On Air Now
Smooth Classics with Margherita Taylor 10pm - 1am
Una furtiva lagrima (English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge)
This image appears in the gallery:
Luciano Pavarotti - The 50 Greatest Tracks: an album guide
6. Una furtiva lagrima (English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge)
Donizetti's most famous aria (translating as 'A furtive tear') has had so many interpretations over the years that it'd be easy to forget what a sad little number it is. But in Pavarotti's hands, everything is emotional - just listen.
