Editorial Review: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
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* Pavarotti, The Final Tour ...
All words extolling his talent have been used. If you appreciated his talent and thus have bought this album, no words are necessary, just sit back and listen.
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* rexalation ...
I love my CD set and find it very helpful to listen to after a stressful day to help unwind and relax. It's nice and soothing to listen to, I'm enjoying it very much!
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* Pavarotti...last tour ...
First, this CD has the aria 'Nessun dorma'....which is harder to find.
Also, has many beloved love songs, so that you get a complete vocal picture without hearing just operatic arias.
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* luciano ...
I bought this as a gift to a friend. He says he absolutely loves it. Great service on delivery too.
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* Luciano Pavarotti THE BEST ...
Luciano Pavarotti: The Best (Farewell Tour)
I am very pleased with this purchase. I was surprised at so much great music for such a low price.
