Description

KNUT ÖHRSTRÖM (STOCKHOLM, 17/6 1885 – STOCKHOLM, 17/9 1964)

First, he studied singing under John Östergren in Stockholm and later with Vittorio Vanza in Milan. He made his debut in 1916 at the Royal Opera in Stockholm as Turiddu in Cavalleria Rusticana. Until 1924, he remained a member of this theatre, where he achieved success in roles such as Radamès in Aida, Don José in Carmen, Samson in Samson et Dalila, and Lohengrin. Together with the composer Hugo Alfvén, he undertook a tour of the USA. In 1930, he retired from the stage and subsequently worked as a pedagogue in Stockholm.

Chronology of some appearances

1916-1924 Stockholm Royal Opera

TRACKLIST

Carmela (Ibland blommor och grönskande lundar) (de Curtis) 114 9039 Wallin’s Svenska Records, Chicago 1924/1925

Folkvisa (Merikanto) NS1823 51748 Ekophon, Stockholm 1923-04

Ingalill (Lejdström) 114 9040 Wallin’s Svenska Records, Chicago 1924/1925

Jag är en pilgrim (Hultman) 115 9065 Wallin’s Svenska Records, Chicago 1924/1925

Jungfrun under lind (Peterson-Berger) NS1823 51749 Ekophon, Stockholm 1923-04

Stjärnor i kronan (Hultman) 115 9064 Wallin’s Svenska Records, Chicago 1924/1925

Trovatore (Verdi) Ensam i vida världen S42362 2292ax Polyphon, Stockholm 1925-05