Jussi Bjorling Edition Studio Recordings, 1930-1959

I have been a Jussi Bjorling fan for 50 or 60 years (who’s counting). I have many of his recordings, 25 recital type recordings on CD, a similar number on LP, and so far as I know virtually all of his full opera recordings. I don’t think any exceed this recording in audio quality and sheer pleasure of listening. His voice is just incredibly beautiful in all selections. I’m listening to side four as I write this review and I feel like crying at the beauty of these songs and the way he sings them. Unsurpassable! Grab this fabulous record of his singing while you can still find it and treasure it, for it surely is a treasure.

Amazing singing! The most beautiful I have ever heard. No wonder Pavarotti wanted to sing like him!But I only received 2 out of the 4 discs. 3 and 4 are missing.

When starting my Bjorling collection, I saw MANY CDs, with his early recordings. I was in a quandry as to what to buy, UNTIL I found this set. TRULY remarkable in many levels.FIRST and foremost, the voice. Captured in all levels, from the earliest to the latest. Truly wonderful, and the Swedish versions are a real treat to hear, don't worry, the Italian versions are here too!!Secondly, the remastering process. This set was remastered at Abbey Studios in London. For the first time I've heard, they actually pressed NEW 78s from the metal plates, and THEN remastered the new discs!!! Inspired, and the results--incredible.I find myself listening to Disc 3 the most. Very interesting, as it is the Swedish one. When the songs are terrific, along with the "standard" tenor arias, and it all comes together, it is PURE MAGIC!! I will admit that due to time limitations of recordings of this era, the opera house Bjorling is not fully conveyed. There are other CDs for that. Most notably "Romeo and Juliet", and for a REAL thrill, his ATLANTA concert, in STEREO, so much so, that the piano is even divided; left hand left, right hand right. Wait a minute, am I playing TWISTER??:-)) But if you want to skip all those unknown labels, you couldn't have a MORE complete set. ALL wit the great remastering I spoke of. Bjorling--His voice will NEVER die, at least in MY house!!!

Jussi Bjorling Edition (Studio Recordings, 1930-1959) is an amazing 1997 EMI Classics compilation of studio recordings from 1930 to 1959 featuring the brilliant tenor Jussi Björling. The booklet contains well-written music notes, photographs from the time of the recordings and all the lyrics. Truly a magnificent recording that should entertain both expert and novice of Classical music alike. Highly recommended. 5/5.

Excellent

Delivery good and as described

I own several cds of jussi bjorling, for me the sound on this compilation is excellent, the only thing missing are the duets. Just a wonderful collection.