Busk Margit Jonsson

Swedish Soprano opera singer (1929–2026) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Busk Margit Jonsson (10 September 1929 – 24 April 2026) was a Swedish operatic soprano.[1]

Jonsson in Stockholm in February 2016

Life and career

Jonsson was born in Malung, Dalarna County, on 10 September 1929. She appeared in many roles during her time at the Royal Swedish Opera from 1954 to 1983,[1] and was awarded the prestigious "Jussi Björling scholarship" in 1975.

She was guest host on the popular radio programme Sommar.

From 1964 to 1977, she was married to Swedish actor Helge Skoog.[1] She had been married to opera singer Ingvar Wixell before.[1]

Her name follows traditional norms from Dalarna – Name of the family farm, personal name, patronymic.

Jonsson died on 24 April 2026, at the age of 96.[2]

Filmography

  • 1964Svenska bilder
  • 1960 – Carmen (TV)
  • 1958 – Min syster och jag (TV)
  • 1957Värmlänningarna
  • 1953Bror min och jag
  • 1951Talande tråden

References

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