The extraordinary documentary from the BBC tells the story of Luciano Pavarotti's remarkable career through the eyes of some of his colleagues and the arias that made him famous! With the use of extensive archival performa... more »nce footage, interviews and film from the BBC, this documentary is an in-depth appreciation of the most popular opera singer of modern times. Interviews with Joan Sutherland, Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, Montserrat Caballé, Juan Diego Flórez, Renata Scotto and others. Highlighted arias from La Bohème, La Fille du Régiment, L'Elisir d'Amore, Rigoletto, Tosca, Turandot as well as Panis Angelicus and Ingemisco. Additionally, extensive rare performance clips are included from The Metropolitan Opera and many other houses.« less
The beginning was a bit boring and interrupted with the various discussions but then they finally got into some uninterrupted full songs verses the 5-15 second clips.
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He blessed the world
dee1153 | Shreveport, LA USA | 11/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Luciano Pavarotti blessed the lives of so many. First, with the most glorious voice mankind has ever heard. Secondly, with his great charisma, passion and humanity. I can't give this DVD enough stars. It's a very carefully thought out, loving, poignant depiction of the Great Man and his music, set to seven of his most famous arias. I enjoyed every second of it and will watch it again and again.
He poured his heart and love into everything he ever did and it's revealed this wonderful portrayal.
RIP Gran Tenore - now the angels are blessed, as you blessed us."
A fantastic life!
Joan Philbin | Alvarado, Texas United States | 11/12/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I watched this BBC production, and it was awesome. What a life this man had, and how he shared his great talent, with so many. My daughter, Jennifer, and I would listen to him, as we traveled, enjoying the music, but more importantly, his voice. God truly touched him with more than a talent for singing, but with a talent for touching other people's lives.
He is greatly missed.
jlp"
Moving look over a brilliant career
Sophia | the Pacific Northwest | 03/02/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Luciano Pavarotti: A Life in Seven Arias" is a comprehensive retrospective of the tenor's career: from his youth, to working with Joan Sutherland in Australia, to his storied career. Everything is covered here - you get some little-seen footage, comments from his colleagues, glimpses of his family life - and it is both realistic and tasteful. His crossover attempts, for instance, are discussed critically but with great affection. More than anything else, though, you get Pavarotti's glorious, unforced tenor - from his earliest days in La Fille du Regiment all the way to his final performances. This belongs on the shelf of any Pavarotti-lover. What a great voice he had and how he will be missed."
A wonderful artist a beautiful life
Agustine | Colorado Springs, CO USA | 12/10/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Great" is so often over used, but what else can one say to describe the wonderful voice and artistry of Pavarotti? I bought this DVD shortly after I watched the program on PBS. What an artist the world lost! Sadly missed. This one is a keeper, to enjoy over and over."
Excellent
Torsten Westh | 03/11/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The DVD gives an excellent view of Pavarottis life - with some of the highlights of his astounishing musical career. There is a fine selection af arias - many of them from the peak of his career - which are performed absolutely brilliantly. So for a good insight to the life of Pavarotti and his music I can absolutely recommend it."