Recorded: 2003-2004 Italy, USA, Germany etc.
85 mins (documentry) + 75 mins (extra footage)
A DVD which every fan of Pavarotti will want to own, featuring a film celebrating the career of the ultimate classical superstar, plus an intimate portrait of Luciano Pavarotti as he says goodbye to the opera stage. The film, commissioned by the BBC, follows Pavarotti through a momentous period of his life - as he says goodbye to some of the World's great opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera House, New York and the Deutsche Oper, Berlin. This touching and sensitive film celebrates Maestro Pavarotti's life, from his humble beginnings in War torn Italy to his operatic debut and rise to international stardom. The film also includes scenes from Pavarotti's star-studded wedding to Nicoletta Mantovani as well as many interviews with his friends and family members and celebrities from accross the entertainment world. INCLUDES MANY EXTRAS- Director's Commentary Photo gallery 75 mins of bonus footage Plus the following bonus tracks- Lamento di Federico (from '30th Anniversary Concert') Nessun dorma (from 'Pavarotti in Central Park') Addio alla madre (from 'My Heart's Delight') Ti Adoro (promo video) Il Canto (promo video)
TRACKLIST 1 Introduction 2 Los Angeles concert 3 The tenor tradition 4 Early years 5 Pavarotti & Friends 6 War years 7 The young footballer 8 La Bohème debut 9 Tosca in Berlin 10 Conquering America 11 Back in Italy 12 The Three Tenors 13 Mixed emotions 14 The wedding 15 The final Tosca 16 Credits Bonus features Director’s Commentary Extra footage * A year in Pavarotti’s Italy * Pavarotti on singers * Roberto Alagna on Pavarotti * Bono on Pavarotti Arias * Nessun dorma * Addio alla madre * Il lamento di Federico Music videos * Il canto * Ti adoro |