Wacky opera 'Audition' spotlights local voices Nov 14, 2009
Such as "Little Bo Peep" as it might have been written by Handel (sung by Annie Nilsson), "Humpty Dumpty" as envisioned by the 8-year-old Wagner (Mary Olsen), "I Love Little Pussy" from the pen of Richard Strauss (Liz Millikan), or the entire plot and music of "Aida" abridged to 3 minutes (Hedwig Faber). A nervous non-student (Nancy Guiley) belted out "Resolutions for Singers" to which a costumed Valkyrie (Carolyn Morris) responded with "Resolutions for Critics.". (Anchorage Daily News)
* Classical DVD and CD Nov 1, 2009
Its usual to recommend the 1980 version of Elektra from New Yorks Metropolitan Opera, with Birgitt Nilsson as Elektra and Leonie Rysanek as her sister Chrysothemis, as first choice for this opera on DVD (DGM 073-4111). But the film version made in 1982, released on DVD in 2005 and widely available in Taiwan, is staggeringly impressive. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Domingo collects opera gong Oct 15, 2009
Opera singer Placido Domingo has been awarded the first Birgit Nilsson prize at a ceremony in Stockholm ... Swedish soprano Nilsson, who died in 2005 aged 87, first sang with Domingo in 1969 and and chose him to receive the first prize named after her ... After collecting his award from the King of Sweden, Domingo said he would use the money to create a new prize to find the best Wagnerian soprano in honour of Nilsson's most famous work. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jane Flemming: Twins at 43 Oct 15, 2009
"Being a mother is the hardest job in the world and whether you are working full time or not, your children always come first," says Amie Nilsson, CEO and Founder of Merino Kids. Essential Baby chats to journalist, charity ambassador and TV personality Symantha Perkins about her busy role as a Mum of three. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Placido Domingo wins $1 million music prize Oct 14, 2009
Janerik Henriksson / APSpanish tenor Placido Domingo, displays the Birgit Nilsson Prize, during a festive award ceremony held at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm, Tuesday Oct. 13 ... STOCKHOLM - Spanish tenor Placido Domingo on Tuesday received the first ever $1 million dollar Birgit Nilsson award at a formal award ceremony in Stockholm ... Late Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson chose Domingo as the inaugural winner of the prize nearly a decade ago, demanding the name would be kept secret until... (MSNBC -- Music)
Brinkley’s divorce finally settled Oct 14, 2009
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo yesterday received the first ever $1 million Birgit Nilsson award at a formal ceremony in Stockholm ... Nilsson, a Swedish soprano, chose Domingo as the inaugural winner of the prize nearly a decade ago, demanding that the name be kept secret until after her death. (Boston Globe)
Benny & Bjrn again Sep 22, 2009
They were turned into a pair of popular movies in the early 1970s, with Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow as married couple Kristina and Karl Oskar Nilsson ... They were turned into a pair of popular movies in the early 1970s, with Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow as married couple Kristina and Karl Oskar Nilsson. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Brewers have fun turning triple play Sep 7, 2009
Jeff Cirillo (3B) to Mark Loretta (2B) to Dave Nilsson (1B). 5/16/79. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Rumford finds his touch Sep 5, 2009
England's Simon Dyson, the Dutch Open champion last month, was just a shot back, with Christian Nilsson, Alexander Noren, Andres Romero, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Danny Willett and Thongchai Jaidee all sharing third place, three shots off the pace. I got off to a shaky start in more ways than one,'' said Rumford, whose drive off the first tee was particularly wayward. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hildegard Behrens, singer famed for Wagnerian roles, 72 Aug 21, 2009
Her voice lacked the penetrating solidity of a Kirsten Flagstad or the clarion brilliance of a Birgit Nilsson. Yet with her deep intelligence, dramatic fervor, and acute emotional insights, she made her voice do what the music and the moment demanded. (Boston Globe)
3's Mobile Data Customer Can Sleep Tonight Without Any Worries Aug 20, 2009
"We are looking forward to a very successful co-operation with 3. Their mobile data customers are on the forefront of how mobile data is to be used and developed and are the type of users that will benefit greatly from our service," says Diino's CEO Jan Nilsson. 3Secure Storage is a value added service for 3's private and business customers. (PR Newswire)
Opera Singer Behrens Dies In Tokyo Aug 19, 2009
"She is the finest Bruennhilde of the post-Birgit Nilsson era," Associated Press critic Mike Silverman wrote in 1989. "Though she lacks the overpowering vocal resources of a great Wagnerian soprano, she makes up for that with dramatic intensity as she changes before our eyes from a frisky young Valkyrie to a passionate and then betrayed lover, and finally to a compassionate woman whose sacrifice returns the ring to its rightful owners, the Rhinemaidens.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Cream of the crop Aug 13, 2009
Three Dog Night also recorded songs by Laura Nyro ("Eli's Coming"), John Hiatt "(Sure As I'm Sittin' Here"), Harry Nilsson ("One"), and Russ Ballard ("Liar"). They gave Bernie Taupin and Elton John their first taste of U.S. success by recording "Lady Samantha." John was so grateful he visited Three Dog Night during their UK tour and handed them a new track. (Erie Times-News, PA)
ESSAY: Space: Is the final frontier all it used to be? Jul 21, 2009
So sang Harry Nilsson, the musician who in 1972 channeled the changing feelings about space exploration in this country. Today, somewhere between those two absurdly different ideas, sits America's attitude about space. (North County Times)
Can space still thrill? Jul 19, 2009
"I wanted to be a spaceman - that's what I wanted to be. But now that I am a spaceman, nobody cares about me." So sang Harry Nilsson, the musician who in 1972 channeled the changing feelings about space exploration in this country. Today, somewhere between those two absurdly different ideas, sits America's attitude about space. (News & Observer)
'American Idol' Fans Fawn Over Adam Lambert At L.A. Tour Stop Jul 18, 2009
American Idol' Fans Fawn Over Adam Lambert At L.A. Tour Stop. Anoop Desai also got some love: 'There's something sexy about him,' one fan admits. (VHI.com -- Music News)
FULL HIGHLIGHTS Jun 16, 2009
Artists Jim Nutt and Gladys Nilsson will offer a person perspective on Westermann and his connection to the Chicago Imagists, while art historian and critic Dennis Adrian (A.B., 57), a friend of Westermann s, will moderate an in-gallery conversation. The discussion will likely touch on letter-drawings to Westermann by artists William Wiley, Ed Ruscha, Ken Price and a young Bruce Nauman. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Sasha Frere-Jones: Anna Ternheim, a00004000t Bell House and Joe’s Pub. Jun 16, 2009
Huey Long, Harry Nilsson. isn t concerned about rising interest rates. (New Yorker)
RYAN'S SONG May 24, 2009
It's a clear nod to Moore's childhood musical heroes, including Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Harry Nilsson and Joni Mitchell. And in keeping with the '70s feel, Moore decided that digitally auto. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Unforgettable moments at S.F. Opera May 23, 2009
They included sopranos Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (The Marschallin in Strauss' "Der Rosenkavalier," 1955), Leonie Rysanek (Senta in Wagner's "Flying Dutchman," 1956) and Birgit Nilsson (Brnnhilde in Wagner's "Die Walkre") ... As it turned out, Windgassen's first and only San Francisco Opera appearances, alongside Birgit Nilsson as Isolde, were a sensation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Abba pair unveil new pop tracks May 8, 2009
The pair have continued to work together over the years, including the Chess musical in the 1980s, and Andersson said their last pop collaboration was on songs for an album by singer Josefin Nilsson in the early 1990s. "We haven't done any pop songs for a long time," the musician said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Thing with Two Heads Movie (197... May 2, 2009
Smith), Britt Nilsson (Nurse) and Rick Baker (Gorilla). The Thing with Two Heads Movie. (Suite101.com)
• Singing janitor headlines Burley Music Club's talent show May 1, 2009
Also performing will be young Jordan Nilsson, who starred as Oliver in the recent Oakley Valley Arts Council play of the same name. He will appear along with other members of the cast. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
PCC announces available summer camps Apr 30, 2009
Leader: Panos Messis and Mary Ann Nilsson. Contact: Dawn Langley at. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Court finds The Pirate Bay founders guilty Apr 17, 2009
Another defence lawyer, Jonas Nilsson, had insisted that "the individual Internet users who use Pirate Bay services ... must answer for the material they have in their possession or the files they might share with others.". Swedish police raided the company's offices several times and seized nearly 200 servers in 2006, temporarily shuttering the site. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Lincicome's eagle wins Kraft Nabisco Championship Apr 6, 2009
But she took a different approach to the course this week after meeting with well-regarded coaches Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, co-founders of Vision 54, which emphasizes the importance of the mental side of the game. Throughout the week, Lincicome called upon her dog, Bunker; fishing; and crooning country songs to forget about bad shots. (USA Today -- Sports)
Where the boys (over 35) are Apr 4, 2009
Like our readers, this woman, Birgit Nilsson, is having trouble finding them. Then Frescura told her the big secret: "They're everywhere." She didn't seem to believe. (Boston Globe)
Lincicome leads, Wie scrambles at Kraft Nabisco Apr 3, 2009
After meeting with well-regarded coaches Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, co-founders of Vision 54, which emphasizes the importance of the mental side of the game, Lincicome concentrated on one thought throughout the round staying relaxed. "I was just trying to take long, slow breaths," said Lincicome, a member of the 2007 Solheim Cup team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hot Thrashers Burn Oilers Mar 13, 2009
When Robert Nilsson scored to give the Oilers a 3-2 lead at 3:16 of the second period, itmarked the first time the Thrashers had trailed in a game since the 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers nine days prior. Atlanta then succeeded in killing off the three other Oilers power plays the rest of the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
OT victory over Oilers Mar 13, 2009
Shawn Horcoff, Patrick O Sullivan and Robert Nilsson scored for Edmonton, and Roloson stopped 29 shots ... Nilsson then scored on a rebound after Hedberg made the initial save with the shaft of his stick on Sam Gagner s shot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
• Events calendar Mar 6, 2009
Cast includes more than 50 performers from the Magic Valley, with lead roles by John Craner as Fagin, Lisa Koziol as Nancy and 10-year-old Jordan Nilsson as Oliver ... Cast includes more than 50 performers from the Magic Valley, with lead roles by John Craner as Fagin, Lisa Koziol as Nancy and 10-year-old Jordan Nilsson as Oliver. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Neko Case's 'Middle Cyclone' is quite a ride Mar 2, 2009
The other cover, of Harry Nilsson's "Don't Forget Me," is a stately homage to the original, but it's a distracting detour on an album that otherwise feels deeply personal. Her voice is especially tender on the Nilsson cover as she explores the subtlety of her range. (Boston Globe)
Sarah KwakINSIDE THE NHL Feb 26, 2009
It was 30 years ago -- on February 25, 1979 -- that Denis Potvin laid a hefty check, clean by all accounts, on Rangers forward Ulf Nilsson, who broke his ankle in the ensuing fall ... For those who played against the 6'0", 210-pound Islanders captain, it's a common story. Nilsson was never quite the same after the hit he absorbed, either. By his telling, his skate got caught on the ice when Potvin came barreling in. Nilsson was helped off the ice. "I remember the play very well," says Chico... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Pirate Bay Day 7 -- Silent screenshots Feb 25, 2009
There were three scheduled -- Magnus Mrtensson, Anders Nilsson, John Stenmark and the timetable allocated them an hour each ... The second witness was a policeman, Anders Nilsson, from the Anti-Piracy Office. (guardian.co.uk)
Future uncertain for Brandon TV station Feb 21, 2009
" B.C. set dectorator Peter Lando has a nomination for best achievement in art direction for his work on The Dark Knight in collaboration with production designer Nathan Crowley. Rihanna is finally speaking out after being attacked, allegedly by fellow singer-boyfriend Chris Brown, telling fans she is strong and doing well. Star tenor Placido Domingo is the inaugural winner of the $1-million US Birgit Nilsson Prize, an international classical music honour the famed Swedish soprano set in the... (CBC.ca)
Swimming and Diving Have Strong Showing in Day 3 Prelims Feb 21, 2009
85) 15 Nilsson, Michaela Rutgers 1:49. 80 1:51. (Uoflsports.com)
Domingo wins million dollar prize Feb 21, 2009
Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo has been awarded the first ever Birgit Nilsson prize for his "unrivalled contributions to the world of opera" ... Swedish opera singer Birgit Nilsson gave instructions before her death in 2005 for the establishment of the prize in her name ... Nilsson performed with Domingo on several occasions throughout her career, beginning with a matinee production of Tosca at the Met in 1969. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Duffy, Leonard Cohen, Rihanna Feb 21, 2009
The Spanish tenor Plcido Domingo has won the first $1 million Birgit Nilsson Prize for his "unrivaled" contributions to the world of opera, the award foundation said ... Nilsson and Domingo sang together several times, starting at the Met in 1969 with "Tosca," the Birgit Nilsson foundation said. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
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Domingo wins $1 million opera prize: Web Exclusive: Birgit Nilsson honors tenor with award -- Spanish tenor Plac. from. (Variety)
Chaos in Chris Brown-Rihanna Mess Feb 11, 2009
The Perry s got to meet another Perry, famed producer Richard Perry, whose dozens of top 10 classic hits include everything from You re So Vain to Rod Stewart s first album of ballads, all the hits by Pointer Sisters, Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr, and Carly Simon. Late night talk show host Craig Ferguson traded jokes with American Cinematheque host and organizer Martin Lewis. (Fox News)
