Luciano Pavarotti Filmography

Luciano Pavarotti: A Legend Says Goodbye

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: Nessun Dorma - Puccini's Greatest Arias

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: A Life in Seven Arias

Synopsis: As produced for the BBC, this feature-length documentary charts the many aspects of tenor Luciano Pavarotti's (1935-2007) extraordinary life and career. In reflecting on this great man, the program intercuts archival footage of the opera singer in performance over the years and interviews with Read More

Pavarotti & Friends for Cambodia and Tibet

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Pavarotti & Friends for Guatemala and Kosovo

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Three Tenors in Paris

Synopsis: 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. Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: The Best is Yet to Come

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Saturday Night Live: Alec Baldwin [7]

Actors: Alec Baldwin, Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: This 1998 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Alec Baldwin and features musical guest Luciano Pavarotti. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide Read More

Christmas With Luciano Pavoratti

Verdi's Requiem

Synopsis: 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 Read More

The Three Tenors: In Concert

Actors: José Carreras, Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Don Carlo

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Pavarotti & Friends 2

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Pavarotti in Confidence with Peter Ustinov

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Pavarotti in Central Park

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: 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 Read More

The Three Tenors: Encore!

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: Duets

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti, Bryan Adams, Andrea Bocelli, Bon Jovi, Bono

Synopsis: Per its title, this performance release features a compilation of famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti's duets; the duettists consist not of classical mainstays as one might expect, but pop stars such as Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Lionel Richie and Elton John. Selections include Panis Angelicus with Read More

Essential Opera

Pavarotti & Friends Together for the Children of Bosnia

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: 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.  Read More

Great Moments, Vol. 12: Highlights from "Pavarotti in Hyde Park"

Metropolitan Opera Gala 1991 - 25th Anniversary at Lincoln Center

Pavarotti in Hyde Park

Synopsis: Hyde Park is the setting for these offerings from Pavarotti. Includes arias from La Traviata, Mefistofele and Don Giovanni. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

Die Fledermaus

Actors: Marilyn Horne

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti: 3 Tenors in Concert

Synopsis: 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 Read More

The Aida File

Synopsis: 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 Read More

La Boheme (San Francisco Opera)

Synopsis: San Francisco hosted this version of the famous opera. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

The Original Three Tenors Concert

Actors: José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma

Synopsis: On an historic night at Rome's Terme di Caracalla in 1990, three of the world's greatest tenors -- Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti -- shared a stage for the first time in this acclaimed recital. Program includes Nessun dorma and Il lamento di Federico. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Read More

Pavarotti: The Event

Synopsis: Luciano Pavarotti delighted an audience of 10,000 at this concert, filmed in 1990 at the Palatrussardi in Milan to honor the winners of that year's World Cup. Pavarotti performs a program of favorite arias and Neapolitan songs, including six encores. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide Read More

Verdi: Rigoletto at Verona

Synopsis: Luciano Pavarotti stars in this lavish production of Verdi's tragic tale of love and corruption. Directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, this 1990 staging of Rigoletto captures Pavarotti is strong voice, with the superstar tenor supported by Edita Gruberova and Ingvar Wixell. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Read More

Rigoletto

Un Ballo in Maschera

Actors: Aprile Millo, Leo Nucci, Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: This music performance video is a Verdi opera conducted by James Levine and performed by the Metropolitan Opera and Chorus and soloists Luciano Pavarotti, Leo Nucci and Aprile Millo. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: The Recital

Synopsis: World-renowned Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, recording at a time when many believe he was at the height of his formidable singing power, performed a recital on June 8, 1989, at the majestic 152-year-old Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Accompanied on piano by the internationally acclaimed Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: Recital in Barcelona

Synopsis: In 1989, Luciano Pavarotti, widely regarded as the world's greatest operatic tenor, appeared at the historic Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Spain. A camera crew was on hand to capture this special event for posterity, and Luciano Pavarotti: Recital in Barcelona features the great singer Read More

Il Trovatore

Synopsis: Featuring world-renowned tenor Luciano Pavarotti, this release from Universal Classics presents a 1988 performance of Il Travatore at The Metropolitan Opera. Performed in the original Italian, the opera by Giuseppe Verdi includes music by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the direction of Read More

The Fortunate Pilgrim

Crew: Featured Music

Actors: Sophia Loren, Edward James Olmos, John Turturro, Hal Holbrook, Annabella Sciorra

Synopsis: Before striking gold with The Godfather, Mario Puzo published a pageant-like novel titled The Fortunate Pilgrim. Puzo's book was adapted into a two-part TV movie in 1988, with Sophia Loren as star. Ms. Loren plays a young Italian wife and mother, who emigrates to the US in 1915 in search of a Read More

Meet the Met

An Evening with Luciano Pavarotti and Joan Sutherland

Actors: Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Leo Nucci, Hillary Johnsson, James Courtney

Synopsis: As mounted and filmed at the Metropolitan Opera in 1987, this classical concert features two opera legends - tenor Luciano Pavarotti and soprano Joan Sutherland - performing a series of scenes from the seminal operas Lucia di Lammermoor, La Traviata and Rigoletto. The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Read More

Aida

Synopsis: Luciano Pavarotti, often cited as the world's finest operatic tenor, stars in this lavish production of Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera. Set in ancient Egypt, Aida concerns the romantic entanglement of military leader Radames, the beautiful Princess Amneris, and Aida, her slave from Ethiopia. Read More

Live from the Met Highlights, Vol. 1

Synopsis: Experience selections from The Bartered Bride, Lucia di Lammermoor, Tannhaeuser, Don Carlo and La Boheme. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

Distant Harmony: Pavarotti in China

Synopsis: This is a filmed record of Luciano Pavarotti's first trip to China. As a climax to several touristy sequences, Pavarotti performs at his near-peak in the Great Hall (he even shows up on time; take note, American opera fans). Beyond the music, the film is a textbook of "culture clash" vignettes. Read More

La Boheme

Synopsis: Tenor Luciano Pavarotti provides his singular talents to this production of La Boheme performed by the Genoa Opera Company in China. Pavarotti became famous after he appeared in this same role in 1961. He has sung in such other operas as Daughter of the Regiment and Elixir of Love. As viewers will Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: In Concert in China

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: Opera legend Luciano Pavarotti is captured during a live performance in Beijing in this concert showcasing the works of Puccini, Verdi, Mascagni and more. In addition to Pavarotti's personal favorite arias, this release also offers the tenor performing a special set of Italian songs including Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: Gala Concert - Olympia Hall, Munich

Actors: Andrea Griminelli

Synopsis: This video features a live performance by beloved opera star Luciano Pavarotti, who has thrilled audiences with his charismatic style since his debut in 1961. The sold out concert took place in 1986 at the magnificent Olympia Hall in Munich, West Germany. The Italian tenor performs some of his Read More

Maria Stuarda

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau

Synopsis: This operatic adaptation of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots was brought to the screen by award-winning director Petr Weigl and stars Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, and Huguette Tourangeau. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide Read More

Christmas With Luciano Pavarotti

A Pavarotti Valentine

Synopsis: Pavarotti's Valentine's Day concert features "Una Furtiva Lagrima," "Torna a Surriento," "Nessun Dorma," and "Recondita Armonia." ~ All Movie Guide Read More

Luciano Pavarotti

Pavarotti

Synopsis: The Superstar Center of Las Vegas' Riviera Hotel was host to a live concert performance by operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti with musical numbers by Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini and di Curtis. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

Rigoletto (Wiener Philharmoniker)

Actors: Ingvar Wixell, Luciano Pavarotti, Edita Gruberova, Ferruccio Furlanetto

Synopsis: The complications and excesses in the highly melodramatic story of Rigoletto almost define the word "opera" for many people, and the name of this opera's composer, Giuseppi Verdi, is one to conjure with. Many cinematically inclined opera fans had high hopes for this 1983 production directed by the Read More

Ernani

Synopsis: Luciano Pavarotti takes the title role in this production of Verdi's operatic tragedy, in which a man falls for a woman who is pledged to another, leading to three men vying for the same woman, ending in betrayal and tragic consequences for all parties concerned. Leona Mitchell co-stars as Read More

The Metropolitan Opera: Centennial Gala

Synopsis: In 1983, New York's Metropolitan Opera celebrated its one hundredth birthday and a stellar roster of the most prestigious names in classical vocal music stopped by to celebrate the occasion. This video record of the gala event includes performances by Kathleen Battle, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras Read More

Il Tabarro

Pavarotti in London

Yes, Giorgio

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti, Kathryn Harrold, Eddie Albert, Paola Borboni, James Hong

Synopsis: When touring Italian opera star Giorgio Fini (Luciano Pavarotti in his screen debut) mysteriously loses his voice before a performance in Boston, he goes to see throat specialist Dr. Pamela Taylor (Kathryn Harrold), and the two fall madly in love. This film features a number of songs, including Read More

Idomeneo

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: A musical production that was designed for the "Live From the Met" series, this program was produced by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

L'Elisir d'Amore (Metropolitan Opera)

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: The legendary Luciano Pavarotti headlines this Metropolitan Opera performance of Donizetti's opera L'Elisir d'Amore from March 1981. The cast also features Brent Ellis, Louise Wohlafka, Sesto Brucantini and Judith Blegen; the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Metropolitan Opera Chorus (under the Read More

Aida (San Francisco Opera)

Actors: Margaret Price, Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: This production of Giuseppe Verdi's enduringly popular opera Aida features Margaret Price as the title character, and Luciano Pavarotti as Radames. This production was staged at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House in 1981. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

Un Ballo in Maschera

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti, Katia Ricciarelli, Louis Quilico, Judith Blegen, Bianca Berini, Giuseppe Patone

Synopsis: Luciano Pavarotti stars as Riccardo in this production of Verdi's "Un Ballo in Maschera", staged by New York City's Metropolitian Opera Company in 1980. Director Elijah Moshinsky has reset the story in Boston as America is on the verge of the Revolutionary war to put a new spin on this story of Read More

As Frozen Music

Pavarotti Master Class at Juilliard

La Boheme (Metropolitan Opera)

Synopsis: Giacomo Puccini's La Bohéme comes to life at the Metropolitan Opera in this performance captured live in March of 1977 and featuring The Metropolitan Opera and Chorus under the conduction of James Levine. Renata Scotto and Maralin Niska star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide Read More

Messa da Requiem

Synopsis: This all-star production of Verdi's Messa da Requiem contains performances by Luciano Pavarotti and Leontyne Price under the direction of Henri-Georges Clouzet. Conducting the orchestra is the legendary Herbert von Karajan. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

Send 'Round the Song: A Christmas Celebration

Pavarotti and Levine in Recital

Synopsis: The great operatic singer and the world-famous pianist get together and perform excerpts from some of the world's great operas. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide Read More

Great Moments, Vol. 8: Luciano Pavarotti - Highlights from "Rigoletto"

Luciano Pavarotti: Essential Pavarotti

Synopsis: Opera. Pavarotti sings a variety of arias. Included: "Nessun Dorma," "Torna a Surriento" and "Lamento di Federico." ~ All Movie Guide Read More

Pavarotti Forever

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti, James Levine, Nuccia Focile, Andrea Griminelli, Zubin Mehta

Luciano Pavarotti: The Voice, The Maestro, The Man, His Music

Synopsis: Luciano Pavarotti: The Voice, The Maestro, The Man offers a look at the legendary tenor's life and career. In addition to offering footage of his hometown, the program contains the singer interpreting twelve different works including selections by Puccini, Rossini, erdi, and Mozart. ~ Perry Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: A Song to Remember

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: The performance film Luciano Pavarotti: A Song to Remember finds the celebrated Italian tenor delivering a live set at a concert hall in Barcelona, Spain. The 19 selections featured here include: O Sole Mio, Pioggia, Nebbie and A Vuchella. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide Read More

Luciano Pavarotti: Ernani

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti, Sherrill Milnes, Ruggero Raimondi, Leona Mitchell, Jean Kraft

Synopsis: Luciano Pavarotti: Ernani features the celebrated tenor performing Verdi's classic opera. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More