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, Act I: Mercé, diletti amici – Come rugiada al cespiteGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Welsh National Opera Chorus, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Ernani, Act I: 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
Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Luciano Pavarotti with "The Pavarotti Edition, Vol.2: Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi." Released on January 1, 2001, under Decca Music Group Ltd., this album is a masterful collection of operatic arias that showcase Pavarotti's unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth. Spanning a little over an hour and sixteen minutes, the album is a journey through the works of three giants of Italian opera: Vincenzo Bellini, Gaetano Donizetti, and Giuseppe Verdi.
The tracklist is a veritable feast for opera enthusiasts, featuring iconic pieces such as "I Capuleti e i Montecchi," "Norma," and "La Sonnambula" from Bellini, "I Puritani" and "Don Sebastiano, re di Portogallo" from Donizetti, and "Ernani," "Attila," and "I Lombardi" from Verdi. Each aria is a testament to Pavarotti's ability to convey a range of emotions, from tender love to profound sorrow, with his signature warmth and clarity of tone.
This album is not just a compilation of songs but a celebration of Pavarotti's enduring legacy in the world of classical music. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to opera, "The Pavarotti Edition, Vol.2" offers a captivating exploration of some of the most beloved and enduring works in the operatic repertoire. Experience the magic of Pavarotti's voice and let the music transport you to another time and place.
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