Baritone Luthando Qave, this year’s recipient of the Birgit Nilsson Stipendium, and pianist Magnus Svensson presented a popular and richly varied programme on Friday evening. The recital featured opera, musical theatre, a selection of songs and piano solo pieces. Particularly moving, and a new addition to the programme, were performances of two South African songs. After each number, the audience at Västra Karup Church responded with enthusiastic ovations. Presenting the scholarship, worth SEK 250,000, was Bengt Hall, Artistic Director of…

On Friday evening (August 8) soprano Karolina Bengtsson received this year’s Birgit Nilsson Scholarship when she performed  to a full house at Västra Karup church.  Following her recital, Karolina received the diploma and scholarship – worth SEK 250,000 (c. 26 000 US$) – from the chairman of the jury, Bengt Hall.  Together with pianist Magnus Svensson, Karolina performed a broad and varied programme that culminated in Ophelia’s aria from Ambroise Thomas’ opera “Hamlet", followed by the encore “I Could Have…

SEK 250,000 will be awarded to this year's Birgit Nilsson Stipendium recipient, Swedish soprano Karolina Bengtsson. The official announcement was made on May 17, Birgit's birthday, during celebrations at the Birgit Nilsson Museum. On August 8, Karolina Bengtsson will give her Stipendium recital in Birgit's “own” Västra Karup church. "What an honour! It is an incredible feeling to be awarded the prestigious Birgit Nilsson Stipendium” said Karolina on receiving the news.”In addition to the honour, it is also recognition -…

The Birgit Nilsson Stipendium is announced on May 17 – the singer's birthday – and the award ceremony with a concert takes place in Västra Karup's church during the Birgit Nilsson Festival on August 8, 2025. The 2024 Stipendium recipient was Matilda Sterby, who received a scholarship of SEK 250,000., Se all recipients here

Soprano Matilda Sterby received this year's Birgit Nilsson Stipendium in Västra Karup's church yesterday.  Together with the pianist Matti Hirvonen, they offered brilliant interplay. The presenter Stefan Johansson was as usual fantastic. Elisabeth Boström, vice-president of the Stipendium fund, handed over the Stipendium - SEK 250,000. Program Stipendium recital https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHM-jm74Cts&t=1523s