Jussi Bjorling - Nessun Dorma (1944)

Bjorling sings the aria "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's opera "Turandot"

This version was recorded in March 1944 in Copenhagen.

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Music

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• Jussi
• Bjorling
• Nessun
• Dorma
• Puccini
• Turandot

[violinthief]

This is an old radio broadcast from 1944, firmly within the public domain. It has been fraudulently claimed by several companies, including EMI. Sadly, it has even been blocked in several countries. Unfortulately, Youtube does not have any way to dispute fraudulent copyright claims. Please do not click any links on or under the video - by doing so, you are rewarding criminal behavior.

[gpeddino]

Pavarotti's video led me here, and now I have to say I prefer this version over his...

[violinthief]

@gpeddino I knew about Pav before I discovered Bjorling. In fact, I first heard selections from Turandot from the Pavarotti movie "Yes, Georgio". It's a pretty bad movie, but it used to show up on cable a lot in the 80s. Still, there's plenty of wonderful music in it, if you can past the horrible plot and acting!

[bkeay100]

This guy gets 76,000 views and Paul Potts gets 76,000,000

You are right Dad, Life Ain't fair

[violinthief]

@bkeay100 Things work out in the end. Bach was an unknown until 100 years after his death. Mozart died penniless. Over time, quality proves itself. In 50 years, no one will remember Paul Potts, but Bjorling will be at least as famous as he is now. He's an all-time great, and there will always be a happy minority of us who are in the know.

[lasermongo]

I recall Pavarotti once said; Please do not compare me to Jussi, I'm only human..

[pertan116]

This is Opera HE IS THE BEST SINGER OF THE WORLD AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST!

[SeeSomethingSayIt]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS! My Italian father in law, who also taught me most of what I've learned about opera, always thought that Jussi was the greatest. That didn't keep him or me from being thrilled by other greats, as well. I am grateful to you for posting this, and grateful to Jussi Bjorling for having worked so hard and shared so much divine music with us. We are so fortunate to hear it!

[GreyPatternMedia]

Wow...he can certainly hold a note!!!

[Qlism6]

HE is a Swedish Legend cant be prouder !!!

[tennesseelvr]

the last note is as beautiful as any EVER sung in fact this is THE rendition which pales all others!!!

[iduefoscari]

This is the "Nessun Dorma" that casts the longest shadow.On stage the greatest Calaf was Franco Corelli as he was Andrea Chenier.BUT for vocal technique,nobody comes near this Bjorling 1944 recording.

I would like to send flowers to the 10 that voted against.Just give me the address of your mental hospitol.

[jrakg]

When listening to singing as thrilling as this, it seems petty to delve into comparisons. - John Austin, Australia

[blackman884]

Pavarotti is one of the greatest voices ever, but one is after my opinion greater than all the others, just perfect if anyone can be; Jussi Bjørling

[55suz]

Sooooo Beautiful!!! One of the greatest, if not the greatest tenor, only Pavorotti can measure up to his standard!!! Heart touching !!!!!