Luciano Pavarotti Movies
Opera star. Appeared in the film Yes, Georgio! (1982). ~ All Movie Guide
- 2008
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On September 6, 2007, the world lost one of music's most accomplished voices, when operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti died at the age of 71 following a lengthy battle with cancer. The performance release Luciano Pavarotti: A Legend Says Goodbye pays homage to this artist by featuring his 1989 concert recital in Barcelona, Spain, plus 22 minutes of biographical documentary footage and coverage of Pavarotti's lavish funeral. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 2008
This classical compilation presents an assemblage of Luciano Pavarotti's best-loved performances of Puccini tenor arias, performed over the years at such locales as Rome's Caracalla Baths, London's Hyde Park and New York's Central Park, and presented here back-to-back. Selections include five different performances of Nessun dorma from Turandot, Che gelida manina from La Bohème, Recondita armonia from Tosca, and more. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Luciano Pavarotti
- 2008
This opera compilation release features a 'Best Of' tribute to late 19th and early 20th century composer Giacomo Puccini, with clips of his works performed onstage by numerous heavyweights. Featured performers include: Luciano Pavarotti, Sherrill Milnes, Mirella Freni and many others. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Opera legend Luciano Pavarotti stars alongside folk rocker Tracy Chapman and Swedish pop group Aqua in this benefit concerts for the impoverished children of Tibet and Cambodia. Other artists featured include George Michael, Savage Garden, and the Eurythmics.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world's best-known classical tenors, both headlines and plays host for this special concert, held to benefit War Child, a charitable organization which provides relief for children orphaned by war. Pavarotti and Friends for Guatemala and Kosovo features Pavarotti performing with B.B. King, Joe Cocker, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, and Lionel Richie (all of whom also perform solo). Other guests include Ricky Martin, Boyzone, and Zucchero. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1998
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This video production is an entertaining portrait of the famed Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, whose thrilling lyrical voice has transcended the world of opera and entered the mainstream popular idiom. Pavarotti, born in 1935, made his operatic debut as Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme in 1961 and was soon catapulted to international stardom. He continues to perform in operatic venues all over the world, as well as in film and television appearances. Nimble on stage despite his girth, Pavarotti is a master of drama as well as music. This film reveals many personal aspects of the life of the man behind the voice. Rare footage of concert performances is included. The program features Pavarotti singing "Ave Maria," "O Sole Mio," "Quanta E'Bella," "Va Pensiero," and other favorites. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
The three most famous operatic tenors in the world reunite for their third concert event, this time recorded in Paris in 1998. Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti unite their voices to sing La Carnival Romain, Quando Le Sere Al Placido, Amor Ti Vieta, Voce'e Notte! and O Sole Mio. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1998
This 1998 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Alec Baldwin and features musical guest Luciano Pavarotti. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alec Baldwin, Luciano Pavarotti, (more)
- 1996
Luciano Pavarotti brings his incomparable vocal skills to this live performance of Verdi's Requiem, featuring the San Carlos Theater Orchestra & Chorus conducted by Daniel Oren in an outdoor performance in Naples, recorded in 1996. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
The three greatest operatic tenors of the day -- Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti -- reunite for this 1994 concert commemorating soccer's World Cup Championships. Features the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Zubin Mehta. concert ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1994
This video is part of a series of interviews made by actor Peter Ustinov and noted celebrities. This program features Ustinov in a conversation with opera star Luciano Pavarotti. Pavarotti, whose persona and voice have charmed millions of listeners, talks to Ustinov at the tenor's home in Pesaro, Italy. The setting lends an intimacy to the exchange of ideas between the two men. Interspersed throughout the program are excerpts from performances in which Pavarotti sings some of his signature tunes. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
This performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera Don Carlo was recorded live at La Scala, Milano in 1992 and features the vocal talents of Luciano Pavarotti in the title role. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
Renowned tenor Luciano Pavarotti performs the works of Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini, and many more in this performance filmed live in New York's Central Park in June of 1993. Members of the New York Philharmonic perform under music director Kurt Masur and conductor Leone Magiera, with solo flute Andrea Griminelli and the Boys Choir of Harlem rounding out the talented backing talent. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Luciano Pavarotti
- 1992
Recorded live in opera legend Luciano Pavarotti's own home, this benefit concert for the war children of Bosnia includes performances from Pavarotti, Bono and The Edge, Brian Eno, Zucchero, Jovanotti, Simon Le Bon, Dolores O'Riordan, Meatloaf, Michael Bolton, The Chieftans, and Nenad Bach.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1992
One of the many follow-ups to the best selling PBS special The Three Tenors, this film features opera legends Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, and Jose Carreras onstage as well as off. Though this is not a concert performance, it does include previously unseen footage of the stars dealing with pre-performance jitters, rivalry within rehearsals, and a surprising toughness exhibited from conducter Zubin Mehta.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Hyde Park is the setting for these offerings from Pavarotti. Includes arias from La Traviata, Mefistofele and Don Giovanni. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1990
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San Francisco hosted this version of the famous opera. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1990
Aida, the 1871 opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi, remains one of the most popular works of the operatic repertoire. The Aida File reveals the genius of Verdi's four-act masterpiece and examines the success of this grandiose and enduring opera. The documentary features Luciano Pavarotti and was filmed in Verdi's homeland, Italy. It explores the colorful myths surrounding the great composer. Highlights of the film include tours of Verdi's home in Parma and a look at the Museo alla Scala's extensive collection of Verdi memorabilia. Footage of past performances of Aida offers a historic overview, as well as look at the modern production starring Pavarotti. Interviews with the cast of this production present an insightful review of the grandest of operas. ~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide
- 1990
- R
This unprecedented musical performance was originally broadcast worldwide from Rome to over 1.5 billion viewers, as the tennors would take turns at various famous opera selections. Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras make up this top tenor trifecta. Conducted by Zubin Mahta, this was a tribute to Carerras, who is battling leukemia. The grande finale has all three masters singing in unison. ~ All Movie Guide
Three of the greatest voices of the operatic stage, Luciano Pavarotti, Marilyn Horne and Joan Sutherland, are united in this performance of Strauss's frothy operetta "Die Fledermaus". Staged in 1990 by the Royal Opera House of Covent Garden by John Cox, this performance marked Sutherland's final appearance at the Royal Opera House; Richard Bonynge conducts the orchestra. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
