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.
Tra voi belle
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics
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Si nsconde giovinetta vaga, vezzosa...
Dal labbro rosa, me m'aspetta?
Sei tu quella, bionda stella?
Dillo a me!
Palesatemi il destino, e il divino
Viso ardente che m'innamori...
Ch'io vegga e... Odori...
Sei tu quella, bruna stella?
Dillo a me!
The lyrics to Luciano Pavarotti's song Tra voi are filled with mystery and allure. The song starts with the singer addressing a group of women, "tra voi, belle, brune e bionde" (among you, fair, dark, and blond). He then mentions a "giovane vaga, vezzosa" (lovely young maiden) who hides and waits for him with her "labbro rosa" (pink lips). The singer asks the question, "me m'aspetta?" (is she waiting for me?) and then proceeds to describe her possible appearance.
The singer wonders if the woman is a "bionda stella" (blonde star) and asks her to reveal herself to him. He is enraptured by her "divino viso ardente" (divine ardent face) and wishes to see and smell her "eternamente" (eternally). The singer then asks if the woman is a "bruna stella" (dark star), urging her to reveal herself to him as well.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about the singer's desire for a mysterious and alluring woman who has captured his heart. He is eager to know her identity, and he is willing to search among different groups and types of women to find her. The song's tone is one of longing and passion, with the singer's desire for the woman driving the lyrics forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Tra voi, belle, brune e bionde.
Amidst all of you beautiful women with different hair colors...
Si nsconde giovinetta vaga, vezzosa...
There hides a lovely, charming young maiden...
Dal labbro rosa, me m'aspetta?
Does she wait for me with her pink lips?
Sei tu quella, bionda stella?
Are you the blonde star I am searching for?
Dillo a me!
Tell me!
Palesatemi il destino, e il divino
Reveal to me my fate and the divine...
Viso ardente che m'innamori...
Intensely passionate face that captivates me...
Ch'io vegga e... Odori...
That I may see and...smell...
Eternamente!
Forever!
Sei tu quella, bruna stella?
Are you the brunette star I seek?
Dillo a me!
Tell me!
Contributed by Miles P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bradley Monroe
Maestro Pavarotti !!!!!!
WillTube1990
1:28 the greatest outro in tenor delivery!
Elmacho
Increible. La perfeccion del hombre. Sin palabras.
Tomas Tomov
❤️
jacinth mungvah
Tra voi, belle, brune e bionde.
Si nsconde giovinetta vaga, vezzosa...
Dal labbro rosa, me m'aspetta?
Sei tu quella, bionda stella?
Dillo a me!
Palesatemi il destino, e il divino
viso ardente che m'innamori...
Ch'io vegga e... odori...
Eternamente!
Sei tu quella, bruna stella?
Dillo a me!
Silvano Tinelli
Modena - Italy
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