"What an honor! It feels incredibly big to be awarded the Birgit Nilsson scholarship. Apart from the honor, it's also a recognition – a support and push forward to continue following my dream", she says in a press release.
Karolina Bengtsson is engaged at the Oper Frankfurt where she has made several performances. Additionally, she has performed with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra this season.
Karolina Bengtsson will give her scholarship concert on August 8 in Skåne's Västra Karup Church. The Birgit Nilsson scholarship has been awarded since 1973.