Pavarotti & Friends - For The Children Of Liberia

Luciano Pavarotti and Friends (Artist), Erick Benzi (Composer), Leonard Bernstein (Composer), Jon Bon Jovi (Composer), Enrico Cannio (Composer), Ernesto de Curtis (Composer), Pino Daniele (Composer), Kenneth Edmonds (Composer), Manuel de Falla (Composer), Stevie Nicks (Composer), Eros Ramazzotti (Composer), Spice Girls (Composer), Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), John Francis Wade (Composer), Diane Warren (Composer), Stevie Wonder (Composer), Jose Molina (Conductor), Pa (Orchestra), Steve Gadd (Performer), John Themis (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Steve Gadd, John Themis
• Orchestra: Pa
• Conductor: Jose Molina
• Composer: Erick Benzi, Leonard Bernstein, Jon Bon Jovi, Enrico Cannio, Ernesto de Curtis, et al.
• Audio CD (October 20, 1998)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sunset Strategic Marketing (SSM) Decca
• ASIN: B00000DBVG
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,496 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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  #21 in	Music > Classical > Featured Performers, A-Z > ( P ) > Pavarotti, Luciano
  #58 in	Music > Classical > Featured Composers, A-Z > ( F ) > Falla, Manuel de
  #71 in	Music > Classical > Featured Composers, A-Z > ( B ) > Bernstein, Leonard

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Is music for a good cause a good cause for music? Not really, if you expect artistry. But this smorgasbord of popular international musical stars brings together extreme musical genres for an excellent purpose, and is enjoyable enough for almost anyone. Pavarotti's relaxed and buoyant leadership and still gorgeous tenor add beauty to the rock/pop selections. Trisha Yearwood, Celine Dion, and Stevie Wonder impressively hold their own against Opera Spice; but the other artists pale against the master's presence. The Spice Girls will never be confused with Anonymous 4; Zucchero's growling is scary; Florent Pagny exemplifies French rock; and Pino Daniele's breathy tenor is mellow and soothing. Best for those wanting to experience Pavarotti's vocal beauty in a more popular idiom. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Product Description

Jon Bon Jovi: Let it rain Wilson: Stop Diane Warren: How do I live without you Manuel de Falla (1876 - 1946): I hate you then I love you Stevie Wonder (1950 - ): Higher Ground Enrico Cannio (19th Century): O surdato 'nnammurato Eros Ramazzotti: Se bastasse una canzone Kenneth Edmonds: Betcha never Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901): Nabucco: Va, pensiero Pino Daniele: Napule è Erick Benzi: Un place pour moi Ernesto De Curtis (1875 - 1937): Non ti scordar di me Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990): West Side Story: Tonight Stevie Nicks: Dreams John Francis Wade (?1711 - 1786): Adeste fideles Stevie Wonder (1950 - ): Peace wanted just to be free Richard Stannard: Viva forever

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a delightful combination of music talents to enjoy!, April 1, 1999

By A Customer

We first saw Pavarotti and Friends on Public Television as a fundraising event. We found the CD and especially love to listen to this CD in our car which has a great sound system. Each vocalist is so special and you will be singing along with them after a couple of plays!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This will tenderize your heart., March 6, 1999

By A Customer

Brilliant talent for needy children, that touches the soul, and sets it on fire. Your tears will soak your socks. James

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Collection of Music, November 14, 2002

By A Customer

As a musician, I first ran into this disk as a PBS broadcast. What caught my ear was that every song in the concert has "the groove." Other than a children's choral cut, not a single song in the entire collection has a flaw. You'd think the Spice Girls would be a silly addition to the concert, but they do a tremendous job. Each artist appears twice, usually with Pavaotti in one of their songs, sometimes twice. Vanessa Williams is Hot! and does an incredible dance number. The engineering is excellent, with solid side-to-side separation for a really "big" sound. All in all, this is one of the favorite CDs in my music library.