The Three Tenors: From Caracalla to the World - Introduction by Kelsey Grammer
Opera
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1h 27m
It was the most successful classical concert in history: Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras performing together with Zubin Mehta for the first time as "3 Tenors" at the ancient Baths of Caracalla on the eve of the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. A staggering 1.6 billion spectators watched the concert worldwide--and it catapulted classical music into a completely new dimension. Featuring popular classics including 'Nessun dorma' from Turandot, 'O Sole Mio' and previously unpublished backstage material, this 30th Anniversary documentary film tells the remarkable story of the Three Tenors from the creators and performers themselves. This Stage Access Original presentation features an exclusive introduction by Kelsey Grammer.
Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Conductor: Zubin Mehta
Venue: The Baths of Caracalla Rome
Orchestra: Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Cast/Soloist: Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, José Carreras
Genre: Opera
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