Notes and Editorial Reviews
This DVD celebrates the 75th anniversary of Luciano Pavarotti. Known worldwide as the superstar of stadium concerts and sporting spectaculars, Pavarotti was, without question, a true legend of the opera stage. The thrilling sound of his tenor reached every seat in the house; his vocal technique was impeccable; his stage presence honest and touching.
For the first time, this unique new DVD features Luciano Pavarotti in live opera performances - from his greatest triumphs at the Metropolitan Opera, New York. No other DVD collection offers Pavarotti exclusively in staged performances.
Joining the great tenor are international stars who sang with him throughout his long career, including Renata Scotto and Joan
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Sutherland. The performances are conducted by James Levine and Richard Bonynge, who both played roles in Luciano Pavarotti's operatic career.
Includes the first ever availability of the two beloved Tosca arias (Recondita armonia and E lucevan le stelle).
In DTS 5.1 surround sound. Subtitled in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese.
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Works on This Recording
2.
Tosca: Recondita armonia by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor)
Conductor:
Nicola Rescigno
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1900; Italy
3.
Idomeneo, K 366: Fuor del mar by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor)
Conductor:
John Pritchard
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1781; Munich, Germany
4.
La Bohčme: Che gelida manina by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor)
Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Italy
6.
Rigoletto: La donna č mobile by Giuseppe Verdi
Performer:
Martti Talvela (Bass),
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor),
Sherrill Milnes (Baritone)
Conductor:
Richard Bonynge
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1851; Italy
7.
Rigoletto: Bella figlia dell' amore [Quartet] by Giuseppe Verdi
Performer:
Sherrill Milnes (Baritone),
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor),
Dame Joan Sutherland (Soprano),
Huguette Tourangeau (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Richard Bonynge
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1851; Italy
9.
L'Elisir d'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima by Gaetano Donizetti
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor)
Conductor:
Richard Bonynge
Orchestra/Ensemble:
English Chamber Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1832; Italy
10.
La traviata: Parigi, o cara by Giuseppe Verdi
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor)
Conductor:
Richard Bonynge
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1853; Italy
11.
Tosca: E lucevan le stelle by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor)
Conductor:
Nicola Rescigno
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1900; Italy
13.
La Bohčme: O soave fanciulla by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor),
Mirella Freni (Soprano)
Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Italy
15.
Il trovatore: L'onda de' suoni mistici by Giuseppe Verdi
Performer:
Dame Joan Sutherland (Soprano),
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor),
Graham Clark (Tenor)
Conductor:
Richard Bonynge
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1853; Italy
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