Pavarotti in Central Park

Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), Gaetano Donizetti (Composer), Francesco Cilea (Composer), Ruggero Leoncavallo (Composer), Pietro Mascagni (Composer), Cesare Andrea Bixio (Composer), Duke Ellington (Composer), Anonymous (Composer), Eldo di Lazzaro (Composer), Gabriele Sibella (Composer), Luigi Denza (Composer), Francois Borne (Composer), Vincenzo De Crescenzo (Composer), Ernesto de Curtis (Composer), Jules Massenet (Composer), Giacomo Puccini (Composer), Eduardo di Capua (Composer), Leone Magiera (Conductor), New York Philharmonic (Performer), Members of the New York Philharmonic (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: New York Philharmonic
• Orchestra: Members of the New York Philharmonic
• Conductor: Leone Magiera
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi, Gaetano Donizetti, Francesco Cilea, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Pietro Mascagni, et al.
• Audio CD (March 7, 1995)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B00000426X
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,058 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #48 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Featured Performers, A-Z > M to P

Track Listings

1. I Vespri Siciliani: Overture

2. Luisa Miller: Quando le sere al placido

3. Lucia di Lammermoor: Fra poco a me ricovero

4. L'arlesiana: Il lamento di Federico

5. Mattinata

6. Serenata

7. La mia canzone al vento

8. It Don't Mean A Thing

9. I Can Go To God In Prayer

10. Chitarra romana

11. La Girometta

12. Occhi di fata

13. Fantasie brillante sur Carmen

14. Rondine al nido

15. Non ti scordar di me

16. Werther: Pourquoi me reveiller?

17. TOSCA: Recondita armonia

18. TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle

19. 'O sole mio

20. Turandot: Nessun Dorma

Editorial Reviews

Where were you June 26, 1993? If you weren't among the half million fans who gathered in Central Park to hear Luciano Pavarotti, you can now experience this event for the first time with this live recording.
Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
Rating:
Release Date: 7-MAR-1995

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pavarotti swoons The Big Apple..., June 3, 2007

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vmzfla "vince819" (Orlando, Fl.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pavarotti in Central Park (Audio CD)

A stand out from a career of remarkable achievements, Luciano Pavarotti
historically performs before a half a million in NYC's Central Park. The digital true to life live recording of June 26th. 1993 preserves that evening for posterity. Besides superb engineering he has the support of the world class NY Philharmonic that savors the occasion. The carefully selected program includes a few opera arias, but the majority are beautifully arranged Italian songs. Throughout, Pavarotti's voice is consistently up to the task, sweet and distinct, and he really lets it rip when required. The crowd pleaser, over played "Nessa Dorma" has come off better elsewhere! However, the overall program is captivating, exhibiting why Pavarotti has popularized opera to greater audiences.
Andre Griminelli(solo flute)on a Carmen Fantasy and The Boy's Choir of Harlem capablely keeps the crowd amused during Pavarotti's rest breaks. I was amazed how disciplined and what little crowd chatter there was during the performance, further emphasising the respect Luciano Pavarotti commands.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful experience, December 22, 2000

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G. Sawaged - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pavarotti in Central Park (Audio CD)

What other opera singer besides Luciano Pavarotti could attract half a million people to Central Park to watch him in concert? This concert of June 1993 was truly special. From the opening Verdi Overture "I Vespri Siciliani" played by the New York Philharmonic, you know you're in for a treat. Pavarotti sings an assortment of well-loved Arias, but what you don't really expect is the Duke Ellington classic "It don't mean a thing" sung by The Boys Choir of Harlem and also the traditional gospel number, "I can go to God in prayer". As out of place as they may seem in this context, they fit in perfectly. A wonderful album...anyone who loves Pavarotti will love this.