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List of Swedish operatic sopranos

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This is a list of operatic sopranos and mezzo-sopranos who were born in Sweden or whose work is closely associated with that country.

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  • Eufrosyne Abrahamson (1836–1869), soprano who performed in operas mainly in Madrid and Vienna{{Cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/sbh/abraheup.html|title=2. Abrahamson, Eufrosyne|work=Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon|language=sv|access-date=10 December 2022}}
  • Adèle Almati (1861–1919), German-born Swedish mezzo-soprano who performed leading roles at the Royal Swedish Opera{{cite web|url=https://sok.riksarkivet.se/sbl/Presentation.aspx?id=5671|title=A Adele L Almati-Rundberg|author=Hennerberg, C. F.|work=Svenskt biografiskt lexikon|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Ruth Althén (1890–1985), soprano at the Royal Swedish Opera, concert performer{{cite encyclopedia |entry-url=https://runeberg.org/vemardet/1969/0040.html |entry=Althén, Ruth E |encyclopedia=Vem är det : Svensk biografisk handbok |date=1969 |editor=Thyselius, Erik |editor2=Lindblad, Göran |publisher=P. A. Nordstedt & Söners |page=24 |access-date=10 December 2022 |language=sv |via=Project Runeberg}}
  • Vendela Andersson-Sörensen (1860–1926), soprano at the Royal Swedish Opera from 1882 to 1887{{cite web|url=https://sok.riksarkivet.se/sbl/Presentation.aspx?id=5820|title=Wendela Linnea Andersson-Sörensen|author=Vretblad, P.|publisher=Svenskt biografiskt lexikon|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=Swedish}}
  • Susanna Andersson (born 1977), soprano opera singer, performing internationally in opera and recitals{{cite web|url=http://www.nordicartistsmanagement.com/artists/susanna-andersson-soprano|title=Susanna Andersson, Soprano|publisher=Nordic Artists|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Lovisa Augusti (c.1751–1790), German-born Swedish soprano who made her mark at the Royal Swedish Opera{{cite book|chapter-url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/LovisaAugusti|chapter=Lovisa Sofia Augusti|title=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|last=Ulvros|first=Eva Helen|translator=Alexia Grosjean|access-date=10 December 2022|language=en,sv}}
  • Kerstin Avemo (born 1973), coloratura soprano performing in opera houses and concert halls throughout Europe{{cite web|url=https://teatrwielki.pl/en/people/kerstin-avemo/|title=Kerstin Avemo|publisher=Polish National Opera|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}

B

  • Maria Bengtsson (born 1975), soprano performing in Europe's major opera houses{{cite web|url=https://www.roh.org.uk/people/maria-bengtsson|title=Maria Bengtsson|publisher=Royal Opera House|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Julie Berwald (1822–1877), celebrated opera and concert singer, at the Royal Swedish Opera from 1847{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/sbh/berwaljm.html|title=Berwald, Julia Mathilda|work=Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon|access-date=10 December 2022|language=sv}}
  • Irma Björck (1898–1993), mezzo-soprano opera and operetta singer at the Royal Swedish Opera{{cite encyclopedia |entry-url=https://runeberg.org/smok/1/0379.html |entry=Björck, Irma Lovisa|encyclopedia=Svenska män och kvinnor : biografisk uppslagsbok |editor=Bohman, Nils |editor2=Dahl, Torsten |location=Stockholm |publisher=Albert Bonniers Boktryckeri |date=1949 |access-date=10 December 2022 |language=sv |page=335 |via=Project Runeberg}}
  • Olga Björkegren (1857–1950), actress at the Swedish Theatre and singer at the Royal Swedish Opera{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/OlgaBjorkegren|title=Olga Christina Augusta Björkegren|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Ohlsson, Hélène|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Anna-Lisa Björling (1910–2006), soprano opera singer and actress, performing at the Royal Swedish Opera from 1948{{cite web|url=https://jussibjorlingsociety.org/advisory-board-anna-lisa-bjorling-barkman|title=Anna-Lisa Björling-Barkman|publisher=Jussi Björling Society|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Karin Branzell (1891–1974}, mezzo-soprano at the New York Metropolitan Opera and in Europe, noted for Wagnerian roles{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/KarinMariaBranzell|title=Karin Maria Branzell|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Åhlen, Carl-Gunnar|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Ingela Brimberg (born 1964), soprano and mezzo-soprano opera singer who has performed in Sweden, Germany and Belgium{{cite web|url=https://www.forumopera.com/actu/ingela-brimberg-on-ne-choisit-pas-sa-voix-on-suit-le-chemin-qui-semble-bon-pour-elle|title= Ingela Brimberg : « On ne choisit pas sa voix, on suit le chemin qui semble bon pour elle » |publisher=Forum Opera|date=10 July 2014|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=fr}}
  • Malin Byström (born 1973), soprano performing leading roles in Europe's major opera houses{{cite web|url=https://www.schmopera.com/scene/people/malin-bystr%C3%B6m/|title=Malin Byström|publisher=Schmopera|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}

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  • Sara Cahier (1870–1951), American-born Swedish mezzo-soprano in opera and lieder, performed in Europe and New York{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1350&dat=19510416&id=kKRAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UwAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3035,117975|title=Mme. Sara Cahier|newspaper=Toledo Blade|date=16 April 1951|access-date=12 December 2022}}
  • Justina Casagli (1794–1841), soprano at the Royal Swedish Opera, also performed in Italy and GermanyHofberg, Herman, [https://runeberg.org/sbh/b0757.html "(wrong page)"], Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon [Swedish Biographical Dictionary], 1906 (in Swedish){{failed verification|date=November 2023|reason=Nothing about Casagli there.}}
  • Julia Claussen (1879–1941), mezzo-soprano with the Royal Swedish Opera, also in London, Paris and the United States{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/svda/1941/0274.html|title=Julia Claussen|publisher=Svenska Dagbladets Årsbok / Nittonde årgången (händelserna 1941)|year=1941|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=sv}}

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  • Tove Dahlberg (born 1973), mezzo-soprano with Royal Swedish Opera, also in London and the United States{{cite web|url=http://www.nordicartistsmanagement.com/artists/tove-dahlberg-mezzo-soprano|title=Tove Dahlberg, Mezzo-soprano|publisher=Nordic Artists|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Kjerstin Dellert (1925–2018), soprano with the Royal Swedish opera, later theatre manager{{cite journal|url=https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jussibjorlingsocietynl/vol32/iss1/2/|title=Remembering Kjerstin Dellert 1925 – 2018|journal=Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK |publisher=Jussi Björling Society: Newsletter, Vol 32|year=2018|volume=32 |issue=1 |access-date=10 December 2022 |language=|last1=Friedner |first1=Calle |last2=Henrysson |first2=Harald |last3=Krantz |first3=Bengt }}
  • Katija Dragojevic (born 1970), mezzo-soprano and recitalist active across Europe{{cite web|url=http://operan-staging.operan.se/sv/omoperan/Vi-pa-Operan/Arkiv-CV/Arkiv-CV/Dragojevic-Katija|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140110213415/http://operan-staging.operan.se/sv/omoperan/Vi-pa-Operan/Arkiv-CV/Arkiv-CV/Dragojevic-Katija|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-01-10|title=Katija Dragojevic|publisher=operan.se|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=sv}}

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  • Mathilda Ebeling (1826–1851), concert pianist and soprano opera singer, performed at the Royal Swedish Opera and the Royal Opera in Berlin{{cite web|url=https://sok.riksarkivet.se/sbl/Presentation.aspx?id=17790|title=Aurora Mathilda Ebeling|publisher=Svenskt biografiskt lexikon |access-date=10 December 2022 |language=Swedish}}
  • Dina Edling (1854–1935), mezzo-soprano with the Royal Swedish Opera from 1877 to 1892{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/sbh/a0268.html|title=Edling, Bernhardina (Dina)|work=Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon|author=Hofberg, Herman|date=1906|access-date=12 December 2022|page=268 |language=sv}}
  • Selma Ek (1856–1941), leading soprano of her day, remembered for her roles in the operas of Mozart, Verdi and Wagner{{sfn|Kutsch|Riemens|2003|loc=pp. 1310ff: [https://books.google.com/books?id=dsfq_5dFeL0C&pg=PA1310 Ek, Selma]}}
  • Wilhelmina Enbom (1804–1880), notable Swedish soprano in the 1830s at the Royal Swedish Opera{{cite web|url=https://skbl.se/en/article/ChristinaWilhelminaEnbom|title=Christina Wilhelmina Enbom|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Steinrud, Marie|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Mathilda Enequist (1833–1898), opera singer and singing instructor known as Signora Biondini{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/muslex/0118.html|title=Enequist—Biondini, Nathilda|publisher=Musik-lexikon|author=Höijer, Johan Leonard|date=1864|access-date=10 December 2022 |page=118|language=sv}}

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  • Maria Fontosh (born 1976), Ukrainian-born Russian soprano now in Sweden, performing at the Royal Swedish Opera{{cite web|url=http://drs.ruo.dk/index.php?id=30|title=CV: Maria Fontosh, soprano|publisher=DR: Danish Radio Sinfonietto|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215184630/http://drs.ruo.dk/index.php?id=30 |access-date=10 December 2022 |archive-date=2008-02-15 |language=}}
  • Wilhelmina Fundin (1819–1911), soprano who sang at the Royal Swedish Opera for 30 years until 1871{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/eurkonst/0169.html|title=Fundin, Wilhelmina Christina|publisher=Europas konstnärer|year=1887|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=Swedish}}

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  • Maria Gelhaar (1858–1920), soprano who performed with the Royal Swedish Opera from 1883{{cite book|url=https://runeberg.org/hwsvkvin/0040.html|chapter=Gelhaar, Maria|last1=Hedberg|first1=Walborg|last2=Arosenius|first2=Louise|title=Svenska kvinnor från skilda verksamhetsområden : Biografisk uppslagsbok|date=1914|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=sv|page=35}}
  • Mathilda Gelhaar (1814–1889), one of the most noted singers of the Swedish Opera in the 1840s and 1850s{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/sqvinnor/0163.html|title=Ficker, Mathilda Fredrika|publisher=Anteckningar om svenska qvinnor|author=Stålberg, Wilhelmina|date=1866|access-date=10 December 2022|page=137 |language=sv}}
  • Wilhelmina Gelhaar (1837–1923), soprano at Stockholm's Royal Theatre from 1857, known in particular for her coloratura roles{{sfn|Kutsch|Riemens|2003|loc=pp. 1680ff: [https://books.google.com/books?id=dsfq_5dFeL0C&pg=PA1680 Gelhaar, Wilhelmina]}}
  • Mathilda Grabow (1852–1940), soprano considered to be one of the stars of Swedish opera in the late 19th century{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/eurkonst/0182.html|title=Grabow, Mathilda|publisher=Europas konstnärer|date=1887 |access-date=10 December 2022 |page=178|language=sv}}
  • Rosa Grünberg (1878–1960), actress and soprano singer, considered a prima donna of Swedish opera in the early 1900s{{cite encyclopedia |url=https://sok.riksarkivet.se/Sbl/Presentation.aspx?id=13257 |encyclopedia=Svenskt biografiskt lexikon |title=Rosa Grünberg-Sjöstedt |volume=17 |year=1969 |pages=365 |first=Bertil |last=Hagman |publisher=National Archives of Sweden |publication-place=Stockholm |language=sv}}
  • Ellen Gulbranson (1863–1947), soprano known for her roles in Wagnerian operas, also sang regualarly in Bayreuth{{cite web|url=https://kirsten-flagstad.no/en/ellen-gulbranson|title=Ellen Gulbranson|publisher=Kirsten Flagstad Museum|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}

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  • Lilly Hafgren (1884–1965), performed mainly in Germany, including Bayreuth
  • Margareta Hallin (1931–2020), coloratura soprano, composer and actress, joined the Royal Swedish Opera in 1956 and toured internationally{{cite web|url=http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Hallin-Margareta.htm|title=Margareta Hallin (Soprano) – Short Biography|publisher=Bach Cantatas Website|access-date=10 December 2022|archive-date=24 December 2001|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011224051901/http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Hallin-Margareta.htm|url-status=live}}
  • Malin Hartelius (born 1966), soprano who has performed mainly in Austria and Switzerland{{cite web|url=https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Hartelius-Malin.htm|title=Malin Hartelius (Soprano)|publisher=Bach Cantatas|author=Oron, Aryeh|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Signe Hebbe (1837–1926), soprano who sang throughout Europe in opera and concerts, later voice instructor{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/SigneHebbe|title=Signe Amanda Georgina Hebbe|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Lewenhaupt, Inga|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Charlotte Hellekant (born 1962), mezzo-soprano active in opera mainly on American stages{{cite web|url=https://musicalworld.com/artists/charlotte-hellekant/biography.html|title=Charlotte Hellekant|publisher=Musical World|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Davida Hesse-Lilienberg (1877–1964), soprano who performed leading roles with the Royal Swedish Opera until 1909{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/smok/3/0487.html|title=Hesse-Lilienberg, Signe Davida Augusta|publisher=Svenska män och kvinnor : biografisk uppslagsbok / 3. G-H / |date=1948|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Cecilia Hjortsberg (born 1973), soprano who has sung at the Royal Danish Theatre since 2005{{cite web|url=https://kglteater.dk/medvirkende/c/cecilia-hjortsberg|title=Cecilia Hjortsberg|publisher=Det Kongelige Teater|access-date=10 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Thekla Hofer (1852–1938), operatic soprano in Stockholm, Saint Petersburg and Riga, voice teacher{{sfn|Kutsch|Riemens|2003|loc=pp. 2107: [https://books.google.com/books?id=dsfq_5dFeL0C&pg=PA2107 Hjortsberg, Cecilia]}}
  • Hannah Holgersson (born 1976), soprano who has performed mainly as a concert soloist{{cite web|url=https://svenskakonsertbyran.se/artists/hannah-holgersson/|title= Hannah Holgersson|publisher=Svenska Konsertbyrån|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=sv}}

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  • Agnes Janson (1861–1947), mezzo-soprano opera singer and recitalist, voice teacher in Australia from 1906{{sfn|Kutsch|Riemens|2003|loc=pp. 2233ff: [https://books.google.com/books?id=dsfq_5dFeL0C&pg=PA2233 Janson, Agners]}}
  • Busk Margit Jonsson (born 1929), soprano with the Royal Swedish Opera until 1983{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/vemardet/1993/0564.html|title=Jonsson, Busk Margit|publisher=Vem är det : Svensk biografisk handbok |date=1993 |access-date=11 December 2022|page=564 |language=sv}}

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  • Katarina Karnéus (born 1965), mezzo-soprano opera singer and recitalist, active first in the UK and New York, later in Sweden{{cite web|url=https://www.grovesartists.com/artist/katarina-karneus/|title=Katarina Karnéus|publisher=Grove Artists|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Maria Keohane (bonr 1971), soloist who has performed in festivals throughout Europe and made many recordings{{cite web|url=https://www.carus-verlag.com/en/persons/maria-keohane/|title=Maria Keohane|publisher=Carus|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Anna Maria Klemming (1864–1889), soprano, short but successful career with the Royal Swedish Opera until her early death{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/kglteatrar/2/0200.html|title=Anna Maria Klemming|author=Svanberg, Johannes|publisher=Kungl. Teatrarne under ett halft sekel 1860–1910. Personalhistoriska anteckningar / Andra delen /|date=1918 |access-date= 11 December 2022|language=sv|page=199}}

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  • Karin Langebo (1927–2019), soprano and harpist, active mainly in Sweden and Norway
  • Nanny Larsén-Todsen (1884–1982), soprano active in Stockholm, Milan, New York and Bayreuth, notable for her roles in Wagner's operas{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/larsen-todsen-nanny-0|title= Larsén-Todsen, Nanny|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Lisa Larsson (born 1967), soprano who has performed widely as a soloist in concerts and festivals{{cite web|url=https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Larsson-Lisa.htm|title=Lisa Larsson (Soprano)|publisher=Bach Cantatas|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Catarina Ligendza (born 1937), soprano active mainly in German opera houses and in Bayreuth, known for her Wagnerian performances{{cite web|url=http://www.stenhammarcompetition.se/Second.aspx?page=SPage&HId=13%20&PId=43|title= Catarina Ligendza |publisher=Wilhelm Stenhammar Internationell Music Competition|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120222143607/http://www.stenhammarcompetition.se/Second.aspx?page=SPage&HId=13%20&PId=43 |access-date=11 December 2022 |archive-date= 2012-02-22 |language=}}
  • Sofia Liljegren (1765–1795), Finnish-Swedish soprano who was a popular performer at the Royal Swedish Opera in the 1780s{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iUQDFlj1ykkC&dq=Sofia+Liljegren+1795&pg=PA220|title=Liljegren, Sofia Ulrika |publisher=Historical Dictionary of the Music and Musicians of Finland|author=Hillili, Ruth-Esther|date=1997|access-date=11 December 2022|page=220|isbn=0-313-27728-1 |language=}}
  • Elisabeth Lillström (1717–1791), early Swedish actress who performed in stage plays and in comic opera roles as a soprano{{cite book|title=Sohlmans musiklexikon band 4|isbn=91-7198-024-5|year=1977|language=Swedish|last1=Åstrand |first1=Hans |publisher=Sohlman }}
  • Jenny Lind (1820–1887), highly regarded soprano, performed in Sweden, across Europe and in concerts throughout the United States{{cite web|url=https://skbl.se/en/article/JennyLind|title=Johanna (Jenny) Maria Lind|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Tägil, Ingela|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Berit Lindholm (1934–2023), performed at Covent Garden and at the Metropolitan Opera, notable for roles in Wagner's operas{{cite web|url=https://operawire.com/swedish-soprano-berit-lindholm-receives-gold-medal-in-sweden/|title=Swedish Soprano Berit Lindholm Receives Gold Medal in Sweden|author=Salazar, Francisco|publisher=Opera Wire|date=3 July 2022|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Göta Ljungberg (1893–1955), major Wagnerian soprano of the 1920s, sang throughout America and Europe{{cite web|url=https://sok.riksarkivet.se/sbl/presentation.aspx?id=10796|title=Göta A Ljungberg|publisher=Svenskt biografiskt lexikon|author=Johansson, Stefan|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Magna Lykseth-Skogman (1874–1949), Norwegian-born Swedish soprano, prima donna of the Royal Swedish Opera{{sfn|Kutsch|Riemens|2003|loc=pp. 2828ff: [https://books.google.com/books?id=dsfq_5dFeL0C&pg=PA2828 Lykseth-Schjerven, Magna]}}

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  • Marie Louise Marcadet (1758–1804), opera singer and stage actress active in Stockholm and Paris{{cite web|url=https://sok.riksarkivet.se/sbl/Presentation.aspx?id=9073&forceOrdinarySite=true|title=Marie Louise Marcadet|publisher=Svenskt biografiskt lexikon|author=Derkert, Kerstin|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Hillevi Martinpelto (born 1958), operatic soprano and recitalist performing in Sweden and internationally{{cite web|url=https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Martinpelto-Hillevi.htm|title=Hillevi Martinpelto (Soprano)|publisher=Bach Cantatas|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Kerstin Meyer (1928–2020), mezzo-soprano opera and concert performer mainly in Stockholm, Hamburg and London{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/KerstinMargaretaMeyer|title=Kerstin Margareta Meyer|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Rodén, Marie-Louise|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Louise Michaëli (1830–1875), prima donna soprano of the Royal Swedish opera, also successful in London{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/LouiseMichaeli|title=Lovisa (Louise) Charlotta Helena Michaëli|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Olsson, Dan|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Caroline Müller (1755–1826), highly successful Danish mezzo-soprano first in Copenhagen and later in Stockholm{{cite web|url=https://kvindebiografiskleksikon.lex.dk/Caroline_Walter|title=Caroline Walter|publisher=lex: Kvinfo|author=Høgel, Sten|access-date=9 December 2022 |language=da}}

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  • Birgit Nilsson (1918–2005), celebrated soprano in Sweden and internationally, best known for her roles in the operas of Wagner and Richard Strauss{{cite web|url=https://skbl.se/en/article/BirgitNilsson|title=Märta Birgit Nilsson|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Lindkvist, Thomas|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Christina Nilsson (1843-1921), coloratura soprano, internationally successful, mainly in Paris, London, North America and Moscow{{cite web|url=https://skbl.se/en/article/ChristinaNilsson|title=Christina Nilsson|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Björklund, Ingegerd|access-date=11 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Henriette Nissen-Saloman (1819–1879), mezzo-soprano opera singer and pianist, active touring across Europe and engaged in Saint Petersburg{{cite web|url=https://www.swedishmusicalheritage.com/composers/nissen-saloman-henriette/|title=Henriette Nissen-Saloman (1819−1879) |publisher=Swedish Musical Heritage|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Birgit Nordin (1934–2022), soprano with the Royal Swedish Opera remembered for her Mozart roles{{sfn|Kutsch|Riemens|2003|loc=p. 3384: [https://books.google.com/books?id=dsfq_5dFeL0C&pg=3384 Nordin, Birgit]}}

O

  • Elisabeth Olin (1740–1828), first prima donna of the Royal Swedish Opera from its inauguration in 1773{{cite web|url=https://skbl.se/en/article/ElisabethOlin|title=Elisabeth Olin|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Ulvros, Eva Helen|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Augusta Öhrström-Renard (1856–1921), mezzo-soprano at the Royal Danish Theatre and the Metropolitan Opera, concerts in France and North America{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/hvar8dag/10/0289.html|title=Augusta 'Ohrström Renard|work=Hvar 8 dag |date=31 January 1909|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Anna Oscàr (1875–1915), leading soprano at the Royal Swedish Opera in the early 20th century{{cite web|url=https://skbl.se/en/article/AnnaDorotheaOscar|title=Anna Dorothea Oscàr|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Olsson, Dan|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Carolina Östberg (1853–1924), celebrated soprano at the Royal Swedish Opera in the late 19th century, also performed in Denmark, Germany and Norway{{cite web|url=https://skbl.se/en/article/BeataCarolinaOstberg|title=Beata Carolina Östberg|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Cederquist, Emilie|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Anne Sofie von Otter (born 1955), mezzo-soprano opera performer, recitalist, and pop singer, with extensive discography{{cite web|url=https://nordics.info/show/artikel/preview-anne-sofie-von-otter-b-1955|title=Anne Sofie von Otter (b. 1955)|publisher=Nordics Info|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=}}

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  • Gertrud Pålson-Wettergren (1897–1921), mezzo-soprano with the Royal Swedish Opera, also at the Metropolitan Opera and Covent Garden{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/smok/6/0207.html|title=Pålson-Wettergren, Gertrud|publisher=Svenska män och kvinnor : biografisk uppslagsbok / 6. P-Sheldon|date=1948|access-date=13 December 2022 |page=183|language=sv}}
  • Miah Persson (born 1969). soprano at the Royal Danish Opera and international concert performer{{cite web|url=https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Persson-Miah.htm|title=Miah Persson (Soprano)|publisher=Bach Cantatas|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}

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  • Isa Quensel (1905–1981), actress and soprano at the Royal Swedish Opera, appeared in over 50 films, plays and operas{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/IsaQuensel|title=Anna Lisa (Isa) Quensel|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Granath, Sara|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}

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  • Christina Rahm (1763–1837), successful actress and soprano, active with the Stenborg Theatre Company in Stockholm{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/ChristinaMargarethaRahm|title=Christina Margaretha Rahm|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Lindström, Crister|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Signe Rappe-Welden (1879–1974), soprano in Sweden and abroad, Bach recitalist, voice teacher{{cite encyclopedia |url=https://sok.riksarkivet.se/sbl/mobil/Artikel/7558 |publisher=National Archives of Sweden |encyclopedia=Svenskt biografiskt lexikon |title=Signe Rappe-Welden |first=Alexander |last=Husebye |year=1995–1997 |volume=29 |page=692 |access-date=12 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Amalia Riégo (1850–1926), soprano with the Royal Danish Opera from 1872{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/nfcc/0144.html|title=Riêgo, Amalia|publisher=Nordisk familjebok / Uggleupplagan. 23. Retzius – Ryssland|date=1916|access-date=12 December 2022|page=255|language=sv}}
  • Elin Rombo (born 1976), soprano performing in Sweden and internationally in opera and recitals{{cite web|url=https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Rombo-Elin.htm|title=Elin Rombo|publisher=Bach Cantatas|access-date=12 December 2012 |language=}}

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  • Hjördis Schymberg (1909–2008), coloratura and lyric soprano, active at the Royal Swedish Opera and internationally in recitals and operas{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/HjordisGunborgSchymberg|title=Hjördis Gunborg Schymberg|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Hammarlund, Jan|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Anna Sofia Sevelin (1790–1871), initially alto, later soprano, highly active with the Royal Swedish Opera until 1833{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/AnnaSofiaSevelin0|title=Anna Sofia Sevelin|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Åhlen, Carl-Gunnar|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Gitta-Maria Sjöberg (born 1957), Swedish-born soprano, soloist with the Royal Danish Theatre from 1987{{cite web|url=https://denstoredanske.lex.dk/Gitta-Maria_Sj%C3%B6berg|title=Gitta-Maria Sjöberg|publisher=lex: Den Store Danske|author=Christiansen, John|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=da}}
  • Elisabeth Söderström (1927–2009), soprano remembered for her roles in the operas of Rachmaninoff and Sibelius in Sweden and internationally{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/ElisabethSoderstrom|title=Anna Elisabeth Söderström|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Kyndel, Dag|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Nina Stemme (born 1963), celebrated Wagnerian soprano, performing with opera companies across Europe and the United States{{cite web|url=https://www.wagneropera.net/biographies/nina-stemme.htm|title=Nina Stemme|publisher=Wagneropera.net|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Fredrika Stenhammar (1836–1880), soprano with the Royal Swedish Opera, later voice instructor{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/FredrikaStenhammar|title=Fredrika Stenhammar|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Ôhrström, Eva|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Elisabet Strid (born 1976), soprano known for performances in the operas of Wagner and Strauss at many prominent venues{{cite web|url=https://www.operabase.com/elisabet-strid-a4761/bio/en|title=Elisabet Strid|publisher=Operabase|accessdate=11 June 2024 |language=}}

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  • Birgitta Svendén (born 1952), mezzo-soprano known for Wagnerian performances at the Royal Swedish Opera, Metropolitan Opera and Bayreuth{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/svenden-birgitta|title= Svenden, Birgitta|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Erika Sunnegårdh (born 1966), soprano who has sung with the Metropolitan Opera as well as in Berlin, Malmö and Stockholm{{cite web|url=https://www.opmc.mc/en/erika-sunnegardh-soprano/|title= Erika Sunnegardh, soprano |publisher=Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo|date=2022|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}

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  • Bertha Tammelin (1836–1915), actress, mezzo-soprano opera singer, pianist, composer and drama instructor{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/eurkonst/0584.html|title=Tammelin, Bertha Carolina Mathilda|publisher=Europas konstnärer|author=Ahnfelt, Arvid |date=1887|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Iréne Theorin (born 1963), soprano in operas and recitals across Europe and in the United States, noted for her Wagnerian roles{{cite web|url=http://www.roh.org.uk/people/irene-theorin|title=Iréne Theorin|publisher=Royal Opera House|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}

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  • Camilla Tilling (born 1971), soprano in opera and concert across Europe and in the United States{{cite web|url=https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Tilling-Camilla.htm|title=Camilla Tilling (Soprano)|publisher=Bach Cantatas|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Ingrid Tobiasson (born 1951), mezzo-soprano singing leading roles at the Royal Swedish Opera, also concert recitalist and recording artist{{cite web|url=http://www.eliassonartists.com/artist/ingrid-tobiasson|title=Ingrid Tobiasson|publisher=Eliasson Artists|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=}}

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  • Lilly Walleni (1875–1920), mezzo-soprano remembered for her Wagner role in German opera houses and Stockholm{{cite web|url=https://runeberg.org/nfck/0260.html|title=Wallëni, Lilly|publisher=Nordisk familjebok / Uggleupplagan. 31. Ural – Vertex |date=1931|access-date=13 December 2022|page=483 |language=sv}}
  • Elisabeth Wärnfeldt (born 1956), soprano opera and concert singer, author of libretti{{cite web|url=https://www.elisabethwarnfeldt.com/om|title=Om|publisher=Elizabeth Warnfeldt|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=sv}}
  • Jeanette Wässelius (1784–1853), leading prima donna of the Royal Swedish Opera in the early 19th century{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/JeanetteWasselius|title=Maria Johanna (Marie Jeanette) Wässelius|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Steinrud, Marie|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Sara Widén (1981–2014), soprano with the Royal Swedish Opera until her early death from cancer{{cite web|url=http://www.svenskakonsertbyran.se/english/singers/singer-widen-sara.html|title=Sara Widén /Soprano|publisher=Svenska Konsertbyrån|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714175059/http://www.svenskakonsertbyran.se/english/singers/singer-widen-sara.html |access-date=12 December 2022 |archive-date=2014-07-14 |language=}}
  • Henriette Widerberg (1796–1872), soprano, prima donna with the Royal Swedish Opera from 1820{{cite web|url=https://www.skbl.se/en/article/HenrietteWiderberg|title=Henriette Sophie Widerberg|publisher=Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon|author=Ohlsson, Hélène|access-date=12 December 2022 |language=}}
  • Hedvig Wigert (1748–1780), early soprano performer with the Royal Swedish Opera from its inauguration in 1773{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lZsOAAAAYAAJ&dq=Hedvig+Wigert&pg=PA431|chapter=Mamsell Hedvig Christina Falk, sedan Fru Wigert in Förteckning öfver Svenska Skadespel uppförda pa Stockholms Theatrar 1713–1863|page=431|title=Förteckning öfver svenska skådespel uppförda på Stockholms theatrar 1737–1863 och Kongl. theatrarnes personal 1773–1863|publisher=P. A. Norstedt & söner|year=1866|last=Dahlgren|first=Fredrik August|author-link=Fredrik August Dahlgren|access-date=18 November 2023|language=sv}}
  • Zulamith Wellander (1857–1919), mezzo-soprano with the Royal Danish Opera, guest performer in Denmark and Germany, voice instructor{{cite web|url=https://sv.wikisource.org/wiki/Kungl._teatrarne_under_ett_halft_sekel_1860-1910/Zulamith_Maria_Wellander|title=Zulamith Maria Wellander|publisher=Kungl. teatrarne under ett halft sekel 1860–1910|author=Svanberg, Johannes|access-date=13 December 2022 |language=sv}}

References

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Sources

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