Experience the unparalleled vocal artistry of Luciano Pavarotti with "The Pavarotti Edition," a comprehensive collection released in 2001 by Decca Music Group Ltd. This monumental compilation spans a staggering 3 hours and 20 minutes, featuring a rich tapestry of opera, classical, and canzone napoletana genres. With 202 tracks, this album is a testament to Pavarotti's enduring legacy and his ability to captivate audiences with his powerful and expressive tenor.
From beloved arias to iconic operatic scenes, "The Pavarotti Edition" showcases the tenor's versatility and mastery of his craft. Highlights include arias from "L'elisir d'amore," "Maria Stuarda," and "Lucia di Lammermoor," as well as selections from "Rigoletto," "Il Trovatore," and "La Favorita." Each performance is a testament to Pavarotti's technical prowess and his ability to convey deep emotion through his voice.
Pavarotti's career spanned decades, and this collection encapsulates the essence of his artistry. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a casual fan, this album offers a profound journey through the world of classical vocal music. The meticulous selection of tracks ensures that every moment is a delight, from the soaring high notes to the tender, intimate passages.
"The Pavarotti Edition" is not just an album; it's a celebration of one of the most celebrated tenors in history. Luciano Pavarotti's ability to connect with his audience through his music is evident in every track, making this collection an essential addition to any music lover's library. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Pavarotti's voice and rediscover the magic of opera with this extraordinary compilation.
L'elisir d'amore / Act 1: "Quanto è bella"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
L'elisir d'amore / Act 1: "Caro elisir! Sei mio!"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
L'elisir d'amore / Act 1: "Lallarallara...Chi è mai quel matto?"Gaetano Donizetti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
L'elisir d'amore / Act 1: "Esulti pur la barbara"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
L'elisir d'amore / Act II: "Una furtiva lagrima"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Maria Stuarda / Act 1: Hai nelle giostre, o Talbo?Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Roger Soyer, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Richard Bonynge
Maria Stuarda / Act 1: "Questa imago, questa foglio" - "Ah! rimiro il bel sembiante"Gaetano Donizetti, Roger Soyer, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Richard Bonynge
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 3: "Tombe degli avi miei"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 3: "Fra poco a me ricovero"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act 3: "Oh meschina!"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act III: "Tu che a Dio spiegasti l'ali"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
La fille du régiment / Act 1: Ah mes amis - Pour mon âmeGaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Eric Garrett, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
La fille du régiment / Act 2: Pour me rapprocher de MarieGaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Richard Bonynge
Linda di Chamounix / Act 1: "Linda! Linda!...Da quel dì che t'incontrai"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La Favorita / Act 1: Parla, figlio..... Una vergine, un'angel di DioGaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Richard Bonynge
La Favorita - Italian version / Act 1: Si, che un solo accentoGaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Richard Bonynge
La Favorita - Italian version / Act 4: "Favorita del re...Spirto gentil"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Richard Bonynge
Don Pasquale: "Com'è gentil"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Ambrosian Singers, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Leone Magiera
I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Act I: L'amo, ah! L'amo, e m'è si caraVincenzo Bellini, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Norma / Act 1: Meco all'altar di VenereVincenzo Bellini, Luciano Pavarotti, Kim Begley, Welsh National Opera Chorus, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Norma / Act 1: Me protegge, me difendeVincenzo Bellini, Luciano Pavarotti, Kim Begley, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La Sonnambula / Act 1: Perdona, o mia diletta...Vincenzo Bellini, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La Sonnambula / Act 1: Prendi: l'anel ti donoVincenzo Bellini, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Beatrice di Tenda / Act 1: Sì: rivale ... rivale regnanteVincenzo Bellini, Josephine Veasey, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
I puritani / Act I: A te, o caraVincenzo Bellini, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Gian Carlo Luccardi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
I Puritani / Act 3: Vieni, vieni fra questa bracciaVincenzo Bellini, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Don Sebastiano, re di Portogallo, Act II: Deserto in terraGaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Opernorchester, Sir Edward Downes
Il Duca d'Alba, Act IV: Inosservato - Angelo casto e belGaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Opernorchester, Sir Edward Downes
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 due Foscari, Act I: Ah sì, ch'io sento ancora - Dal più remoto esiglioGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Opernorchester, Sir Edward Downes
Ernani / Part 1: Mercé, diletti amici ...Come rugiada al cespiteGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Welsh National Opera Chorus, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Ernani / Part 1: Dell'esilio nel doloreGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Welsh National Opera Chorus, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Attila, Act III: Oh, doloreGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
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
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, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Rigoletto / Act 1: "Questa o quella"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: Scena ed Aria. "Ella mi fu rapita"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "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
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