![]() Birgit Nilsson (1918–2005)
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Götterdämmerung” (third day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86D
Karl Böhm (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Josef Greindl (bass), Annelies Burmeister (mezzo-soprano), Gustav Neidlinger (bass baritone), Sieglinde Wagner (contralto), Wolfgang Windgassen (tenor), Helga Dernesch (soprano), Marga Hoffgen (contralto), Ludmila Dvořáková (Soprano), Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele
1967. Wolfgang Windgassen (Siegfried), Thomas Stewart (Gunther), Gustav Neidlinger (Alberich), Josef Greindl (Hagen), Birgit Nilsson (Brünnhilde), Ludmila Dvoraková (Gutrune), Martha Mödl (Waltraute), Dorothea Siebert (Woglinde), Helga Dernesch (Wellgunde), Sieglinde Wagner (Flosshilde), Marga Höffgen (1. Norn), Annelies Burmeister (2. Norn), Anja Silja (3. Norn).Read moreCollapse1967. Wolfgang Windgassen (Siegfried), Thomas Stewart (Gunther), Gustav Neidlinger (Alberich), Josef Greindl (Hagen), Birgit Nilsson (Brünnhilde), Ludmila Dvoraková (Gutrune), Martha Mödl (Waltraute), Dorothea Siebert (Woglinde), Helga Dernesch (Wellgunde), Sieglinde Wagner (Flosshilde), Marga Höffgen (1. Norn), Annelies Burmeister (2. Norn), Anja Silja (3. Norn).
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Siegfried” (second day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86C
Karl Böhm (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Theo Adam (bass-baritone), Kurt Boehme (bass), Gustav Neidlinger (bass baritone), Wolfgang Windgassen (tenor), Erwin Wohlfahrt (tenor), Vera Soukupova (mezzo-soprano), Erika Köth (soprano), Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele
Wolfgang Windgassen (Siegfried), Erwin Wohlfahrt (Mime), Theo Adam (Der Wanderer), Gustav Neidlinge (Alberich), Kurt Böhme (Fafner), Birgit Nilsson (Brünnhilde), Vera Soukupova (Erda), Erika Köth (Waldvogel). 1967.Read moreCollapseWolfgang Windgassen (Siegfried), Erwin Wohlfahrt (Mime), Theo Adam (Der Wanderer), Gustav Neidlinge (Alberich), Kurt Böhme (Fafner), Birgit Nilsson (Brünnhilde), Vera Soukupova (Erda), Erika Köth (Waldvogel). 1967.
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Tristan und Isolde”, WWV 90
Karl Böhm (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Jon Vickers (tenor), Walter Berry (baritone), Ruth Hesse (mezzo-soprano), Orchestre National de France (ORTF), Philharmonia Chorus (London)
Tristan: Jon Vickers; Isolde: Birgit Nilsson; Brangaene: Ruth Hesse; Marke: Bengt Rundgren; Kurwenal: Walter Berry; Melot: Stan (Stass) Unruh; Hirt: Horst R Laubenthal; Steuerman: Horst R Laubenthal. New Philharmonia Chorus. 1973.Read moreCollapseTristan: Jon Vickers; Isolde: Birgit Nilsson; Brangaene: Ruth Hesse; Marke: Bengt Rundgren; Kurwenal: Walter Berry; Melot: Stan (Stass) Unruh; Hirt: Horst R Laubenthal; Steuerman: Horst R Laubenthal. New Philharmonia Chorus. 1973.
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Die Walküre” (first day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86B
Georg Solti (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano), Hans Hotter (bas-baritone), Gottlob Frick (Bass), Berit Lindholm (soprano), Regine Crespin (mezzo-soprano), Jemes King (tenor), Wiener Philharmoniker
1966. Regine Crespin, James King, Gottlob Frick, Helen Watts, Vera Little, Berit Lindholm, Marilyn TylerRead moreCollapse1966. Regine Crespin, James King, Gottlob Frick, Helen Watts, Vera Little, Berit Lindholm, Marilyn Tyler
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Opera “Don Giovanni”, KV 527
Karl Böhm (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Peter Schreier (tenor), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), Martti Talvela (Bass), Martina Arroyo (soprano), Ezio Flagello (bass), Alfredo Mariotti (bass), Reri Grist (soprano)
Donna Anna-Birgit Nilsson, Il Commendatore-Martti Talvela, Donna Elvira-Martina Arroyo, Leporello-Ezio Flagello, Masetto-Alfredo Mariotti, Zerlina-Reri Grist. Tschechischer Sängerchor Prag. Prague National Theatre. 1967.Read moreCollapseDonna Anna-Birgit Nilsson, Il Commendatore-Martti Talvela, Donna Elvira-Martina Arroyo, Leporello-Ezio Flagello, Masetto-Alfredo Mariotti, Zerlina-Reri Grist. Tschechischer Sängerchor Prag. Prague National Theatre. 1967.
Giacomo Puccini
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Opera “Tosca”, SC 69
Lorin Maazel (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Franco Corelli (tenor), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), Silvio Maionica (bass), Alfredo Mariotti (bass), Piero De Palma (tenor), Dino Mantovani (bass), Orchestra dell`Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Floria Tosca - Birgit Nilsson, Mario Cavaradossi - Franco Corelli, Cesare Angelotti - Silvio Maionica, Il sagrestano - Alfredo Mariotti, Spoletta - Piero de Palma, Sciarrone - Dino Mantovani, Un carceriere - Dino Mantovani, Un pastore - Patrizio Veronelli. June 1966, Rome.Read moreCollapseFloria Tosca - Birgit Nilsson, Mario Cavaradossi - Franco Corelli, Cesare Angelotti - Silvio Maionica, Il sagrestano - Alfredo Mariotti, Spoletta - Piero de Palma, Sciarrone - Dino Mantovani, Un carceriere - Dino Mantovani, Un pastore - Patrizio Veronelli. June 1966, Rome.
Giuseppe Verdi
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Opera “Aida”
Zubin Mehta (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Franco Corelli (tenor), Grace Bumbry (mezzo-soprano), Ferruccio Mazzoli (bass), Bonaldo Giaiotti (bass), Mario Sereni (baritone), Mirella Fiorentini (soprano), Piero De Palma (tenor), Orchestra Teatro dell`Opera di Roma
Rey de Egipto - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Amneris - Grace Bumbry, Aida - Birgit Nilsson, Radames - Franco Corelli, Ramfis - Bonaldo Giaiotti, Amonasro - Mario Sereni, Gran Sacerdotisa - Mirella Fiorentini, Mensajero - Piero de Palma. 1967.Read moreCollapseRey de Egipto - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Amneris - Grace Bumbry, Aida - Birgit Nilsson, Radames - Franco Corelli, Ramfis - Bonaldo Giaiotti, Amonasro - Mario Sereni, Gran Sacerdotisa - Mirella Fiorentini, Mensajero - Piero de Palma. 1967.
Carl Maria von Weber
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Opera “Oberon, or The Elf King’s Oath”, J. 306
Rafael Kubelik (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Arleen Auger (soprano), Placido Domingo (tenor), Julia Hamari (mezzo-soprano), Marga Schiml (mezzo-soprano), Placido Domingo (conductor), Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bavarian Radio Choir
Giacomo Puccini
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Opera “Turandot”, SC 91
Gianandrea Gavazzeni (conductor), Galina Vishnevskaya (soprano), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Franco Corelli (tenor), Nicola Zaccaria (bass), Angelo Mercuriali (tenor), Renato Capecchi (baritone), Franco Ricciardi (tenor), Piero De Palma (tenor), Virgilio Carbonari (bass), Orchestra Teatro alla Scala (Milano), Coro del Teatro alla Scala (Milano)
Birgit Nilsson - Turandot, Franco Corelli - Calaf, Galina Vishnevskaya - Liù, Nicola Zaccaria - Timur, Angelo Mercuriali - Emperor Altoum, Renato Capecchi - Ping, Franco Ricciardi - Pang, Piero de Palma - Pong, Virgilio Carbonari - Mandarin. Live performance, Milan, December 7, 1964.Read moreCollapseBirgit Nilsson - Turandot, Franco Corelli - Calaf, Galina Vishnevskaya - Liù, Nicola Zaccaria - Timur, Angelo Mercuriali - Emperor Altoum, Renato Capecchi - Ping, Franco Ricciardi - Pang, Piero de Palma - Pong, Virgilio Carbonari - Mandarin. Live performance, Milan, December 7, 1964.
Richard Strauss
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Opera “Die Frau ohne Schatten”, Op. 65, TrV 234
Karl Böhm (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Leonie Rysanek (soprano), Jemes King (tenor), Walter Berry (baritone), Gertrude Jahn (contralto), Lorenzo Alvary (bass), Murray Dickie (tenor), Hans Helm (baritone), Ruth Hesse (mezzo-soprano), Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna State Opera Choir
October 1977 The Emperor - James King, The Empress - Leonie Rysanek, The Nurse - Ruth Hesse, A Spirit-messenger - Peter Wimberger, Keeper of the Gates of the Temple - Lotte Rysanek, Apparition Of A Youth - Ewald Aichberger, The Voice of the Falcon - Lotte Rysanek, A Voice from above - Gertrude Jahn, Barak - Walter Berry, his wife - Birgit Nilsson, The One-Eyed - Hans Helm, The One-Armed - Lorenzo alvary, The Hunchback - Murray Dickie, Children Voice - Gertrude Jahn.Read moreCollapseOctober 1977 The Emperor - James King, The Empress - Leonie Rysanek, The Nurse - Ruth Hesse, A Spirit-messenger - Peter Wimberger, Keeper of the Gates of the Temple - Lotte Rysanek, Apparition Of A Youth - Ewald Aichberger, The Voice of the Falcon - Lotte Rysanek, A Voice from above - Gertrude Jahn, Barak - Walter Berry, his wife - Birgit Nilsson, The One-Eyed - Hans Helm, The One-Armed - Lorenzo alvary, The Hunchback - Murray Dickie, Children Voice - Gertrude Jahn.
Leonora`s aria from the opera `The Power of Fate` (Son giunta).Read moreCollapseLeonora`s aria from the opera `The Power of Fate` (Son giunta).
Aria of Eboli from the opera `Don Carlos` (O don fatale...).Read moreCollapseAria of Eboli from the opera `Don Carlos` (O don fatale...).
Aria of Abigail from the opera `Nabucco` ( Ben io t`invenni ... Anhc`io dischiuso ...).Read moreCollapseAria of Abigail from the opera `Nabucco` ( Ben io t`invenni ... Anhc`io dischiuso ...).
Aria of Lady Macbeth from the opera `Macbeth` (Ambizioso spirito).Read moreCollapseAria of Lady Macbeth from the opera `Macbeth` (Ambizioso spirito).
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Lohengrin”, WWV 75
Eugen Jochum (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Theo Adam (bass-baritone), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), Wolfgang Windgassen (tenor), Astrid Varnay (soprano / mezzo-soprano), Hermann Uhde (bass baritone), Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele
Lohengrin: Wolfgang Windgassen, Elsa: Birgit Nilsson, Ortrud: Astrid Varnay, Friedrich von Telramund: Hermann Uhde, Konig Heinrich: Theo Adam. 1954.Read moreCollapseLohengrin: Wolfgang Windgassen, Elsa: Birgit Nilsson, Ortrud: Astrid Varnay, Friedrich von Telramund: Hermann Uhde, Konig Heinrich: Theo Adam. 1954.
Carl Maria von Weber
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Opera “Der Freischütz”, Op. 77
Robert Heger (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Nicolai Gedda (tenor), Walter Berry (baritone), Franz Crass (Bass-bariton), Erika Köth (soprano), Bayerische Staatsoper Orchester, Bavarian State Opera Choir
Wolfgang Anheisser, Dieter Weller, Birgit Nilsson, Erika Köth, Nicolai Gedda, Walter Berry, Jürgen Förster, Franz Crass, Wolfgang Büttner. 1969.Read moreCollapseWolfgang Anheisser, Dieter Weller, Birgit Nilsson, Erika Köth, Nicolai Gedda, Walter Berry, Jürgen Förster, Franz Crass, Wolfgang Büttner. 1969.
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Symphony No. 9 in D minor for Soloists, Choir and Orchestra “Ode an die Freude”, Op. 125
Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Ludwig Weber , Walther Ludwig (tenor), Maria von Ilosvay (contralto), NDR Sinfonieorchester
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Opera “Fidelio”, Op. 72
Leonard Bernstein (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Helen Donath (soprano), Theo Adam (bass-baritone), Siegfried Vogel (bass), Franz Crass (Bass-bariton), Gerhard Unger (tenor), Ludovic Spiess (tenor), Franco Calabrese (bass), Fernando Jacopucci (vocals), Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma della RAI
Don Fernando: Siegfried Vogel, Don Pizarro: Theo Adam, Florestan: Ludovic Spiess, Leonore: Birgit Nilsson, Rocco: Franz Crass, Marzelline: Helen Donath, Jaquino, Pfortner: Gerhard Unger, Erster Gefangener: Fernando Jacopucci, Zweiter Gefangener: Franco Calabrese. Maestro del Coro: Gianni Lazzari. March 17, 1970, Rome.Read moreCollapseDon Fernando: Siegfried Vogel, Don Pizarro: Theo Adam, Florestan: Ludovic Spiess, Leonore: Birgit Nilsson, Rocco: Franz Crass, Marzelline: Helen Donath, Jaquino, Pfortner: Gerhard Unger, Erster Gefangener: Fernando Jacopucci, Zweiter Gefangener: Franco Calabrese. Maestro del Coro: Gianni Lazzari. March 17, 1970, Rome.
Richard Strauss
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Opera “Salome”, Op. 54, TrV 215
Georg Solti (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Eberhard Waechter (baritone), Waldemar Kmentt (tenor), Josephine Veasey (mezzo-soprano), Tom Krause (bass-baritone), Gerhard Stolze (tenor), Max Proebstl (bass), Wiener Philharmoniker
Gerhard Stolze (Herod), Grace Hofmann (Herodias), Josephine Veasey (page of Herodias), Liselotte Michael (slave), Paul Ken, Stefan Schwer, Kurt Equilutz, Aron Gestner, Max Prebstl (5 Jews), Tom Krause, Nigel Douglas (2 Nazarenes), Zenon Kosnowski, Heinz Holechek (2 soldiers). Recording - October 1961, ViennaRead moreCollapseGerhard Stolze (Herod), Grace Hofmann (Herodias), Josephine Veasey (page of Herodias), Liselotte Michael (slave), Paul Ken, Stefan Schwer, Kurt Equilutz, Aron Gestner, Max Prebstl (5 Jews), Tom Krause, Nigel Douglas (2 Nazarenes), Zenon Kosnowski, Heinz Holechek (2 soldiers). Recording - October 1961, Vienna
Richard Strauss
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Opera “Elektra”, Op. 58, TrV 223
Georg Solti (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Regina Resnik (soprano), Tom Krause (bass-baritone), Gerhard Stolze (tenor), Wiener Philharmoniker, Vienna State Opera Choir
Klytaemnestra - Regina Resnik, Elektra - Birgit Nilsson, Chrysothemis - Marie Collier, Aegisth - Gerhard Stolze, Orerst - Tom Krause. Recorded - Vienna, 1967Read moreCollapseKlytaemnestra - Regina Resnik, Elektra - Birgit Nilsson, Chrysothemis - Marie Collier, Aegisth - Gerhard Stolze, Orerst - Tom Krause. Recorded - Vienna, 1967
Giuseppe Verdi
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Messa da Requiem for soloists, chorus and orchestra
Erich Leinsdorf (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Carlo Bergonzi (tenor), Lili Chookasian (Contralto), Ezio Flagello (bass), Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Chorus Pro Musica Alfred Nash Patterson - director. Recorded: October 5-6, 1964 and April 5, 1965, BostonRead moreCollapseBoston Chorus Pro Musica Alfred Nash Patterson - director. Recorded: October 5-6, 1964 and April 5, 1965, Boston
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg”, WWV 70
Otto Gerdes (conductor), Wolfgang Windgassen (tenor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), Theo Adam (bass-baritone), Hans Sotin (Bass), Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Dresden Version / Birgit Nilsson (Elisabeth / Venus), Theo Adam (Hermann, Landgraf von Thüringen), Wolfgang Windgassen (Tannhäuser), Horst R. Laubenthal (Walter von der Volgelweide), Klaud Hirte (Biterolf), Friendrich Lenz (Heinrich der Schreiber), Hans Sotin (Reinmar von Zweter), Caterina Alda (Ein junger Hirte) / studio recording at Jesus-Christus Kirche, Berlin; December 1968, February & May 1969Read moreCollapseDresden Version / Birgit Nilsson (Elisabeth / Venus), Theo Adam (Hermann, Landgraf von Thüringen), Wolfgang Windgassen (Tannhäuser), Horst R. Laubenthal (Walter von der Volgelweide), Klaud Hirte (Biterolf), Friendrich Lenz (Heinrich der Schreiber), Hans Sotin (Reinmar von Zweter), Caterina Alda (Ein junger Hirte) / studio recording at Jesus-Christus Kirche, Berlin; December 1968, February & May 1969
Giuseppe Verdi
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Opera “Un ballo in maschera”
Georg Solti (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Tom Krause (bass-baritone), Sylvia Stahlman (soprano), Carlo Bergonzi (tenor), Fernando Corena (Bass), Giulietta Simionato (mezzo-soprano), Piero De Palma (tenor), Orchestra dell`Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Choir of the Accademia Santa Cecilia. Carlo Bergonzi (Riccardo), Cornell McNeil (Renato), Birgit Nilsson (Amelia), Juliet Simionato (Ulrika), Silvia Stahlman (Oscar), Tom Krause (Silvano), Fernando Corena (Samuel), Liberto Arbace (Tom), Piero de Palma (judge), Vittorio Pandano (Amelia`s servant). Rome, July 1961Read moreCollapseChoir of the Accademia Santa Cecilia. Carlo Bergonzi (Riccardo), Cornell McNeil (Renato), Birgit Nilsson (Amelia), Juliet Simionato (Ulrika), Silvia Stahlman (Oscar), Tom Krause (Silvano), Fernando Corena (Samuel), Liberto Arbace (Tom), Piero de Palma (judge), Vittorio Pandano (Amelia`s servant). Rome, July 1961
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Tristan und Isolde” (overtures, arias, excerpts), WWV 90
Georg Solti (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Isolde`s Liebestod from `Tristan and Isolde`. Royal Albert Hall, London, 6 September 1963.Read moreCollapseIsolde`s Liebestod from `Tristan and Isolde`. Royal Albert Hall, London, 6 September 1963.
Richard Strauss
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“Four Last Songs” for soprano and orchestra, TrV 296
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Leif Segerstam (conductor), Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Op. 38, ¹ 1 (`Hostkvall`). Recorded: November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapseOp. 38, ¹ 1 (`Hostkvall`). Recorded: November 12, 1967, New York.
`Kornblumen`. Recorded November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapse`Kornblumen`. Recorded November 12, 1967, New York.
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Götterdämmerung” (excerpts, third day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86D
Charles Mackerras (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Sydney Symphony Orchestra
`Sterke Scheite`. Recording - September 29, 1973, Sydney.Read moreCollapse`Sterke Scheite`. Recording - September 29, 1973, Sydney.
Carl Maria von Weber
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Opera “Der Freischütz” (excerpts)
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Edward Downes (conductor), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
May 1963 - Aria `Leise, Leise, fromme weise`Read moreCollapseMay 1963 - Aria `Leise, Leise, fromme weise`
Richard Strauss
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8 Poems by Hermann von Gilm for voice and piano (separate songs)
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), John Wustman (piano)
Op. 10, No. 1 (`Zueignung`). Recording - November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapseOp. 10, No. 1 (`Zueignung`). Recording - November 12, 1967, New York.
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Die Walküre” (excerpts, first day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86B
Leif Segerstam (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Helge Brilioth (tenor), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
1975 - Vinyl transfer - Act 1 Excerpt from `Schlafst du gast` to end of Act.Read moreCollapse1975 - Vinyl transfer - Act 1 Excerpt from `Schlafst du gast` to end of Act.
Adolphe Charles Adam
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`Cantique de Noel` (Minuit, Chretiens)
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Åke Levén (Organ)
Op. 36, ¹ 4 (`Sav, sav susa`). Recorded: November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapseOp. 36, ¹ 4 (`Sav, sav susa`). Recorded: November 12, 1967, New York.
Edvard Grieg
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Twelve Songs on Poems by Aasmund Vinje for voice and piano, Op. 33
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Bertil Bokstedt (Conductor), Wiener Philharmoniker
1965 - Excerpt: No.2 Varen - VPO as Vienna Opera OrchestraRead moreCollapse1965 - Excerpt: No.2 Varen - VPO as Vienna Opera Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Opera “Fidelio”:(arias and fragments), Op. 72
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Edward Downes (conductor), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Concert Aria “Ah, perfido” for Soprano and Orchestra, Op. 65
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Wolfgang Sawallisch (conductor), Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma della RAI
Recorded: April 20, 1974, Rome (live).Read moreCollapseRecorded: April 20, 1974, Rome (live).
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Lohengrin” (vocal excerpts), WWV 75
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Edward Downes (conductor), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
May 1963 - Aria `Einsam in truben tagen`Read moreCollapseMay 1963 - Aria `Einsam in truben tagen`
Giuseppe Verdi
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Opera “Macbeth”
Thomas Schippers (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Giuseppe Taddei (baritone), Giovanni Foiani (bass), Bruno Prevedi (tenor), Piero De Palma (tenor)
Macbeth - Giuseppe Taddei, Lady Macbeth - Birgit Nilsson, Banco - Giovanni Foiani, Macduff - Bruno Prevedi, Malcolm - Piero de Palma. Choir and Orchestra of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia. 1965.Read moreCollapseMacbeth - Giuseppe Taddei, Lady Macbeth - Birgit Nilsson, Banco - Giovanni Foiani, Macduff - Bruno Prevedi, Malcolm - Piero de Palma. Choir and Orchestra of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia. 1965.
Edvard Grieg
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Six Songs on Poems by Henrik Ibsen for voice and piano, Op. 25
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Bertil Bokstedt (Conductor), Wiener Philharmoniker
1965 - Excerpt: No.2 En svane - VPO as Vienna Opera OrchestraRead moreCollapse1965 - Excerpt: No.2 En svane - VPO as Vienna Opera Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Missa Solemnis for 4 Soloists, Choir, Orchestra and Organ in D major, Op. 123
Erich Kleiber (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Sigurd Bjorling (baritone), Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Lisa Tunnell, Gösta Böcklin. Stockholm Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra. Recorded: March 1948, Stockholm (live).Read moreCollapseLisa Tunnell, Gösta Böcklin. Stockholm Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra. Recorded: March 1948, Stockholm (live).
Richard Strauss
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Five Songs for voice and piano, Op. 48
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), John Wustman (piano)
Op. 48, No. 1 (`Freundliche Vision`). Recording - November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapseOp. 48, No. 1 (`Freundliche Vision`). Recording - November 12, 1967, New York.
Carl Nielsen
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Six Songs to Texts by Ludvig Holstein, op. 10
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), John Wustman (piano)
¹ 1 (`Aebleblomst`). Recording - November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapse¹ 1 (`Aebleblomst`). Recording - November 12, 1967, New York.
Richard Strauss
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5 songs for voice and piano, Op. 41
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), John Wustman (piano)
Op. 41, ¹ 1 (`Wiegenlied`). Recorded: November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapseOp. 41, ¹ 1 (`Wiegenlied`). Recorded: November 12, 1967, New York.
Franz Schubert
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“Seligkeit”, song for voice and piano, D. 433
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), John Wustman (piano)
Recorded: November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapseRecorded: November 12, 1967, New York.
Niccolo Piccinni
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Opera `Alessandro nelle` Indie` (arias)
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), John Wustman (piano)
`Se il ciel mi divide`. John Wustman - piano. Recorded: November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapse`Se il ciel mi divide`. John Wustman - piano. Recorded: November 12, 1967, New York.
Carl Maria von Weber
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Opera “Oberon” (excerpts)
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Edward Downes (conductor), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
May 1963 - Aria `Ozean, zu ungeheuer!`Read moreCollapseMay 1963 - Aria `Ozean, zu ungeheuer!`
Franz Schubert
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“Die junge Nonne”, song for voice and piano, D. 828; Op. 43/1
Birgit Nilsson (soprano), John Wustman (piano)
Recording - November 12, 1967, New York.Read moreCollapseRecording - November 12, 1967, New York.
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