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Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

We are planning, together with the cooperation of the Swedish Embassy, a mini-conference in Washington D.C. in November of 2017. Our events will run from Friday evening until Saturday afternoon, and then we hope to be off to some available music. We’re looking at the weekend of November 3-5 or the following weekend, which is Veteran’s Day, and adds a free Monday for those of us who are working. As many of us have seen in the past, the Embassy has a very good meeting room below ground, and they have offered it to us for this get-together.

The Avid Listener, Walter B. Rudolph

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

During an email exchange, I encountered a link to a Charlie Rose interview with Eileen Farrell, whose inflection when pronouncing the name of “Jussi Björling” was indicative of her impression and respect (https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=xwwwK-MNdNI). It was even more specifically spelled out in Brian Kellow’s (Farrell) biography where she says, I was in awe of Björling—I would get so caught up listening to the gorgeous sounds that came out of his throat that I would forget to sing! (p. 151, Can’t Help Singing)

Anders Björling—His Father’S Son, Walter B. Rudolph

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

How do I begin a tale I know not how to tell? Once upon a time…. we were all young then …. and therein lies a tale…. because I remember when……….

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.

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Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

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Remembering Jussi Björling 75 Years Ago—1940

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Photos courtesy The Jussi Björling Museum, Borlänge.

“Gustav” Björling In The Movies!

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

On December 30th, 1946, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle published the following review about the Swedish movie, Hans Majestäts Rival (aka Kungens Rival, Queen for a Night, and His Majesty’s Rival).

Introducing Terry Williams

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

When I was 10, “The Glenn Miller Story” came to a movie theater near me in our small town of Galesburg, Illinois. My parents took me to see it. Well, before the end, I had determined that I, too, wanted to play the trombone. My parents actually bought one for me and, somehow, I learned to play it, and play it I did for the next ten years, including a couple of years as a trombone major at the Conservatory in Kansas City. At this point you may be asking what on earth my trombone playing has to do with …

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

An Encounter With Javier Camarena, Enrique Gilardoni

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Since 1976 I live in Chile, a country that extends its crazy geography along more than 2,600 miles with a range that goes from the driest desert on the planet in the North to scenic South full of forests lakes and volcanoes.

Sir Christopher Lee— ‘I Still Believe I Was Born To Be An Opera Singer’, Walter B. Rudolph

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The actor Christopher Lee, who died at the age of 93 on June 7th, 2015, may have appeared in more films than anyone of his generation. Best known for portraying villains with his 6’5” frame, he was seen in James Bond, Star Wars and Lord of the Ring films, among many, many others. Here he reflects on an opera career that might have been...

A New Opera: Silverfågeln (Silver Bird), Goran Forsling

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

In the summer of 2015 a new opera about Swedish tenor Jussi Björling was premiered. It is based on journalist Yrsa Stenius’s book Tills vingen brister (2002), available in English translation as The Heart of Jussi Björling. The libretto is by Greta Sundberg. The music is composed by Mats Larsson Gothe, who recently had a great success at Norrlandsoperan in Umeå with Blanche och Marie about Nobel Prize Winner Marie Curie and her assistant and friend, Blanche Wittman.

Verdi: Il Trovatore

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Björling, Greco, Castagna, Valentino, Calusio (con). This thrilling performance presents the January 11, 1941 Björling Met broadcast in vastly improved sound with commentary by Milton Cross, remastered by Richard Caniell for Immortal Performances. The notes are by Stephen Hastings. Also included are biographies and recording notes plus rare photos. A bonus is the Björling March 10, 1952 Firestone Broadcast. (2 CDs).

Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Sony/RCA has reissued the 1953 Björling/ Milanov/Merrill Cavalleria rusticana. The remastering is done by John Fredenburg from the original RCA tapes. Andy Pope reports excellent (sound) with Björling at his silvery best, the magnificent Milanov in her absolute prime and Merrill with his beautiful baritone; a must to have in very fine sound.

Jussi Björling’S Latest Cd, An Unexpected Discovery!, Dan Shea

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The alert went out last spring: Seth Winner had heard from a friend, John Haley of ARSC (the Association for Recorded Sound Collections), that a recording existed of Björling’s October 15, 1959, concert in Copenhagen.

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.

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African Ensemble, November 19, 2021, Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, Olivia Albrecht, Dominica Battaglia, Alana Cabel, Leslie Castro

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

November 19, 2021

Friday Evening

8:00 p.m.

Uni Jazz Band One, November 19, 2021 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

2021-2022 Performance Forum - November 19, 2021, Zulfiya Bashirova, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Moises Molina, Peter Pao, Marina Machado, Sebastian Orellana, Manuel Mendes Escobar, Carlos Avendano, Niloufar Mirzanabi Khani, Sharon Villegas

Performance Forum

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An Evening Of Bernstein And Sondheim, November 19, 2021, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

November 19, 2021

Friday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Book And Cd Order Form-July 2015 Jussi Bjorling Society-Usa

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Our latest Books and CDs-perfect for gifts for Bjorling-appreciative friends (or yourself).

Jussi Bjorling Society-Order Form Audio Of 2015 Salt Lake City Conference

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The full audio content of the Salt Lake City Conference of JBS-USA is now available for purchase. (It does not include the Assembly Hall Recital or the auction.)

The price is $30.00* postpaid, delivered on a flash drive with MP3 audio or download version for $15.00* (the same MP3 files as on the flash drive)

Yet Another New Bjorling Cd?, Dan Shea

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Yes! We have learned of the unexpected existence of a tape of Jussi's October 15, 1959, concert at The Falconer Center in Copenhagen , with Bertil Bokstedt at the piano. A few of us have heard portions of 5 selections from this concert, "Die Mainacht" (Brahms), "Demanten pa marssnon" (Sibelius), "Ideale" (Tosti) , "Skogen sover" (Alfven), "Come un be! di di maggio" (Giordano: Andrea Chenier) , and they are all beautifully performed. Jussi seems to be in great form, as reviews confirm, and the tape was made well by a resident technician at that house.

Donors

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Extraordinary people, both members and non-members rallied to support the Salt Lake City Conference of The Jussi Bjorling Society- USA. We extend our deep appreciation for their commitment and generosity.

Norman Treigle Remembers His Faust Appearance With Jussi On April 1st 1960, Jussi's Final Operatic Performance In The Us., Tom Hines

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

From the biography, Strange Child of Chaos: Norman Treigle, by Brian Morgan, JBS-USA member Greg Fitzmaurice has excerpted for our readers two quotes about the final collaboration between Jussi and the great bass-baritone whose career was tragically cut short by his death at 47 years of age.

Jbs- Usa Salt Lake City Conference: We Attend A Rousing Concert, Sue Flaster

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

One of the joys of all of the JBS conferences and other meetings has been the chance to attend musical events with friends with whom one shares some very particular and very deeply felt convictions. In New York and Washington, we shared trips to the opera; at the other conferences, there were concerts with performers and music of special interest to our members. That tradition was upheld in splendid manner at the recent gathering in Salt Lake City. President Walter Rudolph arranged for our June 13 special evening to be slotted into the Temple Square Performances series, a tradition based …

Jussi In Utah -Leaving His Mark, Walter B. Rudolph

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Immediately after arriving by boat in New York City, Jussi and Anna-Lisa Bjorling flew to Provo, Utah where he gave his first American performance for the 1939-40 season on November 20th, 1939 in the Provo Tabernacle.

President's Notes, Walter B. Rudolph

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

I hope it is not too soon to review the Salt Lake City Conference.

At the Board Meeting held the morning of June 14th, Terry L. Williams from Kansas City (our persuasive auctioneer after the conference dinner) was elected to the Board of Directors. Terry has been our General Counsel for many years, and now joins us for some serious fun. Welcome, Terry!