Experience the golden voice of Luciano Pavarotti in all its glory with "Amore," a captivating collection of romantic arias and classic Neapolitan songs. Released in 2001, this double album is a testament to Pavarotti's enduring legacy and his unparalleled ability to captivate audiences with his powerful and expressive tenor. Spanning a career that saw him achieve a level of fame rivaled only by the likes of Caruso and Gigli, Pavarotti's "Amore" is a celebration of love in all its forms, from the tender to the passionate.
The album features a mix of Pavarotti's earlier recordings and more recent performances, all meticulously recorded to highlight the richness and warmth of his voice. From the iconic "Nessun Dorma" to the heart-wrenching "E lucevan le stelle," Pavarotti's operatic prowess is on full display. But "Amore" is not just about the big, dramatic arias. It also showcases Pavarotti's ability to convey intimacy and tenderness, as heard in the delicate "Che farò senza Euridice" and the sweet "Caro mio ben."
In addition to the operatic selections, "Amore" also includes a number of classic Neapolitan songs, such as "'O sole mio" and "'A vucchella," which Pavarotti delivers with the same passion and authenticity that made him a beloved figure in Italy. The album also features a few surprises, including a live performance of "Madama Butterfly's" "Un bel dì vedremo" and a beautiful rendition of Schubert's "Ave Maria."
With a running time of over two hours, "Amore" is a generous helping of Pavarotti's finest performances, expertly curated to provide a comprehensive overview of his artistry. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to Pavarotti's music, this album is sure to leave you enchanted by the power and beauty of his voice. So, sit back, relax, and let Luciano Pavarotti serenade you with some of the most beautiful love songs ever written.
CarusoLucio Dalla, Luciano Pavarotti, Unknown Artist, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Non ti scordar di me (Arr. Mancini)Ernesto de Curtis, Luciano Pavarotti, Henry Mancini
Torna a Surriento (Arr. Chiaramello)Ernesto de Curtis, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Giancarlo Chiaramello
Passione (Arr. Chiaramello)Nicola Valente, Ernesto Tagliaferri, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Giancarlo Chiaramello
Core 'ngrato (Arr. Chiaramello)Salvatore Cardillo, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Giancarlo Chiaramello
Rondine al nido - LiveVincenzo de Crescenzo, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Griminelli, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta
'O paese d'o soleVincenzo d'Annibale, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Anton Guadagno
Mamma (Arr. Mancini)Cesare Andrea Bixio, Luciano Pavarotti, Henry Mancini
Voce 'e notte (Arr. Chiaramello)Ernesto de Curtis, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Giancarlo Chiaramello
La strada del boscoCesare Andrea Bixio, Ermenegildo Rusconi, Luciano Pavarotti, Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Henry Mancini
'A vucchellaFrancesco Paolo Tosti, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Anton Guadagno
SerenataPietro Mascagni, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Henry Mancini
Ti voglio tanto bene (Arr. Mancini)Ernesto de Curtis, Luciano Pavarotti, Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Henry Mancini
Nel blu, dipinto di blu (Arr. Mancini)Domenico Modugno, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Henry Mancini
Ave Maria, dolce Maria (Arr. Chiaramello) - LiveLuciano Pavarotti, Vittoriano Benvenuti, Andreas Vollenweider, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Leone Magiera
Chitarra Romana (Arr. Mancini)Eldo di Lazzaro, Luciano Pavarotti, Henry Mancini
Funiculì, funiculàLuigi Denza, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Anton Guadagno
'O sole mio (Arr. Chiaramello for Tenor & Orchestra)Eduardo di Capua, Alfredo Mazzucchi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Giancarlo Chiaramello
Manon Lescaut / Act 1: Donna non vidi maiGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
La bohème, Act I: Che gelida maninaGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
L'elisir d'amore / Act II: "Una furtiva lagrima"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Tosca, SC 69, Act III: E lucevan le stelleGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Leone Magiera
Fedora: "Amor ti vieta"Umberto Giordano, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Carmen, WD 31, Act II: La fleur que tu m'avais jetéeGeorges Bizet, Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna Volksoper Orchestra, Leone Magiera
Werther: "Pourquoi me réveiller, ô souffle du printemps?"Jules Massenet, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
La Gioconda, Op. 9: "Cielo e mar!"Amilcare Ponchielli, Luciano Pavarotti, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Leone Magiera
L'Arlesiana / Act 2: "E'la solita storia" (Il lamento di Federico)Francesco Cilea, Luciano Pavarotti, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler
Martha, Act III: M'appariFriedrich von Flotow, Luciano Pavarotti, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Das Land des Lächelns - Sung in Italian: "Tu che m'hai preso il cor" - LiveFranz Lehár, Luciano Pavarotti, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Maurizio Benini
Caro mio ben (Orch. Faris)Tommaso Giordani, Luciano Pavarotti, Philharmonia Orchestra, Piero Gamba
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act III: Che farò senza Euridice (Arr. Faris)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Luciano Pavarotti, Philharmonia Orchestra, Piero Gamba
Don Giovanni, K. 527 / Act 1: Dalla sua paceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir John Pritchard
Così fan tutte, K. 588 / Act 1: "Un'aura amorosa"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Luciano Pavarotti, Sir John Pritchard, Wiener Philharmoniker
Ave Maria, D. 839 (Arr. Gamley)Franz Schubert, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler
Mille cherubini in coroAlois Melichar, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler
L'ultima canzone (Orch. Faris)Francesco Paolo Tosti, Luciano Pavarotti, Philharmonia Orchestra, Piero Gamba
Soirées musicales: No. 8, La danzaGioachino Rossini, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Richard Bonynge