Nilsson
[nil-suh n]
- (Mär·ta) Bir·git [mahr-tah bir-git; English mahr-tuh bur-git] /ˈmɑr tɑ ˈbɪr gɪt; English ˈmɑr tə ˈbɜr gɪt/, 1918–2005, Swedish soprano.
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Examples from the Web for nilsson
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(The diligent folks from law enforcement also erased Nilsson's film).
Historical Examples
Nilsson, if she were presented to the Shah prior to his departure.
The Mapleson Memoirs, vol IJames H. Mapleson
From Nilsson down to the call-boy, all had been tempted, and many led away.
The Mapleson Memoirs, vol IIJames H. Mapleson
No singer had been so popular since the days of Jenny Lind and Nilsson.
Famous Singers of To-day and YesterdayHenry C. Lahee
I have sung with Nilsson and Patti and Lucca at these concerts.
Memoirs of an American Prima DonnaClara Louise Kellogg
Mme. Ehn was the most poetical of prime donne and not unlike Nilsson.
Memoirs of an American Prima DonnaClara Louise Kellogg
Nilsson
- Birgit (ˈbirɡit). 1918–2006, Swedish operatic soprano
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