Luciano Pavarotti Celebrates a Lifetime of Legendary Performances; The Great Operatic Tenor Will Say Goodbye to Washington, DC on June 21 at Verizon Center

Luciano Pavarotti Celebrates a Lifetime of Legendary Performances; The Great Operatic Tenor Will Say Goodbye to Washington, DC on June 21 at Verizon Center

WASHINGTON, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- This June, Luciano Pavarotti will take his final bows as an operatic performer, paying tribute to the legions of fans in Washington, DC who have shared his passion for music for the last four decades.

An exclusive Decca artist for a record-breaking 40 years, Luciano Pavarotti is the most popular classical artist in the history of the recording industry. "A Night to Remember- The Farewell Tour" will be the last opportunity to see the great tenor perform live in Washington, DC on June 21 at the Verizon Center.

Now 70, and truly a citizen of the world, Pavarotti recently brought the house down at the 2006 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony with his most recognized performance piece -- "Nessun Dorma" -- seen by over 2.5 billion people on the worldwide TV broadcast.

"I am more than delighted to come back to Washington, DC. I just have the best memories for this great city and I very much hope that the audience will enjoy this special evening as much as we enjoy being there the last time performing for you," Pavarotti said of the tour that will allow him to share his passion for great music as a performer one last time. At the conclusion of this farewell tour, the legendary tenor is looking forward to spending as much time as possible with his wife Nicoletta and three-year-old daughter Alice and helping young performers develop their talent.

Tickets for Luciano Pavarotti at Verizon Center go on sale this Saturday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m. and range from $55.00 to $350.00 (plus applicable service charges). A limited number of VIP packages will also be available via the box office, online or via Phonecharge only. There will be an eight ticket limit. Tickets will be available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or via Phonecharge at 202-397-SEAT, 703-573-SEAT and 410-547-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 202-661-5065. TTY 202-661-5066.

Pavarotti will perform highlights from his 40-year performing career including pieces from Tosti, Bellini, Puccini, Mascagni and Verdi. Pavarotti last performed in Washington, DC in 2000 to a sell-out crowd.

Luciano Pavarotti recently celebrated his fortieth anniversary as an opera singer. A household name for most of his extraordinary career, the great tenor's impact on the world of music has been enormous. Broadening the horizons of classical music and bringing untold numbers of new fans to his art, his thrilling voice and unique personality have touched countless people throughout the world. His "Pavarotti & Friends" concert, staged annually for the past 10 years in Modena, Italy, has brought together the worlds of classical and pop music. During the past decade, Pavarotti has been joined onstage by a host of international popular music stars, including Celine Dion, Bryan Adams and Bono.

The proud sponsors of "A Night to Remember -- The Farewell Tour" in Washington, DC are Air Canada, Canadian Pacific Railroad and Pengrowth. The concert is supported by Mercedes Benz and Park Hyatt.

Website: www.lucianopavarotti.us

For venue information:
Verizon Center, Washington, DC -- www.verizoncenter.com

Source: Maestro Concerts

CONTACT: Beth Rasin, +1-917-992-2281, media@lucianopavarotti.us ; or
Verizon Center Media Contact, Sheila Francis, +1-202-628-3200 ext. 6042

Web site: http://www.lucianopavarotti.us/
http://www.verizoncenter.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Mr. Pavarotti will be available for media interviews at a pre-performance press conference in each city. Dates, locations, times, etc. TBD.

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