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With Jussi In Private Life, Teddy Nyblom

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The Royal Court Singer. the people's singer, the master singer and the internationally renowned tenor - Jussi Bjorling has been praised in all manner of superlatives. Of his grandly evident Swedishness and sincere love for his country, many have spoken in the most glowing terms. Allow me now, after all these justified plaudits, to take a look at Jussi "in his shirt-sleeves" and relate a little of what he was like in everyday life.

The Voice Of Velvet, Sven Salen

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Jussi Bjorling-during the last few decades that name has flown out on wings of song over the whole world: an ambassador of vocal musk from the little country far up in the north on the Arctic Circle; a singer who could sing with ltalianate passion but also with a northerner's control. This must have been a spoilt individual, a true prima donna. What was he really like?

Some Light-Hearted Memories, Eric Wennerholm

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

My first particularly distinct memory of Jussi Bjorling away from the stage is a charming and light-hearted one.

En Minnesbok Compiled By Bertil Hagman, Bertil Hagman

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

En Minnesbok was complied by Bertil Hagman following the death of Jussi Bjorling. One of our most dedicated Jussiphiles, Gail Campain, has provided translation of the entire book.

Some Memories Of Jussi Bjorling: Concerts And Opera Performances, Karl Hekler, Sue Flaster

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Note: Longtime member and opera enthusiast Karl Hekler heard Jussi live 33 times, according to his memories. Karl was in the midst of searching through the his collection of opera and concert programs when he passed away.

New Cd And Dvd Issues With Jussi Bjorling 2012-13, Harald Henrysson

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

An important 2012 issue was "Jussi Bjorling in Concert: Finland & the U.S.A (Bluebell ABCD 116):" The 2-CD set includes two never before issued Finnish concerts, Jussi's 1955 New Orleans concert and several American radio recordings not heard earlier in such good sound, now restored by Seth Winner. This issue concludes the long series of important Jussi Bjorling issues on Bluebell.

My Obsession With Opera And The Voice Of Jussi Bjorling, Andrew S. Pope

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The first time I heard the voice of Bjorling was on a Bell Telephone Hour, as a teen. I tuned in late on my old 1942 Sears Silvertone radio with the "magic eye.· Bjorling was in the middle of "Sylvia," I thought his the most beautiful tenor voice I had ever heard. That really got me excited and shortly afterwards I acquired an RCA Victor catalog. It was huge and had a good "Red Seal" section where I could read about the "'golden age" voice of Jussi Bjorling.

"A Jussi Moment" With Regina Resnik, Regina Resnik

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

On 8 January1946, Jussi went with the Met by train to Philadelphia where Regina Resnick (23) would replace the indisposed Stella Roman, and sing her first Tosca. On the train ride to Philadelphia she talked to Jussi.

The Recorded Voice Of Jussi Bjorling, Sue Flaster

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The recorded voice of Jussi Bjorling (without which this is neither possible nor necessary) shimmers as I split the hairs of small emotions.

Bass Mark Elyn Remembers Jussi, Dan Shea

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

One or our long-time JBS members is Mark Elyn, who in his mid-twenties as a bass at the start of his career sang with Jussi in a 1956 Detroit Rigoletta, and then during 1958 in performances of Trovatore, Don Carlo, and Rigoletto in San Francisco, Sacramento and Los-Angeles. He observed Jussi closely in rehearsals and performances and has much to tell about those experiences.

Thrill Of A Lifetime-Meeting Jussi Backstage At Lyric Opera In 1957

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

My mind was in a happy whirl. I could not believe: it. Here I was, sitting in tenth row center seats with my parents al the Civic Opera House in Chicago. It was November 4th, 1957, and a performance of Lyric Opera of Chicago's La Boheme was about to begin. I had just learned learned during the first intermission, I was to be taken backstage to meet my musical idol, Jussi Bjorling. The house lights dimmed, the conductor took his place. I was about to hear Jussi sing in person for the first time. BuT how was I going to …

Introducing The 2013 Journal, Walter B. Rudolph

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

I hope you have numerous occasions to share and enjoy the artistry of Jussi Bjorling in 2013. And best wishes are extended to you for good health, safety and goodness throughout the year.

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Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

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An Investigation Of The Neuronal Signature Of Word Order Effects In Russian, Jeffrey Jack Green, Anastasia Stoops

Faculty Publications

Language comprehension proceeds by the activation of specific words (e.g. Kuperberg & Jaeger, 2016) and graded prediction of upcoming word features (Luke & Christianson, 2016; Stoops & Christianson, 2017; 2019)

Pre-Licensure Nursing Students' Experiences Of Psychological Safety: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Bret Lyman, Camille R. Mendon

Faculty Publications

Background: Organizational learning is essential for consistently providing safe, efficient, high-quality patient care. Psychological safety is foundational for organizational learning. For pre-licensure nursing students psychological safety is crucial for both their learning and patient safety. Understanding pre-licensure nursing students' experiences of psychological safety can guide efforts to cultivate clinical environments conducive to learning and excellent patient care.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to gain insight into pre-licensure nursing students' first-hand experiences with psychological safety in clinical settings.

Design: A qualitative, descriptive design was used for this study.

Settings: Participants were recruited from 12 different nursing programs across eight …

Celebrated Swedish Tenor Monday Concert Attraction

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Word was received from New York Friday that Jussi Bjoerling would be on hand to give his first American concert for the 1939-40 season in the Provo tabernacle Monday night. With him will be Mrs. Anna Lisa Berg Bjoerling, his wife, and Harry Ebert, his pianist.

Reprinted from The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah—November 20, 1939

Listening Room: Jussi Björling—Monday, August 22, 2011, Fred Plotkin

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Very early on, my musician father decided that, in terms of classical singing, I should be raised on four voices: soprano Victoria de los Angeles, mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne, tenor Jussi Björling and bass Ezio Pinza. It was not that there weren’t other great singers in opera and recital and the great interpreters of the American songbook, but Dad felt that these four would give me a foundation for loving all singing. Perhaps this group is a bit short on Wagner and Strauss, but they are great on Lieder and all kinds of art song.

Jussi Björling: Advertising Tenor, Harald Henrysson

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

One of the clearest proofs of Jussi’s enormous popularity in Sweden is the frequent use of his name in advertising. His name and portrait were not only used when his concerts or his recordings were advertised, but his commercial potential was taken advantage of to promote both products which could to some extent be related to his profession, like pianos, radio receivers and lozenges, but also a wide array of other products: typewriters, razor blades, fountain pens, newspapers, perfume, vermouth and whisky. This article will present a selection of these advertisements and give an idea of their background.

Some Memories Of Licia Albanese And Her Surprising Husband, Joe Gimma, James A. Drake

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Jim knew Licia and Joe Gimma well and offered to set down these remarks about their interactions for our JBS Journal and, in August 2014, for our JB Yahoogroup. (Dan Shea)

Licia Albanese and I spent a considerable amount of time together from 1977 until 2008, when she and I did an onstage interview here in Florida, at the Vero Beach Opera Company. Additionally, and just as importantly to me, I had the privilege of getting to know Joseph A. Gimma, whom she had married in 1945.

Remembering Irene Dalis, Walter B. Rudolph

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The Met Auditions, Utah Festival Opera (Logan, Utah) and JBS-USA— each gave me a non-performing experience with Irene Dalis. The last time was July 2012 when she accepted the JBSUSA offer to become an Honorary Advisor of the Society.

The Jussi Björling Museum 20 Years: Borlänge And The Björling Memory, Harald Henrysson

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The idea of a Jussi Björling museum in Borlänge was put forward soon after his death in September 1960 by a local, culturally active merchant, Göte Åhsberg. Jussi himself had expressed the wish to preserve his childhood home at Magasinsgatan, which would later also prove to be the place of his birth, and had offered to give concerts for the purpose. Now the house was soon going to be pulled down due to large building projects, including expansion of the railway tracks. The first proposal was to move the house to the open-air museum Tunabygdens gammelgård, and install an exhibition …

June 3, 1935 – June 3, 2015: Celebrating The Björling 80th Wedding Anniversary, Walter B. Rudolph

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The following information is condensed and quoted from Jussi by Anna-Lisa Björling and Andrew Farkas, pp. 76-78. We hope that reading this excerpt will motivate you to reread the complete account in that book. The engagement of Anna-Lisa Berg and Jussi Björling was prompted with a catalyst.

The couple held undeniable feelings for each other. And even though the subject of marriage had not been openly discussed, it was almost a given that they would one day marry.

Editor’S Comment, Walter B. Rudolph

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

We welcome David Hill as a new member of The Board of Directors. We are so pleased to have David, ably supported by his wife Vivienne, work in the realm of Social Media. Located 900 miles north of Salt Lake City, we welcome David’s enthusiasm, commitment and Canadian fortitude. Thank you, David!

Front Matter

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

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Robert Tuggle On Jussi Björling, Walter B. Rudolph

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Some of you may be aware of the Stefan Zucker book, Franco Corelli and a Revolution in Singing: Fifty-Four Tenors Spanning 200 Years (2015). Robert Tuggle was asked for some comments about Jussi Björling to be included in the book.

In January 2015 I approached Mr. Tuggle about doing a presentation on Kirsten Flagstad for the Salt Lake City JBS-USA Conference. He gave serious consideration to the possibility, which was urged on by another Honorary Advisor, and close colleague, Andrew Farkas. In the end, it simply did not work with his schedule. But he did share emails with me with …

Robert Tuggle, Andrew Farkas

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

There is no easy or gentle way to share tragic news. Our esteemed friend and honorary Advisory Board member, Bob Tuggle, has passed away on January 21st, 2016, of a massive heart attack while undergoing tests in the hospital.

Prayer For Thanksgiving, Donald J. Quinn Ii

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Life was music and music defined life for my father, Donald J. Quinn. My father developed his love for all things musical as a very young child singing in the St. Mary’s church choir in Greentop, Missouri. After serving in World War II, he studied voice at the University of Missouri- Kansas City Conservatory of Music where he became familiar with opera and the great singers of his time. He also studied Italian, French, and Spanish at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, which furthered his appreciation of his love for opera.

Lars Hemmingsson 1939–2015, Bengt Krantz

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Jussi Björling Society Chairman 1995 – 2004, afterwards Honorary President Lars Hemmingsson has died after a long and valiant fight with his illness. For me it was Lars, besides being a dear friend, who was one of the most significant representatives of the radio medium. All this magic that gave my childhood and youth, joy, hunger for knowledge and expectation.

Drake On Jussi, James Drake

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

One of the most important opera biographies of the decade. Making a case for Andrew Farkas’ JUSSI being one of the most important opera biographies—and certainly one of the most anticipated—of the decade is a rather easy task

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf And Jussi Björling— Oslo, June 2, 1955, Harald Henrysson, Walter B. Rudolph

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

On 2 June 1955, at the Jordal Amfi arena in Oslo, Jussi Björling gave one of the more remarkable concerts of his career. It was remarkable for its size and for the fact that he sang for the only time with the German-born soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf under the baton of the American Dean Dixon, then principal conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony. Here Dixon conducted the Oslo Philharmonic in an event for the benefit of that orchestra’s pension fund. In the program, it was claimed to be “the biggest concert ever arranged in the Nordic countries,” and the public was estimated …