Verdi's opera Aida at the Tennis Stadium in Båstad was the grand finale at the Birgit Nilsson Festival 2025. "Triumph for Aida" was the press' description of the performance, which attracted a large audience – 3,500 and an audience record for an opera on the center court. International and Swedish star singers, the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, choir singers from all over Skåne and dancers took their seats on a specially built stage in front of a large audience on the…
For almost 15 years, he accompanied Birgit on her world tours, including Västra Karup’s church. He also collaborated with many of Sweden’s foremost opera singers. As a piano soloist, he has performed in a variety of contexts, including some 30 different recordings. After the concert in Västra Karup’s church in 1979, Birgit thanked him with a bottle filled with sand. ”Here in Bjäre it used to be said that if you got sand in your shoes in one place, it…
Lars Roos – pianist with sand in his shoes turns 80!
A summer filled with music and adventure for the whole family The summer vacation is finally here – that long-awaited time of year when the days feel endless, the sun is high and children's laughter fills the air. What could be better than a visit to the Birgit Nilsson Museum in the heart of Skåne, where history, culture and playful activities come together in a unique summer experience for both young and old? This year, the museum is investing extra…
Double celebration on Birgit Nilsson's birthday – Season opening at the museum Birgit Nilsson was honored with a grand birthday celebration on May 17 – her birthday – when the Birgit Nilsson Museum and Stable café opened their doors for the season. With an Open House between 10 am and 5 pm, visitors were offered free admission to this year's exhibition, a festive atmosphere and extraordinary taste experiences. One of the most anticipated moments of the day was the announcement…
Sweden's newest international star - soprano Christina Nilsson - will sing Verdi's Aida at Båstad's Tennis Stadium, as the finale of the Birgit Nilsson Festival 2025. She recently made her New York debut performing Aida to standing ovations and acclaim from the press and audience at the Metropolitan Opera - perhaps the most prestigious opera house in the world. In Båstad, Christina replaces the Lebanese-Canadian soprano Joyce El-Khoury. With acclaimed performances three years running at the Birgit Nilsson Days, El-Khoury…
Nilsson takes over the role at the Nilsson Festival
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