Jussi

by Anna-Lisa Bjorling

This is the first English-language biography of the beloved Swedish tenor, incorporating recollections by his widow, information from the family archives, and material from operatic archives the world over. A chronology of his performances is also included.

Genres: Biography

520 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2003

Reviews

[Steven Wall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am biased -- Jussi grew up in my family's ancestral village in Stora Tuna, Sweden -- this book is a bit specialized but highly informative -- just do yourself a favor and grab a copy of his compilation album first -- it will provide the additional context you need to enjoy this book.

[Emily Osborne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved learning about the great tenor Jussi Bjorling!!