Luciano Pavarotti & Nicolai Ghiaurov "Pearlfishers -Duet"

[@halromalro]

My dad died about 6 weeks ago. He was at home so that we could care for him there. This was his favourite piece of music. He went into a coma the day before he died, Mum and I played it to him in his coma. He opened his eyes and looked around and then went back to sleep. Glad he got to hear his favourite music as he went onto his new journey.

[@philhamblin3949]

May he rest in peace.

[@nigelmaybury4362]

Hello :) Your Dad and mine clearly both loved this beautiful piece of music, which always has the power to reduce me to tears. My dear Dad died in England, early in the morning on 04Mar22. I will be ever grateful that on Sunday 27Feb22 I, via Skype, was able to play another favourite of his (Fuer Elise) which actually awoke him briefly from the deep, dementia-induced sleep he was in. It was wonderful that he recognised another favourite piece of music.

[@ozzy8286]

Sorry to hear about your dad. My dad died way back in 2004 and he loved this song and it was played at his funeral. Every time I hear the song it brings so much emotion and reminds me of him. I certainly have grown to appreciate these amazing songs and tenors as I've grown older. My dad's favourite tenors were Jussi Byorling and Placido Domingo but I still remember him saying that Pavarotti was possibly the best of them all.

[@gaitpiano]

For me (i am a French musician -vocal coach) the most beautiful duet of our repertory !!!!! and very peaceful music, a beautiful-spiritual way to help your father into his new "voyage"......this one is not the best version !The one with Alagna and Terfel is much better , Met performance, Levine conducting.......I am sending you my best "musical" thoughts, even i don't know you ! :-)......

[@elenmarym]

This is the most beautifull present you could make to him before he went with the angels💝💝💝

[@Beatrice7822]

I lost my husband this last Saturday afternoon, & a few years ago he took me to see this opera it was a wonderful nite I shall never forget .

[@philipvianaking5649]

Sorry for your loss x

[@Beatrice7822]

@@philipvianaking5649 thank so much I miss him like crazy 😢😢

[@Beatrice7822]

@@philipvianaking5649 oh dear so sorry to hear that. Bless you x😢

[@anothertime1282]

It's good you have such a happy memory to connect with him.

[@vickielberfeld2014]

@@Beatrice7822 good for both of you to have shared such beauty!

[@belqis777]

This is indeed a gorgeous version. Another is the live concert performance with Jonas Kaufmann and Dmitri Hvorostovsky (RIP); they both put so much feeling into it. My mother truly loved this duet, and always think of her when I hear it. I was so lucky to be able to see the Met Opera's exquisite production of The Pearl Fishers/Les Pecheurs des Perles with her, just a couple of years before her passing.

[@a1ar127]

This was my first video .. a perfect performance of Kaufman and Dimitri..

[@marksmith3947]

I'm really surprised at Ghiaurov. I didn't know he could sing so lightly and lyrically. Pavarotti is stunning. I can't think of more beautiful singing from him that I have heard

[@bodohengst9885]

My dather died aat 7.10.2023 One of his favourite songs. He was a great leader for choires and solist. But he could not find someone who sing with him this beautiful song 😢.

[@aneamarlivana172]

I simply love this version of the Pearl Fishers' Duet. I had no idea that Nicolai Ghiaurov could sing something like this. He's perfection.

[@moley3109]

Good Lord, how have I missed this all my life? I was always a fan of the Bjorling/Merrill classic, but these two give it a delicacy that I never could have imagined!

[@hazchemel]

Aah, these are the agonies that face a lover of exquisite music :)

[@iainmcnaughton2768]

Just listened to both versions….still has to be Bjorling and Merril. They are far more in unison and together…a perfect duet.

[@YagnaseniMitra]

Good Lord! My sentiments exactly!

[@jade_jewel]

I totally understand you. When I heard Hvorostovsky's and Kaufmann's version of this I was like, how could I not know! It was like a loss

[@metteholm4833]

The most beautiful version, I have heard. These two voices were made for each other.

[@mjd4174]

Does not top Merrill and Bjorling's version for me, but is certainly a gem.

[@lynn5941]

I just discovered this amazing Opera Duet - and listening to Pavarotti sing, unbelievable... What I wouldn't give to have been able to see him sing live.....

[@ReneeVanasse]

I had the great pleasure to see him perform in a solo concert many years ago. I was close enough to not only hear but ts see him. He was not only a great artist but he had the ability to make every person there feel like he was singing to them alone. An evening I will never forget. BRAVO

[@C5films]

This has to be the most amazing rendition of this duet. It is certainly amongst Pavarotti's finest recordings. That he sings throughout with mezza-voce is not only an astonishing feat of singing, it creates one of the most wonderful tenor voices imaginable.

[@alanfite333]

It doesn't get any better than this. AMAZING VOICES.

[@Wolts1983]

One of the best version ever.

[@aneamarlivana172]

I was stunned that Ghiaurov could sing this. Would have thought that his voice was too heavy for it, but he's marvelous.

[@canislupus8995]

I just can't get rid of the goosebumps on my skin... These two artists equal each other in their powerful and mighty, but also wonderful and beautiful, clear voices. Simply magnificent... Thank you for this wonderful gift.

[@drbob117]

One of the best Perlfishers duets in existence. Maestros Pavarotti and Ghuiarov at their best.

[@RBoyle-fn5hh]

I cannot but weep for the utter beauty of this ethereal and deeply moving musical miracle...

[@delilahharris3834]

I totally agree, it is beyond human, it is from another world of joy!🥰

[@frankkeller6289]

It has been a long time since I've heard this sublime music. It brings tears to my eyes and puts a smile on my face no matter who is singing. The music is beautiful. It is part of what makes life worthwhile!!

[@minamartin2573]

This is the best version of this melody,....it makes me melancholic and at the same time, it’s music of the Angels and brings me joy...

[@29Fiorello]

If you want to ... please give a listen to the ancient recording by Enrico Caruso. Sigh...

[@nadetomirkova4943]

Divine voices !!! BRAVO Bulgaria !!! BRAVO Italy !!! I LOVE You ENDLESS !!! ENDLESS THANK You FOR VIDEO !!!!!!!!!!!! Nadia Mirkova and friends from Sofia - Bulgaria

[@wenglishsal]

Oh my goodness, how have I missed this wonderful gem.. My ears are delighted, my heart is full and my soul is soaring, these two magnificent singers have just made my day.. My eyes leaked, my breathing slowed and I sat enraptured for the whole performance.. Sheer and utter bliss.. Thank you @Addiobelpassato for sharing this amazing vocal duet.. Pavarotti and Ghiaurov blend so beautifully don't they.. This is truly a masterpiece and I feel very privileged to hear it.. Best wishes from Wales..

[@clevepehrson1222]

I agree with you 100%

[@theverdict4322]

@@clevepehrson1222 best ever bas og tenor.

[@DontHatemusiK]

I've been struggling to put my feelings into words regarding this sublime piece of art... But I think you may have captured at least a considerable piece of them!

[@kyleethekelt]

For me, it's not the voices so much (though they are stunning), it's the sheer feeling. Friendships which have weathered the storms of life are true indeed.

[@comment6864]

supreme bass. love how he phonates the language. Such effortless sound.

[@mauricelloyd839]

the baritone in the depths, the tenor soaring, makes me shiver

[@amantedellopera1681]

Its a bass singing not a baritone and one of the very best basses.excellent duet

[@delilahharris3834]

This is the Zenith for me when listening to Pavatotti! The beautiful pairing of these two is breathtaking! The extream differences in both voices just kills me emotionally! It makes me cry every time.😂😂😂😂

[@joshorowitz1156]

True what others have said here-the best recording of this duet ever-Pavarotti at his best and so effortless Giaurov with such brilliant tone

[@definitelynosebreather]

So many people sleeping on Ghiaurov, tsc. He was among the greatest opera singers ever recorded.

[@xxsaruman82xx87]

Totally agree.

[@delilahharris3834]

lynn, I can tell you, he is as magical on video or live. I am canadian, saw him in Edmonton Alberta in 1995. Still sits in my head as the most thrilling time of my life.🥰

[@nivek517]

Never too late to discover treasures from the past! And what a beautiful voice Nicolai Ghiaurov!❤

[@martythetickler]

I've heard these two sing together a few times before; they did Mefistofele together with Mirella Freni, they did Turandot and Lucia di Lammermoor together with Joan Sutherland, and now this. I mean... DAMN. There are many perfect tenor/baritone combos in recorded opera, and this is one of them.

[@YadRock]

Quelles merveilles à nos oreilles ! Salut àà VOUS Master Pavarotti & Master Ghiaurov ! Uncredible beautyful music. I do have the records - for a part - l

[@dopeydawg8954]

Stunning, simply.......bloody stunning :)

[@ozzy8286]

My dad was a tenor and he absolutely loved listening to all the famous singers of days gone by. Amongst his favourites were Jussi Byorling,,Richard Tauber, Placido Domingo, Gigli . I once asked him who he thought was the finest tenor of all.. I seriously thought he would have gone for one of the old ones like Caruso or Byorling who was his favourite. He sat for a few seconds and then said that he regarded Pavarotti as the best. As time goes by,,, I absolutely agree with him. Pavarotti just seems to have that absolute quality that captures the attention of even non classical music loving people. He was a true legend. His performance in Paris in 1998 of Nessan Dorma was I believe his finest hour and absolute perfection. Try not to have a tear in your eye from the pure emotion when he hits the highest note at the end of the song. Absolutely brilliant.

[@spinnettdesigns]

I think that your remark “Absolute quality” nails the description.

[@charleslawrenceperkins9808]

C'est magnifique! My favourite duet in the entire tenor-baritone repertoire.

[@fareastfour]

Спасибо! До Вашей записи я нкогда не слышала дуэта этих замечательных голосов.

[@alannewbold8195]

A most beautiful piece of music sung by two of the greatest exponents of their art. And like the earlier post, to put an advert in the middle is unbelievable

[@brookeggleston9314]

Discuss the problem with utube. They place the ads, not the publisher of the video. Why would anyone who publishes a video, put an ad in the middle of it? They wouldn't!! Think, before you admonish the wrong person!!

[@spider3web221]

@@brookeggleston9314 YOU need to think, and for that matter, read more carefully. Alan did not point a finger at anyone in particular. He wrote "anyone."

[@thorvonoden5879]

great recording, love the way Ghiaurov blends with Pavarotti, as much as possible, that's experience........ and makes this a great recording,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@juliasolo3426]

My God. This is really outstanding. I think I've listened all the versions of this masterpiece, and this one left all the others far behind ❤

[@shantibel]

Thank you for posting this gem. Thrilling.

[@romariogradosgradossoria828]

Pavarotti la voz más hermosa q ha existido

[@JavierBorja-bs1dd]

La voz de Jaime Aragall es más bella que la de Pavarotti

[@MirlitronOne]

First heard this piece over fifty years ago, thanks to my Mum. To this day, it still makes the hairs on the back of my neck rise.

[@lawrenceallen6508]

I have got to say how sooo much I love this version of the Pearl Fishers duet . Pavarotti is out of this world and Ghiaurov such a master supportive baritone. This has to be one of the finest recordings of this duet EVER.

[@dramaturge231]

Lawrence Allen Ghiaurov was actually a bass, but had a top many of us baritones envy! 🙂

[@definitelynosebreather]

Please, never call Ghiaurov a baritone again. He was a BASS, and of the greatest ever.

[@allenjones3130]

Great singing by Nicolai and Luciano. Ghiaurov's rich basso voice blends perfectly with Pavarotti's magnificent tenor.

[@МаринаГоева-о5и]

Bravissimo! Grandissimo! Tous les deux!!!

[@giuseppinascapparone3303]

Più li ascolto e più sono grata a Dio per averci regalato queste voci. Sempre commovente ascoltare PAVAROTTI e GHIAUROV!!!!!

[@giuseppinascapparone3303]

Uno splendido duetto, con due interpreti eccezionali. Un incanto ascoltare queste voci. Grazie a chi le propone a noi amanti dell'opera, grazie!!!

[@leslieholland6477]

I would have loved to have heard Pavarotti and Hvorotovsky sing this duet . My favorite tenor and favorite baritone. 😊

[@MargaretRoigard]

Hvorostovsky sang it with Jonas Kaufmann

[@leslieholland6477]

@@MargaretRoigard yes, I’m very familiar with that brilliant duet. I found it on KZbin😀

[@elkehinze6110]

Herrliche, wundervolle Stimmen! Danke Uli!

[@danutanowak8369]

Beautiful. Two powerful voices.

[@dopeydawg8954]

let's cut to the chase, people..this the dogs bollux, bar none. Fight amongst yourselves, while I listen to the the finest duet EVER performed.

[@robertjordan355]

Alfredo Kraus version is better

[@cwstars]

@@robertjordan355 indeed

[@punxk077]

listen to Hvorostovsky & Kaufmann

[@mk5244]

@@punxk077 ….especially the Tenor is dreadful, Dimensions off the Pavarotti/Merill level. RDS

[@ursmue1937]

@@mk5244 - Als Del Monaco Fan, ist für Sie Kaufmann schrecklich, kann ich verstehen, wenn ich etwas schrecklich finde, sehe ich mir das nur einmal an, im Gegensatz zu Ihnen, Sie besuchen fleißig jede Kaufmann Seite um Ihren unqualifizierten Müll abzulassen 😛.

[@biljerfad]

Absolutely stunning performances!! For me, Pavarotti is perfection!

[@nadetomirkova4943]

Dear FRIENDS FROM You Tube BG / Bulgaria /, ENDLESS THANK You FOR The FANTASIC MIXx WITH DIVINE VIDEOS !!! God BLESS You !!! God BLESS The Your FANTASTIC TALENTS !!! WITH LOVE Your eternal FEN Nadia Mirkova and friends from Sofia - Bulgaria - Europe - Russia - Turkey - America and all World !!!

[@smtaz7631]

WOW,WOW! I have heard other male duet singing this song and they're okay but this with Pavarotti is the best, it's a keeper. I'm a novice listener to aria's and operas, I don't have the finite listening power like some of the other Opera people who post. But I know what I like and I really do like this combination of voices.

[@magdaschweitzer1472]

You have great taste in music and sound, Karen. Keep listening; I think you will like it more and more.

[@hereitisagain4880]

One must hear Bjorling and Warren and compare all the rest to that. It is a duet. A melding of tone and texture and understanding of the lyrics. It is not a contest, which it always is with Pavarotti.

[@spider3web221]

@@hereitisagain4880 YOU make it a contest! Just enjoy, if you can.

[@anthonytaylor9232]

@@hereitisagain4880 Pavaroti was too dedicated to his art to make this performance into a contest. Quite insulting to the man, really!

[@philiplewis7252]

Glorious! Bravissimo!!

[@camillebouchard6436]

Magnifique !

[@romariogradosgradossoria828]

Hermoso dueto

[@karinniedermayer6401]

Eines der schönsten Duette der Operngeschichte, gesungen von zwei ganz phantastischen Sängern. Vielen Dank für's hochladen, lieber Uli!

[@cdub3188]

W

[@agneswenk2851]

Endlich kann ich mir diese grossartigen,wunderbaren Stimmen anhöre. Beide Stimmen passen einmalig zusammen.Danke lieber Uli für`s posten.

[@JeanWaters]

This gives me the goosebumps I usually get listening to Bjorling & Merrill. Close run!

[@oksanalewyckyj]

Magnifique ! Sublime !

[@jameselson1594]

Pavarotti , the best lyrical tenor ever. Beautiful voice.

[@owuvek2634]

Say what you will, Björling and Merrill for this piece are the best, possibly forever.

[@evacelik8193]

Oh yes

[@jonroncarroll]

Have you heard the Leopold Simoneau & Ernst Blanc version. Superb

[@spider3web221]

@@jonroncarroll O's mind is made up.

[@elenakanturska6912]

Прекрасно! Благодаря Ви!

[@giuseppedimarco8358]

Bravo! Wonderful!

[@nadetomirkova4943]

REALLY WONDERFUL !!! Nadia Mirkova - Bulgaria

[@suewinkworth]

The Bjorling-Merrill rendition is the best version which I think 99% of people would agree, but this version is pretty close with the purity of Pavarotti's voice at its best and the strength of Ghiaurov baritone-bass. Excellent recording.

[@bendyandtheinkmachine4032]

Merrill and Richard Tucker also have an excellent version

[@dingdong880]

Ghiaurov's Stärke in seinem Baritone kommt nur zur Geltung weil Pavarotti ihm den Raum zur Entfaltung lässt. Er könnte mit seiner Powerful Tenorstimme den gesamten raum nehmen. Macht er aber nicht. Darum ist dieses Duett in meiner Auffassung noch vor Merril/Björling, da beide Strimmen ihren Raum bekommen und nutzen können.

[@carlosrapita7546]

La mejor versión es la de Alfredo Kraus como tenor

[@ninajensen908]

ding dong mm

[@wodzimierzwohn114]

Before decide which is the best listen to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmOwqKF-pbGJapo

[@miriaminesphilippi6463]

Ai que lindo! É de chorar de emoção! Pavarotti o maior, o melhor do mundo e de todos os tempos nesse dueto maravilhoso! Pena que já não está mais conosco! 😢

[@MAYANKSHARMA-hv3qm]

Fantastic!

[@sabinewussow2998]

Hammer gesungen, wirklich wahnsinnig schön. Danke lieber Uli. ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@elkegoldberg5733]

Es ist wirklich schwer zu verstehen, wenn man nicht mehr unterscheiden kann, was schõn und noch schöner ist! Ich bin auch überwältigt, aber es iklingt soo schön!!! 😁 Pavarotti war damals auf dem Höhepunkt! 😁Später dann nicht mehr so!

[@lindildeev5721]

If only Dmitri could have sung this with Luciano. I'm not saying that Jonas Kaufmann is bad but Luciano is Luciano and Dmitri is so brillant.

[@albertoruvalcaba4003]

Gran imperdible versión! Mil likes!

[@daphnebeloved]

Jerry Hadley version makes me cry,this rendition is so good as well,and jussi ,gigli and Caruso's version.

[@xxsaruman82xx87]

The young Di Stefano too!

[@hell0hkitty]

i am living this piece....

[@brentmarshall928]

The young Pavarotti was out on his own. Here with the great Ghiaurov it is hard to beat. Maybe Bjorling and Merrill, but it is beautiful music.

[@Ramon34able]

Magnifici entrambi con un consenso speciale a Ghiaurov capace di dominare con la sua voce monumentale il registro baritonale!

[@MegaGrannyP]

One of my late fathers favourites 😢

[@gregtaylor6146]

Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@matildetessari9425]

Awesome Duet !!! ♥

[@GustavoHeras-if5cz]

Perfecto. Es realmente insuperable.

[@Rosangela161]

Fascinant duet! Thanks.

[@elkegoldberg5733]

Wunderschön :)!!! 😁 😂 😂 Mein Herz geht auf!

[@elkegoldberg5733]

Einzigartig!!!!!!

[@stirlingmoss4621]

superb

[@ДоннаРоза-у7ф]

Не слышала ничего прекраснее этого дуэта....

[@130575Elena]

Восхитительно!

[@shantibel]

Divine.

[@kylietreen7707]

I've always adored Pavarotti, but my Dad loved the Bjorling/Merrill version so I don't think I ever really listened properly to this version. Now I'm torn, because I love them both.

[@joanblake5490]

It's okay to love them both, isn't it? 🙂 I do. The performances differ. I find the Bjorling/Merrill version to be sweet and this version to be more impassioned. All four singers are the best of the best.

[@benjaminwashington2087]

This is the only version of the duet I understood the French ! God I like Nicolai

[@colinjohnson9889]

Not even 25 when this was written...it also played at Bizets funeral.

[@enamouree]

Je ne me rappelais pas tant de beauté dans la voix de Pavarotti cette voix amène un sourire un émerveillement un bonheur ineffable...

[@cronny74]

Breathless.

[@jimsheehey8193]

These voices complement one another better than other versions. it's how they harmonize, evoking that chill down the spine. Better singers have sung this aria but never better.

[@olivebranch6363]

Better singers???

[@sneltochheheheh7618]

Who are those better singers?

[@dramaturge231]

Who is a better singer than the Pav or Nicolai??????

[@hildegerdhaugen7864]

??? They are singing a duet together, not competing.

[@andrewbrooks6119]

sublime

[@georged55z]

这是最美的一曲！👍

[@johnbruno9571]

Listen to Luciano at 1:50 4:01 and 7:00. These separate him from all the others.

[@Adam-im3uz]

Pavarotti at 3:40 defies belief. Hitting a note like that is not from this world. Amazing.

[@ninajensen908]

Adam Boardman has

[@道-p2e]

@Voracious Reader Biorling Jussi has the timber of youth, freshness, regarding Baritone, check Ettore from italy, and Warren of american proud. Dietrich is certainly a great master, for operatic singing, it may not be his top interest.

[@Adam-im3uz]

Haha

[@Adam-im3uz]

@silverbud You know which voice is Pavarotti I assume ? I'm 40% sure you do :-)

[@semme01]

by far the best rendition. voicelike and musically like. somehow this has a much smoother flow than other recordings.

[@道-p2e]

not close to that, great one maybe, there are many great ones, and best will certainly come out once you hear them,

[@bertsmith7013]

Sublime

[@hamidhamido1841]

dimitri siempre tan bello y cantando tan maravillosamente. Wioland.

[@sleekwalrus]

Nevet been a great fan of Pavarotti but this shows him at his best. Such a considerate singer. Too often the tenor part overwhelms.

[@dopeydawg8954]

Then you don't understand tenor singing. Pav is the God of Gods, open your mind and ears.

[@boundary2580]

@@dopeydawg8954 that’s a bit harsh. There are plenty of tenors I prefer over Pavarotti. Not saying he’s a bad singer, but he certainly was not “the greatest” as everyone claims he was. I don’t blame them for thinking that, as he’s probably the only tenor most non-classical music fans have heard. It kind of makes it hard to compare. I think Pavarotti had some great roles, but I find it ironic that most of his more iconic recordings (Mostly Verdi and heavier Puccini) are not what I would consider the best. It’s subjective after all, all these guys were at the top of the world at the time and to place one completely above another is kidding yourself.

[@janpeters4547]

@@dopeydawg8954 Mario Lanza for me had the best voice in opera

[@JavierBorja-bs1dd]

​@@janpeters4547En que grandes teatros ha cantado ópera Mario Lanza?

[@JavierBorja-bs1dd]

Kraus canta todo el dúo a voz plena. Pavarotti no. El francés de Kraus es mucho mejor que el de Pavarotti. Y, ya que estamos, Kaufmann es un mediocre, rey por marketing en el país de sordos. En el repertorio lírico está a años luz de Kraus, Aragall o Di Stefano. En el spinto/dramático está a años luz de Corelli o Del Mónaco.

[@elizabethlemmer1405]

On hearing this I am convinced there is a heaven.

[@PaulMiil]

Goosebumps

[@karlanderson7780]

This is sublime

[@blackie-jm9tr]

Grandiosa...!

[@gailfeatherston390]

I love Ernest Blanc and Nikolai Gedda 👌👍❤️version