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Great Performances S46E20 — Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own

Great Performances•Season 46•Episode 20

Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own

Mar 22, 2019

Celebrate the life of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, the face of opera in the late 1950s-70s. This new documentary showcases her greatest roles, including Elektra and The Ring Cycle, in rare footage, plus interviews with Plácido Domingo and more.

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Episode Summary

"Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own" is episode 20 of Great Performances season 46. It aired on March 22, 2019.

Next: E21 · Great Performances at the Met: Samson et Dalila Best of Season 46