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The Birgit Nilsson Prize Statutes |
The Birgit Nilsson Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Opera and Concert
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Towards the end of her long and distinguished career, the legendary Swedish dramatic soprano Birgit Nilsson decided to establish a Foundation for a prize to be awarded every second or third year in the amount of one million dollars for outstanding achievement by
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a currently active singer in the field of opera, concert, oratorio or Lieder |
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a currently active conductor in the field of opera or concert |
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an institution with an outstanding record in opera or concert, such as an opera company, an orchestra or a chorus |
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According to the provisions of the Birgit Nilsson Foundation, the decisions on the recipients are selected by the Foundation Board and an international Panel of highly regarded professionals of the world of music. The Birgit Nilsson Prize is the largest prize in the history of classical music.
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