Title:
Birgit Nilsson : a league of her own / a film by Thomas Voigt and Wolfgang Wunderlich.
Publication Information:
[Berlin] : C major : Unitel, [2018]
©2018
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color, black & white ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Title from container.
DVD, NTSC, region 0; wide screen (16:9); PCM stereo.
Contents:
Intro (6:37) -- Båstad (5:30) -- Study years and first roles in Stockholm (7:27) -- Vienna, Bayreuth, Knappertsbusch, Böhm (5:49) -- Debut at the MET, Turandot, Tenors (10:46) -- Vienna State Opera, Karajan, "Ring" recordings (6:46) -- Wieland Wagner, Viennese audience (5:38) -- New York, primadonna status, humour (6:46) -- Piano culture, Elektra (7:48) -- Studio and live, strength, honesty (7:21) -- "Elektra" with Carlos Kleiber and James Levine (9:10) -- Last years, foundation, Nilsson Prize (5:04) -- Nilsson Museum, outro (2:07) -- Credits (1:01).
Summary:
An intimate portrait of Birgit Nilsson (1918-2005) on the occasion of her centennial on May 18th 2018. The Swedish soprano had an incredible technique and was the world's leading dramatic soprano between 1955 and 1975. Rare TV and archive footage shows Nilsson at work, and is complemented by interviews with Placido Domingo, Otto Schenk, James Levine, and many others.
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Subject Term:
Language Note:
English, French, German or Japanese dialogue.
Performer:
Birgit Nilsson, soprano with various orchestras and conductors.
OCLC Number:
on1038049334
Availability:
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1