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Luciano Pavarotti - The Best

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I can't speak more highly of this collection of Pavrotti's songs. I keep this two CD pack in my car so I can enjoy it on my way to and from work. Even after I have arrived, I find myself sitting in my car waiting for a song to end. Walking out on a song seems sacriligious. While I grew up listening to Caruso and Lanza, there is no question that Pavrotti is the Master! Although, I do have to admit Pavrotti has the greater advantage of modern recording technology to better present his talent than Caruso and Lanza had. However, Lanza definitely didn't have the power that Pavrotti has. With Caruso, we will never know... I highly recommend this collection of Pavrotti's, if you are a Pavrotti fan. If you aren't, buy it anyway and become one:)

Luciano Pavarotti will live on forever. His powerful voice is so uplifting and soothing. I love this music, because it sparked my interest in learning the Italian language. My favorite track is the lively "La Donna E Mobile" composed by Verdi. I also love Pavrotti's rendition of Verdi's "Libiamo Ne Lieti Calici". This song is a celebration of life. "La Danza" or the dance is an up tempo track from Rossini. "O Sole Mio" is such a pretty romantic song. This track is a pure gem. His voice sounds so elegant on the track "Nessum Dorma". "Mappari" is another standout track. Pavarotti sounds so peaceful here singing about a place where sound never dies. This is beautiful music from a singing legend.

Pavarotti had a way of transcending musical boundaries, opening both the hearts and minds of music fans beyond the world of opera. Fans will find this a "must-own" album, while new listeners will be well served by the selection of material and the incredible performances. Long live Luciano Pavarotti!!!!!!!!

One of the greatest Tenors of our generation if not of all time has left us all to "sing among the spheres."

When I think about Luciano Pavarotti, I think about the numerous operas he loved and performed in, and how fortunate I was to have experienced his presence and vocal grandeur on the concert stage he often referred to as "the place I share with my God." Pavarotti found joy in many things, but one of his greatest was the joy of being able to on occasion get standing room tickets to hear Caruso perform at the Metropolitan Opera. Pavarotti had the ability to lift opera above itself. When still quite young I had the privilege of being taken to a live performance of "La Fille du regiment" with Pavarotti and Joan Sutherland. The performance was one that changed my musical life forever. The dramatic depth, passion and excitement conveyed is virtually unexplainable. I would only allow myself to listen to recordings of great pianists in my teens until something wondrous happened, I heard Pavarotti singing "Nessum dorma!" from Puccini's Turandot. My traditional pianistic thinking suddenly changed forever, I had realized that true sound came from the human voice, and this realization changed my approach to the piano, I stopped just playing notes, and began to try and make them sing. Pavarotti has brought his voice and opera to the world entering the hearts and souls of everyone in many various and personally special ways!

Pavarotti will never be replaced or forgotten, and the collection of "The Best" will be instilled into the opera libraries each of us have and without doubt be labelled a "Hallmark and Voice to be Treasured Forever."

"In a piece of music every note must sing, and there should always be a touch of spring."

(Robert Schumann)

Author: Raymond Vacchino M.Mus.(MT) A.Mus. L.R.S.M. Licentiate(honorary)

Wonderful Pavarotti sings the best of the best. His voice never ceases to amaze me. Listening pleasure at it's finest.

I have a few prior recordings of Pavarotti and mostly have been disappointed by the audio quality of the recordings. This CD varies from very good to excellent as far as the audio goes. The singing however is remarkable, there is no one who can sing like this man. And it is a terrfic selection of songs. If you want to hear the very best in vocals buy this CD you will love it.

This is the best of the best. It brings tears to your eyes to hear his glorious voice and to know that it is no more. What a gift he was given and he used it well.

What can one say about Luciano Pavarotti - He was the Best! I was never a fan of opera or tenor voices, until I "met" Pavarotti. His voice was truly a gift from God! I selected this CD because it had all of my favorites on one CD.Luciano Pavarotti: The Best (Farewell Tour)

A wonderful compilation from the best tenor of all times! Includes some of his best and outstanding songs! We will always miss him; but, his voice lives on in his music! Great album!

The cds are really wonderful to hear- it is indeed the best from the best tenor.

Bravissimo Pavarotti!