Pavarotti, Luciano
Overview
Works: | 4,458 works in 12,183 publications in 12 languages and 129,947 library holdings |
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Genres: | Operas Live sound recordings Biography Excerpts Drama Art music Popular music Autobiographies Songs History |
Roles: | Performer, Singer, Author, Interviewee, Other, Vocalist, Actor, Author of introduction, Commentator, Musician, ten, Artist, Proofreader, Dedicatee, Composer, Editor, Conductor, Creator, pre, Speaker, Lyricist |
Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works about
Luciano Pavarotti
- Pavarotti, my own story by Luciano Pavarotti( Book )
- Pavarotti, my world by Luciano Pavarotti( Book )
- The king and I : the uncensored tale of Luciano Pavarotti's rise to fame by his manager, friend, and sometime adversary by Herbert H Breslin( Book )
- The glorious ones : classical music's legendary performers by Harold C Schonberg( Book )
- Pavarotti : life with Luciano by Adua Pavarotti( Book )
- Luciano Pavarotti : the myth of the tenor by Jürgen Kesting( Book )
- Grandissimo Pavarotti by Martin Mayer( Book )
- Meeting Luciano : a novel by Anna Esaki-Smith( Book )
- The private lives of the three tenors : behind the scenes with Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, and José Carreras by Marcia Lewis( Book )
- The Pavarotti story by Luciano Pavarotti( )
- Pavarotti up close by Leone Magiera( Book )
- The tenor's son : my days with Pavarotti by Candido Bonvicini( Book )
- Pavarotti, my own story by Luciano Pavarotti( Book )
- The world's greatest tenors : Carreras Domingo Pavarotti by Millicent Jones( Book )
- The three tenors in concert 1994 : in association with World Cup USA 1994( Book )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Laura Hightower( )
- Pavarotti, my world by Luciano Pavarotti( Recording )
- My friend Pavarotti by Candido Bonvicini( Book )
- Tenors in Opera : profiles of fifteen great tenors( Book )
- The three tenors by Nancy Shear( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Luciano Pavarotti
Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
153 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 2,556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Superstar Luciano Pavarotti left his indelible mark on some of the greatest roles in the tenor repertoire--including Verdi's Duke of Mantua, one of opera's ultimate bad boys. In this performance, Pavarotti's trademark honeyed tone and suave phrasing are paired with the innocence of June Anderson's Gilda (in the soprano's Met debut season and role). Leo Nucci is the tragic jester Rigoletto who sees his life and all his plans ruined
153 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 2,556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Superstar Luciano Pavarotti left his indelible mark on some of the greatest roles in the tenor repertoire--including Verdi's Duke of Mantua, one of opera's ultimate bad boys. In this performance, Pavarotti's trademark honeyed tone and suave phrasing are paired with the innocence of June Anderson's Gilda (in the soprano's Met debut season and role). Leo Nucci is the tragic jester Rigoletto who sees his life and all his plans ruined
Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti in concert by
Maggio musicale fiorentino(
Recording
)
40 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 2,028 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The final medley of 12 songs arr. by Lalo Schifrin, in part for vocal trio
40 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 2,028 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The final medley of 12 songs arr. by Lalo Schifrin, in part for vocal trio
La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
107 editions published between 1981 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 1,694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
107 editions published between 1981 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 1,694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
La Bohème by
Giacomo Puccini(
Recording
)
164 editions published between 1961 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical excerpts drawn from Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème (London 421 049-2) with descriptive narration by Robert Lyall, to promote the upcoming production of the opera on February 11 & 12, 2005 by Opera Grand Rapids in De Vos Hall
164 editions published between 1961 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical excerpts drawn from Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème (London 421 049-2) with descriptive narration by Robert Lyall, to promote the upcoming production of the opera on February 11 & 12, 2005 by Opera Grand Rapids in De Vos Hall
L'elisir d'amore by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
92 editions published between 1960 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This performance showcases Luciano Pavarotti at his magnificent best. The role of good hearted Nemorino might have been written just for him. Hopelessly in love with wealthy Adina (Kathleen Battle), Nemorino watches, helpless, as flashy Sergeant Belcore (Gino Quilico) seems to win her heart. Enter Dr. Dulcamara (Paul Plishka). He's a quack, but Nemorino believes that the love potion Dulcamara is peddling will help him win Adina's love. It's only a bottle of plain old Bordeaux, but never underestimate the power of true love -- or of Luciano Pavarotti's seductive tenor
92 editions published between 1960 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This performance showcases Luciano Pavarotti at his magnificent best. The role of good hearted Nemorino might have been written just for him. Hopelessly in love with wealthy Adina (Kathleen Battle), Nemorino watches, helpless, as flashy Sergeant Belcore (Gino Quilico) seems to win her heart. Enter Dr. Dulcamara (Paul Plishka). He's a quack, but Nemorino believes that the love potion Dulcamara is peddling will help him win Adina's love. It's only a bottle of plain old Bordeaux, but never underestimate the power of true love -- or of Luciano Pavarotti's seductive tenor
Il trovatore by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
72 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 1,355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enrico Caruso famously said that putting on Trovatore was easy: the only thing needed were the four best singers in the world. Few people would take issue with the sensational cast of this broadcast: The radiant superstar Joan Sutherland, in her last operatic appearance at the Met, is Leonora, the young woman loved by two men--the outlaw Manrico (Luciano Pavarotti in spectacular form), and the noble but sinister Count di Luna (commanding Verdi baritone Leo Nucci). Between them, and at the center of the drama, stands the mysterious gypsy Azucena (the late, great Shirley Verrett), whose actions years before throw a long shadow over the protagonists' lives
72 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 1,355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enrico Caruso famously said that putting on Trovatore was easy: the only thing needed were the four best singers in the world. Few people would take issue with the sensational cast of this broadcast: The radiant superstar Joan Sutherland, in her last operatic appearance at the Met, is Leonora, the young woman loved by two men--the outlaw Manrico (Luciano Pavarotti in spectacular form), and the noble but sinister Count di Luna (commanding Verdi baritone Leo Nucci). Between them, and at the center of the drama, stands the mysterious gypsy Azucena (the late, great Shirley Verrett), whose actions years before throw a long shadow over the protagonists' lives
Turandot by
Giacomo Puccini(
Recording
)
83 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,343 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical excerpts drawn from Puccini's Turandot (London 414 274-2) with descriptive narration by Robert Lyall, to promote the upcoming production of the opera on October 21 & 22, 2005 by Opera Grand Rapids in De Vos Hall
83 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,343 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical excerpts drawn from Puccini's Turandot (London 414 274-2) with descriptive narration by Robert Lyall, to promote the upcoming production of the opera on October 21 & 22, 2005 by Opera Grand Rapids in De Vos Hall
Lucia di Lammermoor by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
106 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is Maria Callas's only broadcast from the stage of the Met. Hearing "La Divina" in an actual performance is a unique thrill, and Lucia is a huge part of the palpable Callas mystique. Donizetti's bloody tale of the Scottish lass torn from her true love and forced into an arranged marriage, only to go mad and murder her bridegroom on their wedding night, was the perfect vehicle for Callas's wizardry. Her haunting voice simply becomes Lucia's--every facet of emotion so pronounced that we cannot escape her spell
106 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is Maria Callas's only broadcast from the stage of the Met. Hearing "La Divina" in an actual performance is a unique thrill, and Lucia is a huge part of the palpable Callas mystique. Donizetti's bloody tale of the Scottish lass torn from her true love and forced into an arranged marriage, only to go mad and murder her bridegroom on their wedding night, was the perfect vehicle for Callas's wizardry. Her haunting voice simply becomes Lucia's--every facet of emotion so pronounced that we cannot escape her spell
Un ballo in maschera by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
97 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The music Verdi wrote for this opera is often elegant and enticing, but the story is dark and ultimately tragic. Under James Levine's inspired musical direction, this is a performance that runs the entire emotional gamut. Luciano Pavarotti is King Gustav III of Sweden, who is in love with Amelia (Deborah Voigt), the wife of his best friend, Anckarström (Juan Pons). Political intrigue and marital misunderstandings collide at a glittering court ball--with disastrous consequences for everyone concerned
97 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The music Verdi wrote for this opera is often elegant and enticing, but the story is dark and ultimately tragic. Under James Levine's inspired musical direction, this is a performance that runs the entire emotional gamut. Luciano Pavarotti is King Gustav III of Sweden, who is in love with Amelia (Deborah Voigt), the wife of his best friend, Anckarström (Juan Pons). Political intrigue and marital misunderstandings collide at a glittering court ball--with disastrous consequences for everyone concerned
L'amico Fritz by
Pietro Mascagni(
)
50 editions published between 1969 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
EMI: Cdh 7 61052 2
50 editions published between 1969 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
EMI: Cdh 7 61052 2
The 3 tenors in concert 1994 by
José Carreras(
Recording
)
41 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,035 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Heralded as the biggest single musical event in history, three legendary tenors, Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo, come together for the ultimate opera performance
41 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,035 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Heralded as the biggest single musical event in history, three legendary tenors, Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo, come together for the ultimate opera performance
Luisa Miller by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
70 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poor Luisa Miller (Katia Ricciarelli) has given her heart to a man she knows as "Carlo." But he is really Rodolfo (Luciano Pavarotti), the son of Count Walter (Paul Plishka), who is being pressured by the Count to marry another woman. Despite every effort of Lucia's loving father (Leo Nucci), the evil Wurm (John Cheek), eventually triumphs. But it's Verdi's passionate music that wins in the end, brought to life by a cast who knows how to stir our hearts
70 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poor Luisa Miller (Katia Ricciarelli) has given her heart to a man she knows as "Carlo." But he is really Rodolfo (Luciano Pavarotti), the son of Count Walter (Paul Plishka), who is being pressured by the Count to marry another woman. Despite every effort of Lucia's loving father (Leo Nucci), the evil Wurm (John Cheek), eventually triumphs. But it's Verdi's passionate music that wins in the end, brought to life by a cast who knows how to stir our hearts
La fille du régiment by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
67 editions published between 1967 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donizetti's comedy gets a thrilling combination of brilliant singing and impish humor to make it fizz like Champagne. Joan Sutherland, the charming tomboy Marie, has fallen for Luciano Pavarotti as Tonio, who shows how happy he is by nailing nine high Cs in a single aria. Marie's "aunt" fights an uphill battle to turn the girl into a proper young society lady, until Marie is rescued by Tonio and the entire regiment of "fathers" who have raised her. "Delightful" doesn't begin to describe it
67 editions published between 1967 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donizetti's comedy gets a thrilling combination of brilliant singing and impish humor to make it fizz like Champagne. Joan Sutherland, the charming tomboy Marie, has fallen for Luciano Pavarotti as Tonio, who shows how happy he is by nailing nine high Cs in a single aria. Marie's "aunt" fights an uphill battle to turn the girl into a proper young society lady, until Marie is rescued by Tonio and the entire regiment of "fathers" who have raised her. "Delightful" doesn't begin to describe it
Tosca by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
55 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 948 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This all-star performance of Puccini's hit opera features Luciano Pavarotti as Mario Cavaradossi, one of the legendary tenor's most memorable roles. He portrays the ardent lover of the beautiful singer Floria Tosca (the great Shirley Verrett) no less convincingly than the passionate patriot fighting Rome's notorious chief of police, Baron Scarpia (Cornell MacNeil). Together, this extraordinary trio of artists conveys all the passion, jealousy, and betrayal of the drama, under the baton of James Conlon, who leads the Met's musical forces
55 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 948 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This all-star performance of Puccini's hit opera features Luciano Pavarotti as Mario Cavaradossi, one of the legendary tenor's most memorable roles. He portrays the ardent lover of the beautiful singer Floria Tosca (the great Shirley Verrett) no less convincingly than the passionate patriot fighting Rome's notorious chief of police, Baron Scarpia (Cornell MacNeil). Together, this extraordinary trio of artists conveys all the passion, jealousy, and betrayal of the drama, under the baton of James Conlon, who leads the Met's musical forces
I puritani by
Vincenzo Bellini(
Recording
)
79 editions published between 1972 and 2007 in 8 languages and held by 939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When this production opened, it had been more than half a century since Met audiences had last heard Bellini's gem of an opera. It was well worth the wait. "The best cast in the world," was how one critic described the legendary performers the Met brought together. The pair sent audiences into a frenzy with their sumptuous, dazzling singing. Joan Sutherland, dubbed "La Stupenda" by her fans and the press, is the hapless heroine Elvira who loses her heart--and her sanity--over Luciano Pavarotti, the Cavalier hero torn between love and duty
79 editions published between 1972 and 2007 in 8 languages and held by 939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When this production opened, it had been more than half a century since Met audiences had last heard Bellini's gem of an opera. It was well worth the wait. "The best cast in the world," was how one critic described the legendary performers the Met brought together. The pair sent audiences into a frenzy with their sumptuous, dazzling singing. Joan Sutherland, dubbed "La Stupenda" by her fans and the press, is the hapless heroine Elvira who loses her heart--and her sanity--over Luciano Pavarotti, the Cavalier hero torn between love and duty
Aida by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1986 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 916 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Radames, conqueror of the Ethiopians, is betrothed to the Princess Amneris but is secretly in love with the slave girl Aida who is the daughter of the Ethiopian king. Amneris is jealous and vengeful, while Aida is torn between loyalty to her homeland and loyalty to her lover Radames
54 editions published between 1986 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 916 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Radames, conqueror of the Ethiopians, is betrothed to the Princess Amneris but is secretly in love with the slave girl Aida who is the daughter of the Ethiopian king. Amneris is jealous and vengeful, while Aida is torn between loyalty to her homeland and loyalty to her lover Radames
La Gioconda by
Amilcare Ponchielli(
)
66 editions published between 1979 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La Gioconda: Dramma lirico in quattro atti, op. 9. Libretto: Arrigo Boito
66 editions published between 1979 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La Gioconda: Dramma lirico in quattro atti, op. 9. Libretto: Arrigo Boito
Norma by
Vincenzo Bellini(
)
50 editions published between 1965 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pollione, a Roman Proconsul, has two children by Norma, a Druid priestess, in the course of a long relationship. Norma isn't as young and beautiful as once she was. A temple virgin, Adalgisa, is young and beautiful. Pollione must have her. He has importuned the young virgin to run away with him to Rome, and she has finally agreed. When Norma learns of Pollione's faithlessness, she threatens to kill the two children. Before she can do this, the Druid temple priests apprehend Pollione as he attempts to abscond with their sacred virgin, Adalgisa. The priests build a pyre to burn Pollione to death. Norma relents. Instead of killing the children, she blames herself for her misery and climbs onto the pyre to die with Pollione
50 editions published between 1965 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pollione, a Roman Proconsul, has two children by Norma, a Druid priestess, in the course of a long relationship. Norma isn't as young and beautiful as once she was. A temple virgin, Adalgisa, is young and beautiful. Pollione must have her. He has importuned the young virgin to run away with him to Rome, and she has finally agreed. When Norma learns of Pollione's faithlessness, she threatens to kill the two children. Before she can do this, the Druid temple priests apprehend Pollione as he attempts to abscond with their sacred virgin, Adalgisa. The priests build a pyre to burn Pollione to death. Norma relents. Instead of killing the children, she blames herself for her misery and climbs onto the pyre to die with Pollione
Pavarotti & friends by
Luciano Pavarotti(
)
20 editions published between 1993 and 1996 in 4 languages and held by 873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1993 and 1996 in 4 languages and held by 873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ti adoro by
Luciano Pavarotti(
)
26 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Domingo, Plácido 1941- Other Singer Performer Vocalist Interviewee Conductor Author Actor
- Sutherland, Joan 1926-2010 Other Singer Performer Artist Musician Vocalist Interviewee Conductor Author
- Carreras, José Other Singer Performer Vocalist Interviewee Author Editor
- Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901 Other Performer Musician Conductor Author Contributor Creator Compiler Composer
- Bonynge, Richard Other Commentator Performer Conductor Author Creator
- Freni, Mirella 1935- Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Interviewee Author
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (Great Britain) Other Performer Musician Conductor Instrumentalist
- Ghiaurov, Nicolai 1929-2004 Other Singer Performer Artist Musician Vocalist
- Mehta, Zubin Other Interviewee Performer Conductor Author Composer
- Puccini, Giacomo 1858-1924 Other Conductor Author Musician Composer
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Bernstein, Leonard, Callas, Maria, Caruso, Enrico, Catalani, Angelica, Chaliapin, Fyodor Ivanovich, Domingo, Plácido, Flagstad, Kirsten, Grisi, Giulia, Heifetz, Jascha, Hofmann, Josef, Horowitz, Vladimir, Joachim, Joseph, Karajan, Herbert von Kreisler, Fritz, Kubelík, Jan Lablache, Luigi, Lind, Jenny, Liszt, Franz, Live sound recordings Malibran, Maria, Mario, Giovanni, McCormack, John, Melba, Nellie,--Dame, Melchior, Lauritz Musicals--Excerpts Musicians New York (State)--New York Operas Operas--Excerpts Paderewski, Ignace Jan, Paganini, Nicolò, Pasta, Giuditta Maria Costanza, Patti, Adelina, Pavarotti, Luciano Popular music Rachmaninoff, Sergei, Reszke, Edouard de, Reszke, Jean de, Rubini, Gio. Battista--(Giovanni Battista), Rubinstein, Anton, Rubinstein, Artur, Sarasate, Pablo de, Solti, Georg, Songs (High voice) with orchestra Sontag, Henriette, Tenors (Singers) Toscanini, Arturo, Vocal trios with orchestra Ysaÿe, Eugène, Zarzuelas--Excerpts
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Lučāno Pavaroti
Luçano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti en italiensk operasångare
Luciano Pavarotti Italiaans acteur
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Luciano Pavarotti italialainen oopperalaulaja
Luciano Pavarotti Italian operatic tenor
Luciano Pavarotti italienischer Tenor
Luciano Pavarotti Italiya jacha marka q'uchu arsuyaña
Luciano Pavarotti italský operní zpěvák
Luciano Pavarotti Italya mama llaqtayuq takiq
Luciano Pavarotti kantisto
Luciano Pavarotti olasz operai tenor
Luciano Pavarotti taliansky operný spevák
Luciano Pavarotti ténor italien
Luciano Pavarotti tenor líric italià
Luciano Pavarotti tenor lírico italiano
Luciano Pavarotti tenor lírico italiano (1935-2007)
Luciano Pavarotti tenore italiano
Luciano Pavarotti włoski tenor, śpiewak operowy
Luciano Paveretti
Luciano Paverotti
Luciano Pavoratti
Lucianu Pavarotti
Lucianus Pavarotti
Pavaroti, Lučāno 1935-2007
Pavaroti, Lučiāno, 1935-2007
Pavarotis Lučanas
Pavarotis Lučianas
Pavarotti.
Pavarotti 1935-2007
Pavarotti, L.
Pavarotti, Lučano
Pavarotti, Lučano 1935-2007
Pavarotti, Luciano
Pavarotti, Luciano 1935-2007
Pavoratti
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Лучана Павароці
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Лучано Паваротти Италияның опера йырсыһы
Лучано Паваротти итальянский оперный певец
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Лучиано Паваротти
Лучијано Павароти
Лючана Павароцьці
Паваротти Лучано
Паваротти, Лучано 1935-2007
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