Title: Jussi /
Authors: Björling, Anna-Lisa.; Farkas, Andrew.; Farkas, Andrew, 1936-
Publisher: Amadeus Press,
Year: 1996
Subjects: Björling, Jussi,; Tenors (Singers) Biography.; Tenors (Singers) Sweden Biography.
Abstract: Sweden has given many great singers to the lyric stage, but none so widely acclaimed and admired in this century as Jussi Bjorling. While many other tenors have been hailed as successors to Enrico Caruso, it was to Bjorling that Dorothy Caruso, the singer's widow, said in 1951, "You are the only one worthy to wear his mantle, bear Rico's crown!" Bjorling's exceptional voice, flawless technique, outstanding musicianship, and impeccable musical taste earned him critical.
Contents: Da fine al capo -- The Bergs -- The Björlings -- John Forsell -- The ascent -- Marriage and family -- An unknown young Swedish singer -- America and the Metropolitan -- Covent Garden -- Un Ballo in maschera -- The vanishing tenor -- War years -- Return to America -- Roméo at the Met -- Mimì takes a bow -- Manon Lescaut -- Don Carlo -- Roméo's Juliette -- Jussi Björling, alcoholic -- Il Trovatore -- Faust in tails -- Vocal problems -- South Africa -- Callas -- Crisscrossing America -- Gentlemen's agreement -- Chicago again -- Bing vs. Björling -- Return to the Met -- Singing is my life -- Solti -- Jusso död -- Postlude.