Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child
Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child

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Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child

1996
Movie
107 min
English

Pavarotti & Friends was a series of benefit concerts hosted by Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti between 1992 and 2003 in his home town of Modena, Italy. Proceeds from the events were donated to humanitarian causes including the international aid agency War Child and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The Pavarotti & Friends for War Child concert was held on June 20, 1996. Proceeds from the concert were donated to the international aid agency, War Child, specifically in aid of children in Bosnia. The concert featured guest performances by Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Eric Clapton, Liza Minnelli and Joan Osborne.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Gennaro CimminoGenres: Music, Concert

Plot Summary

This installment of the 'Pavarotti & Friends' charity concert series, held in Modena, Italy, features Luciano Pavarotti performing alongside a star-studded lineup of international musicians. The concert is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children affected by war, showcasing a diverse range of musical genres and collaborations. It highlights the power of music to unite people for a significant humanitarian cause.

Critical Reception

As a charity concert film, critical reception typically focused on the performances and the fundraising aspect rather than cinematic merit. Audiences generally responded positively to the blend of opera and popular music, and the heartwarming cause it supported.

What Reviewers Say

  • A heartwarming and musically diverse charity event.

  • Pavarotti's star power shines, bringing together global music legends for a good cause.

  • Offers a unique blend of operatic and popular music performances.

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Fun Fact

The 'Pavarotti & Friends' concerts, held annually from 1992 to 2003, raised millions of dollars for various humanitarian causes and often featured unexpected collaborations between opera stars and mainstream pop, rock, and soul artists.

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