Luciano Pavarotti (Box) [Box set]

Track Listings

1. Quanto E Bella

2. Una Futiva Lacrima

3. A Te, O Cara

4. Egli S'avanza

5. Buiud Sninam

6. Oh Fede Negar Potessi Agl'occhi Miei

7. La Donna E Mobile

8. Che Gelida Manina

9. Nessun Dorma

10. Per La Gloria D'adorarvi

11. Nina

12. La Promiessa

13. Vaga Luna

14. Me Foglio Fa Una Casa

15. A Vucchella

16. L'ultima Canzone

17. L'alba Separa

18. Alma Del Core

19. Danza Fanciulla

20. La Danza

See all 33 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Import exclusive compilation featuring 33 of the opera superstar's greatest performances. Goldies. Standard jewel cases housed in a slipcase. 1999.

Tracks:

Carmen: Act 1: Prld - LPO/Sir Georg Solti
La Traviata: Brindisi: Libiamo, Ne'lieti Calici - Luciano Pavarotti/Joan Sutherland/London Opr Chor/Terry Edwards
La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina - Luciano Pavarotti
Lakme: Flower Duet: Dome Epais Le Jasmin - Joan Sutherland/Jane Berbie
Fedora: Amor Ti Vieta - Jussi Bjorling
Carmen: Habanera: L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle - Tatiana Troyanos/John Alldis Chor/John Alldis
Nabucco: Chor Of The Hebrew Slaves: Va Pensiero - Chicago Sym Chor/Margaret Hills
Le Nozze Di Figaro: Dove Sono - Kiri Te Kanawa
Rigoletto: La Donna E Mobile - Luciano Pavarotti
Lohengrin: Bridal Chor: Treulich Gefuhrt Ziehet Dahin - Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor/Walter Hagen-Groll
Gianni Schicchi: O Mio Babbino Caro - Renata Tebaldi
Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Largo Al Factotum - Leo Nucci
La Wally: Ebben?... Ne Andro Lontana - Angela Gheorghiu
Madama Butterfly: Humming Chor - Wiener Staatsopernchor/Norbert Balatsch
Carmen: Flower Song: La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee - Placido Domingo
Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Barcarolle: Belle Nuit, O Nuit D'Amour - Joan Sutherland/Huguette Tourangeau/Chor De La Radio Suisse Romande, Pro Arte De Lausanne Et Du...
Tosca: E Lucevan Le Stelle - Placido Domingo
Madama Butterfly: Un Bel Di - Mirella Freni
Les Pecheurs De Perles: C'est Toi... Au Fond Du Temple Saint - Gregory Cross/Gino Quilico

Tracks:

Die Walkure: The Ride Of The Valkyries - Wiener Phil/Solti
Le Nozze Di Figaro: Voi Che Sapete - Cecilia Bartoli
Pagliacci: Recitar!... Vesti La Giubba - Luciano Pavarotti
La Boheme: O Soave Fanciulla - Mirella Freni/Luciano Pavarotti/Roland Panerai
Il Trovatore: Anvil Chor: Vedi! Le Fosche - Chicago Sym Chor/Margaret Hillis
Manon Lescaut: Donna Non Vidi Mai - Jose Carreras
Don Giovanni: La Ci Darem La Mano - Lucia Popp/Tom Krause
Mattinata - Andrea Bocelli
Faust: Soldiers' Chor - Ambrosian Opr Chor/John McCarthy
L'elisir D'amore: Una Furtiva Lagrima - Roberto Alagna
Turandot: Signore, Ascolta! - Montserrat Caballe
Don Giovanni: Champagne Aria: Finch'han Dal Vino - Bryn Terfel
Cosi Fan Tutte: Trio: Soave Sia Il Vento - Renee Fleming/Anne Sofie Von Otter/Michele Pertusi
Il Trovatore: Di Quella Pira - Luciano Pavarotti/Joan Sutherland/London Opr Chor/Terry Edwards
Tosca: Vissi D'arte - Kiri Te Kanawa
Carmen: Toreador Song - Jose Van Dam/Tatiana Troyanos/Norma Burrowes/Jane Berbie/Thomas Allen/Pierre Thau/John Alldis...
Madama Butterfly: Love Duet: Vogliatemi Bene - Mirella Freni/Luciano Pavarotti
Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo - Nat PO/Gianandrea Gavazzeni
Rusalka: O Silver Moon - Renee Fleming
La Boheme: Si. Mi Chiamano Mimi - Angela Gheorghiu
Turandot: Nessun Dorma - Luciano Pavarotti/John Alldis Chor/John Alldis

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The labels that are now gathered under the Universal Classics umbrella have a pretty impressive scorecard in the area of classical compilations. We've seen The Greatest Opera Show on Earth, The Yellow Guide: Classical Music, Best of the Millennium, and now there's The No. 1 Opera Album. But that's no surprise, since Universal has some of the finest interpreters in its catalogue to draw from. This two-CD set (at the price of one), for example, brings together the likes of Cecilia Bartoli, Renée Fleming, Luciano Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Georg Solti, Herbert von Karajan, and many more. Yet the other key to a successful compilation is canny anthologizing, and here again, you have a nice selection to give you a smattering of opera's heavyweights from the Italian, German, and French repertory (there's even a step outside the standard framework with an aria from Dvorák's lovely Rusalka). Ranging from 1959 to 1997, the choices from back catalogue will doubtless be the entry ticket for many into this grandest of the arts. --Sarah Chin

Customer Reviews:

Pretty darn good.......2007-07-04

This CD set has a lot of familiar music on it, so if you're a newbie, you might want to try starting with this. There are some great pieces on the first CD. I usually don't even make it to the second.

The Opera #1 Opera Album.......2007-06-07

The music is wonderful. The production is terrible!! The sound fades in and out and is very scratchy in some places.

Excellent assortment.......2007-05-12

I'm not a big opera fan but I wanted to expose an assorted selection for my kids. This was perfect since it included several recognizable selections.

Great Selections.......2007-03-31

This Cd, has the very best of Opera
covering mainly from the classcal
to the to the romantic periods, a most
memorable selection here is Leo Nucci
in a lagendary performance of Rossini's
"Largo al Factotum" from "Il Barbiere di Seviglia"
also Andrea Bocelli in his performance of Leoncavallo's
memorable "Matinatta" here in an orchestrated version.
Indeed some of opera's most loved arias are in this recording
various conductors, orchestras, and soloists. All in their
very best. Indeed a five-star recording...

Terrific !.......2007-01-10

A diverse album to give you a sprinkle of the various types of 'opera'. Every note is pure and lovely, I listen to it all the time ! Highly recommended for anyone just getting into opera. :}

Carreras · Domingo · Pavarotti ~ the three tenors in concert / Mehta

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delivery went ok
A knockout performance
The night that started it all!
Great singing from the three tenors
Excellent. Like summer sunshine. manna from heaven!

Carreras · Domingo · Pavarotti ~ the three tenors in concert / Mehta
Francesco Cilea , Giacomo Meyerbeer , Giacomo Puccini , Franz Lehar , Vencenzo De Crescenzo , Salvatore Cardillo , Ernesto de Curtis , Agustin Lara , Pablo Sorozabal , Umberto Giordano , Leonard Bernstein , Vincenzo d' Annibale , Anonymous , Andrew Lloyd Webber , Alexander Sergeyevich Dargomizhsky , Juan De Dios Filiberto , Louis Louiguy , Ruggiero Leoncavallo , Rudolf Sieczynski , Joseph M. Lacalle , Eduardo di Capua , Zubin Mehta , Plácido Domingo , Luciano Pavarotti , and José Carreras
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Tracks:

Il Lamento Di Federico
O Paradis
Recondita Armonia - Luciano Pavarotti
Dein ist Mein Ganzes Herz
Rondine Al Nido - Luciano Pavarotti
Core 'ngrato
Torna A Surriento - Luciano Pavarotti
Granada
No Puede Ser
L'impovviso
E Lucevan Le Stelle
Nessun Dorma
Finale Medley: Maria - Tonight, 'O paese d' 'o sole, Cielito lINDO
Memory, Ochi tchorniye, Caminito
Mattinata ; Wien, Wien, Nur Du Allein, Amapola, 'O sole mio
Encore: 'O sole mio
Encore: Nessun Dorma

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Magic was created one starlit night in July 1990, when Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and José Carreras met onstage at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome and became the Three Tenors. They eschewed competitive instincts and cooperated in the spirit of mutual admiration to create one of the greatest musical events ever. This concert is an awe-inspiring orgy of the greatest hits for the tenor voice. Domingo and Pavarotti sing perfectly. The audience wins as these vocal supermen compete to seduce the hearts of the audience. One moment Domingo brings thrilling fire and pain to "E lucevan le stelle" from Tosca; the next, Pavarotti rises to heavenly heights in an inspired rendition of "Nessun dorma" from Turandot. Carreras is the competent little brother, one step behind the greatness of the big brothers from opera's Ponderosa. His singing isn't as captivating as that of the big boys; but his enthusiasm and passion are unrivaled. Mehta exquisitely captures the largeness of this bonanza through the grandiose orchestra. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

delivery went ok.......2006-11-14

the item was delivered to me on-time and with no problems. however,i was looking for a DVD and not a audio Cd. might be good to clearly differentiate when the product is being advertised or shown.

A knockout performance .......2006-05-28

Like so many of the reviewers here I am not an opera aficionado. But I sensed immediately the night I saw this concert on television that this was one of those 'remarkable' artistic events. Domingo and Pavarotti both have such strength and beauty in their voices that they overwhelm. Carreras adds flavor and enthusiasm.
One of the most remarkable music performances I have seen.

The night that started it all!.......2005-11-02

You can read the technical information about the contents of this CD above. That is not what this review is about. I became intrested in opera about 1 1/2 years ago because of happening upon Mario Lanza. Since then, I have experienced many great truly operatic voices, including the "King," Pavarotti.
If you are just discovering opera, suffice it to say; Buy this album!!! It was the concert that launched the 3 Tenors phenomenon. It is full of uplifting, heart- tugging favorites, and you will find yourself listening to it over and over. Buy the dvd as well. It imparts absolute electricity! I am a young pianist and vocalist, and this concert is truly inspiring to me! You won't regret one penny you spend on this!

Great singing from the three tenors.......2005-06-23

This cd is a must-have for anyone interested in opera - or beautiful singing. And when you're at it - why don't buy the dvd from the concert? It will make you appreciate the cd even more.

First of all I have to comment on the editorial review of this cd. I felt the reviewer is "belittling" José Carreras here by saying he's one step behind the big brothers and his singing isn't as captivating as that of the big boys.....?!?!? Of course I can only speak for myself, but I feel she's way out of line. And I'm starting to wonder if she's been listening to the cd at all? In my opinion you have to be dead not to be touched by his rendition of "Lamento di Federico" and "L'improvviso". If anybody can deliver a line it has to be Carreras. When it comes to his interpretation of "Granada" even conductor Zubin Mehta was gobsmacked. Watching the dvd you can see him putting down his baton and applauding. He even steps down from his podium to hug José.

I have to say I'm not too keen on the two other tenors, although I have to admit I loved Pavarotti's "Torna a Surriento" and "Rondine al nido". The thing about Pavarotti is that he has a great singing technique and he's also in possession of this "push-button" which make him sing a lot of high notes, but that alone isn't enough to stir emotion.

As for Domingo, even if he's giving it all in every song, and his "No puede ser" was great,I think he's a bit too much on the nasal side. He's okay when they all perform together, but his "E lucevan le stelle" is sending shivers down my spine - and not of delight. I'm practically unable to sit still and listen to his solos. If you really want "fire and pain" you should check out Carreras in the Tosca-recording from -80, or his recording from -76. It's really breathtaking and I promise you'll end up in tears!

At the end of this concert the three tenors perform a medley together. Their voices blend perfectly and it's powerful to listen to them giving it all. A lot of people are talking about their mis-pronounciations. I for one, think it only adds to the charm of the performers. Pavarotti has some problems with the English songs (okay, big problems..), Domingo stumbles in the words in the beginning of "Wien Wien nur du allein", and (this you'll see in the dvd) in the same song Carreras is actually reading the text from a piece of paper as he's singing and his facial expressions when getting his head around the German words are really hilarious. O sole mio as an encore is fabulous when Pavarotti pushes his button and shakes out all his high notes.... And I love it when the two other join forces and repeat his stunt to perfection.

All in all this is a wonderful album. And well worth 5 stars.... José alone gets 10 stars!!!

Excellent. Like summer sunshine. manna from heaven!.......2004-05-28

This CD is terrific on so many levels. In celebration of one of the world's great sporting events - the World Cup of football (soccer to us stateside), three great tenors and one masterful conductor (Zubin Mehta) were brought together in one of the world's great cities - Rome -- for a special evening that we are blessed to have been able to listen to again and again.

The concert was held during the World Cup in 1990 at the Baths of Caracella, which are ruins of the once great Roman baths. In this beautiful setting Luiciano Pavrotti, Jose Carreas and Placido Domingo came together for one of the best CD's ever made.

The singing is exquisite. The passion of the crowd in this live performance should equal the reaction of the listener. This is art at its highest level. It is a celebration of great music, not just of opera, but in my opinion, the soaring human spirit. What power to move the soul! You don't need to be an opera fan to enjoy this music. If you like any kind of music, you cannot help but be affected by the power of this special evening. And what an evening, those in attendance were lucky to have been there!!

The casual listener will already know some of these arias, as they are from some the great operas of all time. However, I believe even the most hardenend opera fan, unless he or she is a real stiff, cannot be helped to be but moved by this music.

Tracks:

Turnadot: Nessun Dorma!
Gianni Schicchi: O Mio Babbino Caro
Manon Lescaut: Donna Non Vidi Mai
La Boheme: Musetta's Waltz Song
Tosca: Recondita Armonia
Madame Butterfly: Un Bel Di
TOSCA: E Lucevan Le Stelle
La rondine: Il Sogno Di Doretta
La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina
La Boheme: Si, Mi Chiamano Mini
La Boheme: O Soave Fanciulla - Love Duet, Act I
Ch'ella mi creda libero
TOSCA: Ah, Quegli Occhi...Qual'occhio Al Mondo - Love Duet, Act I
TOSCA: Vissi D'Arte
Madame Butterfly: Vogliatemi Bene - Love Duet, Act I
La Boheme: Donde Lieta Usci
Turandot: Signore, Ascolta!
Turandot: In Questa Reggia

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Ordinarily, it pays to be wary of collections such as these, which often promise a lot but deliver a mishmash of disconnected excerpts. This disc, however, is something of an exception: you really do get just about all of Puccini's best arias, which is possible, because he didn't write so many operas that choosing the best moments becomes a matter of the producer's personal taste. Also, Puccini's operas are so popular that every major label has excellent complete recordings of all of them, so in making this compilation it was possible to cast from strength: all the singers here are fine. In fact, the only proviso that needs to be made before you rush out and add this disc to your collection is that it's wrong to assume that all of Puccini's best tunes lie in his arias. The opening 10 minutes of any one of his operas will tell you that's not true. So by all means enjoy this disc--then start sampling the operas complete. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Correction to the entry by "sergiocqh".......2005-11-08

"Quando m'en vo" is not omitted from this CD; it is just called "Musetta's waltz song." It is the same aria.

Fantastic!.......2003-10-14

This is one of the first opera CDs I ever got. It's wonderful for just about any body;from the newbies like me or the opera fanatics. I especially like 'In Questa Reggia'. Buy it now!!

HATE OPERA? THIS ONE WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND.......2003-09-04

The Ultimate Puccini Collection features some of Puccini's most arias and will appeal to even the most ardent operaphobes.

A great listening experience featuring some of the greatest opera performers of all time.

"Ultimate" only if you like your opera "al fresco"!.......2002-06-13

The music is without question, among the most beautiful ever written. But the quality of the fidelity tells me that many of the selections were recorded live in concert in outdoor venues. I wish that was clear to me before I bought the disc. So, is the music the ultimate? YES! Is the recording the ultimate? NO!

Wonderful Performance but Average Recording Quality.......2002-02-18

I love opera! I love Puccini! Not only is the vocalism important to me, but the quality of the recording as well. I enjoy my hi-tech sound system. I like to feel as if I am sitting in the front row of the first balcony when I listen to opera. This CD is excellent! The vocalists were well chosen. The technical performances are eloquent and emotional, as Puccini should be. However, the quality of the recording is not very good. No matter how you adjust your sound system, the recording is a bit tinny and as a result, the emotional high points of the arias are not as vibrant as they could be if the recording were of better quality. I would recommend this CD to anyone who loves Puccini and who is not as finicky as I!

Luciano Pavrotti: The Best (Farewell Tour)

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Luciano Pavrotti: The Best (Farewell Tour)
Luciano Pavorotti
Luciano is the best!

Luciano Pavrotti: The Best (Farewell Tour)

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ASIN: B0007V5WB4
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

La donna obile
Una furtiva lagrima
"Libiamo ne'lieti calici (Brindisi)
Donna non vidi mai
Che gelida manina
O soave fanciulla
Mi batte il cor...O Paradiso!
M'appari
Quando le sere al placido chiaror d'un ciel stellato
Se quel guerrier io fossi!..Celeste Aida
Forse la soglia attinse
Recitar! - "Vesti la giubba"
Come un bel di maggio
Ah mes amis - Pour mon
Di quella pira
Nessun dorma!

Tracks:

Torna a Surriento
Santa Lucia luntana
La Danza
L'ultima canzone
Non t'amo pi
Mattinata
'O sole mio
'A vucchella
Core 'ngrato
Nel blu, dipinto di blu
Vivere
Il Canto
Caruso
Buongiorno a te
Ti adoro
E lucevan le stelle
Questa o quella (Ballata)
Parmi veder le lagrime

Customer Reviews:

Luciano Pavrotti: The Best (Farewell Tour).......2007-06-27

Wonderful Pavarotti sings the best of the best. His voice never ceases to amaze me. Listening pleasure at it's finest.

Luciano Pavorotti.......2007-02-17

All the songs are wonderful, can never become tired of listening to his songs. Excellent.

Luciano is the best!.......2007-01-20

I can't speak more highly of this collection of Pavrotti's songs. I keep this two CD pack in my car so I can enjoy it on my way to and from work. Even after I have arrived, I find myself sitting in my car waiting for a song to end. Walking out on a song seems sacriligious. While I grew up listening to Caruso and Lanza, there is no question that Pavrotti is the Master! Although, I do have to admit Pavrotti has the greater advantage of modern recording technology to better present his talent than Caruso and Lanza had. However, Lanza definitely didn't have the power that Pavrotti has. With Caruso, we will never know... I highly recommend this collection of Pavrotti's, if you are a Pavrotti fan. If you aren't, buy it anyway and become one:)

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Not bad
The best from the three greatest...
Just Like the Real Thing!
Powerful and moving!
Great Compilation

The Best of the Three Tenors
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Tracks:

'O sole mio
Funiculi, funicula
Libiamo ne' lieti calici (Brindisi)
Sous le ciel de Paris
Torero quiero ser
Parlami d'amore, Mariu
Manha de Carnaval
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You'll Never Walk Alone
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Tonight
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Back in 1990, three of the world's most celebrated tenors--namely, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti--combined forces to create the Three Tenors, now celebrated on a best-of CD. They gave their first concert in Rome. The event was recorded and went on to become one of the best-selling classical titles of all time.

This latest release brings together tracks from that night in Rome (including "Nessun dorma" and a competitive rendition of "O sole mio") with music performed in a 1994 concert in Los Angeles and at the 1998 event in Paris where the Three Tenors sang to an audience of thousands with the Eiffel Tower as their backdrop.

The 22 tracks making up The Best of the Three Tenors range from operatic standards, such as the joyful "Brindisi" from La Traviata, to popular songs like "Singin' in the Rain" and "You'll Never Walk Alone" (from Carousel). There are no solos on this disc; each piece is performed by all three singers. And with plenty of applause and cheering to be heard, not to mention the sense of fun in the singers' voices, the disc captures the atmosphere of these extraordinary musical events. --Rebecca Agnew

Customer Reviews:

Not bad.......2006-03-18

This is a good recording. If you don't like the 3 tenors, then look else where. It's that simple. These are recordings from concerts where they WERE supposed to show off. This ain't opera. If you want opera, go out and attend one.

The best from the three greatest..........2005-08-11

The first thing we must establish here is that this is not meant to be opera. This is three exceptionally talented tenors enjoying themselves and giving tremendous joy to those listening by singing mostly popular "evergreens" and also some operatic arias. The beauty in music lies in the diversity, in my opinion. One can better appreciate one type of music when one knows about the others. And why should we limit ourselves to listen to just one genre in music. It would be the same as having steak for dinner every day for the rest of your life, wouldn't it? So why should we limit three wonderful tenors to only sing operatic arias for the rest of their lives? If so we wouldn't have "Maria", "You'll never walk alone", "Singing in the rain" or any of the evergreens on this recording and that would be a shame.

There are no solos on the cd. I think I've read somewhere that they felt there had been enough "three tenors cd's" and if they were to release yet another one it would be one containing what the audience demands, the three of them joining forces and performing together in the songs.
The result, in my opinion is highly recommendable. The three voices blend perfectly together. I have to admit that I have a personal favourite among the tenors and that I would never buy an entire recording featuring only one of the two others, but I recognize their talents and -as stupid as it may sound- since they are performing together I can also appreciate the other two. (I like them too, but in smaller doses....)Some people have commented on their problems with mastering the english language. If anything, I think it just adds to their charm. By the way, who is perfect??

The songs on this cd is a mixture of beautiful songs, heartwrenching songs, toe-tapping songs and powerful songs. It's wonderful to just listen to the beauty in the three voices. It's fun hearing Pavarotti pushing his "high-note-button" in "O sole mio" and Carreras and Domingo copying his stunt. I have no idea what they're singing about in "Manha de Carnaval", but boy does it sound romantic...... And "Dicitencello vuie" brings tears to my eyes (even if I'm still left in the dark when it comes to understanding the meaning of the words...) In "Because" Carreras takes my breath away when singing "because God made thee mine, I'll cherish thee...through light and darkness, through all time to be, and pray his love may make our love divine...." (What woman wouldn't like to hear those words..??!?) Their rendition of "You'll never walk alone" should satisfy some of the soccer-fans since it's the anthem of a European football-club and "Nessun Dorma" will probably satisfy the rest of the soccer-fans, being the antheme of the 1998 world soccer championship. In short, there should be something for every taste on this cd.

It's a very "versatile" cd. You can play it almost everywhere. You can sing along to it in the car, you can dance around the house to it while doing your chores, you can put your feet up and unwind after a hectic week. Or you can write an Amazon review while listening to it.... (Feel free to add suggestions of your own here.....)

To make a long story short - a very enjoyable cd!

Just Like the Real Thing!.......2005-07-14

A few years ago I was lucky enough to actually see a Three Tenors concert. The experience was amazing. Later I bought this CD. I was so happy when I listened to it because the CD captures the mood of being present at the concert. I like the variety and every time I play it, I am taken back to my personal experience at the concert. Hearing the audiences on the CD really gets you excited about hearing this amazing trio.

Powerful and moving!.......2004-10-21

I got this CD as a gift and it changed my life! I was always a rocker and liked classical music, but never was much into this genre of music. This album changed all of that. Since getting the three tenors I've found a whole new world out there. Thank you guys!

Great Compilation.......2003-07-16

Definitely worth purchasing. It is not an opera CD - it is a concert CD with 3 superb tenor voices that blend together so nicely. A wonderfully entertaining music CD with lots of variety and an opportunity for opera to grow on non-opera lovers. What else can you expect from the BEST. A DVD version would be wonderful.

Puccini - Turandot / Sutherland · Pavarotti · Caballé · Ghiaurov · Krause · Pears · LPO · Mehta

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One of the Great Recordings of the 20th Century
Barbaric AND Beautiful
Why you should get this recording..............
Good except for Sutherland
Excellent

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Giacomo Puccini , Zubin Mehta , Luciano Pavarotti , Joan Sutherland , London Philharmonic Orchestra , John Alldis Choir , Montserrat Caballé , Tom Krause , Nicolai Ghiaurov , Peter Pears , and Wandsworth School Boys' Choir
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ASIN: B0000041Q3
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Turandot: Act I: 'Popolo di Pekino!' (Un Mandarino) - Act I: 'Indietro, cani!' (La folla - People - La foule - Die Menge)184276 - Puccini
Turandot: Act I: 'Gira la cote!' (La folla - People - La foule - Die Menge) - Act I: 'Perche tarda la luna?' (La folla - People - La foule - Die Menge) - Puccini
Turandot: Act I: 'O giovinetto! Grazia, grazia!' (La folla - People - La foule - Die Menge) - Puccini
Turandot: Act I: 'Figlio, che fai?' (Timur, Calaf) - Puccini
Turandot: Act I: 'Fermo! Che Fai? T'arresta' (Ping, Pang, Pong) - Act I: 'Non indugiare!' (Le ombre dei morte - Phantoms - Les ombres des morts - Die Schatten der Toten) - Puccini
Turandot: Act I: 'Signore, ascolta!' (Liu) - Puccini
Turandot: Act I: 'Non piangere, Liu!' (Calaf) - Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 1: 'Ola, Pang! Ola Pong!' (Ping) - Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 1: 'Ho una casa nell 'Honan' (Ping) - Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 1: 'O mondo, o mondo...' (Ping, Pang, Pong) - Act II, Scene 1: 'O tigre! O tigre!' (Ping, Pang, Pong) - Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 2: Introduzione - Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 2: 'Gravi, enorme ed imponenti' (La folla - People - La foule - Die Menge) - Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 2: 'Un giruamento atroce mi costringe' (L'Imperatore) - Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 2: 'Popolo di Pekino' (Il Mandarino) - Puccini

Tracks:

Turandot: Act II, Scene 2: 'In questa Reggia' (Turandot) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 2: 'Straniero, ascolta' (Turandot) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 2: 'Gloria, gloria, o vincitore!' (La folla - People - La foule - Die Menge) - Act II, Scene 2: 'Figlio del cielo! Padre augusto!' (Turandot) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act II, Scene 2: 'Tre enigmi m'hai proposto' (Calaf) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene 1: Introduzione: 'Cosi comanda Turandot' (Gli araldi - Heralds - Les Herauts - Die Herolde) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene 1: 'Nessun dorma!' (Calaf) - Act III, Scene 1: 'Tu che guardi le stelle' (Ping, Pang, Pong) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene 1: 'Principessa divina!' (Ping) - Act III, Scene 1: 'Tanto amore segreto' (Liu) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene1: 'Tu che di gel sei cinta' (Liu) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene 1: 'Liu! Liu! Sorgi!' (Timur) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene 1: 'Principessa di morte' (Calaf) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene 1: 'Che e mai di me?' ( Turandot, Calaf) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene 1: 'Del primo pianto' (Turandot) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene 1: 'So il tuo nome!' (Turandot) - G. Puccini
Turandot: Act III, Scene 2: 'Diecimila anni al nosotro Imperatore!' (La folla - People - La foule - Die Menge) - G. Puccini

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Joan Sutherland is not usually considered a Puccini singer, and in fact she sang the role of Turandot only in the recording studio. But for that assignment she had exactly what was needed: a voice that seemed to have no upper limits and a personality that concealed vulnerability under an air of icy detachment. She also had an ideal set of colleagues, notably Luciano Pavarotti, whose "Nessun dorma" has become practically his signature tune. --Joe McLellan

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One of the Great Recordings of the 20th Century.......2007-05-06

This recording exemplifies the limitless possibilities of the recording medium. Sutherland never sang the role of Turandot live. She certainly could have but the focus of most of her international career was the music of the 18th century. This performance came as a huge surprise to the public when it was first issued on LPs in the 1970s. She's nothing less than a phenomenal Turandot. Her singing is flawless. Perfect.

For me, bad habits and self conscious effects plagued much of Caballe's singing. Her voice was never a beautiful instrument but she used her voice beautifully. Sometimes the famous pianissimo singing she was famous for sounded overly luxuriant and outside the meaning of the words and music. There are times on the recording where vowels and consonants become sounds. Her performance here is good but I much prefer Tebaldi whose incredibly beautifully voice is used for full expression. Caballe's voice is more calculated. Effective yes, but I can still hear the wheels turning.

The main attraction of this recording for many is the youthful Calaf of Luciano Pavarotti. By the time of this recording, Pavarotti was perhaps the most famous opera singer in the world and here he is caught in full youthful bloom. The tone rivals the great tenors of the century. His singing is fully expressive with an irresistible lushness and expansive quality. The high notes have ping and in general, he gives a gorgeously sung and dramatic portrayal.

I have never warmed up to Mehta's bombastic approach to everything he conducts but here it works extremely well and the playing of the New Philharmonia Orchestra and John Aldiss Choir is superb.

Is this recording better than RCA's famous living stereo edition? No, but it clearly is equal to that recording. In fact, this is one of the best opera recordings of the century.

Barbaric AND Beautiful.......2006-12-05

For many years, my "Turandot" of choice was the old RCA set with Nilsson, Bjorling, and Tebaldi. Loud, brash, garish, colorful, the score is the epitome of Grand Opera, and the power of Nilsson's performances as the "Ice Princess" is still regarded by most opera fans as "the only one," to quote Eva Marton.

This recording taught me that the opera is also beautiful.

Turandot is a fantastic change for Dame Joan, and she sings it with passion, vehemence, warmth, and exquisitely easy high notes. The voice in the theater was indeed quite large, especially in the middle range, with a top that slimmed down to a silvery sheen above the staff. But for this recording, you get the overall sense that Sutherland was holding something back all these years - until now. Pavarotti is simply as great as he ever was - the voice in the theater was exactly like his recordings. His Calaf is thrilling from beginning to end. Caballe's Liu outshines Tebaldi by virtue of the most sublime pianissimi ever recorded: the final note of "Signore ascolta" goes on forever. Ghiaurov and Pears are luxury casting, but the rest of the cast are no slouches either. Even Piero de Palma, the most recorded character tenor in history, is on hand to sing Pong, a solid experienced veteran, and a real artist. Zubin Mehta manages to integrate the brash colors of this score and refine them to glowing effect, without loss of grandeur.

This recording should be placed in the hall of fame as one of the best studio performances of all time.

Why you should get this recording.....................2006-06-27

Sutherland would never sing Turandot in the theatre and personally, I don't think she cracks it here in this recording. However, vocally she seems to have no limits, especially when singing the taxing high passages and for Turandot, this is enough. My preference is more along the lines of Nilsson, Marton and maybe Eaglen. Likewise, Pavarotti does not come close to Bjoerling, Heppner or Corelli with his interpretation of Calaf, but he sings well. Caballe and Mehta are the real reason to get this recording; Caballe sings superbly and Mehta conducts a fine reading of Puccini's lush score.

Good except for Sutherland.......2006-05-26

I bought this a long time ago, and I'm scandalized by the plethora of positive reviews.

I was surprised by how whiny and pathetic Sutherland sounds. Perhaps it is the lack of runs and turns. Her Italian diction is horrible. Plus I hate how she attacks her notes, as if they are preceded by acciaccatura. She is evidently miscast. Nilsson spent her career defining Turandot. The verity and constancy of her notes are such a delight, and Sutherland's recording only serves to underscore this.

On the other hand, Caballe was excellent. She is the best Liu I've ever heard. Her singing was particularly rousing. I wish she could make her breathing less audible though.

The rest is OK. The audio quality is excellent.

Excellent.......2006-05-26

I avoided this for a long time because it was Puccini's final opera - written as he was dying. For some reason I felt it wasn't going to be good. I could not have been more mistaken. This is a first rate work and the performance is outstanding. There is nothing wrong here.

Puccini - La Bohème / Freni, Pavarotti, Harwood, Ghiaurov, Karajan

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Puccini - La Bohème / Freni, Pavarotti, Harwood, Ghiaurov, Karajan
Giacomo Puccini , Mirella Freni , Luciano Pavarotti , Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra , Herbert von Karajan , Elizabeth Harwood , Rolando Panerai , and Nicolai Ghiaurov
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ASIN: B0000041TD
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

La Boheme: Act One - Questo mar rosso
La Boheme: Act One - Pensier profundo!
La Boheme: Act One - Legna!
La Boheme: Act One - Si pu
La Boheme: Act One - Lo resto
La Boheme: Act One - Chi a?
La Boheme: Act One - Si sente meglio?
La Boheme: Act One - Che gelida manina
La Boheme: Act One - SMi chiamano Mim
La Boheme: Act One - O soave fanciulla
La Boheme: Act Two - Aranci, ninnoli! Caldi i marroni e
La Boheme: Act Two - Chi guardi?
La Boheme: Act Two - Viva Parpignol! Parpignol! Parpignol!
La Boheme: Act Two - Oh! ... Essa! ... Musetta!
La Boheme: Act Two - Quando men vo
La Boheme: Act Two - Chi l'ha richiesto?

Tracks:

La Boheme: Act Three - Ohle guardie! Aprite!
La Boheme: Act Three - Sa dirmi, scusi, qual''osteria
La Boheme: Act Three - Mim
La Boheme: Act Three - Marcello. Finalmente!
La Boheme: Act Three - Mim una civetta
La Boheme: Act Three - Mim tanto malata!
La Boheme: Act Three - Donde lieta uscl tuo grido
La Boheme: Act Three - Dunque roprio finita!
La Boheme: Act Four - In un coup
La Boheme: Act Four - O Mim tu pi torni
La Boheme: Act Four - Si sgombrino le sale!
La Boheme: Act Four - C'im.. c'imhe mi segue
La Boheme: Act Four - Vecchia zimarra, senti
La Boheme: Act Four - Sono andati? Fingevo di dormire
La Boheme: Act Four - Che avvien?

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The score for La Bohème comes to glowing life under Herbert von Karajan's baton, and Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti make beautiful music together as the ill-fated lovers. The smaller parts are wonderfully sung, the comedy sharply profiled, and the pathos contained in such a way that the opera's ending proves remarkably gripping. London's sound is excellent. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

Nice version of a classic opera.......2007-03-02

This is a worthwhile and strong version of a great opera, Puccini's "La Boheme." For the most part, the cast is nicely up to the task of making such a familiar opera interesting to attend to. Elizabeth Harwood is not up to the same standards as some of the other singers, such as the redoubtable Luciano Pavarotti, the wonderful soprano Mirella Freni, and the steady Rolando Panerai. Von Karajan does a fine job conducting his Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

Act I is exceedingly well done. It begins with the Bohemians fooling around. The singing is nicely in character, as Rodolfo, Marcello, Colline, and Schaunard cavort. There follows the trio of works, "Che gelida manina" (sung by Pavarotti as Rodolfo), "Si, mi chiamano Mimi" (sung by Mimi), and the passionate duet "O soave fanciulla" (Rodolfo and Mimi). The final high notes are normally sung offstage, but in this version, they seem a bit more muted than in some other versions. Nonetheless, Mimi and Rodolfo are glorious in this set of arias.

The second scene is at the Cafe Momus. It begins with a lively, energetic street scene. Well sung by the ensemble. The high point is "Quando men vo" (Musetta's waltz), sung in this instance by Harwood. Her singing is a bit harsh; the pace is a bit lugubrious. Not a high point. The ensemble singing after that among Mimi, Rodolfo, Marcello, Musetta, and the other Bohemians is nicely done.

Act III is most poignant. Marcello and Mimi share a scene, and their singing is well done; a bit later, Mimi hides while Rodolfo joins Marcello. Rodolfo sings of his fears of Mimi's precarious health; as he pours out his fears, of course, Mimi overhears. She and Rodolfo join in, to overuse the term, a poignant scene. Meanwhile Marcello and Musetta share insults, in a wickedly sung duet, over the latter's flirting with other men.

Finally, Act IV. This is one of opera's most touching moments. Suffice it to say that the Bohemians and Mimi sing well and bring this opera to a melodic and affecting conclusion.

This is one of the best versions of "La Boheme." Pavarotti is in his prime; Freni is still singing well (although I thought that her and Nicolai Gedda's version of this opera was even better). Well worth listening to. . . .

Pavarotti and Freni at their very best.......2007-02-24

Karajan always provided a musical featherbed for his singers when he conducted opera, and here he takes La Boheme carefully, with measured tempos to wring every last tear. If you love the opera, this is a wonderful approach (at the very opposite of Beecham's famed mono account with Bjorling and de los Angeles, which is brisk and unsentimental. Well, as unsentimental as one can be with Boheme). On the twentieth hearing I am as moved by this performance as the first time I heard it. Pavarotti in prime voice and Freni as a Mimi to tear your heart out make an unmatched pair--how amazing that they both come from the small north Italian town of Modena.

The orchestra and Decca's sonics are vast for such an intimate opera, but that only adds to the emotional excess--a compliment in this case. Harwood isn't the Musetta of my dreams, but she was a Karajan favorite and does well here, far beter than her embarrassing Merry Widow under him. The La Scala veteran Rolando Panerai couldn't be bettered as Marcello, and he can stand up to Pavarotti's overwhelming presence.

In sum, I wouldn't change a thing, but canny buyers might anticipate that Decca will release a remastered version someday in their Originals line. The sound is fine already, but sonic updating never hurts. Highly recommended.

Buy, listen, treasure.......2006-11-04

A long time ago, my father was driving my teenaged self somewhere as he listened to a cassette of "Pavarotti's Greatest Hits" on the car stereo. During "Che gelida manina", he tried to enlighten my ignorance as to what was special about it. "This is one of the great moments in opera," he explained. "The man sings this beautiful aria. Then the woman sings something even more beautiful. Then the two of them sing together and it's even more beautiful than that." I grunted in assent that it must be a whole lot of beautifulness and then returned my attention to whatever science fiction novel I was reading at the time.

Many years have passed since then. My father is dead, and I probably know more about opera now than he did. But, perhaps because of that conversation, the end of Act I still defines "La Boheme" for me. [Moral of the story for parents of teens: Keep sharing yourself with your kids, no matter how much they grunt at you. There's no telling what will stick.] If a performance doesn't convey Dad's Guinness-Book sense that opera really doesn't get any more powerful or moving than this, I have to consign it to the "Not Quite" file. Sorry Tebaldi/Bergonzi and Callas/di Stefano.

All of which is to set up my claim that Freni/Pavarotti are the ones who truly deliver the goods in this virtually impossible-to-sing scene. While di Stefano's voice has a marvelous bronze gleam and crisp pronunciation, he simply doesn't have the sheer tone power to compete with the strength of Puccini's melodies. When Rodolfo sings "In te ravviso / Il sogno ch'io vorrei sempre sognar!", the heroic notes demand that the tenor produce a sound that you would follow into battle. Here Pav unforgettably brings da noise - and "Yes, Giorgio" is forgiven all over again.

Freni is equally virtuosic in the soprano's milieu, somehow managing to convey a waifish bohemian as she robustly full-lungs her way through some of the most cruelly exposed high notes in the music. And how euphoniously their two instruments mesh in the duets! How confidently they surf the surging waves of Karajan's conducting!

I don't know what else to say except that it's all here. Every component of the recorded operatic experience - composer, conductor, musicians, and singers - exercising mastery at world-class levels. There is nothing to impede the plucking of your heartstrings until they fray and snap. If you can listen to the final offstage "Amor!" with dry eyes, there is something dead inside you - I'm sorry to say. I'm verklempt now just thinking about it.

So, yes - all the raves here are true. This is not just the best "Boheme", but one of the best opera recordings ever made. You know what to do.

Cat's Meow.......2006-08-15

This is the one, especially if you are a Pavarotti fan. In this recording everyone acquits themselves with style. Pavarotti is magnificent, Freni is gorgeous, as is Harwood, Ghiaurov...well the whole gang is great.

Beautiful.......2005-05-03

I own two recordings of Puccini's La Boheme, and this one is my favorite. I love this set, the recording is excellent. Pavorotti and Freni are magnificent in this version. This is just an excellent opera. It is so beautiful and touching. It is one of my all time favorite opera's.

The Best of Luciano Pavarotti: 20th Century Masters/The Millennium Collection

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uplifting

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Tracks:

Santa Lucia
Vieni Sul Mar'
La Danza
La Donna E Mobile
M'appari
Libiamo Ne'lieti Calici
Caro Mio Ben
Lunge De Lei - De' Miei Bollenti Spiriti
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uplifting.......2007-02-15

Pavarotti's voice will lift your spirit and fill your home with rich sound. He is the best.

Verdi - Rigoletto / Sutherland, Pavarotti, Milnes, LSO, Bonynge

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Verdi - Rigoletto / Sutherland, Pavarotti, Milnes, LSO, Bonynge
Giuseppe Verdi , Richard Bonynge , Luciano Pavarotti , Joan Sutherland , London Symphony Orchestra , Sherrill Milnes , Joseph Clement , John Gibbs , Clifford Grant , Kiri Te Kanawa , Gillian Knight , Ricardo Cassinelli , and Ambrosian Opera Chorus
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ASIN: B0000041Q2
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Rigoletto: Act I: Preludio
Rigoletto: Act I: Della mia bella incognita borghese (Duca)
Rigoletto: Act I: Questa o quella per me pari sono (Duca)
Rigoletto: Act I: Gran nuova! Gran nuova!
Rigoletto: Act I: Ch'io gli parli
Rigoletto: Act I: Quel vecchio maledivami! (Rigoletto)
Rigoletto: Act I: Pari siamo! (Rigoletto)
Rigoletto: Act I: Figlia! Mio padre! (Rigoletto, Gilda)
Rigoletto: Act I: Ah! vegiia, o donna (Rigoletto)
Rigoletto: Act I: Giovanna, ho dei rimorsi (Gilda)
Rigoletto: Act I: Che m'ami, deh, ripetimi (Duca)
Rigoletto: Act I: Gualtier Malde...Caro nome (Gilda)
Rigoletto: Act I: Riedo! Perche? (Rigoletto)
Rigoletto: Act I: Zitti, zitti

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Rigoletto: Act II: Ella mi fu rapita! (Duca)
Rigoletto: Act II: Duca, duca!
Rigoletto: Act II: Possente amor mi chiama (Duca)
Rigoletto: Act II: Povero Rigoletto!
Rigoletto: Act II: Cortigiani, vil razza dannata (Rigoletto)
Rigoletto: Act II: Mio padre!...Tutte le feste al tempio (Gilda)
Rigoletto: Act II: Schiudete, ire al carcere
Rigoletto: Act III: E l'ami? (Rigoletto)
Rigoletto: Act III: La donna e mobile (Duca)
Rigoletto: Act III: Un di, se ben rammentomi (Duca)
Rigoletto: Act III: Bella figlia dell'arnore (Duca)
Rigoletto: Act III: Venti scudi hai tu detto? (Rigoletto)
Rigoletto: Act III: Ah, piu non ragiono! (Gilda)
Rigoletto: Act III: Della vendetta alfin giunge l'istante! (Rigoletto)
Rigoletto: Act III: V'ho ingannato, colpevole fui (Gilda)

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This Rigoletto has been around for so long it might be easy to take it for granted or skip it for a newer set. Don't! It features all three principals in superb voice, as well as pacing from Maestro Bonynge that is much heavier on drama than most of us expect from him. Sutherland may sound a bit mature (and mush-mouthed) for Gilda, but not only is she sympathetic, she sings gorgeously. And speaking of gorgeous, those familiar only with the Pavarotti of the last 10 years would be wise to hear him here--this is stylish, full-blooded, Golden Age singing. The beautifully round tone, the easy high notes, the impeccable diction, and the pointed characterization are unique. Milnes, in the title role, is also in splendid voice, offering smooth legato, brilliant, Verdian ring and real attention to the text. The ADD sound is excellent. No other modern recording offers the visceral thrill of this Rigoletto--go for it. --Robert Levine

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Great performance.......2006-09-16

I love this recording. I love the voice of Joan Sutherland - such a full, warm, beautiful sound. However, I must correct a reviewer who mentions that Sutherland recorded every optional high note; She does end the ensembles with SPECTACULAR high notes, but does not follow suit with "Caro Nome". In fact, before I became one of her BIGGEST fans, after hearing this version of the aria, I was THOROUGHLY disappointed. I was used to hearing the final high e''' (thanks to Moffo, in her EMI recording, and surprisingly enough, Leontyne Price), so when Sutherland ended the aria an octave lower (though sustained for quite some time), I lost what little respect I had for her at the time (late 1994, early 1995?). Shortly thereafter, I heard her 1971 (I think?) recording of the Doll's song from 'Hoffmann', and was instantly mesmerized. She may not have sung Zerbinetta or any arias with a g''', but I believe she is THE coloratura assoluta.
By the way, her E-flat at the end of Act II in her 1961 'Rigoletto' recording is perhaps the best high E-flat EVER.

Awesome!.......2006-02-27

I have heard many Rigoletto's during my life, but any like this. Bonyge is an absolute master, conducting London Symphony Orchestra brilliantly. Pavarotti's Duke surpasses the best of tenors, and even though I am not one of Pavarotti's greatest fans-don't misunderstand me, I agree he is very good-I think that, in this performance, he has reached his level best, thus I give him the deserveful credit of five stars.
Sutherland's Gilda is melodious-something of and achievement-but not staggering.
Sherill Milne's Rigletto's shines throughout the whole opera, thus making it "a must", a classic amongst the best performances.
The recording is perfect, however it is extremely upsetting that it can't be played in some sound systems.

Almost the best.......2005-12-23

I really do love this recording. But because of several minor flaws, it is not my absolute favorite Rigoletto recording.
Here are some of what I consider to be the weaknesses:
(a) Milnes' singing, as beautiful, powerful and musical as it is, has pitch problems that bother me,
(b) Sutherland, for all her gorgeous, artistic and appropriately gloomy singing, isn't all that exciting, and
(c) Bonynge's conducting has some minor ragged moments, and less urgency than much of his competition (though he's more "urgent" here than on many of his own other recordings).
I hope you understand from what I said that for the most part this set is wonderful!
The only Rigoletto set that I prefer to this one is Solti's: Solti's conducting is very fiery and dark, and yet sensitive and musical; Alfredo Kraus is a more consistently musical (but less vocally opulent and also less appropriate character-wise)than Pavarotti; Robert Merrill had a voice that I personally prefer to Milnes' (but that's totally a taste-related preference; Milnes' voice is phenomenal, too!), and Anna Moffo sang gorgeously, sensitively and excitingly as well (though with regard to pure vocal sound, I prefer Sutherland's voice to Moffo's [actually, to everybody's!]).
ENJOY! Buy both sets if you can!

The Definitive Rigoletto.......2005-12-18

I have owned this recording for years, and now I can't listen to any other recording. I've even performed in this opera. While Sutherland is indeed too old for Gilda, these are still the glory days for her (early 70s). However, Pavarotti and Milnes are simply GLORIOUS in these roles. This is the height of virtuosity with Pavarotti singing to a High D, and Milnes to a High B-natural - Simply AMAZING. The drama is all here, and the majestic beauty of one of Verdi's best operas.

Awed.......2005-10-30

October 29, 2005

This recording was broadcast as the Saturday afternoon opera today. My favorite Rigoletto beforehand had been the Pavoratti version issued on VHS (and I guess DVD), and I didn't even know this version existed. And gosh, merely performed with Sutherland, Milnes, et. al.

In my opinion, there isn't anyone singing today that is equivalent to any one of them, much less a cast that could equal the three together. But, hey, I've got the Callas version and one done by Bjorling that I like, so why look further. I didn't even hear the complete broadcast, and here I am on line (after ordering it) saying to one and all that you don't get as lucky that often to discover one like this. Nuff' said.

Romantica: The Very Best Of Luciano Pavarotti

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Okay so track #1 aside...
What the heck?
Why on earth is this listed under classical music?
Why on earth is this listed under classical music?
The Very Best Of Luciano Pavarotti

Romantica: The Very Best Of Luciano Pavarotti

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1. Quanto E Bella
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3. A Te, O Cara
4. Egli S'avanza
5. Buiud Sninam
6. Oh Fede Negar Potessi Agl'occhi Miei
7. La Donna E Mobile
8. Che Gelida Manina
9. Nessun Dorma
10. Per La Gloria D'adorarvi
11. Nina
12. La Promiessa
13. Vaga Luna
14. Me Foglio Fa Una Casa
15. A Vucchella
16. L'ultima Canzone
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