Norma: Ma di'...Oh, non tremare - SUTHERLAND/HORNE/PAVAROTTI
La Gioconda: Ecco la barca, addio - SUTHERLAND/HORNE/PAVAROTTI
La Gioconda: Deh! Non turbare - Horne/Pavarotti
Otello: Gia nella notte densa - Sutherland/Pavarotti
Il trovatore: Madre, non dormi? - Sutherland/Horne/Pavarotti/Gardner
This recording marks ground zero of the Three Tenors phenomenon and reminds you of all that it was supposed to be. There's only one tenor here--Luciano Pavarotti--and because he's partnered by different voice types--sop... more »rano Joan Sutherland and mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne-- the possibilities of substantial artistic collaboration are much greater. Though this event was heavily hyped and would've driven audiences wild no matter what, the singers use the concert as an occasion to do things they'd never do on the opera stage, such as the Sutherland-Pavarotti duet from Otello. In their prime, they were one of the great operatic teams, as were Sutherland and Horne. And this concert gives ample evidence why. It's essential for fans of these singers. --David Patrick Stearns« less
This recording marks ground zero of the Three Tenors phenomenon and reminds you of all that it was supposed to be. There's only one tenor here--Luciano Pavarotti--and because he's partnered by different voice types--soprano Joan Sutherland and mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne-- the possibilities of substantial artistic collaboration are much greater. Though this event was heavily hyped and would've driven audiences wild no matter what, the singers use the concert as an occasion to do things they'd never do on the opera stage, such as the Sutherland-Pavarotti duet from Otello. In their prime, they were one of the great operatic teams, as were Sutherland and Horne. And this concert gives ample evidence why. It's essential for fans of these singers. --David Patrick Stearns
J. Luis Juarez Echenique | Mexico City | 02/13/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When DECCA issued this recording in the LP era it came in 2 LPs and COMPLETE. I have no idea who decided to omit the arias but it was a big, BIG mistake. Horne sang a terrific "Mura felici" from la Donna del Lago that alone would be worth the price of a double album. Sutherland sang the aria from I Masnadieri and Pavarotti the unmissable aria from La Bohéme. I really hope one day (sooner than later) DECCA will reissue this concert COMPLEEEEETEEEEEE!!!!"
Operatic Concert of the Century
Ron Napier | Southern California | 12/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was dubbed the Concert of the Century and captured Pavarotti and Horne in their prime. As some have suggested, Dame Joan may have been past her prime, but her voice was still strong and brilliant."
Mixed truimph!
Ron Napier | 11/30/1998
(3 out of 5 stars)
"If you are a fan of Pavorotti and Horne, buy this CD. But if you are a fan of Dame Joan, you will be very disappointed. Sutherland is already way past her prime years of 1956-1976. Her wide vibrato is and pitch problems are particularly troublesome."
Brilliant music making. There ought to be a video of this av
Tomasino | Hollywood California | 01/26/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sorry, but I humbly disagree with other reviewers here. Dame Joan, in 1981, was still singing fantastically. The age is somewhat apparent, but... who cares! That sound! I love Marilyn Horne in this period, and Pavarotti is fantastic. But what really moves me about the whole package is Joan Sutherland. I adore Marilyn Horne in the basso cantante role: this is the turn that makes this trio fantastic: no wobbly bass! Brava Tutti."
Great singing
Ron Napier | 05/23/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If this is Joan Sutherland way past her prime, I can't imagine how great she must have been IN her prime. I personally enjoy all the singers in this cd."