Some Kind Of Heaven: Six Days Of Jussi-Appreciation In Stockholm And Borlange, September 8-13th,
2021
Brigham Young University
Some Kind Of Heaven: Six Days Of Jussi-Appreciation In Stockholm And Borlange, September 8-13th, Sue Flaster
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Fans of the legendary Swedish tenor Jussi Bjorling converged on Stockholm and Borlange, Sweden, during September 8th-13th. They came from all around the world to attend an International Congress that chronicled Bjorling's extraordinary life and career.
A Big Year-Let Us Tell You About Jbs's 2004,
2021
Brigham Young University
A Big Year-Let Us Tell You About Jbs's 2004, Dan Shea
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
With so much happening this year, our communications have suffered and this is your first notice from us since last May. We apologize for that, and hereby begin to catch up! You can expect more of the story in our next Newsletter in March 2005, and in a major issue of our Journal in May.
Side Bar,
2021
Brigham Young University
Side Bar
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
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Front Matter,
2021
Brigham Young University
Front Matter
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
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Full Issue,
2021
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
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Summary Of What's Happening For The Supporters Of Jbs And Jbas During 2004,
2021
Brigham Young University
Summary Of What's Happening For The Supporters Of Jbs And Jbas During 2004, Mickey Dove, Bill Dove, Dan Shea, Ken Svengalis
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Besides the Sweden Kongress-Conference in September, what else are we doing these days? Here's a partial list of worthy activities that your membership supports
A Big Update - The Three Chapters Of Jbs Agree To Cooperate For An International Conference In Sweden, September 9-13.,
2021
Brigham Young University
A Big Update - The Three Chapters Of Jbs Agree To Cooperate For An International Conference In Sweden, September 9-13.
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The new year got off to a fast start for our three JBS chapters, all represented in Stockholm at the January Board meeting of the Scandinavian JB Sallskapet: Dan Shea represented the USA Society and stayed in close communication with Richard Copeman and Eric Wimbles of the JBAS, during his ten days in Sweden. The main question was how to proceed with plans for an international meeting-Kongress in September 2004, and all hands set to work at once under the leadership of Harald Henrysson. Harald already had made many preliminary inquiries, leading to quick and effective meetings with the Royal …
Full Issue,
2021
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
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Special Announcement For April 2003,
2021
Brigham Young University
Special Announcement For April 2003
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Washington's Vocal Arts Society regularly presents a superb series of concerts by some of the best singers in the world. Thus we are proud that this. fine organization is collaborating with our Jussi Bjorling Society and the Embassy of Sweden to feature Bertil Bengtsson and his program of recordings, videos and archival materials on Jussi.
9. Invitation To Jbs Members - An Excursion To Glyndebourne In June,
2021
Brigham Young University
9. Invitation To Jbs Members - An Excursion To Glyndebourne In June
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Just about the toughest opera ticket to get, anywhere, is for the Glyndebourne Festival in England. And the hit of the upcoming season looks to be an all-star Tristan und Isolde . Thanks to generous help from this production's dashing Tristan, Robert Gambill, Dan has been able to obtain six tickets for June 25 and will be attending, as will Stefan Olmars of the JB Sallskapet. Consider building a trip to the UK that includes this event, and call or email Dan to consult on arrangements. Check out also the website www.glyndebourne.com .
8. Jbs-Usa Has New Honorary Advisors Placido Domingo And Neil Shicoff,
2021
Brigham Young University
8. Jbs-Usa Has New Honorary Advisors Placido Domingo And Neil Shicoff
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Our previous Newsletter #5 told of Robert Merrill and Birgit Nilsson joining JBSUSA as Honorary Advisors. Now with similar pride we can add the names of ·Placido Domingo and Neil Shicoff to our list of Honorary Advisors - these two unique tenors share much with Jussi Bjorling , in addition to being great tenors in their own right: Let's just note here that their fathers were all professional singers; that they each were singing semi-professionally by the age of 8; and they'd all debuted in a major tenor role by the age of 19.
7. Check Jbs's Website For Continual Updates,
2021
Brigham Young University
7. Check Jbs's Website For Continual Updates
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Webmaster Mickey Dove has done a major revision of www.jussibjorlingsociety.com, adding many new features, and we recommend you check it periodically for updates.
6. Issue #14 Of Jbs's Journal Is Slated For Spring 2003,
2021
Brigham Young University
6. Issue #14 Of Jbs's Journal Is Slated For Spring 2003
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Paragraph 5 above alludes to our next issue of the JBS Journal, and indeed that's in preparation now - with a preview of its "juicy- contents already listed in Newsletter #4.
5. Jussi's Recordings Still Eliciting Rave Reviews, For A New Naxos Cd,
2021
Brigham Young University
5. Jussi's Recordings Still Eliciting Rave Reviews, For A New Naxos Cd
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Our previous Newsletter #5 mentioned the first two CDs in Naxos's forthcoming "Jussi Bjorling Collection," as well as other issues by Bluebell and CAprice. Now reviews are starting to come in on Naxos's Vol. 1 and here we'll just give a taste of the review from the American Record Guide for March/April (by Lee Milazzo), with a more complete survey to come in our next issue of the JBS Journal
4. Jbs's "Che Gelida Manina X 15" Cd Is Sold Out (At Least For Now),
2021
Brigham Young University
4. Jbs's "Che Gelida Manina X 15" Cd Is Sold Out (At Least For Now)
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
We regret to inform you that JBS's first CD project, a compilation of 15 different versions of Jussi singing "Che gelida manina," is now sold out. (Actually, we're happy to tell you this, because "sold out" means that your support of this project has made over $1000 for JBS, to benefit its publishing and scholarship projects.)
3. Three Legendary Tenors" Videotape Is Finally Ready, From Kultur,
2021
Brigham Young University
3. Three Legendary Tenors" Videotape Is Finally Ready, From Kultur
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The excellent Nigel Douglas/Richard Fawkes documentary of "The original three tenors" (Caruso, Gig Ii, JB) is finally available for sale, according to JBS's top Kultur-hund Paul Galbraith. You can order it directly from Kultur at 800-458- 5887, or search for it at Tower Records, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, etc.
2. Videotapes Of The October 2002 Conference In Ny Are Available Now,
2021
Brigham Young University
2. Videotapes Of The October 2002 Conference In Ny Are Available Now
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Michael Mayer tells us that he has completed editing and copying videotapes containing the eight NY Conference sessions of October 24-25, 2002, plus the afternoon session of October 26 (Jellinek panel). The two 6-hour tapes are available for $55 for members living in North America (postage included); or $60 for members living elsewhere.
Special Announcements In This Newsletter,
2021
Brigham Young University
Special Announcements In This Newsletter
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
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Another Administrative Chore,
2021
Brigham Young University
Another Administrative Chore, Mickey Dove, Dan Shea
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
We need to update our JBS-USA Membership Directory and want to be sure we have your NAME correctly spelled, with the TITLE you prefer (or none at all, if you wish), your CURRENT ADDRESS, EMAIL address and TELEPHONE. Please send one of us this information as soon as possible, especially if it was incomplete or incorrect in our 2002 Directory.
Help! - Hjalp! - Aiuto!,
2021
Brigham Young University
Help! - Hjalp! - Aiuto!, Mickey Dove, Dan Shea
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
This special edition of our Newsletter is intended to remind you that we have a new system for renewing your membership in JBS-USA: Since February 5, we are basing membership on Jussi's birthday each year (rather than the anniversary of your own date of joining), and to date about 40% of our membership has renewed. Here is the current status of your membership
