A Luciano Pavarotti biopic, titled “Vox Divina,” is in the works. Deadline is reporting that the LA-based production company, Women Occupy Hollywood, has secured rights to Italian writer-director Ivana Massetti’s Pavarotti biopic. Following two years of research, the film will chronicle the tenor’s life from his boyhood in Modena, Italy, to his confirmation as a star at the Metropolitan Opera {…}
On Sept. 30, “Pavarotti 90” will be presented at the Arena di Verona. The concert will celebrate the 90th birthday of the legendary tenor who died in 2007. Among the guests who will perform at the concert are Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, who famously performed with Pavarotti as the Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli. Pop singer Laura Pausini will {…}
Opera Naples is teaming up with Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to secure land purchase for the home of the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation. The organizations revealed that they received a seven-figure gift from a funding source that wishes to remain anonymous. The project will feature a multi-purpose venue that houses a 900-seat indoor theater, outdoor ampitheater, {…}
Twice-impeached and 34-time convicted felon Donald Trump is at it again playing Pavarotti during a Presidential campaign event. This time at a town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania on Oct. 14, the former President played recordings of Luciano Pavarotti after his town hall was cut short after two attendees needed medical attention. According to reports, Trump was being asked questions from {…}
Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will get to hear two high anticipated album debuts by two celebrated performers. There are also reissues and the completion of an acclaimed Ring Cycle. O Sole Mio – Reissue Decca Classics reissues Luciano Pavarotti’s classic album. The album showcases {…}
Opera Naples is set to present the 2019 documentary “Pavarotti: His Life.” The documentary by Ron Howard shows a rare glimpse into the private life of the man behind the legend. The event will be hosted by the late tenor’s widow, Nicoletta Pavarotti, who visits from Modena, Italy. Regarding the documentary, OperaWire noted, “The documentary does reveal a lot of new {…}
Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week you get albums from two very famous singers, a soundtrack to one of this year’s Oscar contenders, and two complete opera recordings you cannot miss. Maestro Deutsche Grammophon releases the official soundtrack to Bradley Cooper’s new film “Maestro.” The recording features {…}
Florida’s Opera Naples has announced a new long-term collaboration with the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation. The partnership will feature a number of performances including the Winter Dreams Gala which will take place at the Royal Poinciana Golf Club and features tenor Santiago Ballerini. Performance Date: Dec. 6, 2023 The partnership will also spotlight the Fourth Annual Festival Under the Stars which includes {…}
On August 24, Luciano Pavarotti received a posthumous Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony saw Cristina Pavarotti and her sisters in attendance as well as the famed tenor’s widow and grandchildren. Upon receiving the star Cristina Pavarotti said, “It is a tremendous honor to represent my father on this momentous occasion. I wish I could express how {…}
Late opera star Luciano Pavarotti is going to Hollywood. The famed tenor will get a new star on Hollywood’s iconic Walk of Fame on August 24, 2022 at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard. Present at the ceremony will be the late tenor’s daughter Cristina Pavarotti, who will give a speech. Also in attendance and speaking about the tenor’s career will be conductor {…}
This week audiences are in for a treat with numerous new releases of world premieres, full operas, solo albums, and classic productions. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Il Pirata Prima Classic releases Bellini’s rarely performed work with Javier Camarena, Marina Rebeka, and Franco Vassallo performing the leading roles. The album was recorded at Bellini’s homeland, Catania, {…}