Jussi Björling

Jussi Björling

Johan Jonatan "Jussi" Björling ( YOO-see BYOR-ling, Swedish: [ˈjɵ̌sːɪ ˈbjœ̂ːɭɪŋ]; 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 City and less frequently at the major European opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London and La Scala in Milan. He sang the Italian, French and Russian opera repertory with taste.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 2, 1911 (Borlänge), Died September 9, 1960 (Österåker Municipality)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1919 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal

Notes: Given name: Johann Jonatan Björling.

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 29 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-046748	10-in.	1/30/1940	Svarta rosor	Jussi Björling ; Harry Ebert	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	BS-047736	10-in.	3/1/1940	Säf, säf susa	Jussi Björling ; Harry Ebert	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	85780	10-in.	approximately November 1919	O, hur stilla	Gösta Björling ; Jussi Björling ; Olle Björling	Boy vocal trio, with organ	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	85781	10-in.	approximately November 1919	I himmelen	Gösta Björling ; Jussi Björling ; Olle Björling	Boy vocal trio, with organ	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	85782	10-in.	approximately November 1919	Guds rena lamm oskyldig	Gösta Björling ; Jussi Björling ; Olle Björling	Boy vocal trio, with organ	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	85798	10-in.	approximately November 1919	Sommar glädge	Gösta Björling ; Jussi Björling ; Olle Björling	Boy vocal trio, with violin and piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	85799	10-in.	approximately November 1919	Barndomshemmet	Gösta Björling ; Jussi Björling ; Olle Björling	Boy vocal trio, with violin and piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	85800	10-in.	approximately November 1919	Psalm no. 4	Gösta Björling ; Jussi Björling ; Olle Björling	Boy vocal trio, with organ	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0PF47	10-in.	9/9/1932	Jag drömmer jarje natt om dig	Jussi Björling	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0PA140	10-in.	6/1/1933	Bachanal (Jag vill leva jag vill alska)	Jussi Björling ; Hjalmar Meissners Orkester	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB403	10-in.	10/7/1936	Ack Värmeland, du sköna	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB404	10-in.	10/7/1936	Allt under himmelens fäste	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius Orkester	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB409	10-in.	before February 1939	Sommarnatt	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius Orkester	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB441	10-in.	12/3/1936	La donna è mobile	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB442	10-in.	12/3/1936	Recondita armonia	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB471	10-in.	1/26/1937	Sverige	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB472	10-in.	1/26/1937	Land, du välsignade	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB571	10-in.	9/3/1937	Ch'ella mi creda	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB574	10-in.	9/4/1937	E lucevan le stelle	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB576	10-in.	9/5/1937	'O sole mio	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB577	10-in.	9/5/1937	Ideale	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB742	10-in.	before 10/21/1952	Sjung om studentens lyckliga da'r	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius Orkester	Male vocal solo, with vocal double quartet and instrumental ensemble	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB753	10-in.	before 3/9/1951	Nämner du sverige	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius Orkester	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble.	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB825	10-in.	7/15/1939	Ah, sì, ben mio	Jussi Björling ; Nils Grevillius	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Gramophone	0SB987	10-in.	7/15/1939	Adelaide, part 1	Jussi Björling ; Harry Ebert	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1-25 of 29 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Björling, Jussi," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101945.

Björling, Jussi. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101945.

"Björling, Jussi." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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