Barbara Nieman has died. She was a long-time soloist of the Grand Theatre - National Opera.

Barbara Nieman, a renowned Polish soprano, passed away, as announced by the Teatr Wielki. Born in Grodno, she studied music in Olsztyn and graduated from the Warsaw State Higher School of Music. Nieman gained recognition early in her career, winning awards at international competitions and performing at the Teatr Wielki for over three decades. She was celebrated for her rich, warm voice and dramatic presence, taking on iconic roles such as Gilda in "Rigoletto" and Desdemona in "Otello." After retiring from the stage, she became a music educator. Her contributions to opera and her legacy in Polish music are fondly remembered.