H.M. King Carl Gustaf to personally hand over the award

Stockholm, 11 June
On 13 October 2009, H.M. King Carl Gustaf will personally hand over the Birgit Nilsson Prize, worth one million dollars, to the winner Plácido Domingo. Apart from the Royal Family, well-known figures from the fields of opera, culture and politics are expected to attend the first-ever award ceremony of the biggest prize in classical music history.
The Birgit Nilsson Foundation today confirmed the presence of H.M. King Carl Gustaf and H.M. Queen Silvia at the award ceremony of the Birgit Nilsson Prize. The public award ceremony will take place on 13 October 2009 in the Royal Opera House in Stockholm. The Birgit Nilsson Prize is given in recognition of outstanding achievements in the field of opera and concert.

‘The presence and personal handing over of the Prize by H.M. King Carl Gustaf gives even greater weight and importance to the award ceremony. The dignified and festive ceremony corresponds with the wishes of the late Birgit Nilsson, said the President of the Foundation, Rutbert Reisch.

Many renowned persons from the world of opera, culture and politics will be invited to this evening. The award ceremony is also open to all admirers and fans of Birgit Nilsson and Plácido Domingo. Tickets can be ordered at www.birgitnilssonprize.org from 4th August 2009 onwards.

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