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.
Passione
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics
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Cchi vicino te sento
Chi sa a chistu mumento
Tu a che pienze, che ffaie!
Tu m'h miso 'int 'e vvene
Nu veleno ch' ddoce
Num me pesa sta croce
Te voglio te penso te chiammo
Te veco te sento te sonno
E n'anno
'Nce pienze ca n'anno
Ca st'uocchie nun ponno
Cchi pace truvl
E cammino e cammino
Ma nun saccio add vaco
I'sto sempre 'mbriaco
E nun bevo mai vino
Aggio fatto nu vuto
A' Madonna d' 'a Neve
Si me passa 'sta freve
Oro e perle lle d
In Luciano Pavarotti's song "Passione," the lyrics express the intense emotions of the singer towards their love interest. The lines "Cchi luntano me staje, Cchi vicino te sento" (You are far away, but I feel you close) and "Te voglio te penso te chiammo, Te veco te sento te sonno" (I want you, I think of you, I call you, I see you, I feel you, I dream of you) emphasize the longing the singer has for their lover. The singer also mentions feeling drunk and lost, indicating that their love has overwhelmed them to the point of confusion.
The singer asks their lover what they are thinking and doing at that moment, showing how much they care and desire to be connected to them. The reference to a "cross" they are carrying for the lover shows the difficulties and hardships the singer endures for their love. The final lines of the song mention a prayer to the Madonna d' 'a Neve, expressing the hope that their love will be requited and their passion will be eased.
Overall, "Passione" is a powerful and emotional song that expresses the intensity of love and devotion. The lyrics are a testament to the overwhelming emotions that love can inspire and the sacrifices one is willing to make for that love.
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