Flagstad

Flagstad was a surname, most notably associated with Kirsten Flagstad (1895-1962), a Norwegian opera singer considered one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos of the 20th century. She was particularly renowned for her interpretations of roles such as Isolde in Tristan und Isolde, Brünnhilde in Der Ring des Nibelungen, and Sieglinde in Die Walküre. Her voice was characterized by its size, power, and purity, and her performances were marked by dramatic intensity and emotional depth.

While the name "Flagstad" is most famous due to Kirsten Flagstad, it also refers to her family. Further research may be needed to uncover more detail about the origins and distribution of the surname beyond its association with the soprano. It is likely a place-name derived surname, indicating ancestral origins from a location called "Flagstad" or a similarly named place.