From tragic clown to romantic poet, which of Maestro's famous roles are your favourite? 🤡
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"He sang a high C the like of which I had never heard."—Sir Thomas Allen
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In July 1955, aged 19, Luciano Pavarotti journeyed to Wales to compete with his father in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. They won the male voice competition by some margin. Later in life Pavarotti would attribute this as a pivotal moment, one that would inspire him to consider the possibility of becoming a professional singer. Forty years later, in 1995, fulfilling a promise made to himself and many others throughout an extraordinary career, he returned to give a special concert in the Pavilion during Eisteddfod week.
We are delighted to announce that the recording of this previously unreleased historic concert will be available for the first time on 21st November, and the first track from the album is out now.
Start listening 🎧 Pavarotti.lnk.to/LlangollenMammaID
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"His divine voice, with its unmistakable timbre and complete vocal range."—Plácido Domingo
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Full of love, laughter, and watermelon 🍉
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Maestro Pavarotti looks sensational after his debut as Manrico in Verdi's Il Trovatore, San Francisco in 1975 🗡️
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"His singing spoke right to the hearts of listeners whether they knew anything about opera or not.”—James Levine
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The man that took opera to the people, and made the world fall in love with classical music 🎶
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The Big Apple welcomes the King Of The High Cs: Maestro Pavarotti attracts the crowds during his visit to New York in 1980 🍎
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We are delighted to announce the opportunity to pre-order the brand new deluxe sets of Mirella Freni and Maestro Pavarotti's classic recording of Madama Butterfly—with Herbert von Karajan conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra—issued in 3LP and SACD editions.
This special box is crafted from linen, and houses a gatefold inner and newly commissioned book, meticulously researched and lavishly presented. A new article on Mirella Freni, facsimiles from the original 1975 booklet (including the complete libretto in four languages), the original LP cover art, session photographs, and an exclusive collectible poster complete this remarkable set.
"Karajan's Decca recordings of La Bohème and Madama Butterfly, both with Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti, achieved something like classic status when they were first issued."—Gramophone Magazine
Continuing the programme of Pavarotti-focused Puccini reissues marking the 100th anniversary of the composer's death, this much-acclaimed interpretation of a favourite opera was made in Vienna's Sofiensaal in 1974, and was praised by critics and music-lovers in equal measure on its first release in 1975—50 years ago.
This special set is out 25th Jul and is available to pre-order now 🎧 Pavarotti.lnk.to/ButterflyID
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The official YouTube channel for the "King Of The High Cs", Maestro Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007)