Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada

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LUCIANO PAVAROTTI POSTPONES FAREWELL CONCERT DATES

IN CANADA AND WASHINGTON, D.C.

May 26, 2006 – New York. Luciano Pavarotti has been forced to postpone his June concerts in Canada and Washington due to an unexpected set-back in his recovery from recent treatment for a painful lower back condition.

Terri Robson, Luciano Pavarotti’s London-based manager, said in a statement today, “Luciano Pavarotti was admitted to a New York hospital with back problems earlier this year. He subsequently underwent surgery, which was pronounced 100% successful. In a statement, issued last month, his doctors announced that he would be fit and able to recommence performing in June. However, he went on to develop an infection during his stay in hospital; this condition has unfortunately delayed his recovery time. He is currently undergoing a course of intensive physiotherapy in New York.”

The Luciano Pavarotti Canadian and Washington, D.C. Farewell Concerts were due to begin in Montreal on June 3. This and the other June concert dates (Toronto – June 6; Calgary – June 11; Vancouver – June 16 and Washington, D.C. – June 21) have been rescheduled to October 2006. The new dates are: Calgary - October 14; Vancouver – October 18; Montreal - October 22; Toronto - October 25 and Washington, D.C. - October 31.

Tickets already purchased for the original dates will be valid for the re-scheduled October concerts. For further information:

October 14, Calgary, Pengrowth Saddledome 403-777-0000
October 18, Vancouver , GM Place 604-280-4444
October 22, Montreal, Centre Bell, 514-790-1245
October 25, Toronto, Air Canada Centre, 416-870 -8000
October 31, Washington, DC, Verizon Center 202-397-SEAT, 703-573-SEAT

and 410-547-SEAT

Pavarotti’s tour will recommence in July in the UK, where he has concerts in Glasgow SECC (July 5), Chatsworth House (July 8), Southampton Rose Bowl (July 12) and Warwick Castle (July 15).

Says Robson, “Luciano apologises to his many disappointed fans for having to reschedule these concerts – happily, he is now well on his way to recovery and very much looks forward to continue celebrating his career with the Pavarotti Worldwide Farewell Tour.”

MEDIA CONTACT:

Beth Rasin Tel 917-992-2281/Email br@welldoneproductions.com

Main Luciano Pavarotti website: www.lucianopavarotti.com

Website for Canadian concerts: www.lucianopavarotti.ca

Website for Washington, DC concert: www.lucianopavarotti.us

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In celebration of The Banff Centre & its Membership with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada, we extend this once-in-a-lifetime reception and performance offer to all Members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce.

Please join The Banff Centre, in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada, and Maestro Luciano Pavarotti at a unique private reception in celebration of The Luciano Pavarotti North American Farewell Tour and in honour of his 40-year career in opera as a performer and teacher.

Ticket includes:

Private Reception with Luciano Pavarotti

Friday, June 9, 2006, 7:15 p.m.

The Westin Calgary

320 Fourth Avenue S.W.

Mayfair Room

and

A Night To Remember & The Farewell Tour Performance

Calgary, Sunday, June 11, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

Pengrowth Saddledome, A premium floor ticket

Single ticket: $650

Two or more tickets: $500 each

Please order your tickets by Friday, May 26, 2006

Your support of this event will help establish The Luciano Pavarotti Endowment Fund; which will provide scholarship funding to emerging opera stars participating in programs at The Banff Centre. A tax receipt for a single ticket will be issued for the allowable maximum portion of your donation.

To reserve your tickets, Click Here to download the RSVP form, or call 1-888-495-4467 extension 3 for more information.

Thank you for your support.