Jussi Björling's Last Concert is a captivating live recording that captures the legendary Swedish tenor's final performance, held on December 15, 2009. This album, released under the Andromeda label, is a testament to Björling's extraordinary vocal prowess and his deep connection with the opera genre. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, the album features a diverse selection of arias and songs that showcase Björling's versatility and mastery.
The tracklist includes excerpts from renowned operas such as "Eugene Onegin," "Manon Lescaut," "Lohengrin," "Il trovatore," "Rigoletto," and "Pagliacci." Björling's powerful and emotive performances are evident in each piece, from the tender "Black Roses" to the dramatic "Di quella pira." The album also features songs from Björling's own compositions, including "6 Songs, Op. 36" and "7 Dikter av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28," arranged for voice and orchestra.
Jussi Björling's Last Concert is not just a collection of songs but a celebration of a remarkable artist's legacy. The live recordings bring an intimate and authentic feel, allowing listeners to experience the magic of Björling's voice in its prime. Whether you are an opera enthusiast or a music lover looking to explore the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5: Where Have You Gone? (Sung in Swedish) [Live]Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Manon Lescaut, SC 64: Donna non vidi mai simile a questa! (Live)Giacomo Puccini, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Lohengrin, WWV 75: In fernem land, unnahbar euren schritten (Sung in Swedish) [Live]Richard Wagner, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
6 Songs, Op. 36 (Excerpts Arr. for Voice & Orchestra): No. 4, Reed, Reed, Rustle [Live]Jean Sibelius, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
6 Songs, Op. 36 (Excerpts Arr. for Voice & Orchestra): No. 1, Black Roses [Live]Jean Sibelius, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
7 Dikter av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28 (Excerpts Arr. for Voice & Orchestra): No. 6, Skogen sofver [Live]Hugo Alfvén, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
7 Dikter av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28 (Excerpts Arr. for Voice & Orchestra): No. 3, Jag kysser din vita hand [Live]Hugo Alfvén, Jussi Björling, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Nils Grevillius
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Non son tuo figlio? [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Kerstin Meyer, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Mal reggendo all'aspro assalto [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Kerstin Meyer, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Quale d'armi fragor [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Ah! Si, ben mio [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): L'onda de suoni mistici [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Olle Sivall, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Di quella pira [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Miserere d'un'alma già vicina [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Madre, non dormi? [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Kerstin Meyer, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Se m'ami ancor [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Kerstin Meyer, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Ciel! Non m'inganna [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Kerstin Meyer, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Il trovatore (Excerpts): Ti scosta! [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Hjordis Schymberg, Kerstin Meyer, Hugo Hasslo, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Herbert Sandberg
Rigoletto (Excerpts): Ella mi fu rapita [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Rigoletto (Excerpts): Parmi veder le lagrime [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Rigoletto (Excerpts): La donna è mobile [Live]Giuseppe Verdi, Jussi Björling, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Kurt Bendix
Pagliacci (Excerpts Sung in Swedish): Recitar! [Live]Ruggero Leoncavallo, Jussi Björling, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Pagliacci (Excerpts Sung in Swedish): Vesti la giubba [Live]Ruggero Leoncavallo, Jussi Björling, Royal Swedish Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
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