Pavarotti in Concert

On this CD:

1. Griselda, opera
Composed by Giovanni Bononcini
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

2. Atalanta, opera, HWV 35 Care selve
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

3. Già il Sole Dal Gange
Composed by Alessandro Scarlatti
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti, Alberto Mantovani
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

4. Ma rendi pur contento, song for voice & piano (6 ariette da camera)
Composed by Vincenzo Bellini
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

5. Dolente immagine di figlia mia, for voice & piano
Composed by Vincenzo Bellini
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

6. Malinconia, ninfa gentile for voice & piano (6 ariette da camera)
Composed by Vincenzo Bellini
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

7. Bella Nice, che d'amore, for voice & piano (6 ariette da camera)
Composed by Vincenzo Bellini
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

8. Vanne, o rosa fortunata, for voice & piano (6 ariette da camera)
Composed by Vincenzo Bellini
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

9. La Serenata for voice & piano/orchestra
Composed by Francesco Paolo Tosti
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

10. Luna d'estate, for voice & piano/orchestra
Composed by Francesco Paolo Tosti
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

11. Malia for voice & piano/orchestra
Composed by Francesco Paolo Tosti
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

12. Non t'amo più, for voice & piano/orchestra
Composed by Francesco Paolo Tosti
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

13. Nevicata, song for mezzo-soprano & piano, P. 65
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

14. Piòggia (from Liriche (6) Series I), song for voice & piano (or orchestra)
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

15. Nebbie, song for mezzo-soprano & piano (or orchestra), P. 64
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

16. La danza. Tarantella Napolitana ("Già la luna è in mezzo al mare"), for voice & piano (Soirées musicales)
Composed by Gioachino Rossini
Performed by Bologna Community Theater Orchestra with Luciano Pavarotti
Conducted by Richard Bonynge

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

Amazon.com

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:

Luisa Miller: Quando Le Sere Al Placido
Lucia di Lammermoor: Fra Poco A Me Ricovero
Rigoletto: Questa O Quella
Rigoletto: La Donna E Mobile
La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina
Mamma
Rondine Al Nido
Lolita
Fedora: Amor Ti Vieta
Pagliacci: Vesti La Giubba
Chitarra Romana
La Mia Canzone Al Vento
Non Ti Scordar Di Me
O Sole Mio
Torna A Surriento
Turandot: Nessun Dorma

Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti in Concert

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Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti in Concert

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ASIN: B000000IST
Release Date: 1993-09-15

Tracks:

Il Lamento Di Federico
O Paradis
Recondita Armonia
Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz
Rondine Al Nido
Core 'Ngrato
Torna A Surriento
Granada
No Pueda Ser
L'Improvviso
E Lucevan Le Stelle
Nessun Dorma
Finale Medley: Maria/Tonight/'O Paese 'D 'O Sole/Cielito Lindo
Finale Medley: Memory/Ochi Tchorniye Caminito/La Vie En Rose
Finale Medley: Mattinata/Wien, Wein, Nur Du Allein/Amapola/'O Sole Mio
Encore: 'O Sole Mio
Encore: Nessun Dorma

Amazon.com Essential Recording

If you plan to get just one recording of the three tenors circus, this is the one to have, made when their now tired act was still fresh and new. All three perform both classical and popular material, all three have a few solo numbers particularly apt for showing off what is unique about them, and all three work together smoothly in the international pop medley at the end, when Luciano Pavarotti hams up "O sole mio" and the other two imitate him. José Carreras lacks Plácido Domingo's power and Pavarotti's tonal splendor, but he has some of the best material and he does it justice. His selections include standard operatic arias, Neapolitan song ("Core 'ngrato"), and the all-time Spanish favorite, "Granada." --Joe McLellan

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POSSIBLY PAVAROTTI'S MOST BEAUTIFUL RECORDING
One of his earliest and BEST!!
bestest of Pavarotti's recordings

Pavarotti in Concert

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

'Per la gloria d'adorarvi'
'Care selve'
'Gia il sole dal Gange' - Luciano Pavarotti/Alberto Mantovani
'Ma rendi pur contento'
'Dolente immagine di Fille mia'
'Malinconia, ninfa gentile'
'Bella Nice, che d'amore'
'Vanne, o rosa fortunata'
'La serenata'
'Luna d'estate'
'Malia'
'Non t'amo piu!'
'Nevicata'
'Pioggia'
'Nebbie'
'La danza'

Customer Reviews:

POSSIBLY PAVAROTTI'S MOST BEAUTIFUL RECORDING.......2006-03-29

I've never been an admirer of Luciano Pavarotti. Yes, it was a great voice, and certainly the sound was without equal in his time. That said, I was always turned off by the Madison Avenue type of packaging he allowed himself to be promoted by. Moreover, his habitual and constant repetition of the same Italian repertoire over and over, coupled by his ungainly and eventually grotesque appearance --- all in blatant contrast to the amazing musical range of Placido Domingo ---- sunk him for me in the late 1970's. This recording, however, is a standout. The "arie antiche" he sings here are all very, very beautifully done. These Italian "art songs" were used by singers in the early part of the 19th century to perfect and refine their vocal skills in preparation for a career in the operatic bel canto literature. These songs are very difficult. They have long lines, which must be sung softly and with great control. If a singer has a problem with their technique, these songs will expose these problems without mercy. Pavarotti had all the beauty of tone and breath control essential to make these songs thrive. Pavarotti uses his voice here as a master violinist would use his violin in virtually every selection presented here. For anyone who values great singing, this disc is a must. Pavarotti die-hards will probably already own it. It's one of a kind. Also a little sad that this great tenor allowed himself to undergo his metamorphosis from artist to media buffoon.

One of his earliest and BEST!!.......2005-11-05

This is my favorite Pavarotti recording. I wore out the LP of this concert decades ago.... Wonderful program of Italian songs from Scarlatti and Handel through Respighi and Tosti. My favorite are the three Respighi songs. Don't miss this one, or you'll miss one of the very best!

~Peter

bestest of Pavarotti's recordings.......1999-01-07

great voice, wonderful rendition of baroque hits wonderful orchestra, Bonynge mastering the strings terrific engineering terrific singing of romantic Tosti songs I am not a Pav fan!!! but I sure like this disc wich I call the "pre-screaming Pav period"

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In Concert Limited Edition
Carreras , Domingo , Pavarotti , and Metha
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000426B
Release Date: 1994-11-15

Tracks:

L'arlesiana: Il lamento di Federico
L'Africaine: O paradis
TOSCA: Recondita armonia - Luciano Pavarotti
Deas Land des Lachelns: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
Rondine al nido - Luciano Pavarotti
Core 'ngrato
Torna a Surriento - Luciano Pavarotti
Granada
La Tabernera del Puerto: No puede ser
Andrea Chenier: L'impovviso
TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle
Turandot: Nessun dorma
Finale: Maria - Tonight; 'O paese d' 'o sole; Cielito lino
Finale: Memory; Ochi tchoriye; Caminito; La Vie en rose
Finale: Mattinata; Wien, Wien, nur du allein; Amapola; 'O sole mio
Encore: 'O sole mio
Turandot: Encore: Nessun dorma

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Luciano Pavarotti in Concert
LUCIANO PAVAROTTI
Manufacturer: GOLDCREST ENT.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000RY6R38

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