La fanciulla del West

Like “Madama Butterfly,” Giacomo Puccini’s opera “La fanciulla del west” was based on a stage play by the American author David Belasco. At its triumphal world premiere in 1910 in New York, Enrico Caruso sang the part of Johnson.

Caballé – Beyond Music

A complex and passionate portrait of a woman who can only be described as a myth. A documentary feature film about one of the most important voices in history. The film makes us re-live, through an intimate story told in first person by the artist, the most important musical, personal and emotional moments of such a long and passionate life. It accompanies Montserrat Caballé on a trip through the most significant cities, historical performances and audio recordings of her life, including testimonies of those who, through a professional or personal relationship, can help us understanding Montserrat, the person and Caballé, the diva.

Helene Fischer: Christmas – Live from the Hofburg Vienna

Helene Fischer, the most successful German singer of our time, and the renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in a Christmas show at Vienna’s Hofburg, dedicated to some of the most popular English Christmas carols and classics of all time – featuring Plácido Domingo, Ricky Martin and the Wiener Sängerknaben.

Mythos Carmen

What do the great characters in the history of opera have to do with our own lives? “Mythos Carmen”: modern re-enactments place the respective operatic character squarely in the middle of our present times. Individual chapters examine the key issues of the character, which are spread out in the form of a kaleidoscope. International stars of opera, singers, conductors and directors explain what continues to fascinate us about the characters to this day. They explain their own take on the various heroes and describe what makes the operatic characters mythological. In doing so, they provide a distinctive, new and fresh perspective on the great works of music. The film is augmented by footage shot behind the scenes, at the places where the operas were written, and with a répétiteur, allowing the film to move through our present times emotionally guided by the opera.

Pavarotti, un’emozione senza fine – 10th Anniversary Concert

Fondazione Luciano Pavarotti and Friends & Partners, are proud to announce a special tribute concert dedicated to the unique and unforgettable tenor Luciano Pavarotti, marking the 10th anniversary of his passing. It seems remarkable that a decade has already passed since September 6, 2007, when the world mourned one of the most beloved and legendary singers. The anniversary event takes place at Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheatre internationally renowned for its large-scale opera productions as well as pop concerts. Placido Domingo and Josè Carreras pay tribute to their friend Maestro Pavarotti as part of the concert, having performed together several times as The Three Tenors. Many more stars, both from the opera and the pop field, join them to celebrate Maestro Pavarotti, whose memory stays vivid and strong in the hearts of so many.

Il Volo – Notte Magica “A Tribute To The Three Tenors”

“Notte Magica – A Tribute To The Three Tenors” – on July 7, 1990, a magical night took place in Rome: José Carreras, Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti sang together for the very first time in one of the most evocative temples of opera, the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome giving life to the biggest classical music project of the century, The Three Tenors. Twenty-six years later, worldwide platinum selling artists, Il Volo, pay tribute to the event and to the Three Tenors with a live concert event, “Notte Magica – A Tribute to The Three Tenors”. The concert took place at the Piazza Santa Croce, one of the most beautiful plazas in Florence with the famous Teatro Massimo di Palermo Orchestra. Il Volo performed some of the most famous Neapolitan songs and arias from the Italian and international operatic repertoire all of which were sung by the original Three Tenors. As a special guest, Maestro Plácido Domingo conducted almost half of the program and joined Il Volo singing the classic “Non ti scordar di me”. Although Il Volo were not yet born when The Three Tenors first performed, they grew up listening to them, being fascinated and inspired by their voices and legendary achievements. Now, Il Volo deliver this music to a younger audience so they can experience the same emotions from that long ago magical night.

The 3 Tenors – Christmas Concert 1999

The 3 Tenors capture the joy and spirit of the season with their first ever Christmas concert, live from Vienna, featuring performances of international season favourites by the best-selling and world-renowned trio. Have yourself a warm, sophisticated Christmas with the 3 Tenors as they cradle the classics with their magnificent voices. Cantique de noel (O Holy Night); Ave Maria, Dolce Maria; Oh Tannenbaum; White Christmas, and more.

Il Postino

Based on the popular 1994 Italian film, Il Postino by Daniel Catán stars Plácido Domingo as the poet Pablo Neruda for this exciting world premiere. In a tiny Italian fishing village, a shy young postman finds the inspiration to live out his dreams during his daily deliveries to his only customer, a famous poet.

The original 3 Tenors Concert at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome

Magic was created in July 1990, when Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and José Carreras met onstage at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome and became the Three Tenors. This greatest musical event ever is an awe-inspiring orgy of the greatest hits for the tenor voice. Zubin Mehta exquisitely captures the largeness of this bonanza through the grandiose orchestra.