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.

Bixio Rusconi: La strada del bosco
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Vieni
C'è una strada nel bosco
Il suo nome conosco
Vuoi conoscerlo tu

Vieni
È la strada del cuore
Dove nasce l'amore

Che non muore mai più
Laggiù tra gli alberi
Intrecciato coi rami in fior'
C'è un nido semplice
Come sogna il tuo cuor'

Vieni
C'è una strada nel bosco
Il suo nuome conosco
Vuoi conoscerlo tu
Un usignolo a sera sospirerà
Ed ogni fata in fronte ti bacierà
Canta il tuo cuore il bosco la ninna nanna
Mentre una culla bianca prepari tu
Laggiù tra gli alberi
Intrecciato coi rami in fior'
C'è un nido semplice
Come sogna il tuo cuor'

Vieni

C'è una strada nel bosco
Il suo nome conosco, vuoi conoscerlo tu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for Luciano Pavarotti's La strada nel bosco describe a beautiful path in the woods that leads to the heart, where love is born and never dies. The singer invites the listener to join him on the path, promising magical experiences along the way. The path is described as being interwoven with flowering tree branches and leading to a simple nest, just as the heart dreams of. As the night falls, a nightingale sings and fairies give kisses on the forehead, while the heart and the woods sing a lullaby together.

The song has a romantic and dreamy feel to it, with Pavarotti's powerful yet soothing vocals luring the listener to join him on this enchanted forest pathway. The lyrics are evocative of a happy place, a part of the woods where magic and love coexist, and where one can feel at peace with oneself and the world. The song encourages us to explore the depths of our hearts and embrace the magic of life.

Overall, La strada nel bosco is an uplifting song that speaks to the heart, invites the listener to journey within oneself, and provides comfort in the wonders of nature.

Line by Line Meaning

Vieni
Come

C'è una strada nel bosco
There is a road in the woods

Il suo nome conosco
I know its name

Vuoi conoscerlo tu
Do you want to know it?

Vieni
Come

È la strada del cuore
It's the road of the heart

Dove nasce l'amore
Where love is born

Che non muore mai più
That never dies

Laggiù tra gli alberi
Down among the trees

Intrecciato coi rami in fior'
Intertwined with the branches in bloom

C'è un nido semplice
There is a simple nest