Luciano Pavarotti - Donizetti Arias ~ Una furtiva lagrima
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This CD contains arias recorded by Pavarotti between 1967 and 1975, and it would not be an overstatement to say that it is probably the most beautiful CD by a tenor ever released. This was Pavarotti in his early prime--indeed, a couple of the arias are first bloom. It covers music from eight Donizetti operas, from the almost startlingly virtuosic "Ah! mes amis..." (La Fille du Régiment), with its nine perfectly placed high Cs, through the ever popular "Una furtiva lagrima" (L'Elisir d'Amore) and three stunners from La favorita to Edgardo's final scene from Lucia and more. But the two priceless pieces of music here are from the little-known Il Duca d'Alba and Don Sebastiano, two arias of such exquisite beauty that were they the only things Donizetti had ever composed--or the only extant singing by Pavarotti--both would still be considered great. This is a treasure trove. Grab it. --Robert Levine
Luciano Pavarotti - Donizetti Arias ~ Una furtiva lagrima, Music, Gaetano Donizetti, Richard Bonynge, Sir Edward Downes, Leone Magiera, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Eric Garrett, Ambrosian Singers, Roger Soyer, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Classical Vocals, Italian Romantic Opera, Opera, Romantic Opera
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- One Of The Best
- outstanding CD and great introduction to these great works
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Carreras · Domingo · Pavarotti ~ Favorite Arias by the World's Favorite Tenors
Giacomo Puccini , Gaetano Donizetti , Giuseppe Verdi , Umberto Giordano , Ruggiero Leoncavallo , Jules Massenet , Richard Strauss , Pietro Mascagni , Francesco Cilea , Eve Queler , Lorin Maazel , Emerson Buckley , Michael Tilson Thomas , Sir John Pritchard , Giuseppe Patane , Zubin Mehta , Leonard Bernstein , James Levine , Luciano Pavarotti , Placido Domingo , Jose Carreras , and Ingvar Wixell
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ASIN: B0000027IG
Release Date: 1991-07-02 |
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- Fedora: Amor Ti Vieta
- L'Elisir d'Amore: Una Furtiva Lagrima
- Lucia de Lammermoor: Fra Poco A Me Ricovero
- La Traviata: De' Miei Bollenti Spiriti (Domingo)
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- Rigoletto: La Donna E Mobile
- TOSCA: E Lucevan Le Stelle
- La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina
- Gianni Schicchi: Firenze E Come Un Albero Fiorito
- Madama Butterfly: Addio, Fiorito Asil
- Pagliacci: Vesti La Giubra
- Andrea Chenier: Un Di All' Azzurro Spazio
- Andrea Chenier: Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio
- Le Cid: O Souverain, O Juge, O Pere
- Der Rosenkavalier: Di Rigori Armato Il Seno
- Iris: Apri La Tua Finestra!
- Luisa Miller: Quando Le Sere Al Placido
- Adriana Lecouvreur: L'Anima Ho Stanca
- Turandot: Non Piangere, Liu!
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Customer Reviews:
One Of The Best.......2005-08-07
This album has got to be one of the best compilations in its genre. If you are into male opera singers, specifically tenors, then you should definitely buy this CD. Imagine their hearty expressive voices coming out of your home stereo system. It might make you cry! (in a good way)
outstanding CD and great introduction to these great works.......2000-05-12
These three are amazing and this CD gives you a great introduction to their talent. The music is soothing and relaxing. The Arias chosen for this CD are awesome, however my only complaint would be that most of them are short (2 to 3 minutes). There are few arias that are longer (more than 4 minutes). I found the short arias to be a bit distracting because I'd just start relaxing into a song and then it would be over. Notwithstanding, a great CD and definitely worth owning.
Average customer rating:
- "The" Voice!
- Pavarotti Arias
- Achingly, Heartwrenchingly, Beautiful
- Luciano at his best
- this is a wondeful recording
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Luciano Pavarotti - Donizetti Arias ~ Una furtiva lagrima
Gaetano Donizetti , Richard Bonynge , Sir Edward Downes , Leone Magiera , Luciano Pavarotti , Nicolai Ghiaurov , Eric Garrett , Ambrosian Singers , and Roger Soyer
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Release Date: 1998-08-11 |
Tracks:
- Ah! mes amis ... Pour mon ame: La Fille du regiment
- Pour me rapprocher de Marie: La Fille du regiment
- Quanto e bella: L'elisir d'amore Romani
- Una Furtiva Lagrima: L'elisir d'amore
- Una vergine, un'angel di Dio: La favorita Royer, Vaez
- Si, che un solo accento: La favorita
- Favorita del re! ... Spirto gentil: La favorita
- Inosservato, penetrava ... Angelo casto e bel: Duca d'Alba Scribe
- Deserto in terra: Don Sebastiano
- Com'e gentil: Don Pasquale
- Ah! rimiro il bel sembiante: Maria Stuarda
- Tombe degli avi miei: Lucia di Lammermoor
- Tu che a Dio spiegasti l'ali: Lucia di Lammermoor
Amazon.com essential recording
This CD contains arias recorded by Pavarotti between 1967 and 1975, and it would not be an overstatement to say that it is probably the most beautiful CD by a tenor ever released. This was Pavarotti in his early prime--indeed, a couple of the arias are first bloom. It covers music from eight Donizetti operas, from the almost startlingly virtuosic "Ah! mes amis..." (La Fille du Régiment), with its nine perfectly placed high Cs, through the ever popular "Una furtiva lagrima" (L'Elisir d'Amore) and three stunners from La favorita to Edgardo's final scene from Lucia and more. But the two priceless pieces of music here are from the little-known Il Duca d'Alba and Don Sebastiano, two arias of such exquisite beauty that were they the only things Donizetti had ever composed--or the only extant singing by Pavarotti--both would still be considered great. This is a treasure trove. Grab it. --Robert Levine
Customer Reviews:
"The" Voice!.......2007-02-15
If ever a human voice sung fom heaven, Luciano Pavarotti in this album is that voice.
He is reported to have said that Juan Diego Florez has taken over from him the 'King of high Cs' title.
Well, to me at least, that is an overtly over-statement, even if coming from Pavarotti himself.
Juan happened to possess a voice that could sing high passages with ease. Of course, he sings it well, too.
Even so, any one that have heard Pavarotti in his 'Regiment' aria "Ah! mes" would agree that it is entirely different from Juan's version. Not that Juan does not sing the notes beautifully. Rather, it appears to be that Pavarotti's timbre is more 'grounded' or 'earthy', thereby throwing the 9 High Cs to greater 'relief' (or contrast) than does Juan.
I agree that this recording captures Pavarotti in his younger and even more beautiful voice than his more mature works.
Everyone should own this CD as a real tribute to Luciano.
Pavarotti Arias .......2006-06-26
This is a very high quality recording made by the greatest tenor of our time, singing arias we all know and love.
Achingly, Heartwrenchingly, Beautiful.......2004-03-13
Pavarotti is arguably the most gifted and accomplished operatic tenor of the twentieth century. While other contemporary tenors may be stylistically flawless and a joy to listen to, Pavarotti is in a class by himself. He drifts effortlessly from the low, lyrical passages to soaring high notes which have a tendency to sound strained when anyone but Pavarotti (and of course, the incredible Mario Lanza) attempts them.
As many of the reviews mention, this IS Pavarotti in his prime, and this is most apparant in his flawless command of the stratospheric high C's. He's not known as "The King of the High C's" for nothing! In addition, unlike many opera compilations that trundle out the most overplayed snipits from the most well known works, Una Furtiva Lagrima gives us some of the greatest arias from one of opera's most talented composers, Donizetti. This album is a celebration not only of Pavarotti's brilliance, but Donizetti's as well. For an introduction to opera, this album is great. For an introduction to Donizetti, this album is excellent. And for a showcase of the power and range of one of opera's greats, this album is fantastic!
Luciano at his best.......2003-01-22
I can only repeat what has been said above. Pavarotti singing Donizetti in his prime years - outstanding. His voice is pure gold and suits perfectly for Donizetti. Especially the arias from Il Duca d'alba and Don Sebastiano are wonderful.
this is a wondeful recording.......2002-05-09
all I can do is echo the Amazon reviewer. This is if not the most beautiful recording ever made by a tenor at least one of the most beautiful. Pavarotti's voice and musicianship are outstanding. This is just a wonderful CD for anyone interested in Donizetti, in Pavarotti, or in great singing. At the price, it's a bargain.
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