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Interpreting Björling’S Grave As A Symbol Of Swedish Patriotism, Marc Nicholson
Interpreting Björling’S Grave As A Symbol Of Swedish Patriotism, Marc Nicholson
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
In August 2017 I undertook a guided tour of the Baltic States, but thereafter I spent a week on my own in Sweden for the primary purpose of visiting the Jussi Björling Museum in Borlänge and placing flowers on Björling’s grave. I owe him a great deal, because he introduced me to opera as a 12-year-old boy in 1962 through his recording with Victoria de Los Angeles of Madama Butterfly, and still more because his beautiful and plaintive voice has accompanied and moved me over my ensuing 57 years. Björling is NOT entertainment. He is existential to us. So …
Jan-Olof Damberg: The New Curator Steps Up
Jan-Olof Damberg: The New Curator Steps Up
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Jan-Olof has been a considerable presence in our lives and in the life of the JB Museum for the last six years. Every Summer he has joined Harald in greeting visitors, responding to email, making presentations and managing the many administrative chores of a small museum. During the more financially flush years of the past, Jan-Olaf was often joined in the Summer by the extremely tall Roger Alderstrand ( discoverer of an enormous number of performances by the young Bjorling boys in the Swedish hinterlands), but at the end, it is Jan-Olof who is putting his DNA into the Museum. …
Harald Henrysson Retires
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The Jussi Bjorling Museum was established nearly 15 years ago. It was built on the foundation of a small(er) local collection, the gifts and depositions of the Bjorling family and the Royal Swedish Opera , as well as contributions of many sorts from Bjorling admirers all over the world.
1. Bjorling-Events In Borlange, Mora, And Voxna During July.
1. Bjorling-Events In Borlange, Mora, And Voxna During July.
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Harald Henrysson and friends from the JB Museum and the Scandinavian JB Sallskapet have put together some very attractive programs for Bjorling Society members who join a JBS-USA tour during July. Here's a brief outline:
I. Official Announcement
Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Frist, we want to recognize Mr. Harald Henrysson, Curator of the Jussi Bjorling Museum in Borlange, Sweden, for his invaluable advice and support. It was through Harald's generosity in allowing us to use the Museum's website for our official announcement that this key first step was made possible. The text of the announcement follows:
Autographed Photograph Of Jb Available
Autographed Photograph Of Jb Available
Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The Jussi Bjorling Museum has produced an elegant, autographed photograph of Jussi for sale. Please note that prices are approximate and don't include postage. To order, contact the JB Museum directly for exact prices and shipping charges:
Jb Video
Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Many of you have requested a list of known film/ video recordings with Jussi Bjorling (including from his funeral}. The following list is provided through the courtesy of the JB Museum. Much of this video and film is only available for viewing at the Museum- certainly an excellent reason to put Borlange on the itinerary for your next trip abroad.
Erik Saeden Visits The Jussi Bjorling Museum, Lars Hemmingsson
Erik Saeden Visits The Jussi Bjorling Museum, Lars Hemmingsson
Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The Jussi Bjorling Museum and the Scandinavian Jussi Bjorling Society have been trying for many years to secure the services of Erik Saeden as a guest speaker. Finally Harald Henrysson, curator of the museum, succeeded in tempting him to visit Borlange. Initially the intention was that Erik would come alone, but he suggested that he could bring along one of his students and this idea was agreed to immediately. So it came about that on Saturday the 20th February (1999] two singing guests honoured Borlange with their presence, a Borlange cloaked in its beautiful wintry whiteness.