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A WONDERFUL TIME IN WASHINGTON D.C! JBS-USA 20th Anniversary Mini-Conference, November 17-18, 2017
Nov
17
to Nov 18
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A WONDERFUL TIME IN WASHINGTON D.C! JBS-USA 20th Anniversary Mini-Conference, November 17-18, 2017

by Janel E. Lundgren
This celebratory, international conference opened with an optional event on Friday evening, November 17th, with members attending a dress rehearsal of Bellini's opera La straniera, performed by the Washington Concert Opera in Lissner Auditorium.  The company's rehearsal/performance was impressive, and a welcome opportunity to hear this infrequently performed opera from the bel canto repertoire. <more...>

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Jussi Björling Memorial and Centennial events
Dec
10
2:00 PM14:00
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Jussi Björling Memorial and Centennial events

In a powerful impulse of national pride, H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf has become the official patron of the Jussi Björling centennial celebrations. The centennial committee has also gathered in a tremendous financial contribution from Swedish real estate magnate Stefan Sundh, (coincidentally, Bengt Krantz’s cousin), and a sizeable award from Barbro Osher’s Pro Suecia Foundation. There were also two smaller private donations.

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All contributions to JBS-USA are fully deductible to the extent provided by law. The Jussi Björling Society - USA, Inc. is incorporated as a non-profit organization. All officers of the Society are volunteers and receive no compensation or other financial benefits.