Jussi Bjorling- The Great Swedish Operatic Tenor

This lens is dedicated to the legendary Swedish operatic tenor Jussi Bjorling, whose magnificent voice continues to thrill opera lovers more than 40 years after his death. Jussi Bjorling (together with Enrico Caruso and Beniamino Gigli) is considered by many to be one of opera's three greatest tenors.

The website of the Jussi Bjorling Society-USA describes him as follows: "Jussi Björling's flawless vocal technique, silvery beauty of tone, gleaming upper register, and superb interpretive skills have made him one of the greatest and most beloved tenors of the century. Numerous colleagues as well as music critics have long placed Jussi at the very pinnacle of vocal excellence. It was to Jussi that Dorothy Caruso, widow of Enrico Caruso, said, "You are the only one worthy to wear his mantle, bear Rico's crown!"

Despite his fame across three continents, Jussi remained a humble and simple man, deeply devoted to his family. His tragically early death in 1960 at the age of 49 ended a brilliant career that began during the acoustic era of recording and extended to the advent of stereophonic sound.

Jussi Björling's strong bond with the people of America dates from when audiences first heard him as a young boy. As a man, his appearances at opera houses from New York to San Francisco were eagerly awaited each season, and he crisscrossed the country performing in concerts and recitals. His enormous popularity in the United States lives to this day, and the formation of The Jussi Björling Society-USA, 38 years after his death, is testament to this."

The Jussi Bjorling Society USA provides a forum for Bjorling enthusiasts to meet and share information, experiences and ideas. The Society celebrates and preserves the legacy of this unique artist and works to educate a new generation about Jussi's special gift. JBS works in collaboration with the Jussi Bjorling Appreciation Society (U.K.) and in cooperation with the Jussi Bjorling Museum (Sweden) and the Scandinavian Jussi Bjorling Sällskapet.

All contributions to JBS-USA are fully deductible to the extent provided by law. The Jussi Bjorling Society USA, Inc. is incorporated as a non-profit organization. All officers of the Society are volunteers and receive no compensation or other financial benefits. Visit the Society's website at the Jussi Bjorling Society USA.

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