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.
Ave Maria
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics
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Maria, gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Ave ave Dominus
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in Mulieribus
Et benedictus
Ventris tui Jesus
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Ave ave Dominus
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in Mulieribus
Et benedictus
Et benedictus fructus ventris
Ventris tui Jesus
Ave Maria
The lyrics to Luciano Pavarotti's song "Ave Maria" are taken from the Catholic prayer, "Hail Mary," and are sung in Latin. The first verse begins with "Gratia plena," which means "full of grace." The following lines ask for Mary's intercession with God, beginning with "Ave ave Dominus," which means "Hail, hail Lord." The second verse follows a similar format but praises Mary for the blessed fruit of her womb, Jesus.
The phrase "Benedicta tu in Mulieribus" means "blessed are you among women," and "Et benedictus fructus ventris" means "and blessed is the fruit of your womb." This is a reference to Mary's role as the mother of Jesus, who is seen as the savior of the world. The final lines of the song repeat the opening verse, reinforcing the idea of Mary's grace and her ability to intercede with God on behalf of humanity.
Overall, the song "Ave Maria" is a tribute to the Virgin Mary and her important role in Christian theology. The lyrics are meant to be a prayerful invocation of Mary's intercession with God, asking for her continued blessing and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Gratia plena
Full of Grace
Maria, gratia plena
Mary, Full of Grace
Maria, gratia plena
Mary, Full of Grace
Ave ave Dominus
Hail! Hail Lord
Dominus tecum
The Lord is with you
Benedicta tu in Mulieribus
Blessed are you amongst women
Et benedictus
And blessed
Et benedictus fructus ventris
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb
Ventris tui Jesus
Jesus of thy womb
Ave Maria
Hail Mary
Ave Maria
Hail Mary
Gratia plena
Full of Grace
Maria, gratia plena
Mary, Full of Grace
Maria, gratia plena
Mary, Full of Grace
Ave ave Dominus
Hail! Hail Lord
Dominus tecum
The Lord is with you
Benedicta tu in Mulieribus
Blessed are you amongst women
Et benedictus
And blessed
Et benedictus fructus ventris
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb
Ventris tui Jesus
Jesus of thy womb
Ave Maria
Hail Mary
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALAN ARNOLD, FRANZ SCHUBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Robin_Hood054
Anyone 2024 from listening to this masterpiece .
@mixalisgil
me
@aaartsygal
Once you listen to Pavarotti you can't go back...
One of a kind voice
@lancewedor5306
Ever hear two of a kind voices? I usually do; they're in my head, along with the others.
@donttalkjustkiss
He was the best of the best. Genius,never see another like him. Rest easy Luciano.
@loisjohnson7272
You are so right, the first time I actually listened to opera, always a rock fan,,until I listened to
This great voice, I was hooked, still listening, year,2023, after 20 plus years! ❤
@lukekelchner5471
Problem I’ve found is that I was introduced with nessun dorma and now nothing else lives up to Pavarotti’s pipes in that:’-))
@anilaadnoir
@@loisjohnson7272 Same here, Beatle fan until I heard pavarotti in person. Will never forget. Have never stop hearing him after. Have all his cds.😍🤩😝🤪😍
@Robin_Hood054
This is not song .
This is timeless masterpiece .
@adityapurohit8232
True.