Andrea Bocelli, Petite Messe Solennelle at Washington National Opera

Andrea Bocelli performing “Petite Messe Solennelle” November 21 & 22, 2008 at the Washington National Opera:

In Rossini’s own words, “Is it indeed music for the blest that I have written, or just some blessed music?” In this effervescent concert work, the final masterpiece of a prolific opera composer in the twilight of his life, Maestro Plácido Domingo conducts a quartet of soloists—featuring tenor phenomenon Andrea Bocelli—with the Washington National Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Two performances only
Soloists
Sabina Cvilak
Kate Aldrich†
Andrea Bocelli*
Alexander Vinogradov† 

Conductor Plácido Domingo
Washington National Opera

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Luciano Pavarotti, A Life of Seven Arias PBS Airing

Pavarotti: A Life in Seven Arias
Wednesday, September 10, 8:00pm
PBS Great Performances

 Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007) is remembered in an episode that includes concert footage and remarks by friends and colleagues, including tenors José Carreras and Plácido Domingo. 

Check your local PBS station for date/time in your area.

Luciano Pavarotti

Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti in Concert

Tenors Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti perform in a 1980 concert in Rome, Zubin Mehta  conducts a medley of show tunes and opera classics, including “Nessum Dorma, “Tonight” and “O Sole Mio” and more on PBS local affiliates on Sunday, June 8, 2008.  Check your local PBS affiliates for time and channels in your viewing area.  This is truly a classic “must-see” performance and one for recording and/or purchasing!