Few operatic tenors of the 20th century were more honored than
Luciano Pavarotti, and none were as popular; his fame went far beyond the usual boundaries of classical music and his music was as widely embraced as any pop star.
The Best is a two-disc collection released in 2005 that features 35 classic arias from
Pavarotti's recordings for the Decca and
London labels, including selections by
Verdi,
Puccini,
Donizetti,
Leoncavallo, Tosti, and Centonze. ~ Mark Deming