When Luciano Pavarotti died in September 2007, the world lost one of the greatest voices in all of music. In celebration of Pavarotti’s peerless vocal talent and extraordinary international impact, this performance documentary looks back over his legendary career, utilizing the arias with which he was most closely associated as a narrative framework. From his humble origins in Modena, Italy, “A Life in Seven Arias” follows “The King of the High C”’s meteoric rise, spanning his London debut in La Boheme , his triumph in La Fille du Régiment and his iconic rendition of “Nessun dorma.” In addition to a treasure trove of classic Pavarotti performances, also featured are new and archival interviews with many of the tenor’s friends and colleagues, including Dame Joan Sutherland, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Juan Diego Floréz.
Airs for SundayArts Sunday, August 9, 2009 at noon.
I am interested in Pavarotti: A Life in Seven Arias. When will it air in MN on our Public Television, TPT2. Thank you.
Was this documentary shortened to 1 hour for the PBS fundraising broadcast, or is it actually 1 hour in length?
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Pavarotti is such a treasure, a wonderful human being, his music will last forever. Who could ever get tired of it. I hope they are planning a statue of him in Italy. The greatest of the greats! I’ve watched the Life in 7 arias and it is fantastic!! How could it not be, it is about him. I hope they keep having this documenty over and over again.
Wonderful documentary and amazing to see Pavarotti sing with his father.