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    Sweden
Nils Olsson
Name: Nils Olsson

Voice: Tenor

Date of birth: 16.02.1970

Place of birth: Malmö, Sweden

Studied at: University College of Opera, Stockholm

Born in Malmö, Nils first studied engineering and then worked as a teacher before studying at the University College of Opera, Stockholm.

His varied engagements have included Canio Pagliacci in Lund, Sweden, a role in the Seven Deadly Sins on tour with Anne-Sofie von Otter, Jack/Tobby Mahagonny in Stuttgart and Molqi in John Adams' The Death of Klinghoffer in Helsinki.

Nils sang the role of Florestan Fidelio for Glyndebourne Touring Opera, a role in which he later made his Swedish debut.

This spring he again sang Molqi for performances in Helsinki and Prague and later this year he travels to San Francisco for the first of a number of engagements including Steuermann Der Fliegender Holländer.

Nils enjoys kayaking, walking and gardening.

(Profile last updated June 2003)


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Leif G from Helsingborg
The Cardiff singer competition will be shown later on TV here in Sweden. I am looking forward to see you and all the other great singers. Good Luck!

Joe from chiswick
Nils, you have a the voice and the talent to sing from your heart into our hearts.you will be a huge star. Enjoy.

Thomas
Go go go Nils!!! Were all thinking about you home in sweden!! Youre the best!!

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