Marking the first anniversary of his passing, Pavarotti: Salute Petra is the official tribute concert in honor of legendary Italian tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, taped October 12th, 2008 at the famous historical site of Petra (Jordan). The line-up features opera singers and musicians who performed with Maestro Pavarotti during his career including Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Cynthia Lawrence, Angela Gheorghiu, and Andrea Bocelli. The orchestra is conducted by Maestro Eugene Kohn. In keeping with Pavarotti's legacy of generosity, proceeds from the live concert event generated funds for projects in Afghanistan by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
