Farewell to Luciano Pavarotti
Who was Luciano Pavarotti?
An Italian opera singer with captivating and energetic vocal sound that captured most of the heart of people during his lifetime, died Thursday at his home near Modena, in northern Italy at the age of 71.
He was considered as one of the greatest tenor singer of the post war era. Also popular for his “High C’s performance that set a standard for future opera singer.
He was also known for his performance with other pop singer like Mariah Carey, Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi, Queen, Sting, Bono and Spice Girls.
His Career
Luciano Pavarotti big break in U.S. opera started when he debuted with a known soprano singer, Joan Sutherland, in Greater Miami Opera (1965) which led to a series of curtain calls that will lead him to stardom and fame.
His passion for music and vocal rendition led him to set up in 1980, The Pavarotti International Voice Competition for young singers. He also performed charity concerts throughout the world by singing with his friends known as “Pavarotti and Friends”.
His Legacy
His rendition of Giacomo Puccinis’s aria of Nessum Dorma from Turandot at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy will be remembered by football lovers throughout the world. This song also achieved pop status and become his trademark song.
More of His Life, Works, and Music
Visit his personal websites, http://www.lucianopavarotti.com/ .
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