2011 Birgit Nilsson Prize awarded to
Maestro Riccardo Muti

Maestro Riccardo Muti was awarded the 2011 Birgit Nilsson Prize by H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a festive ceremony of celebration and musical inspiration held at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm on Thursday evening, October 13. This Prize of one million dollars, established by Birgit Nilsson herself, is the most generous prize in the world of classical music.


Watch the full 2011 Award Ceremony – including an exclusive interview with the Maestro




More highlights of the Award Ceremony
 

The Award Ceremony 2011

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Birgit Nilsson Photo Exhibition

In celebration of the 2011 Birgit Nilsson Prize, a photo exhibition is now on display in the lobby of the Royal Swedish Opera. The exhibition comprises photographs of the various roles that Birgit Nilsson performed at the Royal Opera in Stockholm during her celebrated career. The pictures portray the many faces of Birgit Nilsson – starting with La Nilsson in the role of Lady MacBeth in 1947 to the last role she sang at the Royal Opera, Brünnhilde, in 1981.

The exhibition runs until the 31st of October, and is open to all visitors attending a performance at the Royal Opera. The doors open two hours before the beginning of the respective performance.

Slideshow of the exhibition

Birgit Nilsson on new Swedish banknote

Photo:
Sara Krulwich/Scanpix
Sweden will soon introduce new banknotes and coins. And it has been decided that the new 500 Kronor banknote will display a portrait of Birgit Nilsson. The Swedish National Bank launched a design competition for all banknotes, and the new designs will be introduced in 2014/2015. For more information, go to www.riksbank.se

Experience La Nilsson

Watch Birgit Nilsson taking the spotlight in the following selection of Youtube videos.
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