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Luciano Pavarotti - Donizetti Arias ~ Una furtiva lagrima

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This recording of Donizetti opera arias, many of which were taken from his full length recordings,really show what the big deal about Pavarotti was/is. The voice is unbelievably beautiful, full, and ringing! Pavarotti himself once said that his voice was best suited to Donizetti. The arias from Il Duca d'Alba and Don Sebastiano are so gloriously sung that it makes one sad and mad that he didn't record some of the more rare Donizetti operas. If you want an introduction to opera or just want a recording of Pavarotti this is definitely the one to get.

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!

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.

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.

This is a wonderful collection of some of the master's best. Leading off with the aria that earned him the title "King of the High C's" it runs through a superb collection of Bel Canto performances of which other tenors must be jealous.

The album is great to hear and can be enjoyed anytime, anyplace. A must for any record collection.

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.

This is a very high quality recording made by the greatest tenor of our time, singing arias we all know and love.