大象传媒

Sean Rafferty introduces a series of programmes celebrating the life and career of Luciano Pavarotti, who died in September.

4/5. Beyond the Stage

In 1981, Pavarotti launched his International Voice Competition, which has led to the rise of a number of younger singers, including Roberto Alagna, who talks to Sean Rafferty about his experience of working with Pavarotti. Plus a look at his only venture into film-making with Yes, Giorgio.

Music includes:

Williams: If I were in love
Luciano Pavarotti (tenor)
Orchestra
John Williams (conductor)

Mozart: Idomeneo (excerpt)
Idomeneo ...... Luciano Pavarotti (tenor)
Vienna Philharmonic
John Pritchard (conductor)

Verdi: Il trovatore (excerpt)
Manrico ...... Luciano Pavarotti (tenor)
Leonora ...... Antonella Banaudi (soprano)
Orchestra of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
Zubin Mehta (conductor)

Verdi: Aida (excerpt)
Radames ...... Luciano Pavarotti (tenor)
La Scala Orchestra, Milan
Lorin Maazel (conductor).