I’m hoping someone might know the dates that Pavarotti toured Australia in 2005 for his Farewell tour? I saw him in Brisbane and it was fantastic, but I cannot locate my ticket and therefore I am unable to note the actual date of the event, which I’m keen to do.
I’ve read your blog with interest – wow – what an amazing level of expertise and passion! I am especially interested in your articles about fans who may have bought Pavarotti’s recordings in East Berlin and anyone behind the Iron Curtain who may have managed to access Pavarotti’s recordings during the Cold War. I read your blog on our plans for your Berlin trip with interest – how was the trip? Did you find any recordings?
I would love to hear more – I am researching alongside the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation for a major celebration of the maestro’s life. Would love to hear more of your stories and your passion for Pavarotti.
I just happened to see your comment (I have commented in the past so receive an email about any new ones) and wondered if you might be interested in a slideshow I once made of a great interview LP once did, about his inspirations, with the politician David Mellor: https://vimeo.com/album/5613622
Hi Helge – I was wondering if you or anyone else has ever seen this footage or if you know where it may have come from? It appears to be from the famous run of Fille du Regiment at the Met in ’73 with Sutherland. I’m trying to track down the original footage… was wondering if you knew anything about it.
There are at least three that I know of that have orchestrated Tosti’s songs that Pavarotti sung:
* Giancarlo Chiaramello on Pavarotti’s album “O sole mio”
* Alexander Faris on Pavarotti’s album “Mattinata”
* Douglas Gamley on Pavarotti’s album “Pavarotti in concert” conducted by Richard Bonynge (this album is actually a studio recording, not a live concert recording)
All these three albums are available on Decca. In addition to the three studio albums mentioned above Pavarotti also sang many Tosti songs in concert and I believe that he often used the arrangements from the albums above, at least when he sang the Tosti songs with full orchestra. Many live albums with Pavarotti are featuring Pavarotti singing Tosti and they are also available on Decca.
Happy listening! And do search for Tosti on this site and you’ll find many post on Pavarotti & Tosti! 🙂
So interesting to see your Pavarotti post on The Pearl Fishers, as I just saw a performance of the opera at the Met in New York about 10 days ago. It hadn’t been performed there in 100 years (when Caruso was the Nadir). In this production, we heard Matthew Polanzini, who sang beautifully. Thanks, btw, for following my blog, TheCulturedTraveler – much appreciated.
Thanks for following The Immortal Jukebox. I hope you are finding lots to entertain you and maybe making some discoveries. If you haven’t visited for a while check it out again. Please feel free to add comments. Good luck with your blog. Regards Thom.
Hi Odd … Thanks for your interesting blog. I have absolutely no wish to spam or irritate, but think you and your readers might be interested in a slide show I have recently put on YouTube, illustrating a fascinating 1994 interview with LP by British politician David Mellor. Here’s the URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlzoGRb7gjc … or you can just search on “Pavarotti’s Exemplars”. We hear the great man talk about his influences, from Caruso to Bergonzi, and needless to say there is some amazing singing to be heard throughout. Enjoy!
Odd … thank you *so *much – I really appreciate your taking the trouble to do that. My problem is getting to the audience who I know will appreciate this and playlistasartform , so things like this are a great help.
Peace … Fin
*Fin O’Súilleabháin*
*Playlistasartform.com*
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Odd Pavarotti Blog wrote:
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Thank you very much for your kind comments and for including my blog om your blogroll! You have a very nice and interesting blog on opera singing! I have included your blog in my blogroll as well! Keep up the good work! And do keep on singing!
Sorry for the late reply. The song “Panis angelicus” could be found on the Pavarotti christmas album “O holy night”. As it is a fairly well known christmas song the sheet music with lyrics should be easy to track down in a good music store. Hope the funeral went well.
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Hello,
I’m hoping someone might know the dates that Pavarotti toured Australia in 2005 for his Farewell tour? I saw him in Brisbane and it was fantastic, but I cannot locate my ticket and therefore I am unable to note the actual date of the event, which I’m keen to do.
Many thanks if anyone can assist.
Hi Odd,
I’ve read your blog with interest – wow – what an amazing level of expertise and passion! I am especially interested in your articles about fans who may have bought Pavarotti’s recordings in East Berlin and anyone behind the Iron Curtain who may have managed to access Pavarotti’s recordings during the Cold War. I read your blog on our plans for your Berlin trip with interest – how was the trip? Did you find any recordings?
I would love to hear more – I am researching alongside the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation for a major celebration of the maestro’s life. Would love to hear more of your stories and your passion for Pavarotti.
Thanks Odd,
Amy
(London)
Hi Amy
I just happened to see your comment (I have commented in the past so receive an email about any new ones) and wondered if you might be interested in a slideshow I once made of a great interview LP once did, about his inspirations, with the politician David Mellor: https://vimeo.com/album/5613622
Hi Helge – I was wondering if you or anyone else has ever seen this footage or if you know where it may have come from? It appears to be from the famous run of Fille du Regiment at the Met in ’73 with Sutherland. I’m trying to track down the original footage… was wondering if you knew anything about it.
Thanks!
Sierra
Hi Odd, Do you know who orchestrated Tosti’s songs Pavarotti sung?
There are at least three that I know of that have orchestrated Tosti’s songs that Pavarotti sung:
* Giancarlo Chiaramello on Pavarotti’s album “O sole mio”
* Alexander Faris on Pavarotti’s album “Mattinata”
* Douglas Gamley on Pavarotti’s album “Pavarotti in concert” conducted by Richard Bonynge (this album is actually a studio recording, not a live concert recording)
All these three albums are available on Decca. In addition to the three studio albums mentioned above Pavarotti also sang many Tosti songs in concert and I believe that he often used the arrangements from the albums above, at least when he sang the Tosti songs with full orchestra. Many live albums with Pavarotti are featuring Pavarotti singing Tosti and they are also available on Decca.
Happy listening! And do search for Tosti on this site and you’ll find many post on Pavarotti & Tosti! 🙂
So interesting to see your Pavarotti post on The Pearl Fishers, as I just saw a performance of the opera at the Met in New York about 10 days ago. It hadn’t been performed there in 100 years (when Caruso was the Nadir). In this production, we heard Matthew Polanzini, who sang beautifully. Thanks, btw, for following my blog, TheCulturedTraveler – much appreciated.
Thanks! The blog post about the Pearl Fisher’s Duet is one of my most popular posts! You have a great blog! Keep on blogging! 😃
Thanks for following The Immortal Jukebox. I hope you are finding lots to entertain you and maybe making some discoveries. If you haven’t visited for a while check it out again. Please feel free to add comments. Good luck with your blog. Regards Thom.
Thanks! Good luck with your blog, too! 😀
Hi Odd … Thanks for your interesting blog. I have absolutely no wish to spam or irritate, but think you and your readers might be interested in a slide show I have recently put on YouTube, illustrating a fascinating 1994 interview with LP by British politician David Mellor. Here’s the URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlzoGRb7gjc … or you can just search on “Pavarotti’s Exemplars”. We hear the great man talk about his influences, from Caruso to Bergonzi, and needless to say there is some amazing singing to be heard throughout. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for this! I really apreciate it! Lovely video! I’ll see if I’ll include it in one of my future blog posts! 🙂
Hi! I’ve now made a blog post about your video with the Pavarotti interview! Link: https://oddpavarottiblog.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/the-great-1994-pavarotti-radio-interview-with-david-mellor/
Odd … thank you *so *much – I really appreciate your taking the trouble to do that. My problem is getting to the audience who I know will appreciate this and playlistasartform , so things like this are a great help.
Peace … Fin
*Fin O’Súilleabháin*
*Playlistasartform.com*
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Odd Pavarotti Blog wrote:
> Odd Pavarotti commented: “Hi! I’ve now made a blog post about your > video with the Pavarotti interview! Link: > https://oddpavarottiblog.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/the-great-1994-pavarotti-radio-interview-with-david-mellor/ > ” >
A true fanatic. And thanks for the like.
Grazie! Greetings form Odd Pavarotti Blog!
Thanks for your recent LIKE posted to the Seeing and Savoring Italy blog on an Italian Time Capsule! Pavarotti is the Voice of Italy.
Thanks! Yes, Pavarotti is indeed the Voice of Italy! 🙂
On those nights when I break out my cage you never know what will happen.
Can’t wait until that happens! 🙂
Question:
Having been born Odd, as time and life go on do you find yourself growing even Odder?
All the time! Becoming Odd is a lifelong process! And I do become Odder all the time! It’s very ejoyable! Some days are even Odder than others! My main goal is to become the Oddest of all.
How about you? Feeling a little bit Odd, at least sometime? 😉
Thank you for following Odd Pavarotti Blog! 🙂
ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOO he is the quinessential TENOR that ever walked the earth…that voice is simply heavenly!!!!!
Nice blog:) I am also an opera singer, come visit my site and journeys of singing…. http://dadiva35.wordpress.com
Cheers,
Deamma
Thank you very much for your kind comments and for including my blog om your blogroll! You have a very nice and interesting blog on opera singing! I have included your blog in my blogroll as well! Keep up the good work! And do keep on singing!
Hello,
I am looking for the music file of this video:
we intend to use it during a funeral on Saturday January 2nd.
Thanks for your help!
frank
Sorry for the late reply. The song “Panis angelicus” could be found on the Pavarotti christmas album “O holy night”. As it is a fairly well known christmas song the sheet music with lyrics should be easy to track down in a good music store. Hope the funeral went well.
O Holy Night is the record I just found in a thrift store for 50 cents!! Amazing stuff!
I agree! O Holy Night is a great album! More about this album here:
https://oddpavarottiblog.wordpress.com/2009/12/20/christmas-with-pavarotti/
Enjoy Odd Pavarotti Blog!