Björling-Milanov-Warren sing Trovatore Trio

What Trovatore cast could possibly equal this one ? Caruso,Ponselle and Ruffo maybe ?

This opera demands singers of extraordinary abiltity for each of the four main roles.

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[GermanOperaSinger]

I may be wrong, but I'm quite sure Caruso-Ponselle-Ruffo never appeared together in any production. Caruso and Ponselle sang together on occasion and that was good enough. But Ruffo and Caruso didn't get along for the reason that Caruso was afraid of the former! Ruffo would often get a greater accolade than Caruso himself.

[primobaritono]

I think you are right on the fact that those three greats never sang together. I have heard about this rumor that Caruso didn't want to sing with Ruffo and thus pulled strings so that he couldn't change from Chicago to the Met. I have also heard that this is supposed to be a ridiculous rumor and it is apparently a fact that both artists thought very highly of each other.

[primobaritono]

They recorded a phenomenal "Si pel Ciel" which I am sure you know of. They also recorded the Gioconda duet "Enzo Grimaldo..." but apparently it was never released and disappeared...what a shame.

[johanlybeck]

If by "they" you mean Björling-Warren, I think you are mistaken. It has not been acknowledged but the voice with Björling in Otello is unmistakebly Robert Merrill's, Warren's voice is much deeper. However, the Gioconda duet is unknown to me. How find it?

[primobaritono]

Both of my posts belong together. With "they" I was refering to Ruffo and Caruso.

[pearlmuth3]

Besides the 1939 Trov. with Bjorling is a 1947 Met. performance with Bjorling, WARREN AND stella roman instead of cigna on the 1939. This is now on CD and Bjorling is warmer then on this studio recording but here you have Milanov and great sound in 1952. Bigger tenor voices have have sung this in the house but Bjorling is one of the best in the role. Bjorling sang it with Callas in Chicago in 55 one time and the rumor for years is a recording of it exists but it would have surfaced by now

[primobaritono]

What a shame that no recording exists! It would be very interesting to hear those two Greats sing together. I know Beecham wanted to bring them together in a Carmen recording, but tragically Jussi died.

[nyfootboy]

Bjorling is the best. Who even comes close? He is technically perfect and heart breaking in every role. Thanks for posting!

[CarmenMirandasHat]

AfroPoli:

Bjorling = Probably the greatest tenor the ever lived.

You = Uneducated Idiot

[a9z8a743]

I Bought this two record LP set with it's Eugene Berman cover when it first came out in 1952 or 3. Listening to it again...they were awfully good and still are.

[kasha1932]

How absolutely marvelous...hearing these three GREATS...never to be compared with anyone in their future....incomparable is the word! Thanks to them...and to you primobaritono! We are so fortunate to be able to sit comfortably at our computers and listen to the greatest singers of all time! Only being there in person could beat this! Thanks so very much!

[gallantentry]

@johanlybeck Sorry to burst your bubble but that is none other than the voice of Warren. Not Merril. Merril wishes he had a voice like Warren.

[schlusnus]

Thank you most enjoyable...however I do prefer the magic of Callas to Milanov.

[numetutelare]

Warren e Bjorling sono notevoli... la Milanov a seguire

[Sieglinde84]

Price/Corelli/Bastianini could be another great candidate.

What a great era this was! Full of gods.

[31122051]

SUBLIMI TUTTI E TRE !!!

GRAZIE !!!

[65attila]

Caruso's bio written by his son ought to put to rest the hatred/jealousy nonsene between Ricoa nd Ruffo.

[legatofancier]

@primobaritono - My understanding is that almost no opera company could afford to pay BOTH Caruso & Ruffo their customary fees at the same time. According to what I have read over the years, Caruso and Ruffo liked and respected each other. The enjoyed a friendly rivalry, characterized by good humor. Each of them were close friends of Feodor Chaliapin. However, Caruso & Ruffo were both such unique singers that it was not as likely for them to be truly close friends.

[redgrapeskins]

@SHICOFF1 Yes Jussi did sing sharp often [as Lanza was apt to do:ride over the note] You are correct about his fans - They are remarkablel loyal and steadfast -When he is was on he was thrilling!! As for your comment on Warren - His was a voice recognizable from any room in a house for its power production and range --. You my friend know your voice!! Glad to share these comments!!!!