances in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Her voice was noted for its overwhelming force, bountiful reserves of power, and the gleaming brilliance and clarity in the upper register.

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Country
Sweden
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 2005 · aged 87
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32 languages

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