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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16 albums
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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TOSCANINI Verdi: Requiem (1940) - PACO038
TOSCANINI Verdi: Requiem (1940) - PACO038
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VERDI Requiem

VERDI - Overture to Aida
CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO - Overture to The Taming of the Shrew
Radio broadcasts from 1940
Total duration: 100.01

Zinka Milanov, Bruna Castagna, Jussi Björling, Nicola Moscona
The Westminster Choir
NBC Symphony Orchestra
conducted by Arturo Toscanini

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