Birgit Nilsson

Birgit Nilsson

léonie sonning music prize 1966 The Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize of 50,000 Danish kroner at the official opening of the Danish Ballet and Music Festival on 15 May 1966 at Copenhagen Town Hall. Two days later, Nilsson sang the role of Leonore in the Royal Danish Opera’s production of…