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: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 17, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 57 | 26 Taurus 48 | 9 Virgo 23 |
| Moon | 24 Leo 30 | 9 Gemini 15 | 8 Leo 17 |
| Mercury | 2 Taurus 24 | 0 Gemini 36 | 8 Virgo 9 |
| Venus | 11 Aries 38 | 28 Gemini 24 | 18 Leo 18 |
| Mars | 16 Virgo 34 | 29 Aries 4 | 10 Scorpio 33 |
| Jupiter | 16 Gemini 56 | 21 Cancer 31 | 10 Cancer 1 |
| Saturn | 9 Leo 36 | 10 Aries 49 | 21 Leo 32 |
| Uranus | 27 Aquarius 34 | 1 Gemini 15 | 25 Aquarius 7 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 35 | 3 Aries 44 | 8 Leo 2 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 5 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 6 Cancer 24 |
| Rahu | 23 Sagittarius 47 | 4 Pisces 55 | 18 Sagittarius 4 |
| Ketu | 23 Gemini 47 | 4 Virgo 55 | 18 Gemini 4 |
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