The Complete RCA Album Collection

~ Release by Jussi Björling (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: Great Tenor Arias by Jussi Björling
2▶CD: Operatic Duets
3▶CD: Jussi Björling in Song
4▼CD: Björling Sings at Carnegie Hall
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1[applause]
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
[no artist]0:11
2Adelaide
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Adelaide, op. 46 (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Friedrich von Matthisson
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1794 until 1796)
dedicated to:
Friedrich von Matthisson
part of:
Works of Ludwig van Beethoven by opus number (number: op. 46)
Ludwig van Beethoven6:26
3Frühlingsglaube, D 686
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
live recording of:
Frühlingsglaube, D. 686 (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Ludwig Uhland (German poet)
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1820-09)
part of:
Franz Schubert, thematisches Verzeichnis seiner Werke in chronologischer Folge (number: D. 686)
is based on:
Frühlingsglaube
Franz Schubert3:20
4Die Forelle, D 550
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
live recording of:
Die Forelle, D. 550 (The Trout, D. 550) (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart (German poet) (from 1777 until 1787)
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (from 1816-11 until 1817-07)
part of:
Franz Schubert, thematisches Verzeichnis seiner Werke in chronologischer Folge (number: D. 550)
is based on:
Die Forelle (Schubart poem, not the Schubert song)
Franz Schubert1:54
5Ständchen, D 957 (from Schwanengesang)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Schwanengesang, D. 957: IV. Ständchen (Leise flehen meine Lieder) (for voice and piano) (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Ludwig Rellstab
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1828)
part of:
Schwanengesang, D. 957
Franz Schubert4:19
6Die böse Farbe, D 795 (from Die schöne Müllerin)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
live recording of:
Die schöne Müllerin, D. 795: Nr. 17. Die böse Farbe (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Wilhelm Müller (German poet)
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1823)
part of:
Die schöne Müllerin, D. 795
Franz Schubert2:33
7Traum durch die Dämmerung, Op. 29 No. 1
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Traum durch die Dämmerung, op. 29 no. 1 (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Otto Julius Bierbaum (Martin Möbius, German writer)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer)
part of:
3 Lieder for voice and piano (op. 29; TrV 172)
Richard Strauss3:00
8Cäcilie, Op. 27 No. 2
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Cäcilie, op. 27 no. 2 (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Heinrich Hart
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (in 1894)
part of:
4 Lieder, op. 27
Richard Strauss2:00
9Ständchen, Op. 106 No. 1
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
5 Lieder, op. 106: Nr. 1. Ständchen (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Franz Theodor Kugler
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
5 Lieder, op. 106
Johannes Brahms1:39
10Il mio tesoro (from Don Giovanni)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Don Giovanni: Atto II. No. 21 Aria “Il mio tesoro intanto” (Don Ottavio) (on 1955-09-24)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer)
librettist:
Lorenzo Da Ponte
part of:
Don Giovanni: Atto II
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart4:01
11Amor ti vieta (from Fedora)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Fedora: Atto II. “Amor ti vieta” (Loris, Borov, Fedora, Olga) (on 1955-09-24)
composer:
Umberto Giordano (Italian opera composer) (in 1898)
librettist:
Arturo Colautti
part of:
Fedora: Atto II
Umberto Giordano1:59
12Flower Song (“La Fleur que tu m’avais jetée” from Carmen)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals and tenor vocals [Don José]:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
orchestra:
RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra (on 1955-09-24)
conductor:
Renato Cellini (conductor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Carmen : Acte II. No. 17 Duo : « La Fleur que tu m’avais jetée » (Carmen, Don José) (Flower Song) (on 1955-09-24)
composer:
Georges Bizet (French composer) (in 1875)
librettist:
Ludovic Halévy (French librettist) (in 1875) and Henri Meilhac (in 1875)
part of:
Carmen : Acte II
Georges Bizet3:44
13The Dream (“Instant charmant; En fermant les yeux” from Manon)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Manon : Acte II. « Instant charmant » … « En fermant les yeux » (des Grieux) (le rêve de Des Grieux) (on 1955-09-24)
composer:
Jules Massenet (French Romantic composer) (in 1884)
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Manon : Acte II
Jules Massenet3:43
14En Svane, Op. 25 No. 2
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Sex Digte (Ibsensangene) op. 25: No. 2. En svane (for voice and piano) (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Henrik Ibsen
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer)
translated version of:
Ein Schwan
part of:
Sex digte (Ibsensangene), op. 25
Edvard Grieg2:51
15En Drøm, Op. 48 No. 6
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
En drøm, op. 48 no. 6 (on 1955-09-24)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer)
translated version of:
Sechs Lieder, op. 48: No. 6. Ein Traum (original, for voice and piano)
part of:
6 songs, op. 48 (Norwegian lyrics)
Edvard Grieg2:15
16Demanten på marssnön, Op. 36 No. 6
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Demanten på marssnön, op. 36 no. 6 (for voice and piano) (on 1955-09-24)
premiered in:
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1901-02-08)
lyricist:
Josef Julius Wecksell
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1900)
part of:
6 Songs, op. 36 (for voice and piano)
Jean Sibelius3:29
17Säv, säv susa, Op. 36 No. 4
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Säv, säv, susa, op. 36 no. 4 (for voice and piano) (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Gustaf Fröding
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1900)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel (in 1906)
part of:
6 Songs, op. 36 (for voice and piano)
revision of:
Andantino in E-flat minor, JS 42 (for voice and piano)
Jean Sibelius2:22
18Svarta rosor, Op. 36 No. 1
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Svarta rosor, op. 36 no. 1 (for voice and piano) (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Ernst Josephson
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1899)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel (in 1904)
part of:
6 Songs, op. 36 (for voice and piano)
Jean Sibelius2:20
19Tonerna / Music
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Tonerna (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Erik Gustaf Geijer
composer:
Carl Sjöberg
Carl Sjöberg3:19
20Addio alla madre (from Cavalleria rusticana)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Cavalleria rusticana: “Mamma, quel vino è generoso, è certo” (Turiddu, Lucia, Donne) (Addio alla madre) (on 1955-09-24)
composer:
Pietro Mascagni (composer & conductor) (in 1890)
librettist:
Guido Menasci (Italian librettist, 19th-20th c.) and Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti (Italian librettist, 19th-20th c.)
part of:
Cavalleria rusticana
Pietro Mascagni3:51
21Ideale
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Ideale (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Carmelo Errico
composer:
Francesco Paolo Tosti (Paolo Tosti, composer) (in 1882)
Francesco Paolo Tosti3:17
22E lucevan le stelle (from Tosca)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Tosca: Atto III. “E lucevan le stelle” (Cavaradossi) (on 1955-09-24)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer) (from 1896 until 1899)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa (from 1896 until 1899) and Luigi Illica (from 1896 until 1899)
part of:
Tosca: Atto III (Tosca: Act III)
Giacomo Puccini3:02
23L’Alba seperà della luce ombra
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Quattro canzoni d’Amaranta: No. 2. L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Gabriele D'Annunzio
composer:
Francesco Paolo Tosti (Paolo Tosti, composer)
part of:
Quattro canzoni d'Amaranta
Francesco Paolo Tosti2:31
24Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (on 1955-09-24)
lyricist:
Stephen Foster (composer)
composer:
Stephen Foster (composer) (in 1854)
Stephen Foster3:36
25Come un bel dì di Maggio (From Andrea Chénier)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto IV. “Come un bel dì di maggio” (Chénier) (on 1955-09-24)
composer:
Umberto Giordano (Italian opera composer) (in 1896)
librettist:
Luigi Illica (in 1896)
part of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto IV
Umberto Giordano2:57
26Che gelida manina (from La Bohème)
piano:
Frederick Schauwecker (American pianist) (on 1955-09-24)
tenor vocals:
Jussi Björling (tenor) (on 1955-09-24)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-24)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto I, no. 6. “Che gelida manina!” (Rodolfo) (on 1955-09-24)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer) (in 1896)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto I. In soffitta (La bohème: Act I, Puccini)
Giacomo Puccini4:57
5▶CD: Björling in Opera
6▶CD: Jussi Björling – Swedish Songs
7▶CD: Cavalleria rusticana
8▶CD: Il trovatore (Highlights)
9▶CD: Aida (Highlights)
10▶CD: Manon Lescaut (Highlights)
11▶CD: Rigoletto (Highlights)
12▶CD: Tosca (Highlights)
13▶CD: Turandot (Highlights)
14▶CD: Roméo et Juliette (Highlights)

Credits

Release

booklet editor:Eva Reisinger
distributed by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/6014848 [info]

Release group

includes:Manon Lescaut (1954 studio cast, conductor: Perlea) by Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer); Licia Albanese (soprano), Jussi Björling (tenor), Robert Merrill (American operatic baritone), Rome Opera Orchestra, Rome Opera Chorus, Jonel Perlea (Romanian conductor)
Operatic Duets by Jussi Bjoerling (tenor), Robert Merrill (American operatic baritone), RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra