Baritone Luthando Qave, who grew up in South Africa but has lived and worked in Sweden for several years, will receive the 2026 Birgit Nilsson Stipendium of SEK 250,000 (approx. USD 27,000). Together with pianist Magnus Svensson, Luthando will give his Stipendium recital on 7 August at Birgit's Church in Västra Karup, as part of this year's Birgit Nilsson Festival. The Stipendium, founded by Birgit Nilsson in 1969, forms part of the legendary soprano’s legacy, and is awarded annually to…
Luthando Qave Named 2026 Birgit Nilsson Stipendium Recipient
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 -…
Karolina Bengtsson awarded this year’s Birgit Nilsson Stipendium
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
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