| Königliches Philharmonisches Orchester Stockholm | |
| Patrik Ringborg | Musikalische Leitung |
| Amalie Stalheim | Cello |
| Johanna Wallroth | Sopran |
| Maria Bengtsson | Sopran |
| Emma Sventelius | Mezzosopran |
| Royal Swedish Opera Chorus | |
| Swedish Radio Choir | |
| Kaspars Putniņš | Musikalische Leitung |
Official ceremony on the occasion that Yo-Yo Ma receives the Birgit Nilsson Prize. In a magnificent musical tribute to both the laureate and Prize's founder, the 2022 Birgit Nilsson Prize is awarded to the world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who will be present to receive the prize.
The award ceremony will take place in the presence of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. The ceremony will be accompanied by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Choir, conducted by Patrik Ringborg, and the Radio Choir, conducted by its principal conductor Kaspars Putniņš. Soloists include cellist Amalie Stalheim, sopranos Maria Bengtsson and Johanna Wallroth, and mezzo-soprano Emma Sventelius.
During his visit to Sweden, Yo-Yo Ma himself performs in concert with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Alan Gilbert in Dvorák’s Cello Concerto on 16 October.