This archive recording of Il Trovatore marks Jussi Björling’s (1911-1960) last performance at the Royal Swedish Opera, the stage where he made his opera debut in 1930. In this production Björling’s counterpart was the legendary Hjördis Schymberg (1909-2008). The role of Manrico in Il Trovatore was one of Jussi Björling’s great roles. Kerstin Meyer who sadly passed away in April 2020 sings the role of Manrico’s mother Azucena, Hugo Hasslo sings the role of Count Luna and Herbert Sandberg conducts the Swedish Royal Opera Orchestra and Chorus in this 1960 production.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 19th September, 7pm-10pm