Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti in Concert [CASSETTE]

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Composer : Francesco Cilea
Composer : Salvatore Cardillo
Composer : Augustin Lara
Composer : Umberto Giordano
Composer : Giacomo Meyerbeer
Composer : Franz Lehár
Composer : Giacomo Puccini
Conductor : Zubin Mehta
Orchestra : Florence Maggio Musicale Orchestra
Orchestra : Rome Opera Orchestra
Performer : José Carreras
Performer : Plácido Domingo
Performer : Luciano Pavarotti

Product Details

Binding : Audio Cassette
EAN : 0028943043342
Label : Decca
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 1990-07-01
Running Time : 68minutes
UPC : 028943043342

ASIN : B0000041XY

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

This disc is a live recording of one of the most popular concerts ever given, the Three Tenors Concert of 1990. It achieved huge listening and viewing figures when it was broadcast on radio and television throughout the world, and the disc has sold more than 10 million copies. It is not hard to see why- -these really are three of the greatest tenor voices in the world, and the joyous surprise of hearing them all together, and the simple, infectious fun of the event crackles (metaphorically!) on every track. Part of the fun, of course, lies in comparing the voices--the darkness of Domingo's more baritonal range with Pavarotti's silvery polish--and how each one of them can take a familiar aria or song and breathe new life into it. Considering this is a live recording, the standard of reproduction is surprisingly high--but then the point of this disc is not to achieve studio-quality recording, but to recapture the spirit of a great event. --Warwick Thompson

Customer Reviews

Three times 5***** by Pavarotti, Carreras and Domingo- fans ! (2008-08-19)

Living in Oman/ Arabia, working in Abu Dhabi & Dubai/ U.A. Emirates and travelling for business reasons all over the Gulf region and the Middle East I like to discuss with my Arabian friends and customers about the world most famous opera singers and most popular popmusic singers of both cultures - the Western (European & North American) and the Oriental culture.We enjoy to listen to the best opera singers in Europe and in the Middle East. I was astonished to find CDs with music of Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti in the homes of my Arabian friends - no wonder, many of them studied in their youth in the U.S. or in U.K.! My friends in Arabia deeply admire and truly appreciate CARRERAS, DOMINGO and PAVAROTTI !LUCIANO PAVAROTTI received the Grammy for Best Classical Vocal Performance five times since 1978, in addition to that association's Living Legend Award, and has sung 373 performances at the Met since his debut there in 1968.Some of the other numerous prizes he's been presented with throughout his career include the Commendatore Cross and Grand Official Cross for services to the Italian Republic; Officer of the Legion d'Honneur; NARAS Musicares Person of the Year; and Kammersanger (presented by the Austrian Minister of Culture). Pavarotti has also been the recipient of the annual Kennedy Center Honors Award "for the unique and extremely valuable contributions made to the cultural life of the USA."In recognition of his effort to make the world a better place, the Maestro's been presented the esteemed Nansen Award from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees; the prize acknowledges that Pavarotti has helped raise more funds for the UN refugee agency than any other private individual. The tenor has also been appointed a UN Messenger for Peace by United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan.BiographyLuciano Pavarotti was born in Modena, Italy, on October 12, 1935. As a young boy, soccer was his favorite pastime and he became known locally as a member of his town's team. His mother, Adele, who worked in a tobacco factory, and father, Fernando, a baker, instilled a love for music and singing in young Luciano. Fernando was himself a talented amateur tenor, and brought his son along to sing in Modena's Corale Rossi. Pavarotti's enthusiasm shifted from football to opera when the chorus took first prize in an international competition in Wales.Despite their son's obvious enthusiasm and talent for singing, the Pavarotti parents made sure he had another career to fall back on. Pavarotti studied to become a primary school teacher and later an insurance salesman. He did well and enjoyed both of these professions, but by this point nothing could quell his burning desire to make it as a professional tenor.luciano pavarotti in la bohemePavarotti made his Italian debut in April 1961. He appeared as Rodolfo in La Boheme, in Reggio Emilia. He soon began performing in productions all across Western Europe, and made his London debut in 1963. It was there that he also made his international television debut, appearing on Sunday Night at the London Palladium. His American debut came in a Miami production of Lucia di Lammermoor in February 1965. This also marked the beginning of a legendary partnership with diva Joan Sutherland.Subsequent debuts in San Francisco and New York City helped build his reputation as one of the most promising tenors of his generation. He made his first of many appearances at New York's Metropolitan Opera in 1968. What would come to be known as the Pavarotti phenomenon began following a production of La Fille du Regiment at the Met in February of 1972. The tenor sang nine high Cs effortlessly, inciting the New York audience to an ecstatic ovation.His stature in the world of opera and classical music continued to grow over the next few years. His appearance in the debut Live from the Met performance in March 1977 (where he reprised his role in La Boheme) attracted one of the largest audiences ever for a televised opera event.luciano pavarotti at the grammysPavarotti received his first of five Grammys for Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance in 1978. In 1980, the Maestro had his first American hit record with an album of non-classical pieces. O Sole Mio -- Favorite Neapolitan Songs achieved gold-selling status and cracked Billboard's Top 100 album chart. He followed this up with a double Greatest Hits collection, which did equally well stateside.In 1982, Pavarotti made the big leap from the concert stage to the silver screen. He starred as a world-famous tenor who romances a throat specialist as he prepares for his return to the Metropolitan Opera. Yes, Giorgio was directed by Academy Award winner Franklin J. Schaffner, but failed to pick up any awards or much of an audience.1986 saw the Maestro starring in the made-for-TV film version of Puccini's classic opera, La Boheme, filmed in China at Beijing's Tianqiao Theater. In 1988, he re-teamed with opera star Joan Sutherland in Maria Stuarda, in the made-for-TV adaptation of Donizetti's classic tragedy about Mary, Queen of Scots. That same year, Distant Harmony -- Pavarotti in China was released, which chronicled the tenor's visits to opera houses, master classrooms and schoolrooms in China.luciano pavarotti & the three tenorsPavarotti's fame and popularity increased immensely during the 1990s. He made his debut with Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras -- collectively known as the Three Tenors -- in Rome, during World Cup 1990. This teaming of three of the greatest living tenors on the planet helped make Pavarotti and company household names.In 1992, the big man with the big heart inaugurated his global relief initiative known as Pavarotti & Friends: special concert events that raise money for victims of war and violence. His audiences grew bigger, as he sang before more than a half million people in New York's Central Park in 1993, and millions more worldwide tuned in on their television sets. The Three Tenors released a self-titled album in 1994, which shot to the top of the charts and sold in the millions the world over. The album made the Top 5 on Billboard's pop album charts, sandwiched between Green Day and the Forrest Gump soundtrack.luciano pavarotti and marriagePavarotti's personal life underwent a major upheaval during the mid-'90s, after he was photographed in compromising positions with his personal secretary, Nicoletta Mantovani, while on holiday together in Barbados. The affair led to the breakdown of his marriage to his wife of 35 years, Adua Veroni, who was also his business manager. He has three daughters with Adua -- Lorenza, born 1962, Cristina, born 1964, and Giuliana, born 1967. Nicoletta Mantovani, half his age, has been with him since.The disclosure of the Mantovani affair created a bit of a scandal in Catholic Italy. The Maestro was convicted of tax evasion in 1999, and agreed to repay the Italian government over $11 million in back taxes and penalties. He was eventually cleared of all charges in 2001. Despite his personal problems, Pavarotti was presented with the World Social Award in 2001, for his humanitarian and charitable work.luciano pavarotti at the world cupIn June 2001, the Three Tenors performed in Beijing's Forbidden City, as part of the Chinese capital's bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games. Pavarotti performed an impromptu duet of "O Sole Mio" with Chinese president Jiang Zemin, when the pair met after the concert. The famous tenors reunited once again for a concert at Yokohama Arena, Japan at World Cup 2002. The reunion coincided with the release of The Best of the Three Tenors in June.Pavarotti, who became a proud grandfather in April 2002, became a father for the fourth time when Mantovani gave birth prematurely to daughter Alice in January 2003. Sadly, a male twin was born dead following complications. Ti Adoro, released in September 2003 on Decca, became his first solo studio album in 15 years. The collection of all new songs was also Pavarotti's first pop album, and quickly became a best seller on the classical charts.luciano pavarotti and u2On December 13, 2003, Pavarotti married Mantovani in his Italian hometown. Guests at the star-studded ceremony included Donatella Versace, Sting and Bono, and his family, while Andrea Bocelli sang "Ave Maria." He made his final appearances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in March 2004, in a series of three sold-out performances of Tosca. In October, Herbert Breslin, Pavarotti's former manager, press agent and confidant of some 35 years, published The King & I: The Uncensored Tale of Luciano Pavarotti's Rise to Fame, a "warts-and-all expos" of the great tenor.In January 2005, Pavarotti reunited with U2 for the B-side of their single "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own." And in February 2006, he sang at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Turin, Italy, for which he received the longest standing ovation of the night.luciano pavarotti's deathIn July 2006, Pavarotti was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and underwent emergency surgery. He was reported as doing well, but still canceled a host of tour dates.In September 2007, after a long and painful battle with pancreatic cancer, Luciano Pavarotti died in his birthplace of Modena, Italy, at the age of 71.

And then there were two (2007-09-18)

This is the recording of the first performance in the so-called `Three Tenors' series of concerts. Staged on the eve of the 1990 FIFA World Cup final in Italy on 7th July 1990, and broadcast live around the world, the event probably widened the listening audience of opera music more than any event in history and subsequently elevated the status of the three tenor singers Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti to superstar level.This latter point led to some disapproval of the sceptics who suggested that rather than bring music to the millions, it made millions for the musicians. In fact, probably both these statements are true and while it may be easy to criticise the singers for their financial gain, the contribution they have made to the opera genre is probably more valuable than their combined wage cheques for these events (rumoured to be $1 million each incidentally). Opera purists also voiced disapproval at the large-scale amplified events staged in big arenas by suggesting that they do nothing for the understading and appreciation of opera music, but the response (when interviewed in 1998) by Domingo demonstrates these concerts were aimed at a different audience `I understand the complaints of purists, but I don't want the purists to go to the Three Tenors'.Of the Three Tenors, Pavarotti has perhaps maintained the most popular appeal and has been embraced by the pop/crossover fan base, due in no small part for his popular version of `Nessun dorma' which became the theme tune for the BBC TV coverage of the 1990 World Cup and has since been performed many times as a concert finale by the singer.Since its release in 1990 this album has been hugely successful having sold 10 million copies worldwide, and sales will no doubt be revitalised since the death of Luciano Pavarotti. This may not be the best of recordings, for the orchestra sounds a little thin probably due to the open air venue acoustics, but this is of little consequence for the singing is brilliant and the album probably represents the pinnacle of Pavarotti's career. There will be many obituary albums to celebrate (and make some money from) Pavarotti's fame but this one will be difficult to upstage.

Breath-taking (2007-05-26)

This is the first operatic CD I ever listened to and since then I have been hooked.The arias performed are great choices and Carreras especially sung the most profound.I have never been a real fan of Pavarotti I find him too 'wooden' and sure he may be technically perfect and can hit those high notes, he has no emotion or conviction.Domingo I don't think was at his best during this concert the songs are a little force but he sings them well and at least puts emotion into it.Carreras is my favourite tenor and I always find him highly under-rated....'the other guy' for any Seinfeld fans! He sings superbly and so heart-feld I can't understand anyone who isn't moved to pieces whilst listening to L'improvvisio.The CD isn't hardcore opera it is light hearted and a great introduction to this genre of music. The medleys are fun and good spirited. Everyone should own a copy of this DVD, even if they aren't opera fans.BUY THIS NOW and you will not regret it. Promise!

Great singing from the three tenors (2005-07-06)

This cd is a must-have for anyone even slightly interested in opera. And when you're at it - why don't buy the dvd from the concert? It will make you appreciate the cd even more.

In my opinion you have to be dead not to be touched by Carreras' rendition of "Lamento di Federico" and "L'improvviso". If anybody can deliver a line it has to be Carreras. When it comes to his interpretation of "Granada" even conductor Zubin Mehta was gobsmacked. Watching the dvd you can see him putting down his baton and applauding. He even steps down from his podium to hug José.

I have to say I'm not too keen on the two other tenors, although I have to admit I loved Pavarotti's "Torna a Surriento" and "Rondine al nido". The thing about Pavarotti is that he has a great singing technique and he's also in possession of this "push-button" which make him sing a lot of high notes, but that alone isn't enough to stir emotion.

As for Domingo, even if he's giving it all in every song, I think he's a bit too much on the nasal side. He's okay when they all perform together, but his "E lucevan le stelle" is sending shivers up my spine - and not of delight. I'm practically unable to sit still and listen to his solos. If you really want "fire and pain" in this song you should check out Carreras in the Tosca-recording from -79, or his recording from -76. It's really breathtaking and I promise you'll end up in tears!

At the end of this concert the three tenors perform a medley together. Their voices blend perfectly and it's powerful to listen to them giving it all. A lot of people are talking about their mis-pronounciations. I for one, think it only adds to the charm of the performers. Pavarotti has some problems with the English songs (okay, big problems..), Domingo stumbles in the words in the beginning of "Wien Wien nur du allein", and (this you'll see in the dvd) in the same song Carreras is actually reading the text from a piece of paper as he's singing and his facial expressions when getting his head around the German words are really hilarious. O sole mio as an encore is fabulous when Pavarotti pushes his button and shakes out his trill.... And I love it when the two other join forces and repeat his trill to perfection.

All in all this is a wonderful album. And well worth 5 stars.... José alone gets 10 stars!!! And after having listened to the cd, I bet you'd want the dvd as well.

A great performance! (2004-01-26)

This is one of the particularly good 3 Tenor cd's. I became disappointed with them when they performed a mock-operatic version of Singing In The Rain etc for their American performance in 1994. Somehow that one struck me as being a little too eager-to-please, and I didn't particularly appreciate it. However, this one is a very enjoyable cd and never too far from my player.

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