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Birgit Nilsson – A League of Her Own
March 23, 2019 - 8:00 am - 10:30 am
March 23, 2019 1:00 p.m.
Filmmakers Thomas Voigt and Wolfgang Wunderlich have created this fascinating documentary about the magnificent Birgit Nilsson. This documentary includes highlights from performances, concerts, talk shows and rare archive materials. Also included are interviews with today’s singers, conductors and artists who share their thoughts about Ms. Nilsson.
The Wagner Society has received special permission to screen this documentary for our members. The Society wishes to thank the Birgit NIlsson Foundation for the opportunty to share this fascinating documentary about the one and only Birgit Nilsson.
This event takes place at the JCC-SF 3200 California Street, San Francisco
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