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.
"Questa o quella"
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics
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A quant’ altre d’ intorno mi vedo,
Del mio core I’impero non cedo
Meglio ad una che ad altre belt?
La costoro avvenenza ? qual dono
Di que il fato ne infiora la vita
S’ oggi questa mi torna gradita
Forse un’ altra doman lo sar?.
Detestiamo qual morbo crudele,
Sol chi vuole si serbi fedele
The lyrics to Luciano Pavarotti's song "Questa o quella" talk about the complexity of choosing a partner. The first few lines say that among all the women that the singer sees around him, there are few that are as beautiful as the one he desires. He also sings that he doesn't want to give up control of his heart's desires to anyone else. The song then goes on to discuss how the beauty of the women around the singer is a gift from fate that is fleeting, and that just because one woman is appealing today, it doesn't mean she will be tomorrow. The singer then goes on to say that they hate the idea of being stuck in a relationship, and only those who choose to be faithful, should be faithful.
The lyrics paint a picture of the difficulties in love and relationships, with characters that are complex and nuanced. The singer is not just simply in love with one woman, but is aware that there are many other beautiful women in the world. However, he sees the value in loyalty and wants to ensure that the woman he chooses is someone he can be loyal to. The song highlights the complexities of love and relationships, and how choosing a partner is never easy.
Line by Line Meaning
Questa o quella per me pari sono
To me, this one or that one are equal
A quant’ altre d’ intorno mi vedo,
Compared to the others that I see around me,
Del mio core I’impero non cedo
I do not give up the power of my heart
Meglio ad una che ad altre belt?
Is one beauty better than others?
La costoro avvenenza ? qual dono
Their attractiveness - what gift is it?
Di que il fato ne infiora la vita
That fate decorates their life
S’ oggi questa mi torna gradita
If today this one pleases me,
Forse un’ altra doman lo sar?.
Perhaps tomorrow it will be another one?
La costanza tiranna del core
The tyrannical constancy of the heart
Detestiamo qual morbo crudele,
We detest as a cruel illness
Sol chi vuole si serbi fedele
Only those who want to, may remain faithful.
Contributed by Natalie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@markuskinnunen4982
Esittely
Sanoitukset
Kuuntele
Muut äänitteet
Ensisijaiset tulokset
Questa o quella per me pari sono
A quant'altre d'intorno,
D'intorno mi vedo.
Del mio core l'impero non cedo
Meglio ad una che ad altre beltà.
La costoro avvenenza è qual dono
Di che il fato ne infiora la vita.
S'oggi questa mi torna gradita,
Forse un'altra,
Forse un'altra doman lo sarà.
Un'altra,
Forse un'altra doman lo sarà!
La costanza, tiranna del core,
Detestiamo qual morbo,
Qual morbo crudele.
Sol chi vuole si serbi fedele,
Non v'ha amor, no no, se non v'è libertà.
Dei mariti il geloso furore,
Degli amanti le smanie derido.
Anco d'Argo i cent'occhi disfido
Se mi punge,
Se mi punge una qualche beltà.
Se mi punge una qualche beltà!
@carmelacohen9661
No doubt.Rigoletto belongs to Paverotti.Bellissimo.Magnifico.
@akivamittelman4279
His passion is amazing, it's on his face and the way he takes breath. You hardly see anything like it these days.
@poppinpotegiorgianni3775
enrico caruso
@MrGARRO84
Maestro!!!! Che voce aggraziata e che potenza....L'esempio da seguire per ogni cantante lirico!!!! Grazie per essere esistito e per donarmi ogni volta delle emozioni speciali...Un Saluto forte Gaetano
@technetstudio8070
Mio padre mi ha cresciuto a suon di Pavarotti da quando ero piccolo. Lo criticavo perchè ero troppo giovane, ora posso capirlo.
@jessiedalton2681
My heart fills with so much joy whenever I hear him sing. ❤️
@thalassa2889
I love how playful it sounds!
@damienaspin2679
Pavarotti did it best :) I love most versions of the pieces he does. His tone is just perfect I love it!!
@jorgemarquez9388
Único Pavarotti
Intensos y bellos vibratos 👏👏
@joggerkaminski3584
BIG LUCIANO... your voice will echo throughout eternity