by Julia Schrenkler
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August 31, 2005

Tell me what you heard when Pavarotti sang...

September 06, 2007 09:48 AM UTC (Updated: September 06, 2007 09:56 AM UTC)
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From Minnesota Public Radio, Italian tenor Pavarotti dies at age 71:

Pavarotti's charismatic personna and ebullient showmanship - but most of all his creamy and powerful voice - made him the most beloved and celebrated tenor since the great Caruso and one of the few opera singers to win crossover fame as a popular superstar.

You couldn't ignore that voice, that man. Tell me what you heard when Pavarotti sang.

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Julia Schrenkler
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Comments: 34

Sue * Sep 6, 2007, 9:59am UTC
To be honest, I really can't stand opera with the exception of Il Divo, and they aren't exactly traditional opera. I do however love music, and when Pavarotti sang I could certainly appreciate that he was simply the best at what he did. The man was larger than life (I don't mean his size) and he will certainly be missed.
Matt Hollows Jul 18, 2011, 7:17pm UTC
That was simply fantastic, man!!....

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Well, you said it; I heard a booming and powerful voice!
Julia Schrenkler Sep 6, 2007, 10:09am UTC
Sue your point about him being larger than life is spot on. He had the life story, the skill, the commercial reach. A buddy just mentioned Pavarotti appeared on the Muppet Show!? (Or perhaps Sesame Street? Either way - what a great reach!)

Powerful indeed, Debi, and he seemed to handle it with ease which was part of the attraction.
A buddy just mentioned Pavarotti appeared on the Muppet Show!? (Or perhaps Sesame Street? Either way - what a great reach!)

That was Placido Flamingo :)

I'm not an opera fan, but I did appreciate his contribution to the song "Miss Sarajevo" by U2 and Brian Eno on "The Passengers" CD they did in the mid 90's.
Julia Schrenkler Sep 6, 2007, 10:45am UTC
"That was Placido Flamingo" - Frick
Details! Bet Waldorf and Statler didn't heckle him.

Maybe I'm marveling for the sake of it, but doesn't it speak volumes that people who aren't opera fans can still point to something about Pavarotti's work that they loved? Any blowback from the Classical community on this?

This is simply put, robert h, but that's quite sweet.
Placido Flamingo
Julia Schrenkler Sep 6, 2007, 11:28am UTC
Thanks for the picture, Frick - one might imagine he was flattered. *grin*

That's... interesting Mark. A form of synesthesia perhaps?


I heard a good marriage. His voice - and his use of it - simply worked well with many of his career choices in a way that was thrilling, frankly. And thrilling to the average music listener.
Susan *. Sep 6, 2007, 6:56pm UTC
I heard a man who had a voice that was rich in talent, heritage and heart. I heard a man who lived his music and not sang it...I heard a man who was the epitome of someone who loved what he did.
Brian S Sep 6, 2007, 8:00pm UTC
I thought 'Man, that guy can sing!'
Julia Schrenkler Sep 7, 2007, 9:32am UTC
Susan, I love that you heard the man and not just the voice.

Couldn't he, though, Brian? Some of his work was simply mind-blowing.
Ann M. Sep 10, 2007, 10:49am UTC
I saw him in Denver and it was the biggest thrill of my life. I get shivers all over when I hear him sing. As a young girl I was madly in love with Mario Lanza and then as an adult Pavarotti took over my heart.
jessie voigts Sep 12, 2007, 7:03pm UTC
i saw him and could not believe i was there. i got goosebumps. i also remember SEEING him, as a man - breathing, and moving - not what you think of, when you just listen.
M.K. Mueller Sep 13, 2007, 10:36pm UTC
Although I don't care much for opera I do love classical music. Certain musical works reach deep inside to touch my soul at the deepest level. Pavorotti is one of them.
lindy g. Sep 16, 2007, 6:59pm UTC
I first heard Luciano on an Alitalia flight in 1972. "Whooo is thissss??" I queried.
Have been a Luciano lover ever since. Sorry about all the dirt about him spewing around now. Very unfortunate.
Your Diggity Nov 9, 2009, 1:03am UTC
I don't care much for Opera but there is something about Pavorotti's voice.........
Maria Trinton Jun 4, 2010, 4:09pm UTC
Pavarotti was one of the greatest Opera singers in the world. Or maybe I must say the greatest? I was lucky to see him live only once in my life. It was during my holiday trip to Italy. He was singing together with Placido Domingo. It was something unbelievable. You are listening them and it looks like your whole life goes through your mind. Your childhood, college, work and so on. I had experienced some great feelings and I will never forget them for sure. Let's hope that Opera won't die in the future too and we will be able to feel more such emotions.
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Roger Brad Apr 9, 2011, 8:20am UTC
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Asif Tahir May 1, 2011, 1:03pm UTC
Pavarotti's charismatic persona and ebullient showmanship — but most of all his creamy and powerful voice — made him the most beloved and celebrated tenor since the great Caruso and one of the few opera singers to win crossover fame as a popular superstar.

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Jaxson lee May 7, 2011, 2:22am UTC
Pavarotti is one of the best vocal performer in the world and world famous tenor, he has a voice like no other, this Italian contemporary vocal performer whose notable operatic performance are won the hearts of millions of the opera lovers.
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jack Roberts May 14, 2011, 2:05am UTC
Pavarotti is better known as a unique music sensational having a sweet voice and the most popular contemporary vocal performers who discovered his passion for singing as a teenager which helps him to be the most beloved and celebrated tenor.
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John Vikos Jun 12, 2012, 5:22pm UTC
The man was a talent. I saw him live once and I will never forget it. He was the greatest tenor. I remember the crowd was calling him back when he finished his last song for the night. He ended up staying on the stage for one more song. People loved him! ???????? in Greece.

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