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How Jussi’S Appearances On American Television First Made Their Way To Sweden, Kendall Svengalis
How Jussi’S Appearances On American Television First Made Their Way To Sweden, Kendall Svengalis
Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
In the days before the founding of the Jussi Björling Society – USA, several future JBS board members established contact with Harald Henrysson who, at the time was record librarian at Swedish Radio. It was those contacts, and subsequent correspondence that eventually led, with Harald’s encouragement, to the founding of the JBS-USA in 1997. This account takes us back 34 years, to 1986, when I had my own unique Jussi Björling experiences in Sweden, thanks to Harald.
Jussi Björling Society – Usa At Symphony Center Chicago Conference Rescheduled!, Sue Flaster
Jussi Björling Society – Usa At Symphony Center Chicago Conference Rescheduled!, Sue Flaster
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
JBS-USA is happy to announce that plans for the much-anticipated Chicago Conference, postponed from spring of 2021, are now being finalized for the weekend of March 24 to 28, 2022. We are accepting advance registrations with the enclosed form, or online, through the JBS web site. As before, the Conference will include nine distinguished speakers, group tickets to performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera of Chicago, and group discounted hotel rooms.
Jussi Björling Society-Usa At Symphony Center Chicago Conference
Jussi Björling Society-Usa At Symphony Center Chicago Conference
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The Jussi Björling Society-USA is excited to announce that plans for our 2021 Conference in Chicago are being finalized, and we are now accepting advance registrations with the enclosed form, or online.
Join The Jbs Board In Washington, D.C. This November
Join The Jbs Board In Washington, D.C. This November
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
On FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15, the Jussi Björling Society has made plans to attend the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, a concert performance of Act II of Tristan und Isolde, featuring Stephen Gould and Christine Goerke, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda. To join us for the concert at a group price of $70, contact Janel Lundgren, at tonerna@myfairpoint.net
Join Jbs In Washington D.C. This November!
Join Jbs In Washington D.C. This November!
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The Board of Directors of the Jussi Björling Society - USA will be having a board meeting in Washington D.C. the weekend of November 15 and 16, 2019. On FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15, we plan to attend the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, a concert performance of Act II of Tristan und Isolde, featuring Stephen Gould and Christine Goerke, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda. We will be gathering together for dinner at a convenient restaurant around 5:30 pm; the concert begins at 8 pm.
Commemorative Poster
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
A new JBS-USA 20th Anniversary Commemorative Poster is now available for purchase. In full color, this 8 ½” x 14” poster is offered at the special member’s price of $15 postpaid.
Jbs-Usa Caps Its 20th Anniversary Year In Sweden, Janel Lundgren
Jbs-Usa Caps Its 20th Anniversary Year In Sweden, Janel Lundgren
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The Jussi Björling Society - USA began its 20th anniversary year last November with a successful conference in Washington, D.C. at the beautiful Swedish Embassy. To conclude this banner year, from August 30 to September 5, 2018, twenty-three members of the Society took our celebrations to Sweden itself for six days of music, travel, and friendship.
From The President, Janel E. Lundgren
From The President, Janel E. Lundgren
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
We twenty-three who are back from our recent journey to Sweden can report that we enjoyed our travels together, especially the music and the friendship--despite the rather hectic travel schedule, which turned out to be more strenuous than I realized!
Jbs-Usa Web Site
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Please visit our new, ever-so-improved, attractive and updated web site at jussibjorlingsociety.org. Our own Janel Lundgren put in countless and productive hours working with web designer Amory King to give us something we can both use and be proud of. Note that for the first time, both the PHONOGRAPHY and the performance Chronology can be accessed from our site. Many thanks to all those members who helped to defray the cost of this huge and welcome project.
Jbs-Usa Announces 20th Anniversary Mini-Conference And Cd, Sue Flaster
Jbs-Usa Announces 20th Anniversary Mini-Conference And Cd, Sue Flaster
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
JBS-USA is delighted to announce that the celebratory year of our 20th anniversary will kick off with a mini-conference in Washington, D.C. November 17th and 18th along with the issue of a very special members-only CD. We will begin on Friday the 17th by attending a rehearsal of Washington Concert Opera’s presentation of Bellini’s La straniera at the Lissner Auditorium. Those of us who attended this company’s Semiramide a couple of years ago, and the D.C. members who regularly attend their productions, can attest to the very high level of performance we can expect.
Conference Alert
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Although there are many details to come, plan to join JBS-USA in Washington, D.C. in November of 2017. Dates are still being firmed up with the Embassy, but we will get together for dinner on Friday evening, and then spend Saturday at Sweden House listening to fascinating speakers and hanging out with friends. Another wonderful occasion to talk about Jussi Björling to one’s heart’s content without watching another person’s eyes glaze over.
The President’S Pen..., Terry Williams
The President’S Pen..., Terry Williams
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Some might suggest that I spend more time on Facebook and YouTube than one ought. Be that as it may, I enjoy the many wolf pages I follow on Facebook along with lots of pages featuring singers and singing. YouTube is fun because it has figured out what I like and constantly brings me something new to enjoy.
The President’S Pen..., Terry Williams
The President’S Pen..., Terry Williams
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
A significant responsibility of each president of the Society is to edit and publish our Newsletters and Journals. Walter Rudolph edited and published the Journal that was mailed to everyone earlier this year. Wally did a magnificent job. This is my first publication. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed putting it together.
Donors
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Again we acknowledge these extraordinary people, both members and non-members, who rallied to support the June 2015 Salt Lake City Conference of The Jussi Björling Society – USA. We extend our deep appreciation for their commitment and generosity
President’S Comments, Walter B. Rudolph
President’S Comments, Walter B. Rudolph
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The end of September there was a “rerun” of a short interview about our June Salt Lake City Conference on a local television station. Immediately afterwards came two “friend requests” from old acquaintances. One I had not heard from in 30 plus years. Both were responsive to Jussi Björling, and I was again reminded of our tenor’s staying power.
International Jussi Bjorling Centennial Conference: Stockholm And Borlange, Sue Flaster
International Jussi Bjorling Centennial Conference: Stockholm And Borlange, Sue Flaster
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
This centennial year has had an incredible number of concerts and remembrances in the US and many other countries, but there was something special about celebrating this important milestone in Stockholm, and in the venues where JB's adult musical education began, and where he both made his operatic debut and performed far more than in any other theater.
London Celebrates Cds, Boheme, Dr. Richard Copeman
London Celebrates Cds, Boheme, Dr. Richard Copeman
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The UK JB Appreciation Society com memorated the 50th anniversary of Bjorling's last Covent Garden performances of La boheme in March of 1960 with an afternoon event at Swedenborg Hall on Saturday, September 11th. Sadly John Steane, who was scheduled to speak, was ill and could not appear. In his place I presented the "Producer's Showcase" La boheme scene with Tebaldi as well as one of the "Voice of Fires tone" videos. I was able to use the audio system of the venerable Recorded Vocal Art Society, and members of that society were also present (I am treasurer of RVAS …
We Gather Together: September 9-10 Meetings In New York City, Dan Shea
We Gather Together: September 9-10 Meetings In New York City, Dan Shea
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
For members of the Jussi Bjorling Society, the anniversary date of September 9 this year was more than usually fraught with memories of that 1960 day, whether that had been experienced personally or was simply a historical fact associated with a favorite singer's life story. To mark the occasion, there had been anniversary radio programs the previous weekend from Vermont and California, see for instance the interesting list of selections played during Peter Fox Smith's 4-hour tribute on the afternoon of September 4, at http:// www.vpr.net/episode/49386/. Mr. Smith conducts an anniversary program like this every year on the Saturday preceding …
Centennial Conference Plans: Back To Minnesota!, Sue Flaster
Centennial Conference Plans: Back To Minnesota!, Sue Flaster
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Although there is an huge slate of exciting events planned for 2011 in Sweden (see the updated list in this newsletter), many of our members here may not wish to travel that far (or that expensively!). With that in mind, the Jussi Bjorling Society-USA will host a commemorative conference in St. Peter, MN, at Gustavus Adolphus College, June 22-26 of 2011. This will probably be the principal US celebration of Jussi's centennial, and we are feeling very enthusiastic about this opportunity to meet again in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall.
Reunion In Minnesota: Centennial Conference Plans, Jbs Board
Reunion In Minnesota: Centennial Conference Plans, Jbs Board
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Many of us have warm memories of the JB Society conference held in St. Peter, MN in 2001. Since then, we've been together in NY, Sweden and Charleston, but the meeting at Gustavus Adolphus College had many special qualities: we were all together conveniently for meals, the event themselves were concentrated at the College and we were treated to the warm hospitality of Jan and Anders Bjorling .
You're Invited! Join A Celebration Of Jussi's Career In New York City, September 9, 10
You're Invited! Join A Celebration Of Jussi's Career In New York City, September 9, 10
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The enterprising Vocal Record Collectors' Society has scheduled a meeting on Friday evening, September 10, to celebrate the release by WHRA (West Hill Radio Archives) of its 4-CD collaborative project with the Jussi Bjorling Societies of Scandinavia, the UK, and the USA. The VRCS Board of Directors hereby invites all members of the Jussi Bjorling Societies to attend this special program.
2009 Jussi Bjorling Conference, Sue Flaster
2009 Jussi Bjorling Conference, Sue Flaster
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
The Board of the Jussi Bjorling Society-USA is happy to announce a Jussi Bjorling conference to be held in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, May 15, 16 and 17 of 2009. Quite a bit o f time has passed since our big gathering in Sweden, and the important year of 2011 is still a long way off. Don't miss this opportunity to see old friends, make new ones, hear wonderful music and learn a bit more about our tenor and his fellow musical Swedes.
New Honors For Dan Shea, Bengt Krantz
New Honors For Dan Shea, Bengt Krantz
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Today, on Jussi's "official" birthday, the Scandinavian Jussi Bjorling Society held its annual meeting at the Jussi Bjorling Museum in Borlange. We want to announce that during this meeting, the society appointed two new honorary members: Dan Shea and Raymond Bjorling, and that Mats Carlsson became the first recipient of Juss i Bjorlingsallskapets Pris (The Jussi Bjorling Society Prize ).
February Newsletter, Dan Shea
February Newsletter, Dan Shea
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
This is to express again our sincere thanks for your essential support! We love keeping track of Jussi Bjorling's splendid career with you, but your moral and financial support validates and enables what we do as a group.
(4.) How About A Scandinavian Holiday During July 2007
(4.) How About A Scandinavian Holiday During July 2007
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
You're invited: Join our friendly , international group of music lovers in Borlange during July 3-8 for programs at the JB Museum there as well as concerts at the nearby "Music on Lake Siljan" festival. On July 8 we'll travel to nearby Voxna, to join a small festival organized by the Scandinavian Jussi Bjorling Society on July 9.
(1) News Of Our Jbs Website
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
During the next few weeks you'll be able to watch our new website under construction, updating some of the old articles and adding new. design features, articles, photographs, and -finally- sound clips. Webmaster Michael Mayer is helping us revamp the previous site, and we urge you to browse the current status of the ".org" site and . offer your ideas about what else to include (for now, you can send those to this editor at dshea@ chorus.net).
4. Ideas For Bjorling Society Travel And Events During 2006, Dan Shea
4. Ideas For Bjorling Society Travel And Events During 2006, Dan Shea
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
Given the great success of the Bjorling Societies' Congress in Sweden last year, and the amount of work needed to make that happen, it's pretty clear that another meeting on that scale won't be attempted before 1997! But smaller-scale events of one or two days. in interesting places, seem like a useful alternative: We'd like to hear your suggestions!
Announcements, Mickey Dove, Bill Dove, Greg Fitzmaurice, Sue Flaster, Kendall Svengalis, Dan Shea, Laura Homonnay-Demilio
Announcements, Mickey Dove, Bill Dove, Greg Fitzmaurice, Sue Flaster, Kendall Svengalis, Dan Shea, Laura Homonnay-Demilio
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
This mailing brings you news of some of our work in support of classical vocal music during 2004, see our enclosed Newsletter for more details.
Future Travel Plans By Bjorling Societies Members, 2005-2006
Future Travel Plans By Bjorling Societies Members, 2005-2006
Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
We hope that if you're a member of the Scandinavian, UK, or US chapter of a Jussi Bjorling Society, you'll consider joining our programs at the Los Angeles Opera on February 3, 2005, as described on p. 2 of this Newsletter. That event involves an afternoon of discussions about opera, Jussi, and other tenors, followed by a very promising performance of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette at the opera house, with two superb new stars, Villazon and Netrebko. Further, there will be fellowship and tourism during the days before and after the opera, during the whole period February 2-4.
Vi. Join The Society
Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK
After several months of organizing, we are delighted to invite you to join the Jussi Bjorling Society-USA, Inc. Many of you have expressed a keen interest in the society, and this is your opportunity to give our group its strongest possible start.