Biography
Märta Birgit Nilsson (17 May 1918 – 25 December 2005) 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.
Filmography
all 13
Movies 9
self 7
TV Shows 4
Principessa Turandot
Turandot (2004)
Movie
Herself
Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary (1996)
Movie
Self
Da Capo (1986)
TV
Elektra
Elektra (1980)
Movie
Elektra
Richard Strauss: Elektra (1980)
Movie
Self
NDR Talk Show (1979)
TV
Isolde
Tristan und Isolde (1973)
Movie
Self
På parkett (1971)
TV
Self
Stimulantia (1967)
Movie
Self - Singer (Brünnhilde)
The Golden Ring (1965)
Movie
Self
Die Drehscheibe (1964)
TV
Poker player's wife
Poker (1951)
Movie
A Tribute To Hans Knappertsbusch
Movie
Ratings
Average 3.33
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1951
1967
1979
1986
2004
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1918-05-17
Deathday2005-12-25 (87 years old)
Birth NameMärta Birgit Nilsson
Birth PlaceVästra Karup, Sweden
ReligionLutheranism
CitizenshipsSweden
AwardsCommander 1st class of the Order of Vasa, Merit Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit (1st class), Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav, Medal for the advancement of the musical arts, Illis quorum, Litteris et Artibus, Ingenio et arti, Léonie Sonning Music Prize
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