Birgit Nilsson
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The Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson was her generation's foremost interpreter of Wagnerian soprano roles, including Senta in 'Der Fliegende Hollander'. Nilsson dazzled audiences in leading opera houses around the world with her great vocal purity, her power, which was especially thrilling in the high notes, her projection, and stamina.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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Ingmar Bergman
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Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish filmmaker, stage and television director, scriptwriter, the most personal and honest of filmmaker whose work is a direct expression of his guilt, dreams, frustrations and confusions.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2007
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Beverly Sills
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The article profiles the career and achievements of art administrator Beverly Sills.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2007
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