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This Norwegian soprano was singing opera and operetta in Scandinavia-and considering retirement-when a sensational appearance at the Metropolitan Opera shot her to worldwide fame. She was the top Wagnerian soprano of her time, and this set features her glorious performances from Tannhauser, Die Walkurie, Siegfried, Gotterdammerung and Tristan Und Isolde . You'll also hear her powerful, radiant voice singing Handel (from Messiah ), Bach (from Saint Matthew Passion ), Purcell (from Dido and Aeneas ), Gluck ( Ordeo Ed Euridice ), Grieg (songs, melodies and romances) and more!