Welcome to apply for
BIRGIT NILSSON MASTER CLASS 2025
August 2 – 9 2025

Birgit Nilsson Hall, Kulturhuset Ravinen, Kattviksvägen 231, 269 91 Båstad

As part of the Birgit Nilsson Festival 2025, the Birgit Nilsson Master Class will be held, featuring Swedish star soprano Camilla Tilling, in collaboration with pianists Annika Bjelk and Jacob Lidåkra, as well as assistant director Katarina Sörenson from Malmö Opera. 
The repertoire consists of arias and romances with a focus on storytelling, often inspired by the theme of nature and vegetation. The Master Class  concludes with a concert at Ravinen on Thursday, August 7th, at 3:00 PM.”

On Saturday, August 2, participants are welcomed to the Birgit Nilsson Museum in Svenstad for an inspiring introduction to the week’s program. The visit includes a guided tour of Birgit Nilsson’s childhood home and exhibition. The Birgit Nilsson Society will offer coffee/tea and cake upon arrival, and the evening will conclude with a joint dinner at the museum’s Stable Café at 6:30 PM.

Program August 2 – 9
August 2: Arrival around 2:00 PM, introduction at the Birgit Nilsson Museum.
August 3 – 6: Teaching sessions.
August 7: Dress rehearsal and final concert, including an invitation to the dress rehearsal of Aida at the Center Court, Hotel Skansen, Båstad.
Throughout the week, participants will also attend lectures, concerts, and the Birgit Nilsson Scholarship Concert.
August 9: Check-out at 11:00 AM.

Leaders
Camilla Tilling, soprano
Annika Bjelk and Jacob Lidåkra, pianists
Katarina Sörenson, director

Application
To apply, please send a short personal statement, your CV, an audio/video link, and a preliminary repertoire list to: bnsallskapet@birgitnilsson.com
Applications are processed on a rolling basis.
The preliminary repertoire list should include: Three arias and three art songs, preferably in different languages and of varied character.
Upon confirmation of active participation, singers will receive feedback on their repertoireand may be asked to make adjustments or additions.

Application deadline
April 1: Last date to submit applications.
April 15: Admission decisions announced, along with repertoire feedback.

Target group
Professional singers and advanced vocal students at music and opera academies (or equivalent).
Maximum 8 active participants.

Course fee 12 000 SEK
Includes breakfast, lunch and accommodation in single rooms at Apelrydsskolan, Båstad, from August 2 – 9. Lodging is hostel standard, with private bathroom and shower.
May 1: A non-refundable deposit of 2 000 SEK is due.
June 1: The remaining 10,000 SEK must be paid.

Additional information
Instruction will be conducted in Swedish and, if needed, English.
One full day of teaching, as well as the final concert, will be recorded, and participants will
have the option to receive their own recording.
The master class actively engages with social media.
Auditors are welcome August 4 – 6 between 11:00 AM – 4:15 PM.

Birgit Nilsson Master Class is organized by The Birgit Nilsson Society, The Birgit Nilsson Foundation and The Birgit Nilsson Museum in collaboration.