24 Sep 2006

First Persson singular

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,1879558,00.html

persson_annalena_small.jpgAnnalena Persson is one of a trio of Swedish sopranos causing a stir in operatic circles

Ed Vulliamy [The Observer, 24 September 2006]

While preparing to sing opera's most demanding soprano role - Wagner's Isolde - Annalena Persson will probably pump herself up with either the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen or a favourite band from her native Sweden, Ebba Gron.