The 50 Greatest Tracks

I love Pavarotti.

I found out about this release for Pavarotti while on "spotify." After listening to several tracks, I was very impressed with this cd released celebrating Pavarotti's 50 years with Decca records (now that's what I call real loyalty). I decided to order this 2-cd set from a reputable seller on amazon.com. Little did I realize that the seller was in Argentina, but my cd arrived on time as promised and in new condition. I have sampled some of my favorite selections throughout both cd's. This cd set will be great travel music when I ventureon my 4 hour drive to West Virginia State Parks in October 2014. The final selection on Disc 2 is duet with Frank Sinatra and Lucciano Pavarotti performing "My Way." Bravo to one of the greatest tenor singers during my lifetime. Pavarotti stands up there with Mario Lanza, Andrea Boccelli, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, and the great CARUSO.DECCA records has done a stellar job remastering these selections, many from analog tapes onto their 2-cd set. I guess because Pavarotti wished to pay tribute to his fine fortune and success with the Decca label is the primary reason they utilized the Decca records label in lieu of their normal LONDON label (owned by Decca) for classical releases.Finally, if you are a ardent fan of Pavarotti, then this is one cd set that you should purchase for your collection. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed with his performances herewith.

Price and great CD!

Pavarotti was a legend with the three tenors and after his passing we lost in my opinion a legend in the opera world. It is true that Andrea Bocelli has taken on the mental of the next great opera singer from Italy but the Three tenors are the very first tenors I heard sing and they were incredible singers all three of them. Pavarotti in my opinion carried that mental for the tenors and did it with grace, poise, and class.

If you don't have any Pavarotti in your collection this is a very good place to start. The recording quality is excellent and there are many rarities in this eclectic collection (e.g., his first recording in 1961 of Che Gelida Manina). Personally I would have trimmed a few of the tracks to include "Un Amore Cosi Grande", "Torna A Surriento", and of course "Core ngrato" , but that's me. Also check out: "Amore: Romantic Italian Love Songs".Bellissimo !

Attended a Pavarotti concert in Hartford several years before he passed. One of the best evenings ever. This CD set opens with his signature piece Nessun Dorma. Spectacular. For me, a transport back to the live performance. He had captivated the audience that night with his incredible voice,style and waving white handkerchief. I consider his voice and talent one of the greatest gifts possible to a world needing more visits from gifted individuals who spend a lifetime sharing music that lifts the spirit and touches the soul. Really enjoyed the last 4 bands on disc 2. What a combo: Sting, then Eric Clapton, Bono et. al. and the wrap with Sinatra ( on his 100 bday year). Doesn't get any better than this.Peggo

One of the best singers in my generation a voice that's undeniable love this music great album

Love this CD! It has all of my favorite arias on the first CD. Pavarotti's voice is so moving. He was a rare talent. The LPs I had are long gone so am glad to have this CD.