Jussi Bjorling "Donna non vidi mai" M. Lescaut Live 1960

Björling' last concert. Götheborg August 5, 1960

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• manon
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• Jussi
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[operalament]

pretty hard to believe, probably the most perfect singer ever, . its breaks your heart

[Sybriix]

There is no tenor in the world to get my goose bumps to rise as much as my good role model Jussi Bjorling. See you up there when the day has come for me!

[Situnadei]

Soli Deo Gloria- Jussi Björling was a gift from God.

[Bruchag]

@operalament dont think he was perfect...that's the beauty he sings with the Orchestra and libretto.

All stories of the greats are apochryphal but it seems he just turned up, did what the conductor/director wanted and sang. Ss best he could and with an impish smile, and oh yes he liked the bevvy. Great great man and voice.

[weatherheadnoel]

Wonderful.

[acharlesworth1991]

you don't have to know this was his last concert to know this is how this aria should be sung Try all others on You Tube and they just pale The conductor and orchestra need to be praised as well for they are both at one with the singer and bring out the detail in Puccini's orchestration. never been bettered and almost certainly never will. I want this played at my funeral.

[Kajsa305]

LOVE!!

[thheijmans]

I can get real emotional,knowing this was his last concert. But what a wunderful last one! He is.he was and always will be my number one. Jussi Always.

[suffes]

@Bjorlingmiracle It´s something magic with this concert! Yes, this particular evening he was in his most powerful shape ever, his "lazer beam" was back and his vibrato was 20 years "younger". It´s like he did know that this was is "it" and he gave it all. The concert is recorded in stereo! Listened to 1 hour of it in a radio programme some month ago.

[Bjorlingmiracle]

He was at the very summit of his artistry just before he died; his voice at its fullest and richest, his technique at its peak. Can anyone hearing the power in his voice suspect that he is suffering from a soon to be fatal heart condition?!

[EduardoMarta]

I listen to this opera, sung by Jussi, since 1967. I shed tears then, I shed them now. So clear, so beautiful. His voice suits Puccini's Verismo style. From Manon to Turandot - I collected the vinyl of each opera. Last summer, I saw La Boheme in Santa Fe, NM. The Stars were Shining Brightly ... (the opera house is open air on the sides). It was perfect, the Tenor was very good, young, clear voice - and for moments I think of Jussi.

[seektheforce]

@RudySunseeker I just found my favorite quote!!