Jussi Björling

Jussi Björling
Johan Jonatan "Jussi" Björling (5 February 1911– 9 September 1960) was a Swedish tenor. One of the leading operatic singers of the 20th century, Björling appeared for many years at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and less frequently at the major European opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London and La Scala in Milan.
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Jussi Björling

Jussi Björling

Johan Jonatan "Jussi" Björling (5 February 1911– 9 September 1960) was a Swedish tenor. One of the leading operatic singers of the 20th century, Björling appeared for many years at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and less frequently at the major European opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London and La Scala in Milan.
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13 albums
BJÖRLING Verdi: Il Trovatore (1941, Met) - PACO134
BJÖRLING Verdi: Il Trovatore (1941, Met) - PACO134
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    VERDI  Il Trovatore
    Live recording, 1941
    Total duration: 2hr 16:13

    Manrico - Jussi Björling
    Leonora - Norina Greco
    Count Di Luna - Frank Valentino
    Orchestra & Chorus of the Metropolitan Opera
    Conductor Ferruccio Calusio
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    BJÖRLING, DE LOS ANGELES, BEECHAM Puccini: La Bohème (1956) - PACO164
    BJÖRLING, DE LOS ANGELES, BEECHAM Puccini: La Bohème (1956) - PACO164
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    PUCCINI La Bohème

    Studio recording, 1956
    Total duration:  1hr 47:14 

    Rodolfo - Jussi Björling
    Mimi - Victoria de los Angeles
    Marcello - Robert Merrill
    Columbus Boys Choir
    RCA Victor Chorus and Orchestra
    conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham

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    BJÖRLING, MILANOV in Puccini's Tosca (stereo, 1957) - PACO163
    BJÖRLING, MILANOV in Puccini's Tosca (stereo, 1957) - PACO163
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    PUCCINI Tosca

    Stereo studio recording, 1957
    Total duration: 1hr 53:29

    Tosca - Zinka Milanov
    Cavaradossi - Jussi Björling
    Scarpia - Leonard Warren

    Rome Opera House Orchestra and Chorus
    conducted by Erich Leinsdorf


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    KARAJAN Strauss: Die Fledermaus Ballet & Gala, Walztes & Overtures (1960, 1940-42) - PACO070
    KARAJAN Strauss: Die Fledermaus Ballet & Gala, Walztes & Overtures (1960, 1940-42) - PACO070
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    J STRAUSS II Die Fledermaus: Ballet & Gala (various composers)

    J STRAUSS II Waltzes and Overtures

    Recorded Vienna 1960 and Berlin 1940-42
    Total duration: 74:28

    Renata Tebaldi, Birgit Nilsson,
    Jussi Björling, Leontyne Price
    Ettore Bastianini, Joan Sutherland
    Ljuba Welitsch et al
    Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra & State Opera Chorus
    Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
    Herbert von Karajan, conductor
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    SIBELIUS 1957 Memorial Concert - 14 Song Recital (1957/58) - PASC518
    SIBELIUS 1957 Memorial Concert - 14 Song Recital (1957/58) - PASC518
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    SIBELIUS Symphony No. 4
    SIBELIUS Five Songs
    SIBELIUS En Saga
    SIBELIUS Finlandia
    SIBELIUS Fourteen Songs

    Recorded in 1957 and 1958
    Total duration: 2hr 8:36

    Jussi Björling, tenor
    New York Philharmonic Orchestra
    conducted by Martti Similä

    Kirsten Flagstad, soprano
    London Symphony Orchestra
    conducted by Øivin Fjeldstad

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    TOSCANINI Beethoven: Missa Solemnis (1940 - Milanov, Castagna, Björling, Kipnis) - PACO159
    TOSCANINI Beethoven: Missa Solemnis (1940 - Milanov, Castagna, Björling, Kipnis) - PACO159
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    BEETHOVEN Missa Solemnis

    Live broadcast performance, 1940
    Total duration: 79:56

    Zinka Milanov, soprano
    Bruna Castagna,     contralto
    Jussi Björling,     tenor
    Alexander Kipnis,     bass
    Westminster Choir
    NBC Symphony Orchestra
    conducted by Arturo Toscanini

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