Birgit Nordin

Biography

Birgit Nordin was a Swedish operatic soprano born on February 22, 1934. She was a principal singer at the Royal Swedish Opera from 1958 to 1986, performing twelve major Mozart roles, including Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro and Pamina in The Magic Flute. Her performances regularly appeared at the Drottningholm Festival, where she became known as the Queen of the Night. She also appeared internationally, including at the Edinburgh International Festival and Glyndebourne Festival.