First Persson singular

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.