Birgit Nilsson

Swedish opera singer (1918-2005) · Sweden · On the map · Musicians · Died at 87

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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2005Died25 December 20051991Commandeur des Arts et des LettresAward1988Cross of Merit First Class of the Lower Saxony Order of MeritAward1981Illis quorumAward1975Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint OlavAward1974Commander 1st class of the Order of VasaAward1972Ingenio et artiAward1966Léonie Sonning Music PrizeAwardMedal for the advancement of the musical artsAward1960Litteris et ArtibusAward1918Born17 May 1918