Experience the golden voice of Luciano Pavarotti in "Classic Duets," a captivating collection of his most beloved opera duets. Released in 2014 by Decca Music Group Ltd., this album spans a generous 1 hour and 49 minutes, featuring 18 tracks that showcase Pavarotti's unparalleled vocal prowess alongside some of the most renowned opera stars of all time, including Montserrat Caballé and José Carreras.
From the lively "Libiamo ne'lieti calici" (Brindisi) from "La traviata" to the powerful "Nessun dorma" from "Turandot," this album is a testament to Pavarotti's extraordinary career. It includes iconic arias and duets from famous operas such as "La bohème," "Madama Butterfly," "Rigoletto," and "Aida." Each track is a masterclass in operatic singing, highlighting Pavarotti's ability to convey deep emotion and technical brilliance.
The album features both studio recordings and live performances, offering a comprehensive look at Pavarotti's artistry. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, "Classic Duets" is an essential addition to your collection, celebrating the timeless beauty of opera through the voice of one of its greatest legends.
Tracks
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
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