Luciano Pavarotti

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Decca premieres Luciano Pavarotti's recital recorded in Llangollen, North Wales in 1995 on an audio-only format for the very first time. The concert commemorated 40 years since Pavarotti and his fellow choir members from Modena won first prize in the Choral Competition at the International Eisteddfod in 1955. The 75-minute program features operatic arias from Cavalleria Rusticana, Il trovatore, Macbeth, Manon Lescaut, and La traviata, and his beloved Neapolitan songs. It also includes what are believed to be the earliest recordings ever of Pavarotti, both from 1955, and an interview/audio documentary with the late tenor reflecting on his choir's competition win. Recorded with the BBC Philharmonic (conducted by Leone Magiera), the Corale Rossini, and soprano Atzuko Kawahara, this concert preserves one of the superstar's most moving performances.  The two hybrid SACD set (playable on all CD players) includes a 100-page, LP-sized book with interviews, essays, and photos.  Also available on 2 LPs.  As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases.​