Dive into the rich, powerful vocals of the legendary Jussi Björling with this captivating collection of operatic arias. Released on April 1, 2012, by Bluebell, this album spans a mere 58 minutes but packs a punch with iconic performances from three timeless operas: Puccini's "Manon Lescaut," Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana," and Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci." Björling's extraordinary range and emotional depth shine through in each piece, from the tender "Sola, perduta, abbandonata" to the dramatic "Vesti la giubba." Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a stunning showcase of Björling's artistry and the enduring power of these classic works.
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Tracks
Manon Lescaut: Act I: Tra voi, belle, brune e biondeGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Hugo Hasslo, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Manon Lescaut: Act I: Vedete? lo'son 'fedeleGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Hugo Hasslo, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Manon Lescaut: Act II: Senti, di qui partiamoGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Hugo Hasslo, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Manon Lescaut: Act III: Che avien? Ah! Non v'avvicinate … No! pazzo son! GuardateGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Hugo Hasslo, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Manon Lescaut: Act IV. Tutta su me ti posaGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Hugo Hasslo, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Manon Lescaut: Act IV: Vedi, vedi, son io che piangoGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Hugo Hasslo, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Manon Lescaut: Act IV: Sola, perduta, abbandonataGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Hugo Hasslo, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Manon Lescaut: Act IV: Fra le tue braccia, amoreGiacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Hugo Hasslo, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Cavalleria rusticana: Tu qui, Santuzza?Pietro Mascagni, Jussi Björling, Aase Nordmo Løvberg, Bette Björling, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Cavalleria rusticana: Ah! lo vedi!Pietro Mascagni, Jussi Björling, Aase Nordmo Løvberg, Bette Björling, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Cavalleria rusticana: Comare lola … Viva il vino spumeggiantePietro Mascagni, Jussi Björling, Aase Nordmo Løvberg, Bette Björling, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Cavalleria rusticana: Mamma, quel vino e generosoPietro Mascagni, Jussi Björling, Aase Nordmo Løvberg, Bette Björling, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Pagliacci: Act I: Un tal giocoRuggero Leoncavallo, Jussi Björling, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Pagliacci: Act I: Recitar! … Vesti la giubbaRuggero Leoncavallo, Jussi Björling, Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
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