Jussi Björling, Charles Gounod - Björling In Gounods Rome Et Juliette 1947

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Review by Erica Weinstein

Björling In Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette (1947): A Timeless Opera Gem That’ll Knock Your Socks Off Alright, let’s talk about this hidden treasure of classical music—Björling In Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette. If you’re into opera or just looking for something to stir your soul, this album is like finding an old vinyl in your grandma’s attic that somehow still sounds better than most Spotify playlists. Released under the mysterious “Not On Label” banner, it features Jussi Björling—a tenor so smooth he could probably sing lullabies to thunderstorms and calm them down. First off, Charles Gounod nailed it with Roméo et Juliette. It’s Shakespeare but with more high notes and fewer iambic pentameters. And when you toss in Emil Cooper as conductor? The whole thing feels alive, like someone opened a window during a stuffy dinner party. There’s also a killer lineup of vocalists: Bidú Sayão on soprano duties, George Cehanovsky rocking the baritone vibes, and Claramae Turner bringing the contralto heat. But Jussi Björling? Oh man, he’s the star quarterback here, scoring touchdowns with every note. Now, I wanna zoom in on two tracks because honestly, there’s no way I can do justice to all four parts without writing a novel. Let’s start with Part 1. This is where things kick off, and wow, does it ever. You’ve got Jussi Björling stepping up like he owns the stage, which, well, he kinda does. His voice has this velvet richness that makes you feel like you’re floating on clouds while Romeo serenades Juliet. The chemistry between him and Mimi Benzell (who plays Juliet) is palpable—it’s like they’re not even singing; they’re having a full-blown emotional conversation through melody. When Jussi belts out those soaring lines, you don’t just hear them—you feel them. Like, goosebumps-level feels. Then there’s Part 3, which hits different. It’s darker, moodier, almost like the plot twist in a Netflix drama. John Brownlee comes in strong with his baritone vocals, adding tension and gravity to the story. This part reminds me why opera isn’t just fancy people wearing capes and yelling melodically—it’s raw emotion turned up to eleven. The orchestration here is nuts too; every cymbal crash and string swell pulls you deeper into the tragedy unfolding onstage. By the time Jussi reappears with another heart-stopping solo, you’re basically living in Verona alongside these doomed lovers. What sticks with me after listening to this album isn’t just the technical brilliance—it’s the humanity. These singers aren’t robots programmed to hit perfect notes; they’re storytellers weaving tales of love, loss, and longing. Plus, knowing this was recorded back in 1947 gives it this vintage charm, like hearing history breathe. So yeah, if you’re scrolling through Bandcamp or digging around in some dusty record shop and stumble across Björling In Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, grab it. Sure, it might not have flashy graphics or auto-tuned beats, but trust me, it’ll leave a mark. Honestly, I think my cat started crying at one point during Part 3. Or maybe she just wanted snacks. Either way, this album’s a winner.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Part 2
Part 3
Part 1
Part 4

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Formats

  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • Mono

Credits

RoleCredit
Baritone VocalsGeorge Cehanovsky, John Brownlee
Composed ByCharles Gounod
ConductorEmil Cooper
Contralto VocalsClaramae Turner
Soprano VocalsBidú Sayão, Mimi Benzell
Tenor VocalsAnthony Marlowe, Jussi Björling, Thomas Hayward

Notes

1947 recording

About Jussi Björling, Charles Gounod

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Swedish opera and concert singer (tenor), born 5 February 1911 in Borlänge, died 9 September 1960 on Siarö in the Stockholm archipelago. He was appointed court singer in 1944, was awarded Litteris et Artibus in 1945 and was elected a member 675 of the Royal Academy of Music in 1956. The first time Björling appeared in an opera role was on July 21, 1930 at the Royal Theater in Stockholm in the role of the lantern lighter in Puccini's Manon Lescaut. His debut in a lead role took place a month later, in the role of Don Ottavio in Mozart's Don Juan. Björling was employed at the Opera in 1931 and remained there until 1938, an expansive period with about 40 new major roles, mainly in the French and Italian repertoire. Björling's breakthrough came when he performed at Tivoli in Copenhagen in 1931 and a unanimous body of critics praised his song. His international career took off only in 1935 in Europe and in 1937 in the United States. Björling broke through internationally in Vienna in 1936 as Rodolphe in Bohème, Manrico in Troubadour and Radamès in Aida. The Metropolitan Opera, La Scala in Milan, Covent Garden in London, the opera in Vienna, Chicago and San Francisco - everywhere he was successful. His parade roles were, for example, in Rigoletto, Tosca, Aida, Bohème and Faust. With the interruption of the war, the Metropolitan in New York from 1938 until his death was Björling's main scene. During the same period, Björling guest-starred 128 times at the Stockholm Opera. He also sang in a bit more hit songs under the pseudonym Erik Odde. Married to from 1935, until his death in 1960

Real Name

    • Johan Jonathan \"Jussi\" Björling

Name Vars

  • Bjoeling
  • Bjoerling
  • Bjorling
  • Björling
  • Erik Odde = Jussi Björling
  • J Björling
  • J. Bjoerling
  • J. Björling
  • J.Bjoerling
  • J.Björling
  • Jussi
  • Jussi Bjoerling
  • Jussi Bjorling
  • Jussi Bjõrling
  • Jussi Bjöerling
  • Jussi Bjørling
  • Jussi Boerling
  • Jussi Börling
  • JussiBjoerling
  • Джуси Бьерлинг
  • Юсси Бьерлинг
  • Юсси Бьёрлинг

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the 1947 album *Björling In Gounod's Roméo et Juliette* features legendary tenor Jussi Björling in a stunning performance of Charles Gounod's iconic opera? It’s a true gem for classical music fans. The recording brings together an incredible team, like soprano Bidú Sayão and conductor Emil Cooper. Fun fact: the tracks are labeled simply as "Part 1," "Part 2," and so on, giving it a timeless, no-frills charm. Not tied to any major label, this album feels like a hidden treasure for opera lovers.