Novanta (Noventa) is a 2025 career-spanning compilation of Luciano Pavarotti released to mark what would have been his 90th birthday on 12 October 2025. The collection, issued by Decca, features a 74-track program that traces his recordings from early studio work through famed duets and notable live performances, spanning more than four hours of music. A parallel set of Pavarotti 90 initiatives includes a new live release, The Lost Concert: Live from Llangollen (1995), captured during his return to the Llangollen festival, and released with expanded material such as a 100-page book. Key points and context
- Novanta (Ninety) is described as a definitive career-spanning anthology, highlighting Pavarotti’s earliest recordings, iconic duets with artists like Bono, Elton John, and Andrea Bocelli, and rare performances. The release date for Novanta is October 10, 2025.
- The Pavarotti 90 program includes The Lost Concert: Live from Llangollen (1995), a previously unreleased live recording documented as part of the year-long celebration. This item is scheduled for release on November 21, 2025, and is presented with a 100-page book of essays and archival material; a Blu-ray film version is also planned.
- The 90th birthday year (12 October) is the anchor for the celebrations, with Decca leading a global tribute that also encompasses other archival releases and public/television events, including a widely covered concert in Italy.
- Additional media coverage indicates televised tributes and concert broadcasts tied to the Llangollen and Verona events, as well as press previews and scheduled performances around late 2025.
If you’d like, I can summarize the exact track lists for Novanta, highlight standout duets, or outline the full slate of Pavarotti 90 releases and related events with dates and participating artists.
