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2007-09-06 -Obits-
Opera star Luciano Pavarotti bids 'addio' at age 71
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Posted by Oztralian 2007-09-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ]  Top

#1 He's dead, Jim.
Posted by Destro in Panama 2007-09-06 00:53||   2007-09-06 00:53|| Front Page Top

#2 Luciano Pavarotti's manager tells AP that the Italian tenor has died.

Another name that brought a highly prized talent and skill, to be shared and known and enjoyed by all.

Who doesn't think opera and not think, Pavarotti?

Thanks for sharing --- and for bringing opera to all of us.
Posted by Sherry">Sherry  2007-09-06 01:00||   2007-09-06 01:00|| Front Page Top

#3 Just recently listened to him sing the Nessun Dorma on an old video clip. Wow. What a marvelous talent. Rest in peace.
Posted by Steve White">Steve White  2007-09-06 01:03||   2007-09-06 01:03|| Front Page Top

#4 In his youth, with Sutherland.

10 years later. Actually all the clips from that concert are worth it.
Posted by JSU 2007-09-06 09:07||   2007-09-06 09:07|| Front Page Top

#5 Although his voice in the later years was nowhere near as clear and powerul as it was in the 60's, Luciano accomplished an astonish feat in that he brought Opera back to the masses. This kind of talent isn't seen more than once every century. Rest in Peace, Maestro. Ben cotto!
Posted by mcsegeek1 2007-09-06 09:08||   2007-09-06 09:08|| Front Page Top

#6 grrr.... that's "powerful" and "astonishing". Preview is my friend.....
Posted by mcsegeek1 2007-09-06 09:09||   2007-09-06 09:09|| Front Page Top

#7 
Although his voice in the later years was nowhere near as clear and powerul as it was in the 60's
Don't be snotty. His 60s sound was impressive and fresh, but a bit soft and undeveloped compared to the glory of the early 70s. He was mind-bogglingly great into the early/mid 80s, when the rest of his body began to give out. But he had good years even into the 90s, and one could hear flashes of his greatness almost to the end.
Posted by JSU 2007-09-06 09:50||   2007-09-06 09:50|| Front Page Top

#8 Bravo! for a life well lived and for artistry well done. I'm sure the angels will be enjoying your encore.
Posted by Mike 2007-09-06 10:02||   2007-09-06 10:02|| Front Page Top

#9 In Verdi's Requiem with Karajan, in 1967.

The second tenor aria from Tosca, from a complete live performance (unknown date). Stunning.

Another "Nessun Dorma", from 1980 in New York.

And, no video (just pics) on this one, but the aria that made him a star. From his 1967 studio recording. Unbelievable stuff.
Posted by JSU 2007-09-06 13:48||   2007-09-06 13:48|| Front Page Top

#10 I actually saw him once. For free. Hatch Shell in Boston, same place they have the fireworks. The Big Scene in one of the worst movies of all time, "Yes, Giorgio". Early 80's I think.
Posted by tu3031 2007-09-06 13:53||   2007-09-06 13:53|| Front Page Top

#11 His last public performance, Nessum Dorma at Torino Olympics 2006
Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious  2007-09-06 15:08||   2007-09-06 15:08|| Front Page Top

#12 

I love this U2 song, Ms. Sarajevo, that Pavarotti did a guest vocal for. It was originally performed in Sarajevo, at one of the most electric concerts I've ever seen.
Plus, that city in Bosnia is one of my favorite European cities.
Anyway, this is what I think about when I hear his voice.
Posted by Mizzou Mafia 2007-09-06 15:40||   2007-09-06 15:40|| Front Page Top

#13 Ms. Sarajevo

I love this U2 song, Ms. Sarajevo, that Pavarotti did a guest vocal for. It was originally performed in that city, at one of the most electric concerts I've ever seen on video. A paean to the women of war-torn countries.

Plus, that city in Bosnia is one of my favorite European cities.
Anyway, this is what I think about when I hear his voice.
Posted by Mizzou Mafia 2007-09-06 15:42||   2007-09-06 15:42|| Front Page Top

#14 Hmm, first I submitted, I got redirected to another website. I didn't think it took.
Posted by Mizzou Mafia 2007-09-06 15:43||   2007-09-06 15:43|| Front Page Top

#15 Who doesn't think opera

Sadly to say, me.
Posted by Thomas Woof 2007-09-06 18:57||   2007-09-06 18:57|| Front Page Top

#16 You have so many other redeeming qualities, Thomas dear. :-)
Posted by trailing wife 2007-09-06 20:07||   2007-09-06 20:07|| Front Page Top

#17 May thee valkyries carry him to thee good land,,,
Posted by 0_x_0 2007-09-06 20:20||   2007-09-06 20:20|| Front Page Top

#18 Nothing good came after ZZ Top
Posted by McZoid 2007-09-06 21:12||   2007-09-06 21:12|| Front Page Top

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