Christina Nilsson (1843−1921)

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Christina (or Kristina − she also commonly wrote Christine) Nilsson was born on 20 August 1843 on a farm in Vederslöv’s parish in the region of Småland, and died on 22 November 1921 in Växjo. She worked as an opera and concert singer from 1864 until 1888. Nilsson was considered one of the foremost Swedish-born international opera singers during the 19th century − a soprano with an impressive high range. She also wrote a few musical works. Christina Nilsson was elected into the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1869.

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