Birgit Nilsson was a celebrated dramatic soprano from Sweden specializing in opera and symphonic works. Known for her overwhelming vocal range, rich power, and clear upper register, she emerged from a rural background and made significant strides in the music world. Famous for her roles in operas by Richard Strauss and Puccini, particularly 'Turandot', it was the music of Richard Wagner that brought her fame. Renowned for her natural vocal strength and remarkable breath control, she became a poignant artist while also possessing a playful sense of humor among her colleagues.
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Meaning of the name - Birgit
bright, famous
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Birgit Nilsson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Västra Karup
Place of Death: Bjärlöv
Educated At: Royal Academy of Music
Occupation: opera singer
Awards Received: Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa | Merit Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit (1st class) | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav | Medal for the advancement of the musical arts | Illis quorum | Litteris et Artibus | Ingenio et arti | Léonie Sonning Music Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 57 | 27 Taurus 16 | 7 Virgo 27 |
| Moon | 24 Leo 30 | 21 Virgo 27 | 12 Cancer 59 |
| Mercury | 2 Taurus 24 | 2 Taurus 34 | 10 Virgo 3 |
| Venus | 11 Aries 38 | 22 Taurus 27 | 15 Leo 50 |
| Mars | 16 Virgo 34 | 13 Aries 5 | 9 Scorpio 15 |
| Jupiter | 16 Gemini 56 | 28 Taurus 2 | 9 Cancer 41 |
| Saturn | 9 Leo 36 | 17 Pisces 52 | 21 Leo 17 |
| Uranus | 27 Aquarius 34 | 23 Taurus 23 | 25 Aquarius 12 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 35 | 29 Pisces 22 | 7 Leo 59 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 5 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 6 Cancer 23 |
| Rahu | 23 Sagittarius 47 | 13 Aries 35 | 18 Sagittarius 11 |
| Ketu | 23 Gemini 47 | 13 Libra 35 | 18 Gemini 11 |
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