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Pavarotti & Friends 2

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This is the 2nd in the 'Pavarotti and Friends' series of benefit concerts. Although there are not the large amount of "superstars" on this cd as later 'Friends' albums were to have, this is an excellent live recording, and I could and have listened to it many times. I don't understand the previous reviewers, but to each his own! This album also introduced me to the beautiful voice of Nancy Gustafson, and I definately want to check out her other work now. And who can resist the wonderful pairing of Pavarotti and Bryan Adams on "O Sole Mio". Worth the price in itself. One thing though .. I know this album and concert was done for charity, but nowhere in the booklet or cd cover does it say which charity is benefitting. The booklet includes lots of photos from the night. Recommended.

When I first learned of this CD, I was determined to buy it. Then I borrowed a copy from my friend and changed my mind. This is not something that you can listen to again and again. Mind you, I do love all the singers, and I am a die-hard Pavarotti fan. It is just that with all different kinds of music mixing together in one concert, each loses some fineness and its own touch. The ensemble singing is festive, but very messy. But what can I say? It is a charity concert. Buy it if you need to keep a souvenir of Pavarotti and Adams (and others) singing together.

This is a fun CD with many great singers and a good one. Of Course Pavarotti is one of the greatest voices ever; and along with Bocelli, Nancy Gustafson and Giorgia this CD is filled with great singing and Brian Adams is a good singer. Its just fun to hear Adams singing O Sola Mio with Pavarotti; and its Fun to Hear Pavarotti sing Moon River All for Love, etc.,. Highlights are Santa Lucia Luntana with Pav and Gustafson, Who Wants To Live Forever with Giorgia, Notte 'e Piscatore with Pav and Bocelli, and the two encores with everyone singing (All For Love and Brindisi). The Production of the CD is excelent as well.

O.k., I admit it, I bought this CD because I'm a die hard Andrea Bocelli fan, but I discovered I really love the variety of singers and the spontaneity and excitement of the live performance at the Parco Novi Sad in Modena. Particular favorites--Bryan Adam's "Please Forgive Me," Pavarotti and Giorgia's "Santa Lucia Luntana," and the ensemble singing of "Brindisi." The combination of voices and styles, the live
audience, and the knowledge that the event was performed for charity, all add up to a very enjoyable listening experience.

With the diversity of musical styles present on this recording, there is likely to be somthing to appeal to everyone, but, conversely, there is also likely to be something that any given listener will find unappealing. In addition, this was a live televised concert, and the visual aspect, missing on an audio recording, is a significant part of the appreciation of the performances. But having said that, this was a unique event, and the CD captures a piece of musical history.

Pavarotti & Friends 2
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The Pavarotti & Friends Collection: The Complete Concerts, 1992-2000 (Purchased on 03/21/2
I am perfectly satisfied with these articles, and i am rating it as 5 stars. thanks for the very good service from this seller

When I first learned of this CD, I was determined to buy it. Then I borrowed a copy from my friend and changed my mind. This is not the kind of music that you can listen to again and again. Mind you, I do love all the singers, and I am a die-hard Pavarotti fan. It is just that when you cramp all different kinds of music in one concert, each loses some fineness and its own touch. But what can I say? It was a charity concert. Buy this only if you need to keep a souvenir of Pavarotti and Adams (and others) singing together. Another thing is that this is almost Andrea Bocelli's first significant appearance. Now a world famous singer, Bocelli had just won first place in the Pavarotti Singing Contest back then. He was then hardly known to the world, except in Italy. It is quite obvious that Pavarotti was trying to give him a hand in his career by inviting him to join the event. There was a striking similarity in their singing. For die hard Bocelli fans, this might be a souvenir CD to collect.

This album is a big tub of artifice not art. Brian Adams is awful and simply has no voice and probably has nodes on his vocal cords. Pavarotti obviously stands out because he chose the other singers and despite the enormity of his talent (benefit charity or not) offers up shlock. Gustafson has a nice voice, but shouldn't sing Moon River until she learns the words - her voice serves the classical genre better. As for Boceli; I would rather eat worms than listen to another of his tremulous renditions. Sorry, this is pure junk for the ears, regardless of its attempts to raise funds. It does not raise artistic standards!

i would rather ingest shards of glass than listen to this schlock again. whoever thought up the idea of having the phenomenal pavarotti sing with such morons as bryan adams should be forced to stand in the corner and then go to bed without supper. i don't care if this was for a good cause. big deal. give to the red cross or something. but don't make me listen to this horrific CD ever again. it's painful.