Marianne Mellnäs

Swedish Soprano and Vocal Artist

Marianne Mellnäs is a Swedish soprano who has had a distinguished career as a concert and oratorio singer. She is particularly known for her performances of Baroque music, although her repertoire spans a wide range of periods and styles. Mellnäs has collaborated with various ensembles and orchestras, both in Sweden and internationally. Her clear, expressive voice and interpretative skills have been widely praised. While she has been involved in numerous recordings over the years, one of her most notable contributions is to the album "Cantate Domino," released by the Swedish label Proprius in 1976. This album, which features choral works performed by the Oscar's Motet Choir under the direction of Torsten Nilsson with Alf Linder on organ and Gustaf Sjökvist conducting the chamber choir, has become famous for its exceptional recording quality and has been highly regarded by audiophiles around the world. Marianne Mellnäs's contribution to this album helped cement its status as a reference recording for choral music.