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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Ephemeris for May 17, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 57 | 27 Taurus 2 | 8 Virgo 25 |
| Moon | 24 Leo 30 | 23 Capricorn 20 | 25 Cancer 43 |
| Mercury | 2 Taurus 24 | 12 Taurus 58 | 9 Virgo 6 |
| Venus | 11 Aries 38 | 12 Aries 2 | 17 Leo 4 |
| Mars | 16 Virgo 34 | 13 Leo 39 | 9 Scorpio 54 |
| Jupiter | 16 Gemini 56 | 24 Gemini 51 | 9 Cancer 51 |
| Saturn | 9 Leo 36 | 29 Pisces 18 | 21 Leo 24 |
| Uranus | 27 Aquarius 34 | 27 Taurus 18 | 25 Aquarius 10 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 35 | 1 Aries 33 | 8 Leo 0 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 5 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 6 Cancer 24 |
| Rahu | 23 Sagittarius 47 | 24 Pisces 15 | 18 Sagittarius 7 |
| Ketu | 23 Gemini 47 | 24 Virgo 15 | 18 Gemini 7 |
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