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.
De Curtis: Non ti scordar di me
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics
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dal mio paese freddo e senza sole
Cercando primavere di viole
Nidi d'amore e di felicità
La mia piccola rondine partì
Senza lasciarmi un bacio
Senza un addio partì
La vita mia legata a te
Io t'amo sempre più
Nel sogno mio rimani tu
Non ti scordar di me
La vita mia legata a te
C'è sempre un nido nel mio cor per te
Non ti scordar di me
Non ti scordar di me
La vita mia legata a te
C'è sempre un nido nel mio cor per te
Non ti scordar di me
The lyrics of "Non Ti Scordar" by Luciano Pavarotti tell a story of separation and longing. The song begins with the swallows leaving the cold and sunless village in search of spring and love. The singer's beloved little swallow leaves without a kiss or goodbye, leaving the singer behind. The refrain of the song is a plea not to forget the singer, as their life is intertwined with their beloved. The singer's love for their beloved continues to grow, and even in their dreams, their beloved remains. The song concludes with a repetition of the plea not to forget, emphasizing that there will always be a nest in the singer's heart for their beloved.
Overall, this song explores themes of departure, loss, and longing. It beautifully captures the emotions of someone left behind and the desire to remain connected to the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Partirono le rondini dal mio paese freddo e senza sole
The swallows left my cold and sunless country
Cercando primavere di viole
In search of spring filled with violets
Nidi d'amore e di felicità
Nests of love and happiness
La mia piccola rondine partì
My little swallow departed
Senza lasciarmi un bacio
Without leaving me a kiss
Senza un addio partì
Without a goodbye she left
Non ti scordar di me
Do not forget about me
La vita mia legata a te
My life is tied to you
Io t'amo sempre più
I love you more and more
Nel sogno mio rimani tu
You remain in my dreams
Non ti scordar di me
Do not forget about me
C'è sempre un nido nel mio cor per te
There is always a nest in my heart for you
Non ti scordar di me
Do not forget about me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Domenico Furno, Ernesto De-Curtis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Non Ti Scordar Di Me
Partirono le rondini dal mio paese
Freddo e senza sole,
Cercando primavere di viole,
Nidi d'amore e di felicita.
La mia piccola rondine parti
Senza lasciarmi un bacio,
Senza un addio parti.
Non ti scordar di me:
La vita mia legata e a te.
Io t'amo sempre piu,
Nel sogno mio rimani tu.
Non ti scordar di me:
La vita mia legata e a te.
C'e sempre un nido nel mio cor per te.
Non ti scordar di me!
Non ti scordar di me!
@marcseyes1665
He was the person who sparked my interest in classical singing. Even though I'm 18 years old and from asia , I will always find ways to appreciate this art form and I sincerely hope that it will never fade into obscurity. Thankyou Pavarotti for spreading the art
@barbarapini
08/07/2023 : Dedico questa canzone del mitico Pavarotti. a mia nonna Annita❤❤Nonna sono passati 30 anni ma tu sei sempre qui con me !!
@brianbrino4310
Luciano awesome as always! You will live in our hearts forever!👏👏👏👏👏👏
@jane---489
A living, breathing, beautiful, celestial human instrument, right there ...
@stellaartois303
Amen 🙏
@Marie579
Allow me to second that, I saw him in Hyde park along with Diana and the torrential rain! Never as long as I live will anything come close to that experience.
@marchandesermf2854
Merveilleuse interprétation par Luciano ......Nous ne l'oublierons jamais .....
@violetta507
Marvelous interpretation by Luciano - we will never forget it
@GratefulPrimate
I miss him every day.
RIP Luciano
@terezavarghas5472
Unique, jamais inégalé Mr Pavarotti🌷⚘