Pavarotti - Scene from Luisa Miller by Verdi - 1978

[lovingee1]

As much as I loved Pavarotti in ALL that he performed, I don't think I ever heard him like THIS - and this just on a TV program! OMG - I am in ECSTASY! This is MAGNIFICENT. I am so sorry I missed this opera and will see it next time around! Will meanwhile look for a Pacarotti DVD of it. EXQUISITE - thank you so much for posting. The 2 who dislike it ought to enjoy square dancing somewhere.

BARB TODRES/NYC

[65attila]

@lovingee1

I am 100% with you Pav is in vocal Heaven here- glad he recorded it - I do not think he sang it on stage.

Regards-John

Regards

[Railfanable]

Anyone know where I can find English lyrics for this Aria?

[vocetenor]

To those who critisize, you cant br critical unless you can do it better, and if you can why waist your time talking crap? you should probably be preparing your next show. Unless you dont have one coming up in which case your probably not a succful singer, so maybe you cant do it better

[krajncrocky1]

Perfekcion!

[ezayi]

What a wonder!

[dendrix01]

No hay palabras para describir la soberbia magnificencia del Gran Pavarotti.

[kmillard]

Not bad!

[tonytib]

He might not be your favorite, but to tell me there are better, is not important. I have my favorites but here Pavorotti can't sound any better. He sure satisfies my tastes for this aria since he does it so beautifully.

[giuseppecalafiore]

Tagliate le palle a maxlorenz24!

Ignorante....

(2 commenti sotto questo...)

[alvarogm86]

This day he was truely insipired, every video of this concert is absolutly great! Thank you Maestro!!!!

[maxlorenz24]

I had to force myself to listen to the complete post.

I have never listened to a version so unpleasant.

The voice is hard and sterile, it lacks morbidezza, the emotion is fake. The line of singing is forced without good taste. The highs are strained...etc.

I am sorry to say this. I know most of you love him. I should not post these words about a singer that passed away, maybe...

Anyway, just my humble opinion. I hope I do not offend anybody.

[calcecini]

A very curious view, as I hear the opposite - I don't find him to be straining at all, and to me the sound is thrillingly virile, the emotion earnest and immediate. I'd be interested to know who you prefer. I admire Bergonzi's elegant interpretation of this aria, although to me Luciano is so much more fluid and passionate. L. Miller was a good opera for him in the 70's. Try to get hold of the live recording from La Scala 1976, with him and Caballe - he was on amazing form.

[maxlorenz24]

I thank you for your kind reply.

It must be me then, because I cannot stand him, safe on religious music.

I too like Bergonzi-s refined and round (as his voice) rendition but I confess that I am a fan of the singers of the first half of the past century. I uploaded a version from Aureliano Pertile which I found almost perfect, for example.

[TheInquisitive4Ever]

The only thing that is sterile here is your intellect. WTF are you talking about? Go take your medication for heaven's sake.

[maxlorenz24]

He, he...have you taken yours?

This is a conversation about music. It is not supposed to make you say dirty words.

[TheInquisitive4Ever]

As a piece of sh*t, you shouldn't be lecturing people about what to say. Go crawl back into the sh*thole from which your originated in Chile.

[maxlorenz24]

Yes, you are right. It is not my job> it is your mom-s job to learn you how to speak politely to other human beings...

[TheInquisitive4Ever]

Max-That's what happens when you're a product of an accident. Just because your daddy shagged your mommy when she happened to ovulate doesn't make you entitled to infringe on people right to speak the way they see it fit. If you do not like what you see, look the other way and crawl back into your craphole in Chile.

[maxlorenz24]

Are you a faithful example of what Pavarotti's fans are and behave like???

I do not think so...

Ciao.

[TheInquisitive4Ever]

I can only speak for myself. And yes, you're an absolute pinhead. Just check out the nonsense you've been blurting out.

[laddnyc]

there you are being the asshole of YouTube again. You once wrote some abnoxious crap to me...even called me a "Nancy Boy" Listen you f@#ken prick I am in NY and would be happy to meet you face to face, for all those you have offended on YouTube and kick your friggin ass. Are you game?? Perhaps you can tell me where you are. I would LOVE to see if you are so brave face to face. Let me know Nancy boy!

[TheInquisitive4Ever]

You're the resident proctologist now you little nancy boy? By the way, do yourself a favor and don't consider singing as a potential career path. You sound funny. Now listen to Maestro Pava and enjoy some superb operatic singing.

[laddnyc]

Resident proctologist? If you need an exam I would be happy to give you one with my fist ip there...I am sure you'd enjoy that. Funny, not only have I considered a career in singing, I sang with the MET from 88-91 and I have a career as an actor and singer. How would you know what I sound like? Have you ever ventured out of your home?

[TheInquisitive4Ever]

You're assumption too much. Now everyone is a nancyboy like you! While I do go out quite often, you might want to consider doing the same after pulling your head out of your rear.

[Mooorhe]

The singing line is flawless, the high notes aren't as easy as they usually were, but still very free, the emotion is not fake at all.

[maxlorenz24]

OK.

[aroncooker]

@maxlorenz24 Though I think giving an opinion is perfectly fine, I think you are more so showing your ignorance then offending people. I can understand maybe disagreeing with stylistic choices, though I dont know how you hear that. This is gorgeous singing. in any case, there is no arguing that this is quite close to perfect singing! His technique, especially in this time, was superb. It doesnt get much better.

[posyfab]

The first time I saw him in concert, he sang this aria. I was overjoyed and in tears, but this is the best version I've heard and the cabaletta is wonderful.

He shows so much emotion!

[dexterenan]

Pavarotti cantava com amor. O que se faz com amor prospera!

[hadronne]

Perfect voice. Gnadenlos. We miss you.

[alfemv76]

OMG!, jamás había escuchado esa cabaleta con Luciano; simplemente extraordinario!;

[Operafiend22]

I love listening to Pavarotti sing with just piano because one can hear everything, the pureness of the voice is exposed. He was a singing machine, a technical marvel, and always sung with a natural and pure sound (unlike many of his colleagues)

[radiologist301]

EXACTLY!

[cjondoran]

THis is truly separating the men form the boys.

[hadronne]

and the daily TVtoys.

[TheInquisitive4Ever]

Just listened to Domingo's rendition of this aria. It was (as expected) very pedestrian as compared to Maestro Pavarotti.

[GEVORK6]

...an astute observation....and so acurately worded!

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[leoncioquin2007]

Impresionante!

Una clase magistral.

[libro07]

This past century's best singer in his prime. Astonishing what is produced here between a tenor and a piano, with both as good as it gets.

[atticusut2004]

Bravissimo Pavarotti!!!! A man that will be forever missed in the world of opera and music as a whole. And not to mention the caliber of his accompanist. John Wustman is a wonderful pianist not to mention a very close friend of Pavarotti. I had the pleasure of performing in one of John's master classes, and I have to say. Never have I learned so much from such little time with a voice teacher. May Luciano Pavarotti's memory live forever.

[kabc8217]

Quando le sere al placido Domingo...

[mosthappyfella]

Thanks so much for this. Now I know whre to steer my tenor students for inspiration.

[Italiia93]

Pavarotti è il più bravo di tutti !!

[63Attila]

Pavarotti is on fire. This role is perfect for his voice. Thank you for this beautiful performance.

The quality and flow of his voice here is sublime.

[mrphoebus]

The last of the bellcanto tenors

[taminotenor]

This is pav at his best!

It's too bad people only listen and watch his later works.

[iker1821]

Oh my god !!!!!!!!!!! Incredible. In my opinion, the best tenor I have listened.

[ucrebel59]

Extremely impressive.

[drdesanctis]

Ecco il vero Pavarotti,nel pieno delle sue facoltà vocali,fenomeno vocale e tecnica sublime.

[bohemio79]

Desde las altas montañas...

[danielpavarotti]

Quando le sere al placido!!!

[apertomacoperto]

No words to say.

Tu sei un dio di Tenori..

[tenorbear60]

How I will miss that glorious round head! He was breathtaking here, on fire, disciplined, expressive, in control. What a treasure this recital turned out to be. I hope they publish it as a truly fitting memorial to the great musician and artist.

[uncjim]

My Goodness. Thank you for this.

[marcherst]

This one is too good to miss and I almost did. Thank you very much

He is so fantastic!!

[aguacun]

MORE OF THIS!!!!!

[operabitch77]

wow!!! once again, here is the VOICE!! perfect technique! and its nice to see him play witht he vowels and do whatever he wants to because of the techinique! the bitch has spoken again. nothing but the truth!!! baby baby

[markpianoman]

Isn't Pavarotti's accompanist, John Wustman, super? I studied with Wustman at the Univ of Illinois, and what a privaledge it was. Graduated in 1981 from the M.M. program.

[chrissy1095]

Oh man! What is this from? What is this from? Someone HELP! I need to see all of this! Emergency!

[menoyo1]

This is from Luisa Miller by Verdi. Here Rodolfo thinks his lover Luisa betrayed him and he goes from melancholy in the first aria, to frenzy in the second aria which is referred to as a cabaletta.

[vinoverita]

This is by far Pavarotti at his most glorious. His voice is pure electric owing to an almost frenetic vibrato. Absolutely unparalleled!

[luciano260982]

Thaaaaank you very very match for video.