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[SHM-CD Specification] The King of High C is reborn! The greatest tenor of all time! Pavarotti, 50 years since his Decca recordings! A definitive best-of collection with 50 tracks, 2 hours and 47 minutes of music, all newly remastered! Pavarotti became world-famous as a superstar who transcended the boundaries of classical music, known as one of the "Three Tenors" and for his overwhelming singing at the Turin Olympics. 50 years ago, on September 21, 1963, he made his debut at the Royal Opera House in England, starting his international career. In November of the following year, he released his first collection of opera arias from Decca. The first album was an EP consisting of only 5 songs and 14 minutes. Next year will mark 50 years since that first recording. This album commemorates the 50th anniversary of Pavarotti's major opera debut and the 50th anniversary of his Decca recordings, and is a 2-disc set featuring 50 of his most outstanding performances, all newly remastered. Furthermore, it includes live recordings of his memorable opera debut performance in 1961! With collaborations with Stevie Wonder and Eric Clapton, it totals 2 hours and 47 minutes! This is the definitive album where you can fully enjoy the overwhelming voice of the tenor of the century! The audio has been newly remastered at 24-bit/96kHz from the original masters at Abbey Road Studios in London. [CD Track Listing] CD1: Nessun Dorma ~ A magnificent collection of opera arias! 1. Nessun Dorma (Puccini) Mehta conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: 1972 2. What cold hands (Puccini) Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: 1972 3. Et le le (Verdi) Chailly conducting the Orchestra of the Teatro di Bologna Recorded: 1988 4. I see tears (Verdi) Downes conducting the Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Recorded: 1964 *One of the tracks from Decca's first recording 5. Donna ? mobile (Verdi) Bonynge conducting the London Symphony Orchestra Recorded: 1971 6. Una furtiva lagrima (Donizetti) Sutherland (soprano) Bonynge conducting the English Chamber Orchestra Recorded: 1970 7. The Flower You Threw (Bizet) Conducted by Magiera with the Vienna Volksoper Orchestra Recorded: 1972 8. In the Depths of the Holy Temple (Bizet) Bass Ghiaurov Conducted by Stapleton with the National Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: 1977 9. Put on your votive garments (Leoncavallo) Conducted by Magiera with the Vienna Volksoper Orchestra Recorded: 1972 10. The Wonderful Harmony (Puccini) 11. E lucevan le stelle (Puccini) Conducted by Lessinho with the National Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: 1978 12. Behold the terrifying fire (Verdi) Conducted by Lessinho with the Vienna Opera Orchestra Recorded: 1969 13. Cuerca di Aida (Verdi) Conducted by Magiera with the Vienna Volksoper Orchestra Recorded: 1972 14. Ah, my lovely maiden (Puccini) Freni (soprano) Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: 1972 15. Among the beautiful ones (Puccini) Levine conducting the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Recorded: 1992 16. What a beautiful woman (Puccini) 17. The day of freedom is coming (Puccini) 18. This feeling that I cannot help but love (Giordano) 19. Oh, paradise! (Meyerbeer) Fabritis conducting the National Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: 1979 20. Like a dream (Flotow) Bonynge conducting the New Philharmonia Orchestra Recorded: 1973 21. Ave Maria (J.S. Bach/Gounod) 22. O'Holy Night (Adan) 23. I Lament (Verdi: Requiem) Conducted by Adler with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, Recorded: 1976 24. Drinking Song (Verdi) Sutherland (soprano) Bonynge with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, Recorded: 1979 25. Nessun Dorma (Puccini) Carreras, Domingo (tenor) Mehta with the Rome National Opera Orchestra & Florence May Festival Orchestra, Recorded: 1990 (live recording) 26. What Cold Hands (Puccini) Molinari-Pradelli with the Reggio Emilia Municipal Theatre Orchestra, Recorded: 1961 (live recording) *Pavarotti's opera debut performance (first official release) CD 2: O Sole Mio ~ A Collection of Enchanting Popular Songs! 1. O Sole Mio (Capua) Recorded: 1979 2. Funicul?, Funicul? (Denza) Recorded: 1977 3. Torna a Surriento (Curtis) Recorded: 1979 4. Matinata (Leoncavallo) Recorded: 1977 5. Volare (Mancini) Recorded: 1987 6. Let the Wind Carry My Song (Bicio) 7. Mamma (Bicio) Recorded: 1984 8. Santa Lucia (Folk Song) Recorded: 1982 9. Forget-Me-Not (Curtis) Mancini conducting the Orchestra & Chorus Recorded: 1984 10. Caro Mio Ben (Giordano) Recorded: 1977 11. Dance (Rossini: from Soir?e Musicale) 12. Malinconia, Gentle Nymph (Bellini) 13. Make Her Happy (Bellini) 14. Serenata (Tosti) Recorded: 1973 15. Caruso (Dalla) Jeff Beck (guitar solo) 16. Il Canto - Song (Barbarossa) 17. Good Morning, Kimi (Sentonze) 18. Granada (Lara) 19. You Are My Heart's Everything (Leh?r) Recorded: 1993 20. Panis Angelicus (Frank) Sting Recorded: 1992 (Live recording) 21. Holly Mother (Eric Clapton) Eric Clapton Recorded: 1996 (Live recording) 22. Peace Wants Freedom (Stevie Wonder) Stevie Wonder Recorded: 1998 (Live recording) 23. Miss Sarajevo (Bono) The Passengers (Brian Eno, Bono, The Edge) Recorded: 1994 24. My Way (Fran?ois) Frank Sinatra