Guide to the Nilsson, Raymond (opera singer) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia, 1939[?]-

Summary

Collection number:

EPH PROMPT.Nilsson, Raymond (opera singer)

Language:

English and English

Availability:

Available

Background

Content Summary:

Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items of Raymond Nilsson including various concert programs of his performances.

Raymond Nilsson was born in Sydney, N.S.W. on May 26, 1915. He launched his singing career in 1939 when he won the prestigious Australian National Operatic Contest. He won the competition again as a tenor in 1945, He won the competition again as a tenor in 1945, the year another famed Australian singer, Joan Sutherland won it as a soprano. In 1957, he was honored by the British royal family for his 500th performance as Don Jose in Bizet's "Carmen". Two years later, he was honored with a command performance at Covent Garden for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, marking his record run as Rodolfo in Puccini's "La Boheme". Over the years, performing in guest artist roles at opera houses around the world, Raymond Nilsson sang with every renowned diva of the mid-20th century, including Maria Callas, Leontyne Price, Elizabeth Schwartzkopf, Marilyn Horne and Pilar Lorengar.

The list is based on imperfect holdings and is updated over time as gaps in the Library's holdings are filled.

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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