Luciano Pavarotti (12 October 1935 - 6 September 2007), an Italian tenor, w… Read Full Bio ↴Luciano Pavarotti (12 October 1935 - 6 September 2007), an Italian tenor, was one of the most famous singers of the past century, not only in the world of opera and classical music, but across all genres. He was born in Modena to the family of a baker. After abandoning the dream to become a professional football goalkeeper, Pavarotti spent seven years in vocal training and began his career as a tenor in 1961 in Italy. He sang in houses in the Netherlands, Vienna, London, Ankara, Budapest, and Barcelona.
He soon gained fame due to the power and strength of his voice. The young tenor earned valuable experience and significant recognition while touring on the invitation of soprano Joan Sutherland, making his 1965 U.S. debut in Miami, Florida on her recommendation. His position was solidified in the years between 1966 and 1972, during which Pavarotti first appeared at Milan's seminal La Scala, at other major European houses, and, in 1968, at NYC's Metropolitan Opera. He received great acclaim, particularly working well with Joan Sutherland.
By the mid-70s, the tenor became known worldwide, famed for the brilliance and beauty of his tone, especially into the upper register. His "high C" became one of his trademarks. The late 70s and 80s saw Pavarotti making significant appearances in the world's opera houses and establishing himself as one of the great singers of the era.
Popular stardom came at the 1990 World Cup in Italy with the performances of "Nessun Dorma" (from Turandot) and as one of The Three Tenors in their famed first concert held on the eve of the final match of the tournament (repeated at later Cups). Pavarotti sang together with fellow star tenors Plácido Domingo and José Carreras and brought to the much wider audience hits previously confined to the opera world. Appearances in advertisements and with pop icons in concerts around the world furthered his influence. Pavarotti always maintained his identity as an opera star, unlike many crossover artists.
The later years brought a decline in ability to perform on stage due to a weight gain and lack of mobility. Pavarotti's final appearance in an opera was at the Met in March 2004. The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy saw him performing for the last time. Pavarotti sang Nessun Dorma, with the crowd as its Chorus, and got a thunderous standing ovation. On September 6, 2007, he died at home in Modena from pancreatic cancer.
He soon gained fame due to the power and strength of his voice. The young tenor earned valuable experience and significant recognition while touring on the invitation of soprano Joan Sutherland, making his 1965 U.S. debut in Miami, Florida on her recommendation. His position was solidified in the years between 1966 and 1972, during which Pavarotti first appeared at Milan's seminal La Scala, at other major European houses, and, in 1968, at NYC's Metropolitan Opera. He received great acclaim, particularly working well with Joan Sutherland.
By the mid-70s, the tenor became known worldwide, famed for the brilliance and beauty of his tone, especially into the upper register. His "high C" became one of his trademarks. The late 70s and 80s saw Pavarotti making significant appearances in the world's opera houses and establishing himself as one of the great singers of the era.
Popular stardom came at the 1990 World Cup in Italy with the performances of "Nessun Dorma" (from Turandot) and as one of The Three Tenors in their famed first concert held on the eve of the final match of the tournament (repeated at later Cups). Pavarotti sang together with fellow star tenors Plácido Domingo and José Carreras and brought to the much wider audience hits previously confined to the opera world. Appearances in advertisements and with pop icons in concerts around the world furthered his influence. Pavarotti always maintained his identity as an opera star, unlike many crossover artists.
The later years brought a decline in ability to perform on stage due to a weight gain and lack of mobility. Pavarotti's final appearance in an opera was at the Met in March 2004. The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy saw him performing for the last time. Pavarotti sang Nessun Dorma, with the crowd as its Chorus, and got a thunderous standing ovation. On September 6, 2007, he died at home in Modena from pancreatic cancer.
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01Puccini: Turandot / Act 3 - "Nessun dorma!"3:00Luciano Pavarotti, The John Alldis Choir, Wandsworth School Boys Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
02Puccini: La Bohème / Act 1 - "Che gelida manina"4:38Luciano Pavarotti, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
03Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore / Act 2 - "Una furtiva lagrima"4:47Luciano Pavarotti, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
04Donizetti: La fille du régiment / Act 1 - "Pour mon âme quel destin"2:10Luciano Pavarotti and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Richard Bonynge
05Verdi: Rigoletto / Act 3 - "La donna è mobile"2:26Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
06Verdi: Il Trovatore / Act 3 - "Di quella pira"2:14Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna Opera Chorus, Wiener Opernorchester, Nicola Rescigno
07Puccini: Tosca - E lucevan le stelle2:45Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
08Leoncavallo: Pagliacci / Act 1 - "Vesti la giubba"2:45Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Volksopernorchester, Leone Magiera
09Puccini: Manon Lescaut / Act 1 - "Donna non vidi mai"2:37Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
10Donizetti: La Favorita - Italian version - Act 4 - "Spirto gentil, de'sogni miei"3:28Luciano Pavarotti & Richard Bonynge & Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
11Bizet: Carmen, WD 31 / Act 2 - "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée"4:25Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Volksopernorchester, Leone Magiera
12Puccini: La Bohème / Act 1 - "O soave fanciulla"4:12Luciano Pavarotti & Mirella Freni & Berliner Philharmoniker & Herbert von Karajan
13Puccini: Tosca / Act 1 - "Recondita armonia"2:58Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicola Rescigno
14Massenet: Werther / Act 3 - "Pourquoi me réveiller, ô souffle du printemps?"3:06Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
15Flotow: Martha / Act 3 - "M'appari"3:31Luciano Pavarotti, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
16Puccini: La Fanciulla del West / Act 3 - "Ch'ella mi creda libero e lontano"2:05Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
17Verdi: Aida / Act 1 - "Celeste Aida"3:37Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Volksopernorchester, Leone Magiera
18R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier, Op.59, TrV 227 / Act 1 - "Di rigori armato il seno"2:25Luciano Pavarotti & Wiener Philharmoniker & Sir Georg Solti
19Giordano: Andrea Chénier / Act 4 - "Come un bel dì di maggio"2:52Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra & Riccardo Chailly
20Ponchielli: La Gioconda / Act 2 - "Cielo e mar!"5:07Luciano Pavarotti, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Leone Magiera
21Puccini: Madama Butterfly / Act 2 - "Addio, fiorito asil"2:03Luciano Pavarotti, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Maurizio Benini & Giacomo Puccini
22Giordano: Fedora / Act 2 - "Amor ti vieta"1:45Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
23Meyerbeer: L'Africaine / Act 4 - "Mi batte il cor... O Paradiso!"3:29Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra & Oliviero de Fabritiis
24Verdi: Rigoletto - Questa o quella1:50Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
25Verdi: La Traviata / Act 1 - "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" (Brindisi)2:57Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, The London Opera Chorus, The National Philharmonic Orchestra & Richard Bonynge
26Di Capua, Mazzucchi: 'O sole mio (Arr. Chiaramello)3:25Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, Giancarlo Chiaramello
28Rossini: Soirées musicales - 8. La Danza3:10Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Richard Bonynge
30De Curtis: Torna a Surriento (Arr. Chiaramello)4:27Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, Giancarlo Chiaramello
32Tosti: 'A vucchella3:10Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Anton Guadagno
36Schubert: Ave Maria, D. 839 (Arr. Gamley)Luciano Pavarotti, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler & Franz Schubert
37Verdi: Messa da Requiem - 2h. Ingemisco3:31Luciano Pavarotti & Wiener Philharmoniker & Sir Georg Solti
38Franck: Panis Angelicus, Op.12/V4:02Luciano Pavarotti, Wandsworth School Boys Choir, The National Philharmonic Orchestra & Kurt Herbert Adler
44Cardillo: Core 'ngrato (Arr. Chiaramello)4:55Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Giancarlo Chiaramello
45Valente, Tagliaferri: Passione (Arr. Chiaramello)3:46Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Giancarlo Chiaramello
49Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13 / Act 1 - "Au fond du temple saint"5:26Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, Robin Stapleton
50Verdi: Otello / Act 2 - "Sì, pel ciel marmoreo giuro!"2:16Luciano Pavarotti, Leo Nucci, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
51Bellini: Beatrice di Tenda / Act 2 - Angiol di pace (Live)2:50Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, New York City Opera Orchestra & Richard Bonynge
61Peace Just Wanted To Be Free5:03Luciano Pavarotti, Stevie Wonder, Corale Voci Bianche, Liberian Children's Choir
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Pavarotti - The Greatest Hits
Luciano Pavarotti The John Alldis Choir Wandsworth School Boys Choir London Philharmonic Orchestra Zubin Mehta Lyrics
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