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Elisabeth Söderström

Acting

Born May 7, 1927 · Stockholm, Sweden

Died November 20, 2009

Biography

Anna Elisabeth Söderström CBE was a Swedish soprano and actress who performed both opera and song, and was known as a leading interpreter of the works of Janáček, Rachmaninov and Sibelius.

Awards & recognition

  • Litteris et Artibus · 1969
  • Swedish Academy's Theatre Award · 1965
  • Knight of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity · 1953
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Commander of the Order of Vasa
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  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
  • H. M. The King's Medal
  • Medalthe advancement of the musical arts
  • Royal Order of Vasa

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