I remember having spaghetti and meatballs with another music student a few years ago, and putting on a recording of Bjoerling singing "Adelaide" which prompted amazement and tears, and then an exploration of more Jussi, including "Che gelida manina". And another time when I came into the house while Lina had the radio on and Jussi was singing - I think it was "Nessun dorma" and I was a blubbering mess, and not much use for a while. His voice gives me the illusion of a human soul completely exposed, whether in heroism or vulnerability: the human condition in a timbre and a phrase. john
At 09:43 PM 2/6/01 +0000, you wrote: ...>on- near the middle of side one. The FIRST thing I heard were >the words, "Che gelida manina" sung by -you guessed it- Jussi >Bjoerling. A great feeling came over me as I thought about how >his singing has touched my heart over the years. > If anyone else has JB stories to share, please do. > >We miss you Jussi.... > > Take Care All, > >Taylor L. Ferranti >Doctoral Candidate in Vocal Pedagogy >LSU
John Blyth Baritono robusto e lirico Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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