Luciano Pavarotti: The Best (Farewell Tour)

Eric Garrett (Composer), Rolando Panerai (Composer), Cesare Andrea Bixio (Composer), Eduardo di Capua (Composer), Salvatore Cardillo (Composer), Robin Centonze Michele / Smith (Composer), Ernesto de Curtis (Composer), Lucio Dalla (Composer), Gaetano Donizetti (Conductor), Luciano Pavarotti (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Luciano Pavarotti
• Conductor: Gaetano Donizetti
• Composer: Eric Garrett, Rolando Panerai, Cesare Andrea Bixio, Eduardo di Capua, Salvatore Cardillo, et al.
• Audio CD (September 13, 2005)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B0007V5WB4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,442 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. La donna è mobile

2. Una furtiva lagrima

3. "Libiamo ne'lieti calici (Brindisi)

4. Donna non vidi mai

5. Che gelida manina

6. O soave fanciulla

7. Mi batte il cor...O Paradiso!

8. M'appari

9. Quando le sere al placido chiaror d'un ciel stellato

10. Se quel guerrier io fossi!..Celeste Aida

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Torna a Surriento

2. Santa Lucia luntana

3. La Danza

4. L'ultima canzone

5. Non t'amo più

6. Mattinata

7. 'O sole mio

8. 'A vucchella

9. Core 'ngrato

10. Nel blu, dipinto di blu

See all 18 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Anyone discovering this album who had never heard or heard of Luciano Pavarotti would immediately recognize greatness, a one-of-a-kind, one-per-generation (maybe) talent and personality that commands attention, respect, and yes, even love. These 35 selections are an astonishing achievement: Taken, for the most part from the tenor's prime--the 1970s and '80s (although there are four earlier and three from 2003)--what we hear is golden tone, impeccable diction, an innate sense of style and line and where the music should be going, absolutely natural phrasing, an evenness of production from C to (shining) C, and an ability to communicate warmth, passion, and the sheer love of music-making. The first CD is devoted to opera, with a dazzling "La donna e mobile," a smooth-as-silk "Una furtive lagrima," the famous aria from "La fille du regiment" with nine high Cs, "Nessun dorma" and many more. The second CD is mostly songs ("Torna a Surriento," "La danza," "O sole mio," etc.) sung with élan and flawless style, plus a couple of ghastly pop tunes (from 2003); to make up for them, we get a bonus--the three arias from Pavarotti's first EP from Decca, recorded in 1964--"E lucevan le stelle" and two arias from Rigoletto. Bravo, Pavarotti--we miss you already. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Luciano is the best!, January 20, 2007

By	Pavrotti Fan (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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:)

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is beautiful music, September 6, 2007

By	Robert G Yokoyama (Mililani, Hawaii) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just one of the best, but THE best..., September 6, 2007

By	Mr. Jazz "RSF" (Piedmont, NC, USA) - See all my reviews

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!!!!!!!!