Wagner opera The Flying Dutchman at this year's Birgit Nilsson Festival in Båstad

Other premieres during the festival week include the concert "Zarah Leander, from head to toe" with baritone Richard Hamrin and the opera "The Little Dutchman" for a young audience.

A total of around 20 events will be held during the festival, which takes place in Båstad from August 3 to 8.