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.
Stella
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics
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Stella del futuro,
Luce di ogni nuova idea
che va tra Sirio e Cassiopea
con sua freccia e la sua scia,
e sa il segreto e l'alchimia
di tutto quello che avverr
This song, Stella, is an ode to the concept of imagination and innovation. The singer refers to the star of the future, which represents the purest form of new ideas that are not yet fully realized. The star of the future is not bound by anything and is able to travel freely between Sirio and Cassiopea, which are two of the brightest stars in the sky. It embodies the concept of progress and its arrow-like motion represents the unstoppable force that new ideas have.
The singer also references the secret and alchemy of everything that will happen, which suggests that there is something magical and divine about innovation. It is not only a physical process but also a spiritual one that is part of the natural order. The song encourages listeners to embrace their imagination and to believe in the creative force of the universe. It is an uplifting message that provides hope for those who strive to make the world a better place through their ideas and actions.
Writer(s): Michele Centonze, Edoardo Bennato Copyright: S.I.A.E. Direzione Generale
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