"E lucevan le stelle" (And the stars were shining) is a romantic aria from Puccini's opera "Tosca". It's about a painter in love with the singer Tosca. While he waits for his execution on the roof of Castel Sant'Angelo Roma, he is allowed to write a last farewell letter to his beloved Tosca. Tosca premiered exactly 118 years ago on January 14, 1900 at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome. ✉️ Click here to subscribe to Andre's newsletter: http://smarturl.it/rieu-subscribe | André Rieu

Opera Lyrics - Luciano Pavarotti ♪ E lucevan le stelle (Tosca, Puccini) ♪ English & Italian

“E lucevan le stelle” from ‘Tosca’ - out today! The second single from my upcoming album “Puccini: Love Affairs,” I couldn’t record a Puccini album without this beautiful aria that I have sung so many times in concert and in productions. Tonight, I am performing this aria again, as we perform “Tosca” at the Arena di Verona. Take a listen to this recorded version of the aria via the link below, where you can also pre-order the album. https://jonaskaufmann.lnk.to/puccinilove | Jonas Kaufmann

Pavarotti did not merely sing, he performed. This powerful performance of 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' is proof of that. Can you name which famous outdoor concert this is from? | Luciano Pavarotti