Recipients
Swedish soprano Nina Stemme was awarded the 2018 Birgit Nilsson Prize by H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a special ceremony of celebration and musical inspiration held at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm on October 11, 2018.
Previous recipients
Recipient 2014 - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra was awarded the 2014 Birgit Nilsson Prize by H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a festive Ceremony of celebration and musical inspiration held at the Concert Hall in Stockholm on October 8, 2014. Read More »
Recipient 2011 - Riccardo Muti
The Birgit Nilsson Prize for 2011 was awarded to laureate Riccardo Muti at the Royal Opera in Stockholm, Sweden on October 13, 2011 in the presence of H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf and H.M. Queen Silvia. Read More »
Recipient 2009 - Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo was the first recipient of the Birgit Nilsson Prize. The name of the first prize winner, chosen by Birgit Nilsson herself, was kept confidential until February 20, 2009. Read More »