Annoucement of The Birgit Nilsson Prize 2009 

The Birgit Nilsson Prize awards outstanding achievements in the field of classical music with one million dollars. It is the biggest Prize in classical music history.
It was founded by the late opera singer Birgit Nilsson. She was one of the greatest dramatic soprano of our times.
Speech by Prof. Rutbert Reisch, President of the Birgit Nilsson Foundation.