Luciano Pavarotti recounts some 'Embarassing Moments On Stage'

[guyotjeanclaude]

Nous sommes tous orphelins de Luciano Pavarotti

[bebzboris]

he really knows how to speak to an audience and binds you too his story



[ernestgye]

4 years without you, Luciano =(

[SamuEpcom]

poxa, coloca tradução!!! please

[progresstrain]

Durante um desempenho real em Paris, uma nova mulher (Tosca), em vez de colocar a mão em seu colo, ela se senta em seu colo. Seu peso acaba quebrando a cadeira.

Pavarotti, em seguida, explica ...................... "Eles ainda estão procurando a cadeira!"

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[progresstrain]

Pavarotti foi perguntado: "Qual foi o momento mais engraçado ou embaraçoso no palco."

Pavarotti conta a história: Em Tosca, Cavaradossi, o personagem (Pavarotti) deve estar sentado em uma cadeira, acariciando a mão de Tosca. Pavarotti, no entanto, estava preocupado que a cadeira iria quebrar por causa de seu peso. Pavarotti lembra que a cadeira era "como um modelo bonito, muito frágil." No entanto, o diretor explicou que a parte inferior da cadeira tinha sido reforçada com ferro.

[BrownLaura8847]

this guy is feakin hilarious!!

[1HotBox42]

"sorry mr pavarotti i didn't see you" priceless

[zaim001]

Great humor!! Loved watching this piece as one would never know the humor of the legend and the great personality he had. Very straightforward and honest!

[marklackeydotnet]

Good question, from a young Tony Blair. >:)

[LoveThroughSong]

I don't understand what he is saying about the chair incident.

[31operafan]

@LoveThroughSong His English is not as good as that of Domingo or Carreras, so it can be a little harder to understand him. The story goes like this: In the opera Tosca, the character Cavaradossi is supposed to be sitting in a chair while stroking Tosca's hand. Pavarotti was worried that, because of his weight, he would break the chair. Even if the iron held HIS weight, it couldn't hold him AND the lady who was playing Tosca, so it ended up breaking anyway.

[ellicantropos]

@31operafan  metete tu ingles en el ojete

[31operafan]

Anyone who hasn't read "Pavarotti: My World": you need to read it. I did, and some of the stories in it were so funny I was laughing so hard that tears almost came to my eyes. One of my favorite stories besides the ones he's telling in this video is when he found a snake in his bungalow in Singapore.

[John081590]

I'm curious on what particular part of the opera was he talking about, regarding the chair and what might they be singing on that part? I'm not really familiar with operas but I'm really interested in them.

[ApolenaRamius]

@John081590 Well, the answer on that starts on 1:39. The opera is Tosca and the particular scene is from room of Scarpia - The Torture Scene.

[John081590]

I did not know he is a funny guy. When he is singing, he gives a very intimidating aura. I like that behind this successful artist is a humble man full of warmth and humor. May you rest in peace, sir!

[philster611]

God , how could you not love him?

[fabrizzzio48]

Beautiful clip.

[funnyfacerful]

HAHAHA hes so funny!! i never knew!

[MsSonnambula]

I only wonder who is the man with the lack of sence of houmor who didn't find this video funny..

[sintin23]

His comedic timing is incredible! Not only were his anecdotes funny and charming, but the way he delivered them was simply perfect.

[31operafan]

I like how he makes light about his weight. Laughing at yourself is the best way to deal with situations like that. I admire him for that. :)

[Yaklich]

"I think so!" haha, love Pavarotti, singing or not :)

[Seattlelol1955]

The man was an amazing, charming, delightful miracle.

[31operafan]

The first one was the best. The last thing you want to do is stand in the dressing room in your underwear at the last minute before an opera performance. xD

[31operafan]

xD I read both of thiese stories in "Pavarotti: My World". I almost died laughing. I'm so glad we have some hilarious memories of Luciano. :)

[gibblenupp]

Dude's smile is jollier than Santa.

[31operafan]

@gibblenupp xD Pavarotti does have a great smile!

[31operafan]

xD "Beautiful model...Very fragile." His comic timing is great!

[igancedo]

Absolutely one of a kind!!!!!

[JoshuaHo93]

it'd be better with subtitles. but really funny! XD

[operafan55]

Hilarious! He is absolutely adorable.

[Mikesmoreno]

Pure sense of humor...

[aaronsande]

"They are still looking for the chair"

LMAO!

I know where it is, but "they" don't want to find it!

[jecdunelm]

Great 5 plus minutes -- he really had a great sense of humor

[Glenmed]

Hilarious - what a raconteur!

[Shabannie]

@Glenmed I plan to make a video with Pavarotti music eventually. Thank you for sharing this interesting clip with me.

----------Ellen

[minnie888444]

@Glenmed Thanks, Barry, I remember you sent this video to me a few months ago, I watched it again now.

[31operafan]

Like all of his fans, I cried as soon as I found out that Pavarotti died. :( (It didn't come as a shock, but it was still heartbreaking.) But now, I watch these clips, and instead of crying, I'm laughing! Funny memories are the best! :) Tears of laughter are as cleansing as tears of grief. There are SO MANY funny memories of Pavarotti I can think of.

[tneprescintr]

˜Monsier Pavarotíh!˜ LOL

[jojo00128]

"This is true, it is not invented!" Just goto love it!

[singanddream]

Oh my gosh. I, too, would hug those extra-hugable inches!!!

[matthieusarah]

"hugable extra inches" Love this!

[salomejackson1]

MISS YOU...

[rowley555]

what a charming man, with a winning smile

[davcos22]

wow, he was very very funny!!!!!1

[tranxuannghia]

He was very warm,close to his audience ! Sometime i miss him and i just wanna cry-for the great Maestro ! Only 2 tenors that remained such huge emotion to me like that - Maestro Franco Corelli and the late great Luciano Pavarotti !

[ralphjosephpugh]

Oh Pavarotti...you were so amazing...and to be such a wonderful person on top of that, thank you!!

[Willzito]

He has such a wonderful smile!!! Love him!!

[yupiie]

but let me get this straight cause my english is not that good.... he was in backstage and didnt have time to dress himself completely, is that it?

[monkey714A]

yes

[oakroom48]

@yupiie He said he always had a dream that he wasn't dressed and he heard the music just before his aria start. Recently, however, he heard this music while he was still dressing and it wasn't a dream! The stage director came in his dressing room and said, "Mr. Pavarotti, you're on" - not a dream! Pav had thought the performance started at 8:00 but it really started at 7:30 and no one had told him! :D

[GrandPatzer]

Oh this is excellent!! Wow, we really miss him.

[bchainz]

"Son of a bitch"....They might have to add that part to the opera.

[dendrix01]

Dios mío, qué maravilla de persona. No sólo fue el mejor tenor de todos los tiempos, sino que, además, tenía una humildad y bonhomía superlativas.

[loveluciano1]

Luciano is so sweet, so charming, so beloved man. I love him forever.

[VoiceClassical]

@loveluciano1 Oh yes! I love the way he appears to take it all in his stride... obviously he simply did not care! The audience love him so much! So very much :).

[johnnyecho]

they are still looking for the chair. ha !

[TheOption9]

"oh yes you son of a bitch you did speak!" tears of laughter, i love this man!

[edraith]

That was great!

[KrisiunDark]

Gotta love him!

[euadorochaves]

hahaha He was funny! ^_^

[castorp278]

Very intelligent person.

[shirleysvoice]

Acharming man with a glorious voice who was unable to save himself.

[ksnygirl]

I can't tell what he's saying 0:06-0:07...

The fact that he's such a celebrity and was so candid is amazing to me.

[denicares2]

Pavarotti says "Oh don't tell me"

[ksnygirl]

Thanks.

His command of English really wasn't so bad, eh?

[fattyboyblue]

@ksnygirl i don't know what he says either, but it makes me happy to think he says- im done filming

[macarthur261]

@ksnygirl 

[macarthur261]

@ksnygirl He says Oh, don't tell me" when asked about his most embarrssing moment on stage..He probably meant 'don't remind me"

[themusicdr]

fantastic :-)))

[amrascarpathia]

oh i love this man... lol

[d1galan]

"I THINK SO!" I love this man!

[DPONet]

wow, who knew pavarotti was such a lovely person as well as a great singer ^^

[Cosifantuttee]

I love you Luciano !

[Willzito]

Where's the rest of the vid?? pleaaaaaaaaaaaaase

[marcherst]

This is just hilarious and precious. We get a glimps of the real Pavarotti, the charmer. Who can help but love him.

I don't think he was embarrassed about his weight at all. He loved to eat and he let the world know it. He was straightforward and honest. Restaurants would put his favorite dishes on their menus calling it Pavarotti whatever, and signs up saying that he ate there. He was good for business. He is absoltely wonderful!! Fat and all :-)

[opidacul]

4:58 magic inspiration!!!!!! he was incredible

[alvarogm86]

"yes son of a bitch you did spreak" jajajaj genious!!!!

[loveluciano1]

Luciano was wonderful man, with great sense of humour, kind and very charming. he know how to speak with people and how to make them to love him. I love him so much.

[Albaloo292]

He is adorable. RIP Maestro!

[Jeanne90275]

Excellent! Not only was he a magnificent

tenor, he had a marvelous sense of humor. Great comedic timing and he

poked fun at himself...not at others. A real gent! Thanks for posting this.

[simonsteam]

What a wonderful charming gentleman in all respect.Gretly missed!

[StarryEyedFan]

He is simply gorgeous here. I just love him.

[Marcorotti]

Perdon no lo vi!!! JAJA Que poca!!!

[raulishnikov]

@Marcorotti pero k halago para él LOL

[DIEZAUBERFLOTEMENSCH]

this is amazing....its changed my perception of him completely

[kiltlvr]

Witty, twinkling eyes and a smile warm and vibrant. Darling man.

[twinkletoez1991]

Pavarotti is such a cutie!!!!!

[d1galan]

I love his answer at 4:58 "i think so! and how he says it is hilarious!

[glodanhoutx]

Hearing Pavarotti talk is almost as enjoyable & entertaining as hearing him sing!

His timing is impeccable for both!!

[NICAGEEK]

i think so!!!! XD

[loveluciano1]

He is so sweet.

[nicke280158]

Utterly hilarious!!!!

[dee1153]

He's adorable.

[ILoveTobin]

poor guy, he takes his weight so easily, as a joke, that's nice! and his broken English is just ... he was hilarious. great and hilarious.

[jenni4claire]

I never thought he took his weight easily at all. I always get the impression he was excruciatingly embarrassed by it and aware that everyone around him was aware of it.

I think he joked about it because he was so self-concious about it.

On the other hand I suspect this is one of the things that made him so likeable: voice like a god, but the rest of him was just as human as any of us.

[ILoveTobin]

Well, I meant... in public he never took it hard or serious if someone joked about his "parameters". And he genially got out of any provocative situations publicly. I adore this man.

[jenni4claire]

I know what you mean- it must be extremely difficult to always be gracious about it, when you particular weakness is always on display, for the world to see and comment on. Most failings can be kept private most of the time, and most addictions elicit alot of sympathy, but not over-eating.

[loveluciano1]

sorry i voted you down wrongly and i want to say i agree with you i think too that Luciano Pavarotti don't like to much his large size he make a diets all his life gained weight and than loosed weight, but he knew how to joke with this instead to be hurt because that. and this was his advantage. i love him so much.

[jenni4claire]

I LOVE this video- its my favourite Pav moment. It had disappeared for ages, I am glad to see it back.

[VinylToVideo]

Quite hilarious, thanks!

[pavadomingo]

Please if you have more of this, post it!! This is incredible, this man was unique!

[pearlmuth3]

This is terrific, thanks I love it!

[Mooorhe]

Wonderful!

Saw this a while back and couldn't find it again, thank you very much.

[OettingerCroat]

I never saw the end of it, about how the greatest compliment he ever received is how the man in the street runs into him and says he didn't see him... LOL!!!!!

he's a funnyman :D

[ShawDAMAN]

Great! :-D I love it, thanks. I saw part of this in a Pavarotti documentary a while back too and I'm delighted to see the rest of it. What a great guy :-D

[ShawDAMAN]

You know, I'm surprised how good his comic timing is even in English which he never had complete command of... like the pause before he said, ".....they are still looking for the chair-" perfect. :-D

[Mooorhe]

His comic timing is wonderful, as you say.

'That never happened, *pause*... until last year*.

The last joke absolutely slayed me, couldn't stop laughing :D.

[ShawDAMAN]

Me too =D

great stuff.

[ShawDAMAN]

Hmmm.. starting about 4:29 the woman behind and to the left of the woman speaking(with the glasses) looks a little like Joan Sutherland... :-P