Luciano Pavarotti

[fielisabeth]

Music only reflect the pain of love.

With one glass of wine, I console my hurted heart.......

[schlusnus]

Not his best and to sharp...listen to the one and only...Claudia Muzio it was

written for a soprano and Pav: is to fast without real feelings of the composers wishes.

[cccorsetti]

I died and somebody played pavarotti singing and i came back to life

[gabrielct54]

A tomber!!!

[zachary895]

I think I may have just came in my pants

[SH31BYRenee]

@zachary895 at 2:08, it looks like he might be feeling the same way that you do

what a legend<3

[cccorsetti]

pavarotti and a piano is better than any singer with an orchestra,studio or any other medium

[cccorsetti]

the voice that will echo through ETERNITY

[deutschefach]

I prefer Gigli myself but Pavarotti is special as well. I think Gigli understood the mezzavoce even a bit better than Pavarotti did. Pavarotti's voice began to fray as he got older and I think one hears that hear. The pianos are lovely but they do not spin like Gigli's or Schipa's.This may sound like a cut but it isn't. Gedda also did not have this kind of roughness in the pianos until he was way over 60, and even then Gedda was smoother than what we hear here. Do some comparisons.

[dip166]

@deutschefach　I'd rather you just enjoyed... Why can't you just say "oh, if you like this, perhaps you will like Gigli and Schipa's X and Y performances as well" instead of berating Pavarotti without really wanting to...

[deutschefach]

@dip166 I knew him personally am a professional. My comments are not negative: they are observations that if one is impartial if one listens closely. Professionals know how hard it is to do. His Neapolitan dialect was terrible. These songs are all Italian...and great. He could not read music, did you know that? His music was full of arrows. His genius was to make the text and meaning come alive, regardless of his technique. I stand by what I said 100%.

[deutschefach]

@dip166 I knew him and am a professional myself. He is a great singer, without any doubt. I hear things and pointed them out because they bother me. They bothered me in 1982 and they bother me in 2011. I stand by what I said. I will keep your suggestion in the back of my mind. Thanks

[DaKears2011]

He is the best. Period.

[ten0rguy]

i like his expression of his face like he is telling his feeling for her he is awsome

[fvrp]

Pavarotti is the best forever!!!

Look for Felipe Peletta also singing this song and many others.

[Firey723]

Oh...be still my heart.

[ThePianoPlayer93]

11 people like Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Jones Brothers so that's why they disliked this....

[Osealey]

Why would you dislike this?

[Rhapsodyguy]

Interesting rubato in the piano.

[chrissoftail]

beautiful

[usenetposts]

How could ten people not like this? They must be just trolling us out.

[raigekimaru]

@usenetposts

seriously. I mean, he's not my favorite, but no tenor has vocal placement and phrasing live Pav.

[MrPipposiculo]

La considero una delle migliori romanze cosidette da salotto.

Bravo Luciano .

Nessuno però è riuscito ad imprimere il pathos che TITO SCHIPA ha saputo imprimere nella sua interpetrazione

[CyrizJewelz]

He is absolutely INCREDIBLE

[featheredfaerie]

Aaah the king of shadow vowels. :D

RIP, Maestro!

[lornabegbie]

One need look further than this interpretation of this wonderful song. This presentation has it all.

[soprano543]

C tellement beau wah et il interprète tellement bien brava

[dawrldbmastage08]

there is no doubt that he is one of the best singers ever and I love this, but i believe he has transposed this because the original key only goes up to an F. those do not sound like F's. I may be wrong

[lyRicalBoi23]

fantastic

[performingfreak8]

He does a wonderful job, but I wish he would follow the dynamics a lot more. I hear pretty much mezzo-forte and forte. The beginning of each verse is piano, mezzo-piano, pianissimo, where did that go? Plus he's not following any of the crescendo/decrescendo in the phrasing. Plus, the "cerco in van..." is much too slow for my taste. But that's just my opinion. He does a great job with his emotion, though!

I love this song so much! I did it for Solo and Ensemble and received a 1 at State! :D

[excjrock7]

@performingfreak8 Hey when you can sing like him then you can talk about dynamics.

[XbLHellisDark]

@performingfreak8 I know he doesn't follow the dynamics, but he was an OPERA singer. He had no microphones and had to fill a huge room with his wonderful sound for most of his life. Also, the "cerco in van" is the best part of the whole song, where since he raised the key of the song he sings a high G instead of a high F. I also got a 100 on this solo All State, very touching. 

[fizik2112]

what kind of piano is that?

[robman200]

I sang this in college as a music major - absolutely one of my favorites :) Pavarotti was indeed a master! LOVE this vid.

5 Stars!

[CAHop90]

My teacher just assigned this for my jury class. :) It'll be difficult, but I like a challenge. :)

[TheNicholasRodriguez]

you can tell he loves doing what he does.

[aguacun]

Need vocal score! Help please!!

[Selsr]

youll find it...well, basically anywhere.

[aguacun]

I have it now! Thank you for the support  ;)

[ironicallysatirical]

@aguacun you can get this score and a bunch of other stuff in G. Schirmer's The First Book of Tenor Solos Part 2 (at least that's where I got the score)

[bghcomposer]

Yes, this is in the First Book of Tenor Solos Book II, but I think Mr. Pavarotti has transposed it up a step. Simply amazing! His emotion is what makes this truly remarkable!

[cutieclark0788]

absolutely incredible.

[nineteenforty7]

Luciano...my heart...RIP

[principecalaf]

che droga usi?

[andyroma72]

quella che vendi tu

[principecalaf]

direi di no, se la prendessi sentiresti meglio e non diresti queste cazzate

[Gwallteriedig77]

The more i listen to this the more sensational it gets!

[spydergoalie35]

I was just given this song as my first piece to learn in college, and hearing Pavarotti sing it makes me feel very unworthy, he's simply amazing!

[schlusnus]

I have Tito Schipa singing "O del mio " recorded in

1934.......the perfect voice for the song!

[ivanlerchundi]

it is pavarotti..

[richardbienvenu]

Inspiring. Such incredible control and expression. Currently working on this with my voice teacher. I recently sang this at the Neutral Ground Coffee House in New Orleans.

[ColinMeloy91]

Beautiful! :) May his soul rest in the Serenity of God.

[loredinusa]

La meravigliosa voce di Luciano, e il suo grande talento di fare la musica.

[Giacass2]

Right, I have to learn this song. Got my work cut out for me.

[tomhunter0]

Fantastic, hits the heart well.

[matta8103]

perfetto!! perfetto!!!

[Gwallteriedig77]

This is sheer Genuis...

[dt195k2]

I love this song when a tenor sings it. Sopranos sing it well, but the tenor voice just hits it. I like the Carlo Bergonzi version too. Bravo Luciano. We miss you.

[HAMENKLAVIER480]

SU BLIME

[stevevandien]

A great tenor at his best. Bravo.

[edonik78]

straordinario.....oltre alla voce stupenda, la capacità di trasmettere l'emozione e la passione che aveva quest'uomo nel cantare.

[iceland111]

Glorious!!!

[luciayangne]

Lui non canta tonalita originale,,, questo è bel truchetto di Mestrino...hhh...qualcuno sa,,,,lo sa...il perché...

[andyroma72]

SEI GRANDE!!

[Maestrodinhoequi]

Fantastico, straordinario ! Assolutamente meraviglioso ! Mi mancano le parole ! Grande Luciano ! Il suo ricordo perdurerà en il mio cuore per sempre ! Per sempre... Mi manca Pavarotti... Mi manca tanto...

[Buzaglod]

I love how the most popular opera singers are also the best unlike more mainstream music where its all about appearance

[j0kerjack1]

Thankyou for posting this rendition. It is very much appreciated considering I am a student learning this piece, thankyou.

If any fellow youtube listeners/watchers have any other videos of the great Pav please upload the video's. It's better to get training from the best, right?

Thanks guys.

[jpkentros]

He was the master. Hand's down, there isn't anyone who comes close to his sound.

[cttokunaga]

he says

high c is not the all

[josephw28]

This is very good.. if you like this you should definitely listen to Leonard Warren's version, it's far better in several respects (on the Video Responses).

[thrashgg]

bravo

[lokotasouix]

Oh, how I wish I'd found this sooner than today. NO ONE could sing this as beautifully as the great Pavarotti. Thank you so much for posting.

[xxclearheartsxx]

BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOO

[aleczier]

I took this to a 1 rating at district and state choir about 7 years ago; its a great song.

[Tarathal]

I did the same last year. I'm using it as an audition piece for college! :)

[jcpavarotti]

his voice is like an angel, so pure and so beautiful.

[lorrrence]

all i can say is beautiful perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Belcore14]

I'll have to disagree. I think they're both very emotional singers.

Watch his eyes!

I prefer Placido's voice in his lower register, though. But once Pavarotti gets to an F and above, his covering his perfect and beautiful.

[Evethemagnificent]

Im a beginner at opera and i argued the other day with a girl who studies and sings opera. the thing is she says that Pavarotti's singing is technical and lacks emotion while Domingo is more emotional and i thought that was totally wrong. singing comes more naturally to Pavarotti. his performance is efortless and thats what makes it exquisite, although he's not a v good actor of plays, but his voice is heavenly. We were actually on our way to Domingo's concert. What do you think?

[TheOverseer4003]

i never get the "technical" vibe from pavarotti. as perfect as his voice generally is, it always seems more intuitive than studied. and lacking emotion? that is a truly wacky thing for someone to say.

[zoomingpoop]

I know what you mean. Allmost like he's channeling the durn thing!

[muzicman406]

Singingnut A voice jury is something you do in college. I take private voice lessons and at the end of each semester, students have to perform songs they have learned for that semester. It's kinda like a final exam for the class.

[Singingnut93]

Luciano Pavarotti truly was one of the greatest singers the world has ever known. He had a voice of gold......... there will never be a singer quite like him.

[muzicman406]

I am singing this today for a voice jury. I hope that I can do well.

[Singingnut93]

what's a voice jury?

[HopeWilikinson]

the way he shapes his with all those vowel sound it's just fascinating.....this one of the lesson all singers have to learn before stepping onto the stage to sing!!!Luv the song!!!really do miss the famous Tenor of all times...farewell Pavarotti!!!

[rodrigocastro1]

This song is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and sung!

[guetary]

That is absolutely beyond wonderful. This is Pavarotti at his very best. There will truly never be another.

[msuopera20]

I will greatly endure and enjoy his music til the day i die! A father of many classical singers!!!!

[Rackabello]

very literal translation

[chrissy1095]

Sure do miss this man.

[cantherville]

EL PERRO MALO

Si no es la mejor, debe ser una de las mejores canciones que he escuchado en mi vida, tuve la oportunidad de ver todo el video y sin duda que el momento cumbre del DVD es esta canción. También tuve la oportunidad de escuchar esta canción antes en otros interpretes, pero sin duda que esta es la mejor muestra de que la música es el idioma universal, si cada ves que la escucho es como si entendiera que es lo que dice, y que son las palabras precisas de amor que deseo expresar..

[DoinItClassy]

I'm learning this song now, I think it's so pretty. I hope I can sing it half as well

[pequitasazules]

I agree, he interprets it beautifully. I also have to learn this song!!

[pasfresh123]

look at his mouth for each vowel. fascinating. a singing lesson, especially if you have the same voice type. I would think that basses and sopranos would not do it all the same way.

[Ignoranus]

My god.

[zurriuss]

The sweetest voice of the world...

[ASFreeman1990]

to me, his voice is the most beautiful and pure sound in the world. its just a natural and god given. gets right to my heart.

[remy93190]

tres joli !!

[3ed5th]

A magnificent voice. Will we ever hear his like again? His recordings will continue to charm music lovers in the future.

"In pace requiescat".

[Novasterling]

I bet he couldn't sing San Antonio Rose.

[nicevidbro]

Who cares if he could? the day you have the same achievements as him (musically and in life), then you can come here and say that.

[grobaniteforever]

He is the best tenor that ever lived!

[gofatboi]

I bet you Can't!!!!!! He was the greatest voice alive show some respect asshole!!!! If you don't like I will give my home adress and you can meet me personally and get your ass kicked!!!!!!!!!

[ilgrandesaggio92]

grandissimo...il maestro...

[mitshiru]

MAESTRO ERES EL REY

[Isabelcute]

Your voice touches the gates of Heaven. Rest in Peace.

[rankeren1]

Bravo

[bluemoonlightserenad]

Rest in peace, Luciano. God bless, be with the angels.

[pulpo1972]

thanks for these tears, Luciano. Rest in peace, maestro

[blueMmb1]

maestro

[CraigFrancisSoto]

What a beautiful lyric tenor voice.One of the all time great Italian tenors ever.Che bella voce! Resta in pace,Maestro. Addio.

[Danjor06]

Descansa en paz MAESTRO!!! JM México

[bandolero34]

non ne vedremo, e sentiremo, mai più di artisti come te Luciano il Grande

[RockBeast2]

Ciao Luciano! The Best!

[makeyourowndamnpie]

WE LOVE YOU, LUCIANO PAVAROTTI. You will be missed. May your soul rest in peace.  WE LOVE YOU.

[mdancer01]

RIP LUCIANO  PAVAROTTI

[msbehavior2003]

All I can do is agree with singyourlifeout. (tears)

[singyourlifeout]

rest in peace, maestro pav.

[musicmanbc]

What movie is this from?...Send me a message if you know..I'd like to order it.

[Fuiga]

this comes from a DVD where Luciano sings a recital at the metropolitan opera house with James Levine playing the piano, and the second dvd (this one) is called Pavarotti and the italian Tenor, if you like Luciano, this combo is a must have... the DVD is published by DECCA and what I believe is the catalog number is , I hope you find it.

[musicmanbc]

Appreciated muchly

[vickersman]

what date was this...looks to be middle to late 90's...maybe later? .Thanks

[vickersman]

looks lighter here..but that would change...again. I understnd from one who knows, that L.P passed through chemo well and is OK (for now)-well we have him for a while longer thank god.

[arcot9]

There is a voice lesson right there!!!!!!!!!!!

[ubio321]

ugh i think it was a little over dramatic at times...but he sings it pretty good

[solosoprano06]

love this song. gorgeous

[chrispollock]

and for those who say Pav isn't emotional, just look at him in this video. I mean christ, what more can I say

[milidrag]

Pavarotti rules

[luisacart]

parang pasyon sa mahal na araw!

[CrimsonKnight200]

I may be a newbie to opera and all, but I love Pavarotti.

[Grandtenore]

Just melted in my chair...someone come scoop me up please!!

[Roscieto]

*gets a wetvac, sucks you up then flushes you down a toilet*

[Grandtenore]

Really?! You still suck.

[chrissy1095]

The wonderful voice of Luciano Pavarotti. God's loving gift to an undeserving world.

[chrispollock]

pavarotti is the best opera singer. there's just something about him. something very human, and yet, exceptional about his voice

[frqt]

WOW, that was awesome.

- I understand that music and voice are very subjective things, but don't say anything about someone like Pavarotti. If anyone had done anything near as much as him, then you can maybe say something. Otherwise, please keep the negative comments to yourself.

[htshoward]

Bravo, Pavarotti. I have adored his voice from the first time I heard it, and I still do everytime I have occasion to hear his recordings. Heartfelt, natural singing, backed up by wonderful technique. My favorite tenor of all time. God Bless, Pavarotti.

[nblaney]

the point is.... he told a story through his music and you were actively involved

bravo, signore pavarotti

[waterfordwinstons]

Amen

[returnofthejodi]

amazing

[gryght]

Tempo too fast, voice not warm enough.

[Fuiga]

sing it yourself and then criticize.... post your videos my friend

[gryght]

I, in know way, am insinuating I can do it as well as Maestro Pav. I am just stating preferences. If opposing views are too difficult a concept for you perhaps you should stick to a medium more suitable to your taste.

[Fuiga]

then you can say the same in a very different way... you are mean on the way you say things... thats why I was mean to you as well.... thank you for the clarification Best wishes

[gryght]

sincerest apologies, best to you as well.

[operabitch77]

what are you talking about!!! Warm enough?? Don't infect us with your idiot comments you lightweight!

[Evethemagnificent]

NOT WARM ENOUGH! My god what the hell are you on dude!!

[Cesaare]

I agree with you! Pavarotti is not an expert in songs, few opera singers were and are. He is OK for an opera singer but listen to Passianate Lanza or deep DiStefano.

[chrispollock]

OK for an opera singer? nigga please. Pavoratti is one of the best opera singers

[rellrizzy]

Soo beautiful and heartfelt!

[zurriuss]

There's one singer who ALWAYS sings from his heart and his name is... of course, Pavarotti.

[smartsteve]

God bless you Pavarotti.

[Jennifer0622]

I sang this song last semester. It's beautiful!

[msn0038]

This is the most favorite song.

[mamarracha]

The most beautiful male voice recorded thus far.

[ncrunch]

I love this video. I first saw this video on PBS in 1992. I am so glad to be able to see it again. I have been singing this aria since then.  Bravo, Pav!