Opening Concert Sydney Opera House by Sir Charles Mackerras, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Birgit Nilsson

Title:
Opening Concert Sydney Opera House by Sir Charles Mackerras, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Birgit Nilsson
NFSA ID
766280
Year
1973
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Among the works performed at the official opening concert at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on 29 September 1973 was the celebrated aria from Act Two of Wagner’s opera Tannhauser (1845). ‘Dich, teure Halle’ was sung by Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson.

Summary by Vincent Plush