The Swedish soprano is heard in 1957 at the beginning of her international career. Excerpts include a duet with Hans Hotter. A must for Nilsson fans!
Birgit Nilsson Sings Wagner’s Der fliegende Holländer
Richard Wagner (1813-1883), Hanfstaengl, Fotographie ca. 1860
Playlist
Act II, Scene I “Senta’s Ballad” from Der fliegende Holländer by Richard Wagner
Birgit Nilsson, soprano; Philharmonia Orchestra; Leopold Ludwig, conductor
(London 1957. EMI 4 40500 2)
Act II, Scene III “Wie aus der Ferne” from Der fliegende Holländer by Richard Wagner
Birgit Nilsson, soprano; Hans Hotter, bass; Philharmonia Orchestra; Leopold Ludwig, conductor
(London 1957. EMI CDM 7 64009 2)