Icon: Jussi Bjorling - Jussi Björling - Vinyl LP UK

Icon: Jussi Bjorling - Jussi Björling

Album Description

Icon: Jussi Bjorling is a comprehensive collection of the legendary Swedish tenor's most celebrated performances, spanning a wide range of operatic repertoire. Released on Warner Classics in 2008, this compilation offers a remarkable journey through the golden age of opera, showcasing Jussi Björling's extraordinary vocal prowess and emotional depth. The album features iconic arias from beloved operas by composers such as Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, and Massenet, among others. From the soaring passion of "Nessun dorma" to the tender romance of "Che gelida manina," Björling's interpretations are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also includes some of his most famous recordings, such as "E lucevan le stelle" and "Una furtiva lagrima," which have become synonymous with his name. With a duration of over two hours, this collection is a testament to Björling's enduring legacy and his unparalleled contributions to the world of opera. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Icon: Jussi Bjorling is sure to captivate and inspire.

22 september 2008© 2008 EMI Records Ltd.℗ As shown. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd. except where otherwise stated. This compilation (P) 2008 by EMI Records Ltd.

Tracks

Verdi: Aïda, Act 1 Scene 1: Romanza, "Se quel guerrier io fossi! … Celeste Aida" (Radames)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Unidentified Orchestra
4:24
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 3 Scene 2: "La donna è mobile" (Duca)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
2:11
La Bohème (1997 Digital Remaster): Che gelida maninaGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
4:16
Tosca (1997 Digital Remaster): Recondita armonia (Act 1)Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
2:47
Tosca (1997 Digital Remaster): E lucevan le stelle (Act 3)Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
2:51
La Fanciulla del West (1997 Digital Remaster): Ch'ella mi creda liberoGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
2:24
La Gioconda (1997 Digital Remaster): Cielo e mar!Amilcare Ponchielli, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
4:11
L'Africaine (1997 Digital Remaster): Mi batte il cor....O ParadisGiacomo Meyerbeer, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
3:12
Tosti: IdealeFrancesco Paolo Tosti, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius, Royal Swedish Orchestra
3:23
Di Capua: O sole mioEduardo di Capua, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
3:15
Friml: Only A Rose (from the Michael Curtiz's 1956 Film "The Vagabond King")Rudolph Friml, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Unidentified Orchestra
2:52
Geehl: For You AloneHenry Geehl, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Unidentified Orchestra
2:03
Massenet: Manon, Act 2: "Instant charmant" - "En fermant les yeux, je vois là-bas" (Des Grieux)Jules Massenet, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Royal Orchestra
3:42
Carmen: La fleur que tu m'avais jetée (Act II) - 1997 Remastered VersionGeorges Bizet, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
3:51
Faust: Salut! demeure chaste et pure (Act III) - 1997 Remastered VersionCharles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
4:38
Martha (1997 Digital Remaster): M'appari tutt'amorFriedrich von Flotow, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
3:22
Rossini: Stabat Mater: II. Aria, "Cujus animam gementem" (Tenor). Allegro maestosoGioachino Rossini, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Unidentified Orchestra
4:12
Verdi: Messa da Requiem: II. Sequence, 8. Ingemisco (Tenor)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Unidentified Orchestra
4:06
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 3 Scene 6: "Ah sì, ben mio, coll'essere" (Manrico)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Unidentified Orchestra
3:17
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 3 Scene 6: "Di quella pira … l'orrendo foco" (Manrico)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Unidentified Orchestra
1:39
Il Trovatore (1997 Digital Remaster): Ah! sì, ben mio, coll'essereGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
3:16
Il Trovatore (1997 Digital Remaster): Di quella piraGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
1:38
Rigoletto (1997 Digital Remaster): Questa o quellaGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
2:09
La Bohème (1997 Digital Remaster): O soave fanciullaGiacomo Puccini, Hjördis Schymberg/Jussi Björling/Orchestra/Nils Grevillius, Nils Grevillius, Orchestra
4:06
Rigoletto (1997 Digital Remaster): E il sol dell'animaGiuseppe Verdi, Hjördis Schymberg/Jussi Björling/Orchestra/Nils Grevillius, Nils Grevillius, Orchestra
3:19
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 1 Scene 1: No. 2b, Ballata, "Questa o quella per me pari sono" (Duca)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
2:11
Un ballo in maschera: Di tu se fedele (Act I) - 1997 Remastered VersionGiuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
3:11
Turandot: Nessun dorma (Act III) - 1997 Remastered VersionGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
3:21
Giordano: Andrea Chénier, Act 4: "Come un bel dì di maggio" (Chénier)Umberto Giordano, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Unidentified Orchestra
3:15
Fedora: Amor ti vieta (Act II) - 1997 Remastered VersionUmberto Giordano, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
2:00
Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana: "Mamma, quel vino è generoso" (Turiddu)Pietro Mascagni, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Unidentified Orchestra
3:50
I Pagliacci (1997 Digital Remaster): Recitar!....Vesti la giubbaRuggero Leoncavallo, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
3:39
Leoncavallo: Mattinata in D MajorRuggero Leoncavallo, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
2:17
Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore, Act 2 Scene 7: No. 11, Romanza, "Una furtiva lagrima" (Nemorino)Gaetano Donizetti, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius, Royal Swedish Orchestra
4:09
Bizet: Les Pêcheurs de perles, WD 13, Act 1: No. 4, Romance, "Je crois entendre encore, caché sous les palmiers" (Nadir)Georges Bizet, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius, Royal Swedish Orchestra
3:37
Roméo et Juliette (1997 Digital Remaster): Ah! lève-toi, soleilCharles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius
3:20
Massenet: Manon, Act 3: "Je suis seul" - "Ah ! Fuyez, douce image" (Des Grieux)Jules Massenet, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius, Royal Orchestra
4:30
Cilèa: L'Arlesiana, Act 2: "È la solita storia del pastore" (Federico)Francesco Cilea, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius, Stockholm Concert Society Orchestra
4:01
Cavalleria Rusticana (1997 Digital Remaster): O Lola (Siciliana)Pietro Mascagni, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius
2:33
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 1: "Donna non vidi mai" (Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius, Royal Swedish Orchestra
2:24
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1 Scene 3: "Recondita armonia" (Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
2:50
Puccini: Tosca, Act 3 Scene 2: "E lucevan le stelle" (Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
3:08
La Bohème (1977 Digital Remaster): O soave fanciullaGiacomo Puccini, Anna-Lisa Björling/Jussi Björling/Stockholm Concert Society Orchestra/Nils Grevillius, Nils Grevillius
3:37
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, CG 9, Act 1 Scene 7: No. 4, Madrigal, "Ange adorable, ma main coupable" (Roméo, Juliette)Charles Gounod, Anna-Lisa Björling/Jussi Björling/Stockholm Concert Association Orchestra/Nils Grevillius, Nils Grevillius, Stockholm Concert Society Orchestra
4:25
Jocelyn Op. 109 (1997 Digital Remaster): Berceuse: Concealed in this RetreatBenjamin Godard, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius
2:53
L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra - 1997 Remastered VersionFrancesco Paolo Tosti, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius
2:22
För Dig Allen' (For You Alone) - 2008 Remastered VersionAnita Halldén, Henry Geehl, P. J. O'Reilly, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius
2:13
Mattinata - 2008 Remastered VersionRuggero Leoncavallo, Jussi Björling, Nils Grevillius
2:12
Roméo et Juliette (1997 Digital Remaster): Höj dig, du klara sol (Ah! lève-toi soleil!)Charles Gounod, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
3:12
Rigoletto (1997 Digital Remaster): O, I kvinnor (Questa o quella)Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
1:51

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About Jussi Björling

Jussi Björling, the Swedish tenor born in 1911 and passing in 1960, is celebrated as one of the most remarkable opera singers of the 20th century. With his powerful, rich voice and exceptional vocal technique, Björling captivated audiences worldwide, becoming a prominent figure in the opera scene. His repertoire spanned a wide range of roles, showcasing his versatility and emotional depth. Björling's recordings remain a testament to his artistry, offering a glimpse into the golden age of opera. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of singers and opera enthusiasts alike.

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