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3 unusual facts about Anne Sofie von Otter


Im Frühling

Some singers who have made recordings of this work are Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Renée Fleming, Elly Ameling, Elena Gerhardt, Anne Sofie von Otter, Vesselina Kasarova, Bernarda Fink, Marilyn Horne, Donna Brown, Lisa Della Casa, and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

Like an Angel Passing Through My Room

Benny was also involved in Anne Sofie von Otter's version of this song which was released on her album with Elvis Costello, "For the Stars" in 2000.

When All Is Said and Done

In 2006, Swedish opera singer Anne Sofie von Otter covered the song on her ABBA tribute album I Let The Music Speak.


Ilse Weber

Her songs have been frequently recorded, particularly "Lullaby," most recently by mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter and Christian Gerhaher (2007).

L'Arianna

Among leading singers who have issued recordings are the sopranos Emma Kirkby and Véronique Gens, and the mezzo-sopranos Janet Baker and Anne Sofie von Otter.

My Flame Burns Blue

"Speak Darkly My Angel" was written for Anne Sofie von Otter and the Brodsky Quartet, while "Put Away Forbidden Playthings" was his contribution to a concert commemorating the death of Henry Purcell.

Roger Vignoles

He regularly performs with the world’s leading singers – including Kiri Te Kanawa, Thomas Allen, Anne Sofie von Otter, Thomas Hampson, Gitta-Maria Sjøberg, Sarah Walker, Susan Graham, Felicity Lott, Stephan Genz, Monica Groop, Wolfgang Holzmair, Bernarda Fink, Christine Schäfer, Brigitte Fassbaender and Kathleen Battle – at many halls and festivals.

Vadstena Academy

Many singers have participated since the Academy's inception, among them many who are now established on the international opera scene, i.a. Nina Stemme, Malena Ernman, Loa Falkman, Anne Sofie von Otter and Tove Dahlberg.


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