Actor
Born May 17, 1918
Active 1945–2005 · Awards: Litteris et Artibus, Léonie Sonning Music Prize, Medal of Merit, Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa, Ingenio et arti, Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav, Illis quorum, Medal for the advancement of the musical arts
Märta Birgit Nilsson was a Swedish dramatic soprano. Although she sang a wide repertoire of operatic and vocal works, Nilsson was best known for her performances in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.