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Did Birgit Nilsson ever perform the lead in Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only as Isolde

  • Only as Tristan

Answer

Yes, Birgit Nilsson performed the lead in Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner. She first performed the role in 1959 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and reprised it several times over the next decade. Nilsson was considered one of the greatest interpreters of the role, and her performances are still highly regarded today.
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