Birgit Nilsson: The gift that keeps on giving
OperaSeventeen years after her death, the great Swedish Wagnerian is still dispensing largesse around the music world>
The 2023 Birgit Nilsson Stipendium, announced today, is awarded to the Swedish mezzo-soprano Ida Ränzlöv. She will receive 200.000 Swedish Crowns (18.000 Euros) and a recital during this summer’s Birgit Nilsson Days.
“I feel great joy and gratitude for this encouragement and support at the beginning of my career” says Ida Ränzlöv. “You can prepare some roles on your own, but if you want to see a Wagner specialist or work with a Czech coach for a year, you need support. So in terms of furthering my career, this is a gift from above.”
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