Experience the golden voice of Swedish tenor Jussi Björling in this captivating live album, "Jussi Björling Live!". Recorded during two remarkable performances in Holland (1939) and Norway (1954), this collection showcases Björling's extraordinary vocal prowess and stage presence. The album features a mix of beloved opera arias and songs, including iconic pieces from Verdi's "Messa da Requiem", Bizet's "Carmen", Puccini's "La bohème", and Handel's "Serse", alongside beautiful Scandinavian songs that highlight Björling's versatility. With a career spanning over three decades, Jussi Björling is renowned for his rich, lyrical tenor voice and his ability to convey deep musicality and expressive power. This live album offers a unique opportunity to hear Björling in his prime, performing with the Hilversum Radio Orchestra. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, this album is a treasure trove of timeless performances that will leave you enchanted.
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Tracks
Messa da Requiem: Dies irae: IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hilversum Radio Orchestra, Frieder Weissmann
L' Africaine (The African Maid), Act IV: Mi batte il cor … O paradisoGiacomo Meyerbeer, Jussi Björling, Hilversum Radio Orchestra, Frieder Weissmann
Carmen: Carmen, Act II: Flower Song: La fleur que tu mavais jeteeGeorges Bizet, Jussi Björling, Hilversum Radio Orchestra, Frieder Weissmann
Manon: Manon, Act II: En fermant les yeuxJules Massenet, Jussi Björling, Hilversum Radio Orchestra, Frieder Weissmann
Faust: Faust, Act III: Salut! Demeure chaste et pureCharles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Hilversum Radio Orchestra, Frieder Weissmann
La boheme, Act I: Che gelida manina!Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hilversum Radio Orchestra, Frieder Weissmann
Serse (Xerxes), HWV 40, Act I: Frondi tenere e belle … Ombra mai fu, "Largo"George Frideric Handel, Jussi Björling, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Carl von Garaguly
Pieta, SignoreLouis Niedermeyer, Jussi Björling, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Carl von Garaguly
Messa da Requiem: Dies irae: IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Carl von Garaguly
7 Dikter, Op. 28: No. 6. Skogen sofver (The Forest sleeps)Hugo Alfvén, Jussi Björling, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Carl von Garaguly
6 Songs, Op. 36: No. 4. Sav, sav, susa (Reed, reed, rustle)Jean Sibelius, Jussi Björling, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Carl von Garaguly
6 Poems, Op. 25: No. 2. En Svane (A Swan)Edvard Grieg, Jussi Björling, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Carl von Garaguly
Hjertets melodier (Melodies of the Heart), Op. 5: No. 3. Jeg elsker Dig (I Love but Thee)Edvard Grieg, Jussi Björling, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Carl von Garaguly
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