Known for his larger-than-life persona and extraordinary range, legendary opera singer Luciano Pavarotti was born Oct. 12, 1935, in Modena, Italy, and spent much of his youth listening to records of celebrated Italian tenors such as Beniamino Gigli and Enrico Caruso.Pavarotti became an internationally renowned star after touring with celebrated soprano Joan Sutherland and performing in major opera houses all over the world, eventually appearing in more than 20 productions taped for television between 1978 and 1994. His famous roles include Rodolfo in Giacomo Puccini's "La Bohème," Alfredo Germont in Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata" and Mario Cavaradossi in Puccini's "Tosca."
But Pavarotti is most often associated with his rendition of "Nessun Dorma" -- an aria that would become his signature song -- from Puccini's "Turandot." Pavarotti died of pancreatic cancer Sept. 6, 2007.
AddPuccini: La Boheme (Tianquiao Theatre)Giacomo Puccini's most beloved opera -- the inspiration for the modern Broadway hit "Rent" -- blossoms in a memorable production in Beijing's Tianquiao Theatre. This performance was filmed during the Genoa Opera Company's historic tour of the People's Republic of China in 1986. World-renowned tenor... Read More
AddVerdi: RigolettoFilmed in 1981 at various authentic Italian Renaissance landmarks, this performance of Verdi's opera features Riccardo Chailly conducting the Wiener Philharmoniker and a host of internationally acclaimed artists. Shot on location in venues such as the Castello di San Giorgio in Mantua, the... Read More
Add AllPavarotti: The Italian Opera CollectionLegendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti embodies three of his best-loved roles in this classic collection of three full-length performances -- "La Boheme," "Il Tabarro/Pagliacci" and "L'elisir D'amore" -- filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera. Featured performers include Renata Scotto, Allan Monk,... Read More
AddAida: Giuseppe Verdi: Teatro Alla ScalaFilmed in 1985 at the famous La Scala Theater in Milan, Italy, this lavish production of Giuseppe Verdi's most famous opera is considered one of the finest to date. Legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti stars as Radames, the ancient Egyptian hero who's in love with the slave girl Aida (Maria Chiara).... Read More
AddAidaLuciano Pavarotti takes a turn as Egyptian army commander Radames in this 1985 production of Verdi's tour de force opera "Aida." Sam Wanamaker's sumptuous version soars through remarkable musical performances and stars Margaret Price in the title role of the Ethiopian slave. The classic, epic tale... Read More
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