Immerse yourself in the golden age of opera with "The Jussi Björling Series: Radamès - Alfredo - Roméo," a stunning collection of performances by the legendary Swedish tenor, Jussi Björling. Released on April 1, 2012, this album is a testament to Björling's extraordinary vocal prowess and his enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 30 minutes, this album features 36 iconic songs, showcasing Björling's versatility and mastery of his craft. From the powerful arias of Verdi's "Aida" and "Rigoletto" to the heart-wrenching melodies of Puccini's "La bohème" and "Tosca," Björling's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also includes selections from "La traviata," "Cavalleria rusticana," and "Romeo et Juliette," each one a showcase of Björling's ability to convey deep emotion and dramatic intensity.
One of the standout features of this album is Björling's unique interpretation of these classic roles. His rendition of Radamès in "Aida," Alfredo in "La traviata," and Roméo in "Romeo et Juliette" are particularly noteworthy, highlighting his ability to bring depth and nuance to each character. The album also includes a beautiful performance of "E lucevan le stelle" from "Tosca," a piece that has become synonymous with Björling's name.
This album is a must-listen for any fan of opera or classical music. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Jussi Björling Series: Radamès - Alfredo - Roméo" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album is released under the Bluebell label, ensuring high-quality production and sound. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of Jussi Björling's voice and his unforgettable performances.
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Tracks
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Si, corre voce che l'Etiope ardisca (Ramfis, Radames)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Se quel guerrier io fossi! … Celeste Aida (Radames)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Quale insolita gioia nel tuo sguardo! (Amneris, Radames)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Vieni, o diletta appressati (Amneris, Aida, Radames)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Alta cagion v'aduna (Il Re, Messaggero, Aida, Radames, Ameniers, Ministri)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Su! del Nilo al sacro lido (Il Re, Ramfis, Ministri, Capitani, Aida, Radames, Amneris, Sacerdoti, Messaggero)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Ritorna vincitor! (Adia)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Possente Ftha! … Tu che dal nulla hai tratto (Sacerdotessa, Ramfis, Sacerdoti)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Immenso Ftah! … Mortal, diletto ai Numi (Sacerdotessa, Ramfis, Sacerdoti)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Aida (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Nume, custode e vindice (Ramfis, Radames, Il Re, Sacerdoti, Sacerdotesse)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Inez Kohler, Getrud Palson-Wettergren, Georg Svedenbrant, Folke Jonsson, Inez Wassner, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
La traviata: Act I: Libiamo ne'lieti calici (Alfredo, Violetta) (Sung in Swedish)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Margit Sehlmark, Conny Molin, Georg Svedenbrant, Gösta Lindberg, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
La traviata: Act I: Libiamo ne'lieti calici (Alfredo, Violetta) (Sung in Swedish)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Margit Sehlmark, Conny Molin, Georg Svedenbrant, Gösta Lindberg, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
La traviata: Act II: Lung da le … De'miei bollenti spiriti (Alfredo) (Sung in Swedish)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Margit Sehlmark, Conny Molin, Georg Svedenbrant, Gösta Lindberg, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
La traviata: Act II: Mi chiamaste? Che bramate? … Ogni suo aver tal femmina (Alfredo, Violetta, Germont, Barone) (Sung in Swedish)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Margit Sehlmark, Conny Molin, Georg Svedenbrant, Gösta Lindberg, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
La traviata: Act III: Signora! … Che t'accadde? … Parigi, o cara (Annina, Violetta, Alfredo) (Sung in Swedish)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Margit Sehlmark, Conny Molin, Georg Svedenbrant, Gösta Lindberg, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
La traviata: Act III: Ah non più, a un tempop … Ah! Gran Dio! Morir si giovine (Violetta, Alfredo) (Sung in Swedish)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Margit Sehlmark, Conny Molin, Georg Svedenbrant, Gösta Lindberg, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
La traviata: Act III: Finale: Ah, Violetta! … Voi, signor! … Prendi, quest e immagine … Se una pudica vergine (Violetta, Germont, Alfredo, Annina, Dottore) (Sung in Swedish)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Margit Sehlmark, Conny Molin, Georg Svedenbrant, Gösta Lindberg, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Tosca, S. 69: Act III: E lucevan le stelleGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Stockholm Radio Orchestra, Sixten Ehrling
Turandot: Act III: E lucevan le stelleGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Stockholm Radio Orchestra, Sixten Ehrling
La bohème (Sung in Swedish): Act I: Che gelida maninaGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Cavalleria rusticana: O Lola (Sung in Swedish)Pietro Mascagni, Jussi Björling, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Cavalleria rusticana: Mamma, quel vino e generosoPietro Mascagni, Jussi Björling, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Tor Mann
Messa da Requiem: Dies irae: IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Sten Frykberg
Rigoletto: Act I: Questa o quellaGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Sten Frykberg
Aida: Act I: Se quel guerrier io fossi! … Celeste AidaGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Sten Frykberg
La bohème: Act I: Che gelida manina!Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Sten Frykberg
Fanal, Op. 35: Act III: Nu, broder, ändas våra striderKurt Atterberg, Jussi Björling, Helga Gorlin, Gösta Backelin, Joel Berglund, Leon Bjorker, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Faust (Sung in Swedish): Act III: Faites-lui mes aveuxCharles Gounod, Benna Lemon-Brundin, Jussi Björling, Joel Berglund, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Faust, CG 4: Act II: C'est ici!Charles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Benna Lemon-Brundin, Joel Berglund, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Faust, CG 4: Act III: Salut! demeure chaste et pureCharles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Benna Lemon-Brundin, Joel Berglund, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Romeo et Juliette (Sung in Swedish): Act II: O nuit, sous tes ailes obscures … (Romeo, Mercutio)Charles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Gota Allard, Sven D'Ailly, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Romeo et Juliette (Sung in Swedish): Act II: L'amour, l'amour! … Ah! leve-toi soleil (Romeo)Charles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Gota Allard, Sven D'Ailly, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Romeo et Juliette (Sung in Swedish): Act II: Helas! moi le hair (Juliette, Romeo, Gregorio, Gertrude)Charles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Gota Allard, Sven D'Ailly, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Romeo et Juliette (Sung in Swedish): Act II: O nuit divine! Je t'implore (Romeo, Juliette, Gertrude)Charles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Gota Allard, Sven D'Ailly, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Romeo et Juliette (Sung in Swedish): Act II: Va! repose en paix (Romeo)Charles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Gota Allard, Sven D'Ailly, Stockholm Royal Chorus, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Jussi Björling, born Johan Jonatan Björling, was a Swedish tenor celebrated as one of the most renowned operatic singers of the 20th century. His powerful and versatile voice captivated audiences worldwide, particularly at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Björling's repertoire spanned Italian, French, and Russian operas, each performed with exquisite taste and mastery. His performances at major European opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London and La Scala in Milan, further cemented his status as a true vocal virtuoso. Björling's legacy endures as a testament to his extraordinary talent and enduring impact on the world of opera.