Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Luciano Pavarotti with his extraordinary album, "101 Pavarotti." This remarkable collection, released on January 1, 2011, under Decca Music Group Ltd., is a testament to Pavarotti's unparalleled vocal prowess and his deep connection with the world of opera and classical music. Spanning a generous duration of 3 hours and 29 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved and iconic arias and duets from the operatic repertoire.
From the tender and romantic "Che gelida manina" from La bohème to the powerful and dramatic "Di quella pira" from Il Trovatore, Pavarotti's voice shines with unmatched brilliance and emotional depth. The album features a diverse selection of works, including pieces from Manon Lescaut, Tosca, Rigoletto, La traviata, and many more, showcasing Pavarotti's versatility and mastery of both Italian and French opera.
In addition to the operatic gems, the album also includes a few notable non-operatic pieces, such as the enchanting "Panis angelicus" and the poignant "Carmen, WD 31, Act II: La fleur que tu m'avais jetée." This blend of genres adds an extra layer of richness to the collection, highlighting Pavarotti's ability to captivate audiences across different musical styles.
"101 Pavarotti" is not just a compilation of songs; it is a celebration of Luciano Pavarotti's extraordinary career and his enduring legacy as one of the greatest tenors of all time. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating and enriching experience that showcases the very best of Pavarotti's artistry.
La bohème, Act I: Che gelida maninaGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
La bohème, Act I: O soave fanciulla (Love Duet)Giacomo 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
Pagliacci / Act 1: "Recitar!...Vesti la giubba"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Giuseppe Patanè
Pagliacci / Act 2: "No, Pagliaccio non son...Suvvia, cosi terribile"Ruggero Leoncavallo, Luciano Pavarotti, Ingvar Wixell, Mirella Freni, Lorenzo Saccomani, Vincenzo Bello, The London Opera Chorus, Finchley Children's Music Group, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Giuseppe Patanè
Tosca / Act 1: "Or lasciami al lavoro"Giacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicola Rescigno
Tosca: "E lucevan le stelle"Giacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicola Rescigno
Cavalleria rusticana: "Viva il vino spumeggiante"Pietro Mascagni, Luciano Pavarotti, Carmen Gonzales, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Gianandrea Gavazzeni
Cavalleria rusticana: "A voi tutti salute"Pietro Mascagni, Luciano Pavarotti, Piero Cappuccilli, Carmen Gonzales, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Gianandrea Gavazzeni
Cavalleria rusticana: "Mamma, quel vino è generoso...Turiddu?! Che vuoi dire?"Pietro Mascagni, Luciano Pavarotti, Ida Bormida, Piero Cappuccilli, Julia Varady, Carmen Gonzales, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Gianandrea Gavazzeni
Manon Lescaut, Act I: Ma se vi talenta – Tra voi, belle, brune e biondeGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Manon Lescaut, Act I: Donna non vidi maiGiacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Manon Lescaut, Act III: Ah! Non v'avvicinate!... No! no! Pazzo son!Giacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Neil Howlett, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Turandot, Act I: Non piangere, Liù! – Ah! Per l'ultima volta!Giacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Montserrat Caballé, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Tom Krause, Pier Francesco Poli, Piero de Palma, John Alldis Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
Turandot, Act III: Nessun dorma!Giacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, John Alldis Choir, Wandsworth School Boys Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
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
Aida / Act 1: "Se quel guerrier io fossi!..Celeste Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Rigoletto / Act 1: "Questa o quella"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, 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: "Bella figlia dell'amore"Giuseppe Verdi, Sherrill Milnes, Huguette Tourangeau, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, 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
L'elisir d'amore / Act II: "Una furtiva lagrima"Gaetano Donizetti, Luciano Pavarotti, English Chamber Orchestra, 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
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
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 4: "Niun mi tema" - Live At Chicago / 1991Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Dimitri Kavrakos, Alan Opie, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
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, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act III: Che farò senza Euridice (Arr. Faris)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Luciano Pavarotti, Philharmonia Orchestra, Piero Gamba
Atalanta, HWV 35, Act I: Care selveGeorge Frideric Handel, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Richard Bonynge
Don Giovanni, K. 527 / Act 1: Dalla sua paceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir John Pritchard
Idomeneo / Act 2: Fuor del marWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir John Pritchard
La Gioconda / Act 2: Cielo e mar!Amilcare Ponchielli, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Bruno Bartoletti
Mefistofele / Act 4: "Ogni mortal mister...Giunto sui passo estremo"Arrigo Boito, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Fedora: "Amor ti vieta"Umberto Giordano, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Andrea Chénier / Act 4: "Come un bel dì di maggio"Umberto Giordano, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly
Adriana Lecouvreur / Act 1: "La dolcissima effigie sorridente"Francesco Cilea, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Adriana Lecouvreur / Act 2: "L'anima ho stanca, e la meta è lontana"Francesco Cilea, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
L'Arlesiana / Act 2: "È la solita storia del pastore"Francesco Cilea, Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna Opera Orchestra & Chorus, Nicola Rescigno
Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, TrV 227 / Act 1: "Di rigori armato il seno"Richard Strauss, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Martha, Act III: M'appariFriedrich von Flotow, Luciano Pavarotti, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Werther: "Pourquoi me réveiller, ô souffle du printemps?"Jules Massenet, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Carmen, WD 31, Act II: La fleur que tu m'avais jetéeGeorges Bizet, Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna Volksoper Orchestra, Leone Magiera
Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13 / Act 1: "Au fond du temple saint"Georges Bizet, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Robin Stapleton
Panis angelicus, CFF 209César Franck, Luciano Pavarotti, Wandsworth School Boys Choir, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler