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EXTRACT | Elektra - Birgit Nilsson 100 year Anniversary Concert

3,075 views · Published 15 May 2018 · 8:41 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: OperaVision · 2018 · Music

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Birgit Nilsson was indisputably the outstanding dramatic soprano of the second half of the 20th century. Her top notes had an unequalled power and brilliance. Her personality commanded the stage. 

In this extract recorded live at the Royal Swedish Opera in 1965, Nilsson sings the monologue from Elektra by Richard Strauss. Elektra became one of her signature roles.

Long associated with the Royal Swedish Opera, it is this Opera in the Swedish capital that celebrates what would have been her 100th birthday in May 2018. The concert, featuring among others Nina Stemme and Christina Nilsson, is streamed LIVE on OperaVision on 19 May 2018 at 19.00 CET and for 6 months: http://bit.ly/nilsson-aniversary

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