brigit nilsson

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brigit nilsson

Brigit Nilsson performs on the grand opera stage.

Definition

Proper noun A Swedish operatic soprano, born in 1918, renowned for performing roles in the operas of Richard Wagner.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific historical person, the singer Birgit Nilsson. * Her career is a frequent subject in discussions about 20th-century opera. * Scholars often compare the vocal power of Birgit Nilsson to that of other dramatic sopranos. * The recording features Birgit Nilsson in the role of Isolde.

Advanced Usage
  • The Nilsson sound: A phrase sometimes used in music criticism to describe the unique, powerful, and laser-like quality of her soprano voice.
  • To be a Nilsson: Used informally among opera enthusiasts to describe a singer with exceptional stamina and volume in dramatic roles.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nilssonian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Birgit Nilsson's singing style or vocal qualities.
    • The young soprano possesses a Nilssonian brilliance in her upper register.
Synonyms
  • The Swedish soprano
  • The premier Wagnerian soprano of her generation
Related Idioms & Phrases
  • To hold high C like Nilsson: An idiom meaning to sustain a high note with extraordinary power and steadiness.
    • Few singers can hold high C like Nilsson did.
brigit nilsson

Brigit Nilsson performs on the grand opera stage.

Noun
  1. Swedish operatic soprano who played Wagnerian roles (born in 1918)

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