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Jussi Björling

Jussi Björling has been played on NTS in shows including Tommasi, featured first on 25 January 2022. Songs played include Madama Butterfly, Messa Da Requiem and Tosca.

Jussi Björling (5 February 1911 – 9 September 1960) was a Swedish tenor and one of most highly regarded opera singers of the 20th century. Björling was one of the few non-Latin tenors to rival the Italian dominance of the opera world at that time.

Björling was born in Borlänge. He studied singing with his father, David, an accomplished vocalist, and made his debut public appearance at the age of four with the Björling Male Quartet. The group performed…

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MOST PLAYED TRACKS
Madama Butterfly
Puccini, Victoria De Los Angeles, Jussi Björling, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
His Master's Voice1960
Madama Butterfly
Puccini, Victoria De Los Angeles, Jussi Björling, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di RomaHis Master's Voice1960
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Messa Da Requiem
Verdi, Price, Elias, Björling, Tozzi, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Decca2000
Messa Da Requiem
Verdi, Price, Elias, Björling, Tozzi, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Fritz ReinerDecca2000
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Tosca
Puccini, Milanov, Bjoerling, Warren, Leinsdorf, Rome Opera House Orchestra, Chorus
RCA Victrola0
Tosca
Puccini, Milanov, Bjoerling, Warren, Leinsdorf, Rome Opera House Orchestra, ChorusRCA Victrola0
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Humming Chorus
Victoria De Los Angeles, Jussi Björling, Puccini
His Master's Voice1964
Humming Chorus
Victoria De Los Angeles, Jussi Björling, PucciniHis Master's Voice1964
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