@stefo213 Hehe--a very excited fan yells out "Dorma", as often happened at Pava's concerts, because the audience ALWAYS wanted to hear "Pavarotti's Nessun Dorma" as it came to be known. Pava nods in agreement as does Maestro Mehta because that was to be the next song! In my opinion, that is the reason for the little smile before the high notes--he KNOWS what his audience wants, he knows the voice "is answering to him well", and he knows he is going to blast them away with it!--lol
@stefo213 Your welcome. Vivo Italiano! There are always some folks on here who do not like Pava and they try to "block" others from discussing him. Doesn't bother me---
My teacher told me to find one of Pavarotti's vids on Youtube and concentrate on how he positioned his tounge. I couldn't. I started weeping halfway through the middle.
He is great. But my only wish would be to hear The Voice, Enrico Caruso sing this. It would have been one for the ages. The man's voice was second to none. And not being bad toward Pavarotti. When anyone talks they say, "I wonder if he'll be the next Enrico Caruso?" Every tenor is compared to him. And I'd say they always will.
@singerman2008 In my opinion he is greatest Opera Tenor of all time note for note and in sound quality, but I would be interested to know who you think is. Outside of Opera, I think John Farnham is the greatest tenor.
@buried2 All opera singers past or present - I mean real opera singers those who sing in opera houses - don't need microphones when they are performing in opera houses or classical music halls built with acoustics in mind. Operatic singing is unamplified singing. Pavarotti was an opera singer, so it's natural he can sing without a microphone.
Right, but Pavarotti was unique in just how much his voice could fill the theater. It just isn't about his power or just being an opera singer but the man had incredible projection. Check out this horrible recording from 1969, very rare, a duet from L'elisir d'amore, Pavarotti with Reri Grist. You can barely hear here at first, and then Pavarottis voice comes projecting --and is clearly heard:
@babystinky I'll check out the recording later on (can't do it now) but Reri Grist is simply a lighter voice - a light lyric vs Pavarotti's full lyric. I heard Pavarotti live in opera - in La Gioconda in Arena di Verona, in Rigoletto in Civic Opera of Chicago, and in Ernani at the Met and also in Pavarotti Plus concert in Avery Fisher Hall and while I loved his voice, I haven't noticed what you say. Check out the Ernani trio - Pavarotti, Milnes and Mitchell and see what you think.
@babystinky Yes, I agree about the "hugeness" of the voice, but as jewelmarkess correctly states, Pava had such resonance and facility to project his voice over the orchestra, over any chorus, and fill the hall. When one hears Pava's voice in singing with others--there is no mistaking his sound. He can be easily heard over anyone else--not because he had a "huge" voice but because of the way in which he could project that voice and for the pristine, bell sound of that voice.
@babystinky True, Corelli and Del Monaco were dramatic tenors. Just to be clear, Pavarotti did have an excellent projection technique that enabled him to sing heavier roles like Radames while being a lyric tenor. He did sing a few Calafs but stopped because he felt it hurt his voice. I did listen to the recording you mentioned, Grist was a coloratura with a very light voice, also a particular recording isn't great. In general, recordings can be misleading as a lot depends on how they are done.
I have no arguement about this, Pavarotti was clearly a master and I too love to hear him sing. I also think that Phelps is great too in his own way. Thanks for responding.
Pavarotti is great here,there is no doubt, however, David Phelps does a commanding job singing this in an arena that has been championed by Italion tenors forever. His voice is stronger in the high end and smoother below. I don't see how anyone can say which is better. Both of these men are masters.
No way. David Phelps, well being a great singer in his field, absolutely butchers this. Pavarotti is singing without a mic. Is singing the song with proper pronunciation.
Show me anywhere, one example of David Phelps hitting high notes against an Orchestra without any mic to aid the volume? Pavarotti is the King of the High "C's" and he doesn't have this reputation for no reason. He hit 9 of them in a row in song.
@babystinky ALL opera singers can sing without a microphone - Domingo, Beczala, Kaufmann, Florez, Brownlee, Grigolo, Heppner, Giordani, Calleja, etc. Other voices too - e.g. ladies like Garanca, Fleming, Netrebko, Damrau, Dessay, etc. etc. Wagnerian singers sing over even louder orchestra. Pavafrotti was one of the best opera tenors ever, but singing without microphones is something all opera singers do. Operatic singing = unamplified singing. Phelps isn't an opera singer.
@deertrap1 Phelps isn't an opera singer. Also, you cannot judge the voice' strength in a miked concert. Phelps wouldn't be heard without a mic over an orchestra; also his diction is bad, his tone isn't good or even, he doesn't have the technique or diction to sing this. This isn't a pop song, this is an aria from an opera and is best left to real opera singers. like Pavarotti was.
@FCule Hehe--an overly excited audience member shouted out "Dorma" in order to coax Pava into singing the famous aria. Pava nodded in agreement and Maestro Metha nodded because that is the next piece that was to be performed.---It is funny because shouting out like that is simply not done in a opera house or a formal concert setting like Lincoln Center, however the fan just couldn't help himself! (;
It's just... there's no words to discribe the feeling... when his voice reaches directly your heart and you see his face at the end and you think: thank you, Pavarotti. Thank you, Puccini. Thank you, music.
@Norafreak Yes! There are younger people like you who listen to classical music and go to opera; there are young people who study to become opera singers. But you are right, there should be more young people like you.
@Norafreak Actually, Lady Gaga is quite good, musically speaking. And she actually writes her own music and plays instruments. Maybe you meant Britney Spears, or Katy Perry? ;-)
@Albolu Did I hurt your wittle feewings? Who cares who you were talking to? See, this is the interweb...you know, international and such? And I guess we can add 'sarcasm' to the no doubt long list of things you don't know anything about. As always, for your daily dose of stupid YouTube never disappoints.
@RenoBobby Oh, you didn't hurt anything, don't flatter yourself. As if you could. :-) Actually, this exchange was highly amusing. Thanks for the good laugh.
Regretfully, and even though this was certainly entertaining, I have better things to do other than reading dimwit, spiteful comments. So bye! ;-) Have a nice life.
@Albolu It would seem that another item on the 'Albolu's List of Stuff He Is Ignorant Of' is self-awareness. Sigh. Oh, and you seem to be saying that replying to dimwit (sic) spiteful comments qualifies as something better to do than reading them...amirite? I have to ask: is it painful being this stupid? Color me curious.
@Albolu Did you mean "stoop", rather than "scoop"? I don't need to try to show your dipassery; you seem to be doing a pretty good job on your own. Always keep in mind the first rule of holes: If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Learn it. Love it. Live it.
@Albolu Musically INTELLIGENT---yes, I give her that since she does write and play. However, musically "quite good"---voice, technique----not my cup of tea, and certainly not on the level of Pavarotti.
@appeace1 I never said she was in the level of Pavarotti. ;-) But I find her way better musically speaking than all her contemporary pop artists. I particularly like her vintage performances, like the one in NYU that you can find in youtube. She's really quite good, even if you don't like her kind of music.
@Albolu Well-- I'll have to take your word on that because I simply cannot listen to any of the "contemporary pop artists". To me they all sound alike and awful--but that's just my opinion and preference and if you enjoy her then its all good.
@appeace1 Well, that's okay. We all don't enjoy the same things. I usually listen to all kind of music, if I deem it good enough. I do not like most of the contemporary pop artists, mind you. But I find this woman interesting, refreshing and talented in this sea of crappy pop we have to endure nowadays. Again, it's okay if you don't. ;-) And it was nice talking to you. Greetings from Spain!
@gnosticbombastik Don't you worry, darling, I've already listened to him, and many, many times. Although I prefer Franco Corelli for the role of Calàf.
Never have I heard ANYONE completely dominate/captivate a song or audience like Maestro Pavarotti does. He truly was a once-in-a-lifetime gift to the human race.
@joergio In realtà quello che tu chiami "Provincialismo" al paese mio si chiama "Senso di Appartenenza"... Lungi da me esser nazionalista, è un bene difendere ed innalzare il Made in Italy... Dunque prima di sparare a 0 con i tuoi commenti( che a mio avviso mirano a ricevere apprezzamenti) cerca di comprendere il senso delle parole.
@AldinoKevinPrince o non leggi o non sai farlo. Il senso di appartenenza è una cosa, il provincialismo un'altra, perchè mischiarli? Dico solo che noi italiani dobbiamo sempre trovare il motivo di essere fieri di esserlo, che può essere rappresentato da una partita di calcio, l'attore o il cantante di turno. Questo è provincialismo, di cui gli italiani sono malati qui su youtube. in cerca di apprezzamenti? ma se ho detto che i commenti degli italiani sono tristi in questo senso
Ive listenned to many versions of this song...but only this one leaves a magical imprint of an overwhelming feeling that i cannot explain. I love the way he sort of thrusts himself to give the final "VINCERO"! Singing should be done this way.... Not just from the voice but from the body. I love the sound of the words even though i do not know what it means, but in my mind, if i knew what the words translated to, then it would not be as beautiful or as meaningful to my heart, and the way i hear
@jhngomezusmc The words/context: This is an aria from opera Turandot. Those who want o win the hand of Turandot must solve 3 riddles or die. Prince Calaf solves 3 riddles, but as he doesn't want to force the princess' he says - find out my name by tomorrow and I'll die. She decrees that in the kingdom shall sleep but find out his name or die. Left alone he sings "Nobody shall sleep" - he sings about how nobody will know his name and his kiss will melt princess' heart and he'll win.
@appeace1 you said it perfectly. It is THAT smile which connects with me and also the joy in his face at the end. In a strange way that I don't have the ability to articulate, this 'means' more to me than the voice itself and replaces a million words. Hopefully somebody out there will get my drift...... = (SUPERB)" where " - infinity.
@TheMarigold8 My apologies for mis-typing. The final "Vincero" actually contains a sustained B4 followed by a A4 , the last note which Pava sustains for an ungodly amount of beats---this is not indicated in the Puccini score.
@appeace1 Not to worry, I was just showing off. Its not just about hitting the right notes its about emotion, music should heal. The voice in all forms brings out the right and wrong in people. Yes music is the language of the Gods and they sure gifted Pavarotti, not just the voice but the charisma he oozed all add on.
@TheMarigold8 I so agree with you! However, I really should check my typing before posting as I do attempt to be correct on info--lol--simply laziness on my part and thank you for catching that. Yes, if there were such a thing, Pava certainly could have taught a Masterclass on charisma, and if he could have found the words to express it, on sensuality because THAT large--sometimes very, very, large man had it, as you said, oozing out of every pore! I often wondered, with so many
@appeace1 female fans, and dazzlingly beautiful women at his beck and call, why he always seemed to feel ashamed and unaccepted due to his size?? He did tell a photographer once, who was trying to persuade Pava to take pics and was complimenting him on his face that, "My face is the only acceptable part of my body". So sad that he never seemed to understand just how desirable he was just for himself--his size, speaking for me, would have been a plus not a deterrent.
And then there is THAT smile! Just prior to the second Vincero--"I know what you want--the voice is answering well--I'm going to blast you away with the high C--hahaha--I did it, now give me the love!"--priceless!
Now at last I understand why everybody are talking about Pavarotti. The last 13 seconds (2:31=>2:44) makes all the difference between him and all the others.
Some people still do not understand. The reason why Pavarotti is considered by many as the greatest tenor ever, is not only because of the voice. Of course there are plenty of more great tenor voices in the world. But just watch the way he sings, the position of his mouth, his tongue, posture etc.. they're all done perfectly. And Pavarotti is the only one who can do that.
@popups46okay Absolutely! These early and middle performances each were a Masterclass in bel canto and technique, not to mention the perfection of his diction! Only when his health deteriorated in the mid to late 90's do I feel, that his technique became abit ragged, however he was after all, in his 60's then. Yes, Pava is the only one who could bring this height of performance time after time and bring his audience to its feet each and EVERY time!
@appeace1 Pava knew what we expected---what we craved-- he delivered---and we loved him for it! There will, in my humble opinion and unfortunately, never be another to even come close to his gift.
@appeace1 I couldn't agree anymore to you. I love opera singers, the discipline and training that they had is more than anything I can imagine. No offense to new singers of this day, I love modern music, but this type of music and singing. THIS IS REAL MUSIC, REAL ENTERTAINMENT, REAL MASTERPIECE.
There is a disease right that some suffer from. Its called Paul Potts disease. People who actually think he sings this better then Pavarotti. If anyone you know suffers from such trauma there is only one cure. Show them this, from morning till night until they snap out of it. It usually snaps them out of it after the first try, but some are willing stuck in it.
@AldinoKevinPrince@MarioDisco90 basta con queste cazzate provincialiste da quattro soldi. Ma è mai possibile che in un video di beigni, di pavarotti o di morricone ci siano solo italiani che scrivono di essere fieri di esserlo? avete mai visto un francese scriverlo? o un inglese? o un tedesco? o uno spagnolo? solo gli italiani devono ogni volta srivere di essere orgogliosi. Che pena e che tristezza, sintomo di un provincialismo di cui non ci libereremo mai purtroppo
@joergio ti do in parte ragione...da un lato sono anche io fiero di questi talenti, ma un popolo dovrebbe essere innanzitutto fiero di ciò che ha realizzato come popolo appunto..noi italiani abbiamo espresso tanti singoli geni nel corso della storia pressocchè in tutti i settori...ma come collettività....di cosa dovremmo essere fieri?
120 persone hanno 2 anni ignoranti bigotti pezzi di merda questa è musica questa e storia fottetevi ignoranti del cazzo meritate di morire teste di cazzo
Hey, people saying 120 people do this or dont do this... or whatever the number of dislikes is. Every time you say that, I'm going to dislike the video so it gets more dislikes and your statement becomes incorrect. JUST STOP MAKING COMMENTS ABOUT THE NUMBER OF DISLIKES.
I always tears me up, that so many have come to love Pava through PPotts performance, but never got to hear the true magic of his voice. Yes Youtue lets you experience it, but to experience it live in the proper audial set up (the opera stage) was something that one cannot express! I was blessed to see him twice, once alone, and once with the Three Tenors, hands down the voice alone that could move me to tears! He also was a huge teddy bear of man, so gentle and sweet!
@ShieldMaidenBLS What a blessing you have! Im so touched and fortunate to read accounts of folks who have had the pleasure of seeing Pava live! Thru those accounts, we who have not been so fortunate, can "live" or feel the emotion connected to the man--the artist! Would you please be so kind as to share you memories? Thoughts from that time?? Grazia!
@appeace1 How does someone describe heaven to someone that's never seen it or heard it? I first saw Pava when I was a little girl about eight with my mother and father. I remember sitting in awe listening to this man with no microphone, just him and everyone in the back could hear him. Like you see here in an opera house with the right acoustics he didn't need one. When he sang with the Three Tenors they had to tune down his microphone because he would over power it.
@appeace1 I saw him the second time with the Three Tenors when they came through Portland with my theater class in community college. It was even more amazing to me then. You have listened to his Ave Maria, and to this day when ever I hear it played instrumentally I can still hear this angel singing it! It broke my heart the day he passed away, I listened to his performance in Tarino during the Olympics which was his last public performance. He still lives for me though, in his music.
@ShieldMaidenBLS Thank you so much for sharing! I will always feel I have missed something great in life by not hearing Pava live! However, your memories make it less so---
Tho, when watching his final performance at Turin I knew he was lip-syncing (it was never one of his strong points if one had observed his head and mouth position upon singing the high C--for instance), still I realized that he had performed it in studio, and as a choral singer, knew no singer could perform
@appeace1 that aria in the sub-freezing outdoors arena. I also deeply suspected, and even told my daughter at the time, that Pava was not going to be w/us for long. Something in his posture, his face, his eyes, and certainly his size (larger than I had ever seen him before) just hit me that nite and I knew he was seriously ill. And yes, Ive read where they had to use the most least sensitive mikes and turn his down---still he drowned out the other two tenors when he wished!--
@appeace1 I have heard people criticiz Pava's performance with the Three Tenors, heard people say he was arrogant because he would just drown the other two out. He was far from arrogant and thought very highly of the other Domingo and the other (can't remember his name ;-/ ). He insisted they tune his mic down, and actually would quiet his voice to not over power them too much. Pavarotti was a gentleman, and so loving. He loved all music and even crossed genres.
@appeace1 I can enjoy other's that sing this song. But, for me this is the Master, the Maestro, as you say! No one will ever out do it, and few can even come close. It still brings chills to my toes and tears to my eyes, all these years later. This one of my favorite performances. No mic, no set, no acting, just pure and perfect, Pavarotti! The emotions in his face say it all, as does that God sent voice! Brava, Maestro Pava! Love you forever!
@appeace1 I heard rumors that he lip sinc'd that, but I've watched several videos of that performance, after seeing it originally at the Olympic ceremony, and couldn't see it. Prehaps he did, I don't know. But, I know for decades he sang this song with an ability and an air that no one else will ever match for me. If he did have to lips sinc that night, as anyone could see, he was very ill. It took great strength for him to even be there. I still applaud him either way.
@ShieldMaidenBLS Yes, It has now been admitted by the conductor, Pava's long time friend Leona Mageria (sp) that the entire thing was faked, from the orchestra playing to Pava singing. If one watched Pava on tv or vid, his posture on the high C gives it away. He never had outstretched arms, leaning back with the throat and head tilted back and the lower jaw forward on the C or above. His technique was always immaculate which would be, when actually singing the note, body forward
@appeace1 arms at his side or perhaps w/one hand slightly forward toward the audience, but the neck and head, straight and the jaw "wrapped back" to create perfect alignment for the column of air to travel from the lungs thru the mouth and the note with it. However, knowing his ill health and the fridged conditions, Pava refused to do the performance several times until they finally convinced him to pre-tape the aria. Im glad he did since it was the last time we would ever see or hear
@appeace1 him sing for us! Still, that performance is the one I rarely watch because it brings such sadness that he is no longer with us. However, I am honored by the memory that the great one was willing to leave his wheelchair, put himself thru, what must have been excruciating pain and discomfort, put himself thru the trouble of recording this aria and rehearsing same, because he KNEW that his audience longed to see and hear him! That was our Pava to the last, giving his audiences
@appeace1 what he knew they wanted and receiving his "love" from us thru our applause. I think he could even feel the love and applause given by his audiences all over the world when he was on the stage---I hope so anyway---
OMG. Potts audition vid lead me to this, so Thank you PPotts. This is the most breathtaking recording of a perfect male voice ever. Unfortunately, now I have become a groupie of a deceased male opera singer! YIKES. Dear GOD, please,please send him back, even if just for a year or two. We'll trade you a Bieber/Gaga/Madonna/handful of rappers, etc. Please?
@grneyelady2 Edited to add-talk about unrequited LOVE! How beautiful is he in this? The smiles, the eyes.......I will listen to this every day just to see/hear him. I'm pathetic, I know.
@grneyelady2 You are certainly NOT alone friend! Even since his passing four years ago now--many thousands are coming to hear and see and become fanatics of Pava--no, my friend you are not alone--by a LONG shot!
@appeace1 Thank you so much! Why oh why did I not experience this magnificence while he was still performing? To see him live would have been worth a month's salary to me. Argh. Many thanks to the poster of this clip - it is music magic. Now if I could just get through 1 day without his Nessun Dorma wafting through my head.......
look around you all of you at what we are left with in the world of beautiful music,is there an artist so special more dained to manefest his self before us more worthy than pavarrotti?we listen to his voice but we have no real conception of his power,we are not worthy to fathom this masters gift
i'm chinese but i like luciano pavarotti,ahaha,perchè mi piaciono le canzoni classiche italiane!!
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jfichter69 2 days ago
What happens at the very beginning of the video? Someone yells something at pavarotti and he smiles and shake his big head to say "yes".
stefo213 2 days ago
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@stefo213 Guy: "Nessun Dorma?!?!"
Pavarotti : *shakes head*
Crowd: LOL!
jfichter69 2 days ago
@jfichter69 thank you!
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@stefo213 Hehe--a very excited fan yells out "Dorma", as often happened at Pava's concerts, because the audience ALWAYS wanted to hear "Pavarotti's Nessun Dorma" as it came to be known. Pava nods in agreement as does Maestro Mehta because that was to be the next song! In my opinion, that is the reason for the little smile before the high notes--he KNOWS what his audience wants, he knows the voice "is answering to him well", and he knows he is going to blast them away with it!--lol
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@appeace1 thank you! I'm italian by the way. Have you notice that someone has indicated your reply as "spam" ?
stefo213 16 hours ago
@stefo213 Your welcome. Vivo Italiano! There are always some folks on here who do not like Pava and they try to "block" others from discussing him. Doesn't bother me---
Ciao from Texas--
appeace1 12 hours ago
Da brividi
sbenzardo 2 days ago
Eres el mejor pavarotti
aorc820409sl9 3 days ago
Excelente
aorc820409sl9 3 days ago
I wish I could sing like that
Kimjongil3000 4 days ago
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I wish I could sing like that
Kimjongil3000 4 days ago
I wish I could sing like that
Kimjongil3000 4 days ago
My teacher told me to find one of Pavarotti's vids on Youtube and concentrate on how he positioned his tounge. I couldn't. I started weeping halfway through the middle.
KimiNoSaigoKissu 4 days ago
@KimiNoSaigoKissu Smart teacher! Couldn't have a better example of perfection of technique than Pava, in my humble opinion.
appeace1 4 days ago
For a famous singer they should have had a better setting other than a ladder and equipment
MonsterMash51 5 days ago
@MonsterMash51 I never understood that either--guess you had to be there to know why they left that equipment on stage---??
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No one can ever replace Pavarotti, opera will never be the same without him.
Skarockater 5 days ago
¡Sublime, maravilloso!
nesclumarrasor 5 days ago
Sternstunde der Musikwelt. Wer ist Paul Pott? Ich kenne Luciano Pavarotti. Danke dass es dich gab.
fanofclassic 6 days ago
125 people hear from their asshole....
denooraM 1 week ago
Awe inspiring! Thank you Luciano, for this heavenly memory!
nyartistcoalition 1 week ago 2
Orgoglio italiano!
miyagides 1 week ago
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He is great. But my only wish would be to hear The Voice, Enrico Caruso sing this. It would have been one for the ages. The man's voice was second to none. And not being bad toward Pavarotti. When anyone talks they say, "I wonder if he'll be the next Enrico Caruso?" Every tenor is compared to him. And I'd say they always will.
as435943 1 week ago
Amazing piece of music sung by the greatest tenor of all time!
robertdamico1 1 week ago
@robertdamico1 He is not the geatest tenor of all time
singerman2008 6 days ago
@singerman2008 In my opinion he is greatest Opera Tenor of all time note for note and in sound quality, but I would be interested to know who you think is. Outside of Opera, I think John Farnham is the greatest tenor.
bworth4 5 days ago
goosebumps... everytime!
danilocancino 1 week ago
Orgoglio italiano.
Marwords 1 week ago 12
@Marwords veramante
juantj41 3 days ago
The king of lyric,is now singing with the angels.
DarkangeLItaly 1 week ago
assolutamente il migliore di tutti i tempi. RIP
MrDonniemarco 1 week ago
Exquisite !!!!!
tonicannon 1 week ago
I just had an orgasm
cebuanoguy 1 week ago 2
he does not need
a microphone
his voice is fucking (fucking)
powerful
buried2 1 week ago
@buried2 All opera singers past or present - I mean real opera singers those who sing in opera houses - don't need microphones when they are performing in opera houses or classical music halls built with acoustics in mind. Operatic singing is unamplified singing. Pavarotti was an opera singer, so it's natural he can sing without a microphone.
jewelmarkess 1 week ago
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Right, but Pavarotti was unique in just how much his voice could fill the theater. It just isn't about his power or just being an opera singer but the man had incredible projection. Check out this horrible recording from 1969, very rare, a duet from L'elisir d'amore, Pavarotti with Reri Grist. You can barely hear here at first, and then Pavarottis voice comes projecting --and is clearly heard:
watch?v=NPb9KdbIWPM
babystinky 1 week ago
@babystinky I'll check out the recording later on (can't do it now) but Reri Grist is simply a lighter voice - a light lyric vs Pavarotti's full lyric. I heard Pavarotti live in opera - in La Gioconda in Arena di Verona, in Rigoletto in Civic Opera of Chicago, and in Ernani at the Met and also in Pavarotti Plus concert in Avery Fisher Hall and while I loved his voice, I haven't noticed what you say. Check out the Ernani trio - Pavarotti, Milnes and Mitchell and see what you think.
jewelmarkess 1 week ago
@jewelmarkess
I will check that out as well. Thanks for the suggestion for - Pavarotti, Milnes and Mitchell:)
babystinky 1 week ago
@jewelmarkess
Just to add one other thing. When I think of "sheer power" and "loudness" I would think of Franco Corelli, or Mario del Monaco.
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appeace1 1 week ago
@babystinky Yes, I agree about the "hugeness" of the voice, but as jewelmarkess correctly states, Pava had such resonance and facility to project his voice over the orchestra, over any chorus, and fill the hall. When one hears Pava's voice in singing with others--there is no mistaking his sound. He can be easily heard over anyone else--not because he had a "huge" voice but because of the way in which he could project that voice and for the pristine, bell sound of that voice.
appeace1 1 week ago
@babystinky True, Corelli and Del Monaco were dramatic tenors. Just to be clear, Pavarotti did have an excellent projection technique that enabled him to sing heavier roles like Radames while being a lyric tenor. He did sing a few Calafs but stopped because he felt it hurt his voice. I did listen to the recording you mentioned, Grist was a coloratura with a very light voice, also a particular recording isn't great. In general, recordings can be misleading as a lot depends on how they are done.
jewelmarkess 1 week ago
@jewelmarkess
I agree with everything you say.
babystinky 1 week ago
FOREVER UNBEATABLE!!!
gymman62 1 week ago
I WANT THIS SUNG AT MY FUNERAL!
Aleon38 1 week ago
the king of tenors!
Karlstaedter5 1 week ago
I have no arguement about this, Pavarotti was clearly a master and I too love to hear him sing. I also think that Phelps is great too in his own way. Thanks for responding.
deertrap1 2 weeks ago
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nickvalthor 2 weeks ago
My Grandfather loved him! He loved this music! And i love him with all my heart!!!
nickvalthor 2 weeks ago
@nickvalthor Very cool!!!
chefsu11715 2 weeks ago
El "MEJOR"
tobargranda 2 weeks ago 16
Your very welcome. (;
appeace1 2 weeks ago
Pavarotti is great here,there is no doubt, however, David Phelps does a commanding job singing this in an arena that has been championed by Italion tenors forever. His voice is stronger in the high end and smoother below. I don't see how anyone can say which is better. Both of these men are masters.
deertrap1 2 weeks ago
@deertrap1
No way. David Phelps, well being a great singer in his field, absolutely butchers this. Pavarotti is singing without a mic. Is singing the song with proper pronunciation.
Show me anywhere, one example of David Phelps hitting high notes against an Orchestra without any mic to aid the volume? Pavarotti is the King of the High "C's" and he doesn't have this reputation for no reason. He hit 9 of them in a row in song.
here is 40 years of his power
watch?v=QoeIwSDmDRQ
babystinky 2 weeks ago
@babystinky ALL opera singers can sing without a microphone - Domingo, Beczala, Kaufmann, Florez, Brownlee, Grigolo, Heppner, Giordani, Calleja, etc. Other voices too - e.g. ladies like Garanca, Fleming, Netrebko, Damrau, Dessay, etc. etc. Wagnerian singers sing over even louder orchestra. Pavafrotti was one of the best opera tenors ever, but singing without microphones is something all opera singers do. Operatic singing = unamplified singing. Phelps isn't an opera singer.
jewelmarkess 1 week ago
@deertrap1 Phelps isn't an opera singer. Also, you cannot judge the voice' strength in a miked concert. Phelps wouldn't be heard without a mic over an orchestra; also his diction is bad, his tone isn't good or even, he doesn't have the technique or diction to sing this. This isn't a pop song, this is an aria from an opera and is best left to real opera singers. like Pavarotti was.
jewelmarkess 1 week ago
What did the guy say at the begining?
FCule 2 weeks ago
@FCule Hehe--an overly excited audience member shouted out "Dorma" in order to coax Pava into singing the famous aria. Pava nodded in agreement and Maestro Metha nodded because that is the next piece that was to be performed.---It is funny because shouting out like that is simply not done in a opera house or a formal concert setting like Lincoln Center, however the fan just couldn't help himself! (;
appeace1 2 weeks ago
@appeace1
Thanks for the answer :)
FCule 2 weeks ago
The King sings so sweet as to amaze the people at the gifts bestowed on mere mortals by the choice of the gods.
paulbrannan1966 2 weeks ago
Bravissimo!!!
palmaesilva 2 weeks ago
Big Luciano, sempre il migliore!
Missitaliasempre 2 weeks ago
Chills is all I can say
butterfly1952ify 2 weeks ago
the world is a better place because he lived in it... we love you Luciano!!!
uneedtherapy42 2 weeks ago
The man wasn't called maestro for nothing. Fantastic performance.
lobo81865 2 weeks ago 2
@lobo81865 Yes, and it wasn't called Pavarotti's "Nessun Dorma" for nothing either!--lol
appeace1 2 weeks ago
Quanto ci manchi Luciano... A presto...
Mabeccu 2 weeks ago
It's just... there's no words to discribe the feeling... when his voice reaches directly your heart and you see his face at the end and you think: thank you, Pavarotti. Thank you, Puccini. Thank you, music.
ohrachelyeah 2 weeks ago
min 0:05 pavarotti's burp
sanchopanzavive 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
Why the hell is lady gaga so famous, younger kids like me should listin' to this this is what real music is :)
Norafreak 2 weeks ago 35
@Norafreak LADY GAGA IS SATAN AND SHE PICKS WITH THE BIBLE.
Ms1Brownchocolate 2 weeks ago
@Norafreak Yes! There are younger people like you who listen to classical music and go to opera; there are young people who study to become opera singers. But you are right, there should be more young people like you.
jewelmarkess 2 weeks ago
@Norafreak FYI, 122 Justin Bieber fans dislike Pavarotti!
MrBennetzen 1 week ago
@Norafreak You are so right!!!!
MrDjdonoghue 1 week ago
@Norafreak Actually, Lady Gaga is quite good, musically speaking. And she actually writes her own music and plays instruments. Maybe you meant Britney Spears, or Katy Perry? ;-)
Albolu 6 days ago
@Albolu No, he meant Lady Gaga.
RenoBobby 6 days ago
@RenoBobby Wasn't talking to you, ya know. ;-) And even less if the only comment you can offer to my opinion is a sarcastic remark. See ya! :-)
Albolu 6 days ago
@Albolu Did I hurt your wittle feewings? Who cares who you were talking to? See, this is the interweb...you know, international and such? And I guess we can add 'sarcasm' to the no doubt long list of things you don't know anything about. As always, for your daily dose of stupid YouTube never disappoints.
RenoBobby 5 days ago
@RenoBobby Oh, you didn't hurt anything, don't flatter yourself. As if you could. :-) Actually, this exchange was highly amusing. Thanks for the good laugh.
Regretfully, and even though this was certainly entertaining, I have better things to do other than reading dimwit, spiteful comments. So bye! ;-) Have a nice life.
Albolu 5 days ago
@Albolu It would seem that another item on the 'Albolu's List of Stuff He Is Ignorant Of' is self-awareness. Sigh. Oh, and you seem to be saying that replying to dimwit (sic) spiteful comments qualifies as something better to do than reading them...amirite? I have to ask: is it painful being this stupid? Color me curious.
RenoBobby 5 days ago
@RenoBobby I'm not gonna scoop to your level. Keep trying if you want, it's not gonna work. Bye-bye! :-)
Albolu 4 days ago
@Albolu Did you mean "stoop", rather than "scoop"? I don't need to try to show your dipassery; you seem to be doing a pretty good job on your own. Always keep in mind the first rule of holes: If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Learn it. Love it. Live it.
RenoBobby 4 days ago
@Albolu Musically INTELLIGENT---yes, I give her that since she does write and play. However, musically "quite good"---voice, technique----not my cup of tea, and certainly not on the level of Pavarotti.
appeace1 4 days ago
@appeace1 I never said she was in the level of Pavarotti. ;-) But I find her way better musically speaking than all her contemporary pop artists. I particularly like her vintage performances, like the one in NYU that you can find in youtube. She's really quite good, even if you don't like her kind of music.
Albolu 4 days ago
@Albolu Well-- I'll have to take your word on that because I simply cannot listen to any of the "contemporary pop artists". To me they all sound alike and awful--but that's just my opinion and preference and if you enjoy her then its all good.
appeace1 4 days ago
@appeace1 Well, that's okay. We all don't enjoy the same things. I usually listen to all kind of music, if I deem it good enough. I do not like most of the contemporary pop artists, mind you. But I find this woman interesting, refreshing and talented in this sea of crappy pop we have to endure nowadays. Again, it's okay if you don't. ;-) And it was nice talking to you. Greetings from Spain!
Albolu 4 days ago
@Albolu BLA BLA BLA...SHUT UP AND LISTEN THIS FUCKIN GENIUS!
gnosticbombastik 3 days ago
@gnosticbombastik Don't you worry, darling, I've already listened to him, and many, many times. Although I prefer Franco Corelli for the role of Calàf.
Albolu 3 days ago
Just simply breathtaking. Puccini and Pavarotti.
This is what we should be beaming to the stars.
No one to replace either.
-Bill
baghend 2 weeks ago in playlist classical
orgoglio italiano che portavi il nostro nome nel mondo....ti avrei voluto sentire dal vivo, grande luciano......nel tuo ricordo vinceremo!
elvanir88 2 weeks ago
Wow
Jzs20 2 weeks ago
Never have I heard ANYONE completely dominate/captivate a song or audience like Maestro Pavarotti does. He truly was a once-in-a-lifetime gift to the human race.
rexxcarz 2 weeks ago
THIS WOULD SOUND EPIC MIXED IN 5.1!!
chshaw87 3 weeks ago
Wish I could have seen him in concert
iamNiesha 3 weeks ago
@iamNiesha Anche io
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@rtranchina Amazing! The only one that sounds like you is the very young Marc Antonelli!!! @Antonelli_Music
RTTalent 3 weeks ago
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RTTalent 3 weeks ago
121 Persone sono pazzo...¬¬
PosionReact 3 weeks ago
pavarotti era unico un talento della natura sentite la voce limpida rimarrà sempre nei nostri cuori viva pavarotti viva l'italia
pailencio 3 weeks ago
I may not be a believer but, when I listen to Pavarotti I know he was a gift to us from God.
Judas6184 3 weeks ago
@joergio In realtà quello che tu chiami "Provincialismo" al paese mio si chiama "Senso di Appartenenza"... Lungi da me esser nazionalista, è un bene difendere ed innalzare il Made in Italy... Dunque prima di sparare a 0 con i tuoi commenti( che a mio avviso mirano a ricevere apprezzamenti) cerca di comprendere il senso delle parole.
AldinoKevinPrince 3 weeks ago
@AldinoKevinPrince o non leggi o non sai farlo. Il senso di appartenenza è una cosa, il provincialismo un'altra, perchè mischiarli? Dico solo che noi italiani dobbiamo sempre trovare il motivo di essere fieri di esserlo, che può essere rappresentato da una partita di calcio, l'attore o il cantante di turno. Questo è provincialismo, di cui gli italiani sono malati qui su youtube. in cerca di apprezzamenti? ma se ho detto che i commenti degli italiani sono tristi in questo senso
joergio 3 weeks ago
Ive listenned to many versions of this song...but only this one leaves a magical imprint of an overwhelming feeling that i cannot explain. I love the way he sort of thrusts himself to give the final "VINCERO"! Singing should be done this way.... Not just from the voice but from the body. I love the sound of the words even though i do not know what it means, but in my mind, if i knew what the words translated to, then it would not be as beautiful or as meaningful to my heart, and the way i hear
jhngomezusmc 3 weeks ago
@jhngomezusmc The words/context: This is an aria from opera Turandot. Those who want o win the hand of Turandot must solve 3 riddles or die. Prince Calaf solves 3 riddles, but as he doesn't want to force the princess' he says - find out my name by tomorrow and I'll die. She decrees that in the kingdom shall sleep but find out his name or die. Left alone he sings "Nobody shall sleep" - he sings about how nobody will know his name and his kiss will melt princess' heart and he'll win.
jewelmarkess 2 weeks ago
2:26 smiling as he know what's coming :D 'Vincero!'
123BobaFett 3 weeks ago
@appeace1 you said it perfectly. It is THAT smile which connects with me and also the joy in his face at the end. In a strange way that I don't have the ability to articulate, this 'means' more to me than the voice itself and replaces a million words. Hopefully somebody out there will get my drift...... = (SUPERB)" where " - infinity.
NIPharmacy 3 weeks ago
Amazing!
antwon982 3 weeks ago
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jenni4claire 3 weeks ago
I dindn't think there was any high Cs in Nessun Dorma.
TheMarigold8 3 weeks ago 2
@TheMarigold8 My apologies for mis-typing. The final "Vincero" actually contains a sustained B4 followed by a A4 , the last note which Pava sustains for an ungodly amount of beats---this is not indicated in the Puccini score.
appeace1 3 weeks ago
@appeace1 Not to worry, I was just showing off. Its not just about hitting the right notes its about emotion, music should heal. The voice in all forms brings out the right and wrong in people. Yes music is the language of the Gods and they sure gifted Pavarotti, not just the voice but the charisma he oozed all add on.
TheMarigold8 3 weeks ago
@TheMarigold8 I so agree with you! However, I really should check my typing before posting as I do attempt to be correct on info--lol--simply laziness on my part and thank you for catching that. Yes, if there were such a thing, Pava certainly could have taught a Masterclass on charisma, and if he could have found the words to express it, on sensuality because THAT large--sometimes very, very, large man had it, as you said, oozing out of every pore! I often wondered, with so many
appeace1 3 weeks ago
@appeace1 female fans, and dazzlingly beautiful women at his beck and call, why he always seemed to feel ashamed and unaccepted due to his size?? He did tell a photographer once, who was trying to persuade Pava to take pics and was complimenting him on his face that, "My face is the only acceptable part of my body". So sad that he never seemed to understand just how desirable he was just for himself--his size, speaking for me, would have been a plus not a deterrent.
appeace1 3 weeks ago
And then there is THAT smile! Just prior to the second Vincero--"I know what you want--the voice is answering well--I'm going to blast you away with the high C--hahaha--I did it, now give me the love!"--priceless!
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Now at last I understand why everybody are talking about Pavarotti. The last 13 seconds (2:31=>2:44) makes all the difference between him and all the others.
musichandyman 3 weeks ago
chi cazzo ha messo non mi piace?
dra794 3 weeks ago
Some people still do not understand. The reason why Pavarotti is considered by many as the greatest tenor ever, is not only because of the voice. Of course there are plenty of more great tenor voices in the world. But just watch the way he sings, the position of his mouth, his tongue, posture etc.. they're all done perfectly. And Pavarotti is the only one who can do that.
popups46okay 3 weeks ago
@popups46okay Absolutely! These early and middle performances each were a Masterclass in bel canto and technique, not to mention the perfection of his diction! Only when his health deteriorated in the mid to late 90's do I feel, that his technique became abit ragged, however he was after all, in his 60's then. Yes, Pava is the only one who could bring this height of performance time after time and bring his audience to its feet each and EVERY time!
appeace1 3 weeks ago
@appeace1 Pava knew what we expected---what we craved-- he delivered---and we loved him for it! There will, in my humble opinion and unfortunately, never be another to even come close to his gift.
appeace1 3 weeks ago
@appeace1 I couldn't agree anymore to you. I love opera singers, the discipline and training that they had is more than anything I can imagine. No offense to new singers of this day, I love modern music, but this type of music and singing. THIS IS REAL MUSIC, REAL ENTERTAINMENT, REAL MASTERPIECE.
popups46okay 3 weeks ago
the best ever....THE VOICE! Ciao Luciano
PrivilegeBG 3 weeks ago
Una grande voce immortale...si.. con forza Vinceremo...
1920federico 3 weeks ago
MAESTRO
kelosker 3 weeks ago
DIOS MIO PERO QUE VOZ MAS INCREIBLE!!! ES REALMENTE HERMOSA!!!
PODRAN HABER 1723871624124 DE IMITADORES PERO TAN GRANDE COMO PAVAROTTI NINGUNO!!!!!!
UNA DE LAS VOCES MAS BELLAS DEL MUNDO!
laguitarradelolo1 3 weeks ago
There is a disease right that some suffer from. Its called Paul Potts disease. People who actually think he sings this better then Pavarotti. If anyone you know suffers from such trauma there is only one cure. Show them this, from morning till night until they snap out of it. It usually snaps them out of it after the first try, but some are willing stuck in it.
This version is outstanding.
babystinky 3 weeks ago
(I dont mean to offend anyone but...) I can imagine this is what gods voice sounds like. Amazing dosent even come close.
SunmitSidhu 3 weeks ago
There is no other way to say this. THAT MAN COULD SING!!!
DrOlds7298 3 weeks ago
bravissimo maestro
pianistatbrookhurst 3 weeks ago
Viva Pavarotti, Viva l'Italia
AldinoKevinPrince 3 weeks ago 28
@AldinoKevinPrince @MarioDisco90 basta con queste cazzate provincialiste da quattro soldi. Ma è mai possibile che in un video di beigni, di pavarotti o di morricone ci siano solo italiani che scrivono di essere fieri di esserlo? avete mai visto un francese scriverlo? o un inglese? o un tedesco? o uno spagnolo? solo gli italiani devono ogni volta srivere di essere orgogliosi. Che pena e che tristezza, sintomo di un provincialismo di cui non ci libereremo mai purtroppo
joergio 3 weeks ago
@joergio ma che cazzo stai a di ritardato
pedro8991 3 weeks ago
@joergio ti do in parte ragione...da un lato sono anche io fiero di questi talenti, ma un popolo dovrebbe essere innanzitutto fiero di ciò che ha realizzato come popolo appunto..noi italiani abbiamo espresso tanti singoli geni nel corso della storia pressocchè in tutti i settori...ma come collettività....di cosa dovremmo essere fieri?
rikkakkio 1 week ago
@AldinoKevinPrince uno che capisce!
WAKEofficialful 2 weeks ago
I love the joy on his face when the song was over. That's what music is about.
christyell 3 weeks ago 34
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MrS98VAC 3 weeks ago
@MrS98VAC I would love to have been, simply, a close, trusted friend.
appeace1 3 weeks ago 2
120 persone hanno 2 anni ignoranti bigotti pezzi di merda questa è musica questa e storia fottetevi ignoranti del cazzo meritate di morire teste di cazzo
bergamascafx 4 weeks ago
bravo mestro
therealtuvok 4 weeks ago 2
Hey, people saying 120 people do this or dont do this... or whatever the number of dislikes is. Every time you say that, I'm going to dislike the video so it gets more dislikes and your statement becomes incorrect. JUST STOP MAKING COMMENTS ABOUT THE NUMBER OF DISLIKES.
radiosification 4 weeks ago
WOW.
DevvoHardstyle 4 weeks ago
120 people don't deserve to have a youtube account.
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DILLONSONG 4 weeks ago
120 peple listen david guetta
TheMilkrace3 4 weeks ago
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discodom174 4 weeks ago
Fucking hell!!!
Banokles82 4 weeks ago
More or less at 2:00 tears came running in my face. Being italian I can easily understand the words but no need nationality to understand this music.
anitalianman 1 month ago
Sei stato e sempre sarai l'orgoglio più puro e assuluto di noi italiani Grazie da Mirko
mirkoadelina 1 month ago
Un altra categoria!!! W l'Italia!!!
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MrS98VAC 1 month ago
I just cannot be tired of this video!!!
aguacun 1 month ago
I always tears me up, that so many have come to love Pava through PPotts performance, but never got to hear the true magic of his voice. Yes Youtue lets you experience it, but to experience it live in the proper audial set up (the opera stage) was something that one cannot express! I was blessed to see him twice, once alone, and once with the Three Tenors, hands down the voice alone that could move me to tears! He also was a huge teddy bear of man, so gentle and sweet!
ShieldMaidenBLS 1 month ago
@ShieldMaidenBLS What a blessing you have! Im so touched and fortunate to read accounts of folks who have had the pleasure of seeing Pava live! Thru those accounts, we who have not been so fortunate, can "live" or feel the emotion connected to the man--the artist! Would you please be so kind as to share you memories? Thoughts from that time?? Grazia!
appeace1 1 month ago in playlist More videos from medpiano
@appeace1 How does someone describe heaven to someone that's never seen it or heard it? I first saw Pava when I was a little girl about eight with my mother and father. I remember sitting in awe listening to this man with no microphone, just him and everyone in the back could hear him. Like you see here in an opera house with the right acoustics he didn't need one. When he sang with the Three Tenors they had to tune down his microphone because he would over power it.
ShieldMaidenBLS 1 month ago
@appeace1 I saw him the second time with the Three Tenors when they came through Portland with my theater class in community college. It was even more amazing to me then. You have listened to his Ave Maria, and to this day when ever I hear it played instrumentally I can still hear this angel singing it! It broke my heart the day he passed away, I listened to his performance in Tarino during the Olympics which was his last public performance. He still lives for me though, in his music.
ShieldMaidenBLS 1 month ago
@ShieldMaidenBLS Thank you so much for sharing! I will always feel I have missed something great in life by not hearing Pava live! However, your memories make it less so---
Tho, when watching his final performance at Turin I knew he was lip-syncing (it was never one of his strong points if one had observed his head and mouth position upon singing the high C--for instance), still I realized that he had performed it in studio, and as a choral singer, knew no singer could perform
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@appeace1 that aria in the sub-freezing outdoors arena. I also deeply suspected, and even told my daughter at the time, that Pava was not going to be w/us for long. Something in his posture, his face, his eyes, and certainly his size (larger than I had ever seen him before) just hit me that nite and I knew he was seriously ill. And yes, Ive read where they had to use the most least sensitive mikes and turn his down---still he drowned out the other two tenors when he wished!--
appeace1 1 month ago in playlist More videos from medpiano
@appeace1 I have heard people criticiz Pava's performance with the Three Tenors, heard people say he was arrogant because he would just drown the other two out. He was far from arrogant and thought very highly of the other Domingo and the other (can't remember his name ;-/ ). He insisted they tune his mic down, and actually would quiet his voice to not over power them too much. Pavarotti was a gentleman, and so loving. He loved all music and even crossed genres.
ShieldMaidenBLS 1 month ago
@appeace1 I can enjoy other's that sing this song. But, for me this is the Master, the Maestro, as you say! No one will ever out do it, and few can even come close. It still brings chills to my toes and tears to my eyes, all these years later. This one of my favorite performances. No mic, no set, no acting, just pure and perfect, Pavarotti! The emotions in his face say it all, as does that God sent voice! Brava, Maestro Pava! Love you forever!
ShieldMaidenBLS 1 month ago
@appeace1 I heard rumors that he lip sinc'd that, but I've watched several videos of that performance, after seeing it originally at the Olympic ceremony, and couldn't see it. Prehaps he did, I don't know. But, I know for decades he sang this song with an ability and an air that no one else will ever match for me. If he did have to lips sinc that night, as anyone could see, he was very ill. It took great strength for him to even be there. I still applaud him either way.
ShieldMaidenBLS 1 month ago
@ShieldMaidenBLS Yes, It has now been admitted by the conductor, Pava's long time friend Leona Mageria (sp) that the entire thing was faked, from the orchestra playing to Pava singing. If one watched Pava on tv or vid, his posture on the high C gives it away. He never had outstretched arms, leaning back with the throat and head tilted back and the lower jaw forward on the C or above. His technique was always immaculate which would be, when actually singing the note, body forward
appeace1 1 month ago
@appeace1 arms at his side or perhaps w/one hand slightly forward toward the audience, but the neck and head, straight and the jaw "wrapped back" to create perfect alignment for the column of air to travel from the lungs thru the mouth and the note with it. However, knowing his ill health and the fridged conditions, Pava refused to do the performance several times until they finally convinced him to pre-tape the aria. Im glad he did since it was the last time we would ever see or hear
appeace1 1 month ago
@appeace1 him sing for us! Still, that performance is the one I rarely watch because it brings such sadness that he is no longer with us. However, I am honored by the memory that the great one was willing to leave his wheelchair, put himself thru, what must have been excruciating pain and discomfort, put himself thru the trouble of recording this aria and rehearsing same, because he KNEW that his audience longed to see and hear him! That was our Pava to the last, giving his audiences
appeace1 1 month ago
@appeace1 what he knew they wanted and receiving his "love" from us thru our applause. I think he could even feel the love and applause given by his audiences all over the world when he was on the stage---I hope so anyway---
appeace1 1 month ago
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connoregan1469 1 month ago
Wow...I only ever saw his later performances of nessun dorma but when he was younger!!! wow like all great singers he makes it seem effortless
ianpatterson123 1 month ago
LUCIANO PAVAROTTI !
AMAZING! GREAT UNRIVALED OPERATIC VOICE! While Luciano is beyond comparison, I refer everyone to watch
"Nessun Dorm" in Central Park by another Great - ANDREA BOCELLI! Andrea's rendition is also remarkable!!!
TheMusicguy68 1 month ago
OMG. Potts audition vid lead me to this, so Thank you PPotts. This is the most breathtaking recording of a perfect male voice ever. Unfortunately, now I have become a groupie of a deceased male opera singer! YIKES. Dear GOD, please,please send him back, even if just for a year or two. We'll trade you a Bieber/Gaga/Madonna/handful of rappers, etc. Please?
grneyelady2 1 month ago
@grneyelady2 Edited to add-talk about unrequited LOVE! How beautiful is he in this? The smiles, the eyes.......I will listen to this every day just to see/hear him. I'm pathetic, I know.
grneyelady2 1 month ago
@grneyelady2 You are certainly NOT alone friend! Even since his passing four years ago now--many thousands are coming to hear and see and become fanatics of Pava--no, my friend you are not alone--by a LONG shot!
appeace1 1 month ago in playlist More videos from medpiano
@appeace1 Thank you so much! Why oh why did I not experience this magnificence while he was still performing? To see him live would have been worth a month's salary to me. Argh. Many thanks to the poster of this clip - it is music magic. Now if I could just get through 1 day without his Nessun Dorma wafting through my head.......
grneyelady2 1 month ago
look around you all of you at what we are left with in the world of beautiful music,is there an artist so special more dained to manefest his self before us more worthy than pavarrotti?we listen to his voice but we have no real conception of his power,we are not worthy to fathom this masters gift
krzifngrs 1 month ago