Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Gaetano Donizetti's "The Pavarotti Edition, Vol.1: Donizetti." Released on January 1, 2001, under Decca Music Group Ltd., this album is a masterful collection of some of Donizetti's most celebrated arias, showcasing the unparalleled vocal prowess and artistry of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti. Spanning a little over an hour and seventeen minutes, the album is a testament to Donizetti's enduring contributions to the opera genre, featuring excerpts from his beloved works such as "L'elisir d'amore," "Maria Stuarda," "Lucia di Lammermoor," "La fille du régiment," "Linda di Chamounix," "La Favorita," and "Don Pasquale." Each track is a showcase of Pavarotti's golden voice, bringing to life the passion, drama, and beauty of Donizetti's compositions. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating journey through the timeless melodies and emotional depth of Donizetti's music, as interpreted by one of the most revered tenors of all time.
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 lagrimaGaetano 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 I: Ah mes amis – Le camarade est amoureux! – 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, Act IV: Favorita del re – Spirto gentilGaetano 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