On July 10, 1998, The Three Tenors- José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti- delivered a legendary concert in Paris, set against the iconic Eiffel Tower. Performing with the Orchestre de Paris under James Levine, they captivated an audience 100 times larger than their Rome debut, with nearly two billion viewers watching globally. The event was a breathtaking blend of powerful vocals and stunning visuals, creating an unforgettable evening of music history
On July 10, 1998, the world-renowned trio, The Three Tenors—José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti—reunited in Paris for a performance of unprecedented scale. With the Eiffel Tower as their breathtaking backdrop, the tenors sang before an audience one hundred times larger than at their previous Rome concert, and nearly two billion viewers watched worldwide.
Joined by the Orchestre de Paris under the direction of conductor James Levine, the performance was a mesmerizing blend of powerful vocals and orchestral brilliance. The trio enchanted audiences with renditions of operatic classics and popular favorites, delivering each piece with remarkable skill and passion. The spectacle was a celebration of music, with Paris’s iconic landmarks adding a touch of magic to the evening.
This performance further solidified The Three Tenors’ influence in popularizing opera globally. Their unique ability to blend high art with accessibility drew in audiences from all walks of life, bridging classical and popular music in a way that few others could. The Paris concert, now legendary, remains a defining moment in music history and a lasting testament to the trio’s extraordinary artistry and universal appeal.