Kim Borg

Kim Borg was born in Helsinki on August 7, 1919. Graduating with a degree in biochemistry from the Helsinki University of Technology while studying singing at the Sibelius Academy, Borg won first prize in vocal performance in Stockholm in 1949.

Possessing a rich, cavernous, noble bass voice, Borg became the first Finnish singer to perform major roles at the New York Metropolitan Opera (1959–1962), acclaimed worldwide as Boris Godunov, Don Giovanni, and King Marke. Also a gifted composer of symphonies and chamber music, he served for decades as Professor of Vocal Art in Copenhagen.