The Three Tenors
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About The Three Tenors
The Three Tenors were an operatic supergroup formed by Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and José Carreras. The trio first performed together on 7 July 1990 at the FIFA World Cup Final in Rome - a landmark concert watched by millions worldwide. Their unique blend of operatic arias and popular classics introduced opera to a global audience.
Following the enormous success of their debut, the Three Tenors continued to perform together throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, staging concerts in Los Angeles (1994), Paris (1998), and Yokohama (2002), among others. The trio’s final show together was in 2003.
The Three Tenors’ signature songs included ‘Nessun Dorma’, ‘O Sole Mio’, ’Granada’, and ‘My Way’. Luciano Pavarotti passed away in 2007, and as of 2025, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras continue to perform individually.
What was The Three Tenors’ most famous concert?
The Three Tenors’ 1994 concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is widely considered their most famous. The recording of the performance ‘The Three Tenors in Concert 1994’ became one of the best-selling classical albums of all time, reaching millions of listeners worldwide.
Did The Three Tenors record any studio albums?
The trio released several albums and concert specials, including ‘The Three Tenors in Concert’ (1990), ‘The Three Tenors: Paris’ (1998), and ‘The Three Tenors Christmas’ (2000).
What kind of music did The Three Tenors perform?
The Three Tenors performed a mix of opera arias, Neapolitan songs, Broadway hits, and popular classics, including ‘Nessun Dorma’, ‘O Sole Mio’, ‘My Way’, and ‘La Donna è Mobile’.
Did The Three Tenors ever perform with other musicians?
While the trio primarily performed together, they often collaborated with renowned orchestras and conductors, including Zubin Mehta and James Levine.
