The Garda Festival in Verona has announced its program for its third edition. The opening event on August 1, 2025 is a celebration of the 90th anniversary of Luciano Pavarotti’s birth, featuring tenor Murat Karahan. He will be joined by pianist Gledis Gjuzi in works by Puccini, Verdi, Cilea, Lucio Dalla, Michael Jackson, Paul Anka, and Nino Rota. Karahan has performed {…}
(Image provided by Opera Naples) Opera Naples has announced the contestants for this year’s Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples International Voice Competition and Academy. The participants include sopranos Hayley Abramowitz, Sarah Bacani, Laura Fernández, Luna Park, and Victoria Ratto; mezzo-sopranos Simona Genga, Maggie Reneé, and Kim Stanish; tenors Jordan Costa, William Johnson, Minghao Liu, and Luke Norvell; baritones Matthew Cossack, {…}
Opera Naples is teaming up with the Larimart Gallery to present an exclusive event on Oct. 19, 2024 spotlighting a new portrait of Luciano Pavarotti. The work was created by Mary LaGarde, who is donating the painting for the live auction at the Opera Naples “An Evening in Paris” gala on Dec. 5, 2024. The portrait will be on display {…}
Malaysia’s Pangkor Laut Resort is set to present the first-ever “Opera in Paradise” this October. From Oct. 20-22, audiences will get a chance to experience a unique performance featuring such artists as tenor Michael Austin, flutist Andrea Griminelli, and vocal duo Belle Voci. Austin is an American singer who has performed throughout the world and famously appeared in the world {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced Week eight of its weekly streams, which includes a number of renowned performances from the past. This week the company is digging to the very first telecast ever produced as well as another historical performance. Monday, May 4 – Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro Conducted by James Levine, starring Renée Fleming, Cecilia Bartoli, Susanne Mentzer, Dwayne {…}
Luciano Pavarotti was born on Oct. 12, 1935 and would go on to one of the most iconic careers in the history of music. The Italian tenor would wind up being more than just a figure in the opera world, but would break the barriers of the mainstream to remain one of the great international artists of the 20th century. {…}
(Credit: Courtesy of Giant Pictures) The 30th Anniversary Edition of director DeWitt Sage’s award-winning feature documentary “Distant Harmony: Pavarotti in China” has been released on DVD and digital platforms for the first time. The 1988 documentary was released by Giant Pictures and recounts Luciano Pavarotti’s trip to China in 1986 where he performed “La Bohème,” conducted master classes and performed {…}
Ever dream of singing alongside Luciano Pavarotti? For many aspiring young singers that would be a dream come true, one that in a literal sense would not be possible. But technology has a knack for making the impossible, somewhat possible, as showcased by Smule, an online network that allows anyone to sing side by side with their favorite artists. Smule {…}
Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features Ron Howard’s upcoming {…}
A new documentary exploring the life and career of legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti will hit select theatres on June 7, 2019. The first look at the film debuted during the 61st Grammy Awards. “PAVAROTTI” will feature clips of the singer’s finest performances, as well as never-before-seen footage, giving audiences “a stunningly intimate portrait of the most beloved opera singer of {…}
Luciano Pavarotti is one of the most iconic opera stars in history. Born on Oct. 12, 1935, the tenor is a touchstone of popular culture, even for those who have never gone to an opera. In honor of Pavarotti’s legend, here is an opera quiz that tests you on how much you really remember about the great tenor.