Jussi Björling sings "Ständchen" by Richard Strauss

[marapassini]

Una maravilla, su fraseo, su dicción, su dulzura.

[jeffbrak]

This orchestra is brought to you by Firestone!

[EdLamance]

It's all been said by other commentators. I especially like kittycrunch and sutartiff.

[45oldbear]

Why do I get tears in my eyes and a bittersweet feeling in my soul when I listen to this?

[virtualhiram]

can somebody tell me who was the conductor?

[faktenmann]

But do not forget wonderful German tenor Peter A n d e r s (1908-1954 ).

[vpo2g2]

Jussi Bjorling: medicine for the heart.

[achantus1]

I know that Swedes in general hate Norwegians (for whatever sad reason), but I ( a Norwegian) absolutely love Jussi (a swede). In my opinion the greatest tenor ever! Thank you, Jussi, for what you gave us. I will never forget you. One day I will visit your hometown and put flowers on your grave. You certainly have deserved that.

[johnirvingbenson]

Thanks to primobaritono for putting this excellent, not often heard, Strauss up on YOu Tube. I share his and other commenters below -- enthusiasm for JB's artistry and singing.

[operalament]

I admire the restraint and respect demonstrated in Primobaritono s words. possibly the greatest tenor in the history of music. I am mush more inclined to speak in absolutest terms. I call Bjorling the greatest tenor ever, and probably the most perfect singer ever. And I say this without equivocation. But I also say it with respect.

[The99Gambo]

God bless you for uploading this wonderful piece. Wonderful. 

[stuartliff]

In a long life I have heard many fine tenor voices. None has given me the same thrill and real pleasure that Bjorling delivered in the opera house. Critics have complained that he was a stick on stage but I would beg to differ. And that voice!!! It came at you like a golden shaft of light with diction and phrasing to match. He is utterly irreplaceable.

Vivan

[happywealthyme]

@stuartliff tell us more about wonderful Jussi...where did you see him? What about that 'small voice" issue (which I don't care...I don't see how he couldn't carry...but neither did he sing like he was going off to war!).

I'm heartbroken I was born too late to hear him live!

[valdengo1]

...there are no adequate words to describe the art of Jussi Bjoerling.....

[mcpetropolis]

Splendid performance.

[paulostroff99]

Superb! TY James,and the poster for posting.

[65attila]

@paulostroff99

TY for thiswonderful performance - what beauty and primobaritono

many thanks again for keeping great music available to all of us.

Regards-John

[cattleman6420012000]

Wonderful quality voice.

[CanadaPisces]

A glorious tenor voice! 

[brodsky96]

PERFECTION!!!!!

[preruminator]

... hoch glühn von den Wonnenschauern der Nacht ...

... begin to glow fom the nightly frissons of pleasure ...

Listen to his acuti!

[clytemnestre1]

It is a Richard Strauss lied... Beautifully sung by that legendary tenor!

[concertobub]

What a wonderful singer - what a sincere person.

[spacetenor007]

Beautifull singing!

[laddercast]

I think it was very touching has charm

[796824]

Bjoerling was SUPERB How fortunate

to have the opportunity to listen to and watch an artist on this video. Thank you

[cjondoran]

i just love this guy.  unreal

[kittycrunch456]

i don't know if anyone else sees this but there's a child-like quality about Jussi that's touching to witness. In the same La Boheme clip mentioned earlier, there's a scene where Jussi, w/unchecked eagerness, starts to mouth Renata's lines- like a kid. He cracks me up, it's endearing. I've seen many clips of him performing & it's always the same- w/out ego, unaware of form, single-mindedly singing his heart out. I'm sure this is part of the reason why he's able to deeply affect his audiences.

[stmaurmusic]

Well said.

[tonydermota]

@kittycrunch456

Your observation reminds me of a comment Hans Hotter made about JB in his memoirs. He admired his singing greatly and was surprised when he finally met JB at how unpretentious he was, and almost shy.

[kittycrunch456]

@tonydermota ha, interesting. thanks for sharing ).

[noonah08]

Haha i hear u bro ). I don't get how ppl can admire the sincerity of his singing, yet think him unconvincing as an actor. Singing and gesturing can't help being interconnected i would think. For me it's not possible for the same person to come across as genuine in speech, yet false in expression. Anyway glad to hear u were pleased w/ the comment lol.

[hiyadroogs]

Thanks, noonah! Well put.

[w8lz]

Einfach wunderbar! So ein Spaß!

[noonah08]

Love watching him sing, he looks sincere & endearing )

[hiyadroogs]

noonah08, I'm so pleased that you noticed that too. I've never understood why some say that Jussi couldn't act on the operatic stage. I've seen footage of him with Tebaldi in La Boheme, & the criticism is profoundly unjust. His acting is understated but sincere. People don't make wild gestures & facial expressions in real life, & for me, Jussi's acting reflcted that.

[kittycrunch456]

Oops i was suppose to reply here lol. Anyway here's a copy of my reply ): Haha i hear u bro ). I don't get how ppl can admire the sincerity of his singing, yet think him unconvincing as an actor. Singing and gesturing can't help being interconnected i would think. For me it's not possible for the same person to come across as genuine in speech, yet false in expression. Anyway glad to hear u were pleased w/ the comment.

[noonah08]

Oops again i forgot i had two ids lol.

[cantanteporsiempre]

those high notes!!! bravo!

[piafedith]

Very beautiful voice!

[ideale123]

Absolutely the most beautiful sound of all the centuries lol. Not only aesthetically beautiful but genuinely touching the hearts.

[madisonelectronic]

I collect old books on vocal production. Bjorlin's' secret is very easy to see. Almost total relaxation of everything except the diaphragm. Watch the cheeks , they are like jello. This sounds easy to most but obviously takes training or innate skill because if otherwise these folks would be all over the place. I also believe these folks exist but the musicality talent is lacking simply because not all folks are gifted in the same areas. Everyone has talents that they do not develop

[peduzzi89]

Shhh that is my secret too :) Ever since I learned to do this about a year ago, my voice has just exploded.

[hiyadroogs]

madisonelectronic, like all great things, Jussi's voice is a superb example of the art that conceals art. But don't be fooled by his exterior relaxation into thinking that what he does is simple. A lot of register development & years of scales have gone into sounding that easy & natural. Like Dolly Parton once said; 'It takes a hell of a lot of money to look this cheap!' - Bjorling's singing only looks relaxed to the observer, because all the correct vocal muscles are working very hard indeed.

[OperaSnob]

Schubert or nothing.

[rsooyf]

Bjoering's voice is very beutiful and attractive. if not His early death we could enjoy his voice further......

[CharlotteinWeimar]

Gorgeous

[grupetto]

Amazing! not only in opera, but in this Strauss Lied Bjoerling more and more proves his great vocal and musical quality. BRAVO JUSSI!!!!!!

[JussiBjorling1960]

No "possibly" about it....he was and IS the greatest tenor in the history of music. Thanks so much for this clip as well as for your other contributions!

[joanabanyeres]

The greatest tenor ...

[cicadada]

Beautiful!

[paulostroff99]

Simply sensational!