The Three Tenors

It’s admirable that the collaboration between these three giants of the opera world has lasted so long, not to mention a good thing for popular music in general. When Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, and Jose Carreras first got together 12 years ago, the unexpected appearance of a supergroup of opera was such an artistic and commercial smash that it may have singlehandedly reversed opera’s long, slow decline into obscurity. Purists sniffed that the shows were all about booming bombast and big personalities, and that pop success was luring Pavarotti in particular to spend too much time collaborating with rock stars. The Tenors couldn’t care less about such highbrow carping. Part of the reason they joined up in the first place was that they all love soccer: Their first trio performance was at the 1990 World Cup. It is true that Domingo is the only one still in peak voice, but the combined showmanship of the three will surely make this a night to remember. Xcel Energy Centre, (651) 265-4800, xcelenergycenter.com