Johanna Maria "Jenny" Lind (Madame Goldschmidt)[1] (6 October 1820 – 2 November 1887), was a Swedish opera singer, often called the " Swedish Nightingale ".

With a range that extended from the B below middle C to high G, Jenny Lind, “the Swedish Nightingale,” was a skilled oratorio soprano and master of bel canto singing who was admired for her vocal control …

Long before Hollywood actresses such as Marilyn Monroe and Katharine Hepburn became iconic stars, popular female opera singers of the early to mid-19th century were among the first American …

During this period, Jenny Lind, the "Swedish Nightingale," embarked on the most spectacular concert tour in U.S. history, performing for 135 audiences. Countless items were named after the most …

Oct 6, 2020 · For the next 21 months, thrilling accounts of Lind’s American concert tour would dominate newspapers, but the triumphs of the Swedish Nightingale would not eclipse the national debate over...

Aug 7, 2020 · Jenny Lind, the Swedish singer depicted in the 2017 film "The Greatest Showman," amassed more than $10 million in less than a year while touring America. One hundred and seventy …

Jenny Lind was a world-renowned Swedish soprano, celebrated for her crystal-clear voice and international fame in the 19th century. Often called the 'Swedish Nightingale', she was a beloved …

Feb 6, 2025 · Worshipped by Mendelssohn and promoted on a sell-out US tour by PT Barnum, Jenny Lind enjoyed unrivalled popularity for a singer. George Hall traces the remarkable story of the …

Extensive concert tours of the United States now began, the first six months lead by P.T. Barnum. She was introduced as “The Swedish Nightingale”; 7,000 people heard her first concert in New York at …

The Swedish soprano Jenny Lind, often known as the "Swedish Nightingale", was one of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century. At the height of her fame, she was persuaded by the showman …