Experience the golden voice of Luciano Pavarotti in "Classic Duets," a captivating collection of his most memorable duets with renowned opera stars. This album, released on October 3, 2014, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, showcases Pavarotti's extraordinary talent and his ability to enchant audiences with his powerful and expressive tenor.
Spanning a diverse range of operas, "Classic Duets" features iconic performances from works such as "La traviata," "La bohème," "Madama Butterfly," and "Rigoletto," among others. Pavarotti's collaborations with legendary singers like Joan Sutherland, Leona Mitchell, Renata Scotto, Montserrat Caballé, and Plácido Domingo create a mesmerizing musical journey through the world of opera.
The album includes live performances from various locations, adding an extra layer of authenticity and excitement. From the passionate "Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremo" from "La traviata" to the haunting "Nessun dorma" from "Turandot," each track is a testament to Pavarotti's artistry and his enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
With a duration of 1 hour and 49 minutes, "Classic Duets" is a comprehensive celebration of Luciano Pavarotti's career, offering fans and opera enthusiasts alike a chance to relive some of his most unforgettable moments on stage. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Pavarotti or a newcomer to the world of opera, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
La traviata / Act 1: Libiamo ne'lieti calici (Brindisi)Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 3: "Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremo"Giuseppe Verdi, Cheryl Studer, Luciano Pavarotti, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
La bohème, Act I: O soave fanciullaGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Madama Butterfly, Act I: Vogliatemi bene – Vieni, vieni! (Love Duet)Giacomo Puccini, Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Un ballo in maschera / Act 2: "Teco io sto...M'ami, m'ami"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Renata Tebaldi, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Bruno Bartoletti
L'amico Fritz / Act 2: "Suzel, buon di"Pietro Mascagni, Cecilia Bartoli, Luciano Pavarotti, London Voices, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Riccardo Chailly
Rigoletto / Act 1: E il sol dell'animaGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, June Anderson, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Riccardo Chailly
Rigoletto / Act 3: "Bella figlia dell'amore"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Aida / Act 4: "O terra, addio; addio valle di pianti"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Paata Burchuladze, Maria Chiara, Ghena Dimitrova, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13 / Act 1: "Au fond du temple saint"Georges Bizet, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Robin Stapleton
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 1: "Qui di sposa eterna...Ah! Verrano a te sull'aure" - Live In TurinGaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Renata Scotto, RAI Symphony Orchestra Turin, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 2: "Chi mi frena in tal momento"Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Huguette Tourangeau, Ryland Davies, Sherrill Milnes, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
Otello / Act 1: "Già nella notte densa...Venga la morte" - Live In ChicagoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Andrea Chénier / Act 4: "Vicino a te"Umberto Giordano, Montserrat Caballé, Luciano Pavarotti, Giuseppe Morresi, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly
Turandot / Act 3: "Nessun dorma" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
La forza del destino / Act 4: "Invano Alvaro...Fratello..." - Live In London / 1995Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Leo Nucci, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Leone Magiera
Otello / Act 2: "Era la notte...Sì, pel ciel marmoreo giuro" - Live in Chicago/New York/1991Giuseppe Verdi, Leo Nucci, Luciano Pavarotti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
La Sonnambula / Act 1: "Perdona, o mia diletta...Prendi: L'anel ti dono"Vincenzo Bellini, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge