Pavarotti Sings Verdi is a magnificent collection of operatic masterpieces, showcasing the incredible talent of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti as he brings to life the iconic works of Giuseppe Verdi. Released on 1 January 2013 by Decca Music Group Ltd., this album is a treasure trove of classical music, spanning over 3 hours and 25 minutes of pure vocal bliss.
With a repertoire that includes excerpts from Otello, Macbeth, Il Trovatore, Messa da Requiem, Luisa Miller, Aida, La forza del destino, I Lombardi, Un ballo in maschera, La traviata, and Rigoletto, Pavarotti's powerful voice soars through the ages, transporting listeners to a world of drama, passion, and beauty. From the haunting "Una vela! Una vela! Esultate!" to the sublime "La donna è mobile", each track is a testament to Pavarotti's unwavering dedication to his craft and his profound understanding of Verdi's genius.
Throughout the album, Pavarotti's voice is accompanied by a range of talented musicians, creating a rich and immersive sound that draws the listener in and refuses to let go. Whether he is singing of love, loss, or triumph, Pavarotti's emotion and conviction shine through, making this album a must-have for fans of opera and classical music alike.
With its impeccable production quality and Pavarotti's incomparable talent, Pavarotti Sings Verdi is an album that will leave you breathless and yearning for more. So sit back, relax, and let the majestic voice of Luciano Pavarotti guide you through the world of Giuseppe Verdi's most beloved operas.
Otello - original version - Act 1: "Una vela! Una vela! Esultate!" - Live In Chicago & New York / 1991Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Alan Opie, Leo Nucci, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
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
Otello / Act 2: "Era la notte...Sì, pel ciel marmoreo giuro"Giuseppe Verdi, Leo Nucci, Luciano Pavarotti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Otello / Act 4: "Niun mi tema" - Live At Chicago / 1991Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Dimitri Kavrakos, Alan Opie, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Macbeth - Revised version 1865 / Act 4: "O figli...Ah, la paterna mano"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Macbeth - Revised version 1865 / Act 4: "Dove siam?"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Ricardo Cassinelli, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Quale d'armi fragor"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Ah sì ben mio"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "L'onda de'suoni mistici" - "Manrico!"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Graham Clark, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Di quella pira"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 4: "Miserere d'un'alma"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Messa da Requiem: 2h. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Luisa Miller / Act 2: Il foglio dunque? ... Io tutto già vi narraiGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Fernando Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Luisa Miller / Act 2: Quando le sere al placido chiaror d'un ciel stellatoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Luisa Miller / Act 3: M'ardon le veneGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Montserrat Caballé, Sherrill Milnes, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Luisa Miller / Act 3: Padre, ricevi l'estremo addioGiuseppe Verdi, Montserrat Caballé, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonaldo Giaiotti, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Aida / Act 1: "Se quel guerrier io fossi!..Celeste Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 3: "Pur ti riveggo, mia dolce Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 3: "Fuggiam gli ardori inospiti"Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Chiara, Luciano Pavarotti, Leo Nucci, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 3: "Tu...Amonasro!...tu!...il Re?"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, Leo Nucci, Ghena Dimitrova, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 4: "La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuse"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 4: "Presago il core della tua condonna"Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Chiara, Luciano Pavarotti, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
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
La forza del destino / Act 4: "Fratello...Riconoscimi!" - Live At London / 1995Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Leo Nucci, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Leone Magiera
I Lombardi / Act 2: "O madre mia, che fa colei?"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Jane Shaulis, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
I Lombardi / Act 2: "La mia letizia infondere"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Jane Shaulis, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
I Lombardi / Act 2: "Come poteva un angelo"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Jane Shaulis, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
I Lombardi - Act 3: "Dove sola m'inoltro?"Giuseppe Verdi, June Anderson, Luciano Pavarotti, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
I Lombardi - Act 3: "Oh belle, a questa misera"Giuseppe Verdi, June Anderson, Luciano Pavarotti, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
I Lombardi - Act 4: "In cielo benedetto"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
I Lombardi - Act 4: "Qual prodigio"Giuseppe Verdi, June Anderson, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine
Un ballo in maschera / Act 1: "Su, profetessa...Di' tu se fedele"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 1: "E scherzo od è follia"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, Robert Lloyd, Malcolm King, Christa Ludwig, Margaret Price, The London Opera Chorus, Terry Edwards, Junior Dept. Chorus Of Royal College Of, Vaughan Meakins, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 2: "Teco io sto...M'ami, m'ami"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Margaret Price, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 3: "Forse la soglia attinse"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 3: "Ma se m'è forza perderti"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
La traviata / Act 1: Libiamo ne'lieti caliciGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 1: Un dì felice, etereaGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 2: "Lunge da lei...De' miei bollenti spiriti"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 2: "Annina, donde vieni?" - "Oh mio rimorso!"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Marjon Lambriks, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act III: Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 1: "Della mia bella incognita borghese"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Ricardo Cassinelli, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 1: "Questa o quella...Partite? Crudele!"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sherrill Milnes, Ricardo Cassinelli, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "Ella mi fu rapita...Parmi veder le lagrime"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "Duca, duca!"..."Scorrendo uniti"Giuseppe Verdi, Christian Du Plessis, John Gibbs, Ricardo Cassinelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "Possente amor"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 3: "La donna è mobile...E là il vostr'uomo"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Martti Talvela, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 3: "Un dì, se ben rammentomi"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 3: "Bella figlia dell'amore"Giuseppe Verdi, Sherrill Milnes, Huguette Tourangeau, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Ernani / Part 1: Mercé, diletti amici ...Come rugiada al cespiteGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Welsh National Opera Chorus, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Giuseppe Verdi, born in 1813 near Busseto, Italy, is one of the most celebrated composers in the history of opera. His powerful and emotive works have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music, making him a symbol of Italian opera during the 19th century. Verdi's journey to fame was marked by personal tragedies and political turmoil, but his resilience and genius shone through, resulting in timeless masterpieces. His operas, including "Rigoletto," "La Traviata," and "Aida," are renowned for their thrilling drama and unforgettable melodies. Verdi's influence extended beyond music; he was also a key figure in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. His legacy endures, with his works remaining staples in opera houses worldwide, cementing his status as one of the greatest composers of all time.