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Pavarotti's Greatest Hits

 
 
Average Rating:    out of 16 Reviews
Price: $17.98
Sale: $10.99
 
Manufacturer: Decca
UPC (Universal Product Code): 028944295320
EAN (European Article Number): 0028944295320
 
Description: Here's a feast of great tenor singing. It's also a feast of thrills--one selection after another offers Pavarotti's remarkable, full-throated excitement in the music, whether the infectious spirit of his renditions of Neapolitan songs or the trumpet-like High C's he effortlessly tears off in the extended scene from Donizetti's La fille du regiment. Apparent throughout is Pavarotti's big-hearted emotional generosity that infuses this superb collection with an immediacy and communicative power that's impossible to resist. Of course, "Nessun dorma!" is here to lead off the set with the tenor's biggest hit, but his other Puccini arias are, if anything, even more compelling. Verdi is represented by such well-loved Pavarotti favorites as "La donna è mobile" and "Questa o quella" from Rigoletto. He's as compelling in the "Ingemisco" from Verdi's Requiem, the voice blooming in the "Inter oves" section and then fined down to a gorgeous pianissimo. But there's not a single weak track on these discs, whose attractions are enhanced by full texts and translations. --Dan Davis
 
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Review Summary: Musician par excellance Date: 2008-12-16
 
Details: I had presented this as a gift, to my daughter, who is also a great fan of Pavarotti. We listened to it, together, and I listened to it while traveling home, from Florida. The music, and his voice, filled my car with great joy. The world has lost a marvelous talent. His voice was even greater than Caruso's.
 
Review Summary: Pavarotti's Greatest Hits Date: 2008-08-04
 
Details: I checked this cd many times at my local Library that I decided to buy it, it is great! I like that the lyrics are included. beautiful songs.
Love it.
 
Review Summary: bravo! Date: 2008-08-02
 
Details: What can I say? BRAVO! This cd will captivate any fan or someone who just wants to get started.Its hard not to have a dry eye while listening to this great collection of hits.I love classical music!Most people don't like opera because 1 they don't understand Italian.What a story.
 
Review Summary: Opera novice weighing in with my humble opinion! Date: 2008-07-07
 
Details: I am a new listener to opera and I can't think of any CD that could be more relevatory for people like me that have no idea where to start. I find myself listening with tears in my eyes at the sheer power and emotion in Pavarotti's beautiful voice. I especially liked the booklet that came with the CDs. The performances and individual operas were discussed with the song from the opera given context within the story. Additionally, the lyrics are given with English translations, which I found really helpful.
 
Review Summary: Excellent Survey of Pavarotti's Work Date: 2008-06-16
 
Details: For someone who is already a student of opera, this dual set will probably be somewhat redundant. However, if you are curious about opera in general or are unfamiliar with Pavarotti's recordings, this is an excellent anthology. I bought it as two cassettes some 20 years ago and wore it out, beginning a life-long love affair with opera. Use it to familiarize yourself with the songs and arias represented here, then explore the complete operas and/or song albums that these came from.

I would especially recommend:

RIGOLETTO (Verdi), Milnes, Pavarotti, Sutherland, Bonynge
La BOHEME (Puccini), Freni, Pavarotti, Karajan
TURANDOT (Puccini), Sutherland, Pavarotti, Mehta
O SOLE MIO/Neapolitan Songs (Various)

And to the two trolls who gave this set a review of ONE STAR (FP Wright LF Barker), because a CD skipped or a CD was missing, good grief. The review is supposed to be of the recording in question! Use your head! Is the fact that you received damaged goods--which very occasionally happens to everyone, and I'm sure Amazon cheerfully fixed the problem--a reason for someone to not buy the recording? If a recording is lousy because the performer had an off day, or the recording process was sub-par (and therefore ALL discs are effected), or whatever, then by all means, give it a "1" or "2" and STATE YOUR REASONS LOGICALLY. Your "reviews" are of NO help to anyone.
 
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