Was Birgit Nilsson known for her performances in the operas of Richard Wagner?
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Birgit Nilsson was a Swedish soprano who was known for her performances in the operas of Richard Wagner. She was particularly renowned for her portrayals of Brünnhilde in Wagner's Ring Cycle, and her performance of the role in the 1960s at the Bayreuth Festival is considered to be one of the greatest in history.
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