Acting

Nicolai Gedda

Born July 11, 1925 · Stockholm, Sweden

Died January 8, 2017 · aged 91

Harry Gustaf Nikolai Gädda, better known as Nicolai Gedda (11 July 1925 – 8 January 2017), was a Swedish operatic tenor. Debuting in 1951, Gedda had a long and successful career in opera until the age of 77 in June 2003, when he made his final operatic recording. Skilled at languages, he performed operas in French, Russian, German, Italian, English, Czech and Swedish, as well as one in Latin. In J…

Known For

Gounod: Faust

Gounod: Faust · 1975

L'Opéra de Paris Orchestra & Chorus Conductor: Charles Mackerras Stage Director: Jorge Lavelli Theatre National de l'Opera de Paris, 1975

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk · 1992

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

MovieDramaMusic

A young woman, married to a wealthy man, but miserably lonely; trapped within a world ruled with an iron fist. Katerina is driven by a lust for life and for love. Her husband, though, is impotent; her father-in-law a tyrant. No wonder, then, that she longs to free herself from this yoke. When Sergei starts work on the family estate, she sees in him a chance for salvation. However, their subsequent affair marks the beginning of a descent into crime.

Boris Godounov

Boris Godounov · 1989

MovieMusicDrama

A possible impostor torments a newly crowned medieval czar who may have ordered the real successor's death.

The Bartered Bride - The Met

The Bartered Bride - The Met · 1978

The Bartered Bride - The Met

This MET production of Bedrich Semtana's classic folk opera boasts a superb cast, including Nicolai Gedda, Jon Vickers, Teresa Stratas, and Marti Talvela. The staging and mis-en-scene is traditional and very well done. Everyone seems to be enjoying this presentation. Although not to the same standard as today's HD productions, this is still a wonderful way to get to know this delightful opera.

Candide

Candide · 1991

MovieMusicDrama

The Firebird

The Firebird · 1952

MovieDramaRomance

Italian singer Mario Vanni visits the Royal Opera in Stockholm and fall in love with ballet dancer Linda Corina.

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Gounod: Faust

Gounod: Faust · 1975

L'Opéra de Paris Orchestra & Chorus Conductor: Charles Mackerras Stage Director: Jorge Lavelli Theatre National de l'Opera de Paris, 1975

Faust

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk · 1992

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

MovieDramaMusic

A young woman, married to a wealthy man, but miserably lonely; trapped within a world ruled with an iron fist. Katerina is driven by a lust for life and for love. Her husband, though, is impotent; her father-in-law a tyrant. No wonder, then, that she longs to free herself from this yoke. When Sergei starts work on the family estate, she sees in him a chance for salvation. However, their subsequent affair marks the beginning of a descent into crime.

Sergei (singing voice)

Boris Godounov

Boris Godounov · 1989

MovieMusicDrama

A possible impostor torments a newly crowned medieval czar who may have ordered the real successor's death.

L'innocent (voice)

The Bartered Bride - The Met

The Bartered Bride - The Met · 1978

The Bartered Bride - The Met

This MET production of Bedrich Semtana's classic folk opera boasts a superb cast, including Nicolai Gedda, Jon Vickers, Teresa Stratas, and Marti Talvela. The staging and mis-en-scene is traditional and very well done. Everyone seems to be enjoying this presentation. Although not to the same standard as today's HD productions, this is still a wonderful way to get to know this delightful opera.

Jenika

Candide

Candide · 1991

MovieMusicDrama

Governor / Vanderdendur / Ragotski

The Firebird

The Firebird · 1952

MovieDramaRomance

Italian singer Mario Vanni visits the Royal Opera in Stockholm and fall in love with ballet dancer Linda Corina.

Opera Singer