Originally recorded in 1968, Arias by Verdi and Donizetti begins with a selection of arias from four Verdi operas - Luisa Miller, I due Foscari, Un ballo in maschera and Macbeth. This is followed by arias from four of Donizetti’s operas: Lucia di Lammermoor, Il duca d’Alba, La Favorita and Don Sebastiano on the album’s second side. 
The recording contains arguably some of the most natural and perfect singing of Pavarotti’s entire career, complemented by striking cover art reflected in the new yellow vinyl.

Verdi
1.    LUISA MILLER Oh! fede negar potessi ... Quando le sere al placido
2.    I DUE FOSCARI Ah sì, ch’io sento ancora ... Dal più remoto esilio
3.    UN BALLO IN MASCHERA Forse la soglia attinse … Ma se m’è forza perderti
4.    MACBETH O figli ... Ah, la paterna mano
Donizetti
 
5.    LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Tombe degli avi miei ... Fra poco a me ricovero
6.    IL DUCA D’ALBA lnosservato, penetrava ... Angelo casto e bel
7.    LA FAVORITA Spirto gentil
8.    DOM SÉBASTIEN, ROI DE PORTUGAL Deserto in terra