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I have been listening to this duet for more years than I care to remember, and everytime I hear it, it continues to thrill me. Surely one of the greatest operatic recordings ever made, and it has not once been out of print on RCA since it was released in 1951!
I certainly agree with Ed. The sound of these voices blending is just glorious! As is all of the duets and arias in the original release. I think it was Merrill who related that Jussi was so nervous about the choices, particularly the Otello duet. They walked around the block several times with Merrill encouraging till Jussi finally said “Let’s do it!” The result was just a wnderful recording session that stands unique, on a level with the incredible Attila and I Lombardi trios w/Gigli,Pinza and Rethberg. And though I don’t want to start another thread, the sound on my original 10 inch LP still moves me more than the CD.
This recording is truly wonderful. I first heard it when I was 16.I am now 65 and I still feel as if I am hearing it for the first time! My original EP played badly and I suspect was slightly warped but the glory of these two great artistes still shone through. Wonderful!
Funny you should say chocolate. Merrill’s voice seems to me like rich brown velvet. We have similar colors in mind. This recording never fails to send a thrill down my spine and bring tears to my eyes. They were gods. Bjorling is my all-time favorite tenor.
I first heard this on classic FM while driving i had to stop the car and listen to this beautiful yet heart rendering piece of music the most accomplished sound from two human beings i have ever had the pleasure to listen to. Truly magnificent.
The music is so beautiful and this recording (my very humble opinion) is the best version I have heard encompassing the magical tones of both artists, creating a seamless, smooth and timeless performance.
Did Georges Bizet have Jussi Bjorling and Robert Merrill in mind when he wrote it I wonder?
It was the favourite piece of music of my Father and moved/moves me to tears every time I played/play it or heard/hear it – even prior to Dad’s passing.
My Dad died very recently and we played it at the celebration of his life.
I will, as he did, treasure its beauty until I too move to wherever we go beyond our earthly beings.
A Monsieur Bizet :-
Je vous remercie, Monsieur Bizet, pour votre excellent travail, votre belle musique et les merveilleux souvenirs de votre art fournit et continuera de fournir.
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