I had this played as the recessional at my late father's cremation. He used to sing it about the house, though obviouly nowhere near to the quality of Bjorling. This was his favorite rendition.
Jussi Bjorling,first "inter pares" had a nice , clear, strong, sweet and hot voice. Donr't compare with Pavarotti, Domingo, or Carreras. Only with Caruso, Gigli, Del Monaco, and Kraus.
I am not interested in the fools who argue over pure diction. We are listing to the beauty of music brought to life by an exquisite voice. Bjorling has the most beautiful tenor voice, bar none, that this veteran has ever heard. A few come close, but never excel this Swedish artist.
Som svensk MÅSTE man vars superstålt, förmodligen en röst som ente kommer tillbaka
i vart fall inte från Sverige. Gammal raggare som hört allt, men de var nog det mest maxade någonsin. Fick tårar i ögerna (medvetet felstavat). Lyssna NOGA
I just want to tell the tureth. I don not like the end of the song by his handle like that. The end of word is" Di dolor morro. Si,morro." not " A morro"
To sing the "i" vowel on a high note is not advantageous for tenors, that is why he changed it to an "a" vowel, so it becomes "Ah! morro!" instead of "Si, morro!" The beautiful tone on the high note is more important than what the word "yes" conveys. Opera singers do this all the time and I've never heard anyone complain until now.
In 1948 as a choir boy in England, I was introduced to this record with Salut demeure chaste de pure on the B side, since then I cannot listen to other singers without comparing Jussi
This was the first performance I ever heard of Bjorling, several years ago and it "blew me away". To hear the simple lines of this classic aria sung with such clarity, perfection, and passion truly opened my eyes (and ears). I suddenly realized what a truly great singer can do. I love Pavarotti, but he often makes "noise" compared the the "music" I hear from Bjorling.
Now: my next new favorite tenor is Pavol Breslik. Similar in many ways, I think, to Bjorling. Totally passionate, musical.
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Good but not in the Kiepura class -
dziady1 1 month ago
I had this played at my late Father's funeral. He had always loved this song.
gannet53 2 months ago
This is as good as it gets!!!
suffes 4 months ago
This is so beautiful! I love Jussi. His voice is so unique.Thank you for posting this jewel.
thheijmans 4 months ago
I had this played as the recessional at my late father's cremation. He used to sing it about the house, though obviouly nowhere near to the quality of Bjorling. This was his favorite rendition.
gannet53 5 months ago
He stands side by side with the best.
RyersonRobert 5 months ago
Jussi Bjorling,first "inter pares" had a nice , clear, strong, sweet and hot voice. Donr't compare with Pavarotti, Domingo, or Carreras. Only with Caruso, Gigli, Del Monaco, and Kraus.
horaciofeijoo59 6 months ago
this is one of the most beautiful versions. a change in a single consonant or vowel does not make it any less divine sounding.
zorkikat 11 months ago
One of the most beautiful tenor voices that opera has ever known. Two Thumbs Up!
Fegen 11 months ago
I am not interested in the fools who argue over pure diction. We are listing to the beauty of music brought to life by an exquisite voice. Bjorling has the most beautiful tenor voice, bar none, that this veteran has ever heard. A few come close, but never excel this Swedish artist.
waspman1633 1 year ago
what a tenor,booz killed him,shame
PeterK11000 1 year ago
Som svensk MÅSTE man vars superstålt, förmodligen en röst som ente kommer tillbaka
i vart fall inte från Sverige. Gammal raggare som hört allt, men de var nog det mest maxade någonsin. Fick tårar i ögerna (medvetet felstavat). Lyssna NOGA
kendelsthlm 1 year ago
gosh. icey feeling. amazing.
Sandyhendry 1 year ago
This is almost the first time I've heard Bjorling breathe. He must have been ill.
zgopify 1 year ago
QUE LINDA VOZ!!!, GENIAL!!!
yosoyamorverdadero 2 years ago 2
I just want to tell the tureth. I don not like the end of the song by his handle like that. The end of word is" Di dolor morro. Si,morro." not " A morro"
gongyinjia 2 years ago
@gongyinjia
To sing the "i" vowel on a high note is not advantageous for tenors, that is why he changed it to an "a" vowel, so it becomes "Ah! morro!" instead of "Si, morro!" The beautiful tone on the high note is more important than what the word "yes" conveys. Opera singers do this all the time and I've never heard anyone complain until now.
petrina1022 1 year ago
nice very nice,thanks for posting
siyawash 2 years ago
Bravo!!! Fantastic!
AndrewAARus 2 years ago
In 1948 as a choir boy in England, I was introduced to this record with Salut demeure chaste de pure on the B side, since then I cannot listen to other singers without comparing Jussi
One in a lifetime
jimdene1 2 years ago 13
Insuperable. Solamente BRAVO, BRAVÍSIMO.
claudiooriental 2 years ago 2
Jussi björling-nämner du sverige. Amazing!!
Siriussupporter 2 years ago
He is amazing.
Marta
martaquinn 3 years ago 2
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a very distinguished interpretation but not so brilliant than lanza did. i prefer lanza.
boubou69reims 3 years ago
Bravo!
griffcats 3 years ago
This was the first performance I ever heard of Bjorling, several years ago and it "blew me away". To hear the simple lines of this classic aria sung with such clarity, perfection, and passion truly opened my eyes (and ears). I suddenly realized what a truly great singer can do. I love Pavarotti, but he often makes "noise" compared the the "music" I hear from Bjorling.
Now: my next new favorite tenor is Pavol Breslik. Similar in many ways, I think, to Bjorling. Totally passionate, musical.
sdweaver2008 3 years ago 9
@sdweaver2008 I agree with you re Bjorling v. Pavarotti. I think Pavarotti's cold compared to Bjorling. Thanks for teaching me about Breslik.
erscott13 10 months ago