Experience the golden voice of Jussi Björling in this captivating collection of film and radio recordings spanning from 1937 to 1960. "The Jussi Bjorling Series: Fram för Framgång" is a testament to the legendary tenor's versatility and mastery, featuring a diverse range of operatic arias and Swedish folk songs. Björling's rich, resonant voice shines through in iconic pieces from operas like "La Bohème," "Turandot," and "Aida," many of which are sung in his native Swedish, offering a unique perspective on these beloved works. The album also showcases Björling's ability to connect with traditional Swedish music, with enchanting folk ballads and songs that highlight his cultural heritage. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Recorded over two decades, these tracks provide a fascinating glimpse into Björling's enduring artistry and his significant contributions to the world of opera.
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Tracks
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Les soirees musicales: No. 8. La danzaGioachino Rossini, Jussi Björling, Svensk Filmindustris Orkester, Nils Grevillius
Hej dunkomTraditional, Jussi Björling
Bachanal (Bacchanale)Adrian Dahl, Jussi Björling
Un ballo in maschera, Act I: Di' tu se fedele (Sung in Swedish)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Svensk Filmindustris Orkester, Nils Grevillius
Ack Varmeland du skona (Ah Varmland, Thou Fairest)Traditional, Jussi Björling, Svensk Filmindustris Orkester, Eric Bengtson
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida (Sung in Swedish)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Royal Orchestra, The, Sune Waldimir
3 Sanger: No. 3. Till havs (Toward the Sea)Gustaf Nordqvist, Jussi Björling, Royal Orchestra, The, Sune Waldimir
4 Visor i folkton (4 Folk Ballads), Op. 5: No. 4. Bland skogens hoga furustammar (Among the High Fir-Trees in the Forest)Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, Jussi Björling, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Stig Westerberg
4 Visor i folkton (4 Folk Ballads), Op. 5: No. 1. Nar jag for mig sjalv i morka skogen gar (When I Walk Alone in the Dark Forest)Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, Jussi Björling, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Stig Westerberg
Tristans dodTure Rangström, Jussi Björling, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Stig Westerberg
L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love), Act II: Una furtiva lagrima (Sung in Swedish)Gaetano Donizetti, Jussi Björling, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Tor Mann
Turandot, Act III: Nessun dorma! (Sung in Swedish)Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Tor Mann
La boheme: Act I: Che gelida manina!Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Stockholm Radio Orchestra, Tor Mann
La boheme: Act I: O soave fanciullaGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Stockholm Radio Orchestra, Tor Mann
Cavalleria rusticana: Mamma, quel vino e generosoPietro Mascagni, Jussi Björling, Stockholm Radio Orchestra, Tor Mann
Lohengrin, Act III: In fernem Land, unnahbar eu'ren Schritten (Sung in Swedish)Richard Wagner, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act II: Kuda, kuda, kuda vi udalilis (Sung in Swedish)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Manon Lescaut, Act I: Donna non vidi mai simile a questa!Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
6 Songs, Op. 36 (text by G. Froding and E. Josephson): No. 4. Sav, sav, susa (Reed, reed, rustle)Jean Sibelius, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
6 Songs, Op. 36 (text by G. Froding and E. Josephson): No. 1. Svarta rosor (Black Roses)Jean Sibelius, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
7 Dikter, Op. 28: No. 6. Skogen sofver (The Forest Asleep)Hugo Alfvén, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
7 Dikter, Op. 28: No. 5. Jag langtar dig (I Long for You)Hugo Alfvén, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
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