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.
"Recitar!"
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics
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Non so pi quel che dico,
E quel che faccio!
Eppur d'uopo, sforzati! Bah! sei tu forse un uom? Tu se' Pagliaccio!
Vesti la giubba,
E la faccia in farina.
La gente paga, e rider vuole qua.
E se Arlecchin t'invola Colombina,
Tramuta in lazzi lo spasmo ed il pianto;
In una smorfia il singhiozzo il dolor, Ah!
Ridi, Pagliaccio,
Sul tuo amore infranto!
Ridi del duol, che t'avvelena il cor!
The lyrics of the song "Recitar!" by Luciano Pavarotti are about a clown, who is forced to perform in front of an audience while experiencing deep emotional pain. The first line, "Recitar!" means, "to act," or "to perform," and sets the stage for the song's themes of performance, sadness, and comedy. The singer describes how he is "taken by delirium" and no longer knows what he is saying or doing. The line, "Eppur d'uopo, sforzati!" means "And yet, it's necessary, make an effort!" The singer acknowledges the pressure that he feels to perform, despite the emotional turmoil that he is experiencing.
The song then references the clown's costume, specifically his white makeup and flour-covered face. The singer instructs the clown, "Dress the jacket / and cover your face with flour," indicating that the clown must put on his costume and makeup before performing. The audience expects the clown to be funny and entertaining. If he does not meet their expectations, they will not pay him, he will not eat, and he will suffer. The singer then tells the clown that if Arlecchino, another clown, steals his beloved Colombina, he should laugh it off, and everyone will applaud him. Finally, the singer instructs the clown to "transform spasms and tears into jokes," and "smirk the sorrow, the pain." He tells the clown to laugh at the heartbreak that poisons him because that is what is expected of him.
Line by Line Meaning
Recitar! Mentre preso dal delirio,
Recite! While taken by madness,
Non so pi quel che dico,
I no longer know what I say,
E quel che faccio!
And what I do!
Eppur d'uopo, sforzati! Bah! sei tu forse un uom? Tu se' Pagliaccio!
Yet, it's necessary, exert yourself! Bah! Are you perhaps a man? You are Pagliaccio!
Vesti la giubba,
Put on the costume,
E la faccia in farina.
And white the face with flour.
La gente paga, e rider vuole qua.
The people pay, and want to laugh here.
E se Arlecchin t'invola Colombina,
And if Harlequin steals Colombina from you,
Ridi, Pagliaccio, e ognun applaudir!
Laugh, Pagliaccio, and everyone will applaud!
Tramuta in lazzi lo spasmo ed il pianto;
Transform into jests the spasms and the tears;
In una smorfia il singhiozzo il dolor, Ah!
In one grimace the sobbing, the pain, Ah!
Ridi, Pagliaccio,
Laugh, Pagliaccio,
Sul tuo amore infranto!
About your broken love!
Ridi del duol, che t'avvelena il cor!
Laugh at the pain, which poisons your heart!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUGGERO LEONCAVALLO, ROLAND SHAW
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Recite! While seized by delirium,
I don't know what I'm saying anymore
And what I do!
Yet it is necessary, make an effort!
Bah! are you perhaps a man!
You are Clown!
Wear the jacket,
And the face is floury
People pay, and rider wants here.
And if Harlequin Colombina steals from you,
Laugh, Clown, and everyone will applaud!
Turn spasms and tears into jokes;
In a grimace the sob the pain, Ah!
Laugh, Clown,
About your broken love!
Laugh at the duol that poisons your heart!
@tinyglock-n-roll1883
The class clown when he gets back home:
@jess8611
Lmao 😂
@GreenRazzles
hands down, the most under appreciated comment on this video.
@theendofmyropemydude
The song he plays while he stands in front of the mirror loading his AR-15 lmao
@_Vittor
Cringe
@ctt544
@Lvnar Пауло no.
@getmyleadsnow5703
For those who don't know what this is about:
"Vesti la giubba" (Put on the costume) is a famous tenor aria from Ruggero Leoncavallo's 1892 opera Pagliacci. "Vesti la giubba" is sung at the conclusion of the first act, when Canio discovers his wife's infidelity, but must nevertheless prepare for his performance as Pagliaccio the clown because "The show must go on".
@marktan8858
Get My Leads Now thats deep man
@geespar1
Get My Leads Now thanks for this information, I love this but didn't know its origin, much appreciated
@jasminealejandra5227
Get My Leads Now THE SHOW MUST GO OOOOOON YEAHHH