Pavarotti:
It is clear that Jussi Björling was his idol. ‘When I’m about to train a new opera, I first listen to how Jussi Björling did it. His voice was unique and it’s his path that I want to follow. I would more than anything else wish that people compared me with Jussi Björling. It’s like so I’m striving to sing.’”
What a voice indeed.
Both had very sweet tenor voices. And masters of their craft. We lost Pavarotti - so charismatic, funny, and populist - way too early, don’t you think?
The Pearl Fishers - I cut my teeth on that recording! My husband adores Franco Corelli - who I call “The Big Mouth”!!