You are absolutely correct. Pavarotti brought opera to the masses. People who never listened to opera purchased his cds, albums and even went to see his performances. He was on the Letterman Show on many occasions. His voice was the perfect tenor voice for Italian operas. Sunny and strong.
A very calm, quiet sort of man, until he sings, I’ve seen him do Nessun Dorma live, and when he hit the top note at the end, (vincero), tears rolled down his face, and he hit it with everything he had, I’ll never ever forget it.
I believe that he did try to joke around but Pavarotti didn't give space to do so. He was in total control from the get go. Yes a true singer and legend R.I.P. Luciano!
Still the stupidity overflows through his pores. letterman (with a little little L) makes such an effort to look “cool” . He definitely felt really small in the presence of someone so much better than him. Clearly he didnt enjoy it and “played down” Pavarotti, as if that was even possible.
I'm watching this today ( march 22 nd 2020 ) when millions of lovely Italian people are struggling with coronavirus , my heart is with the people of this high cultured nation
@@leonardodavid2842 It's 5/22, don't worry about us. We're quite alright. We've had 100,000 deaths out of 330,000,000. We're doing just fine. You were doing just fine. Your empire fell 1500 years ago. Get a grip. We are Rome now.
Definitely NOT the best. Jussi Bjorling and Franco Corelli were the best. Pavarotti was very good, and of the modern tenors, I would say he is the overall best. As far as bel canto, which was his style of opera, I think Juan Diego Florez is the best.
Franco Corelli Mario Del Monaco Beniamino Gigli Aureliano Pertile Francesco Merli Ramon Vinay Helge Rosvaenge Miguel Fleta Antonio Cortis Richard Tucker Barry Morell Carlo Bergonzi Bruno Prevedi Eugenio Fernandi Ferruccio Tagliavini Enrico Caruso Giuseppe Di Stefano Galliano Masini Giuseppe Campora Daniele Barioni Set Svanholm Nicola Nikolov Ludovic Spiess Ippolito Lazaro Charles Craig James King Flaviano Labo Francesco Tamagno Giovanni Zenatello Paul Franz Leo Slezak Vladimir Atlantov Leonid Sobinov Sergej Lemeshev Jadlowker Hans Beirer Lauri Volpi Mario Filippeschi Tito Schipa Franco Bonisolli Giacomo Aragall
He was the genuine gentleman even thou his voice could shatter a glass of wine in his hand while singing... We don't have that kind of "singers", they are more/less performers with atitute suited to some kid in puberty... That's the reality, fast pace of life because of the speed of information (judging and stuff) took everything from vocal music... That is why I listen only to non-vocal music, but melodic... We in Balkans and Europe have some great "performers" and I must point-out to Marija Serifovic - Molitva . Try it...
I met Pavarotti in Puerto Rico at the condato plaza hotel of all places, I have never seen another human being sweat as profusely as him, He was kind and generous and allowed us to photograph him, I’m never starstruck but that day I was completely in awe.
What a wonderful man. Revived interest in Opera. Greatest voice of the century. Spoke several languages. Raised millions for charity. A great teacher. Encouraged young singers. Always polite and smiling. Your legacy remains unchallenged.
Pavarotti’s accent sounds much like my Nonna’s italian accent, gives me the chills! Respect to one of the greatest tenors of all time missed every day!
@Steven Criscione My mother said I spoke more Italian than English before I went to elementary school. Before that our house burned and I lived with her sister and husband while it was being repaired. He was from Milan, so they spoke Italian most of the time. Now when I hear Italian it is like an itch that I can almost know where to scratch. The nuns sent my older brother home because it was not their job to teach in Italian. Their reason was it was a shame, because this is America and English is spoken here. I guess they were Polish.
His coach Dame Joan Sutherland trained him many times in London, and perhaps his english grew in those years. She is Australian by birth, and her husband was a phenominal conductor who loved Pavarotti as well. America loved him as well, and glad we could hear his thinking in real time.
He came from a beautiful country and his smile contagious!!! I’ve been two times in Italy! First time in Rome and Florence, second time in Naples and Sicily and have only one dream: die in Italy!!! The people, the food, the culture, the fashion and the life of style... are so AMAZING!!! I can’t believe ❤️🇮🇹
I saw him six times (three operas and three concerts), and I met him four of those times. He was a very kind and amiable person. I was fortunate enough to have his photographer, Robert Cahen, take some photos of Luciano and me. We stood side-by-side, and he put his arm around my shoulder. It is one of my best teenage memories.
What a beautiful accent. I love the Italian accent. I could listen to it all day. Apart from that, what a very genuinely kind and generous man Lucio was, with an exceptional talent for acting and singing.
I live about 30km from Pavarotti's house. Luciano had a "personal" restaurant next to his house, where I often go. It's called "Europa '92". If you ever happen to visit Emilia-Romagna, don't miss this stage. Our cuisine is a strong expression of our identity and our history. If you ever come through here, I would be happy to meet you and recommend some places, feel free to contact me. Obviously once this pandemic is over. Greetings to everyone.
This man was an amazing artist and human being. It was so sad when he passed away. I never got a chance to see him in person but his voice was astounding. He has been missed in Opera
The man had a voice from GOD above...!!! Nobody will ever come close too matching it again. I know one of his idols being a singer myself was Caruso. But i have too say that Luciano was even better. He in my humble opinion was THE BEST tenor this world will ever see. God bless.
@@fjmugwump sorry about your ears, NO ONE sings better than Pavarotti, all the experts agree, fellow singers agreed, pianists agreed, orchestra agreed, millions agree, Leone Magiera, says he is the best voice of all time. When asked if there was another Pavarotti in the wings, Richard Boygne said decisively NO, I could go on. one of the pianist that played for him first stopped dead, and quit playing in amazement.
I saw a comment on a clip where someone said ‘If God was singing this is the voice he would have’…. Letterman is such a dick. Don’t make fun of a legend.
@@Shazzadut1 many similar comments were made, all you have to do is listen and you can hear the difference, unless your ears or soul are depleted in some way, his voice pierces your ears, soul, mind............its unbelievable and even better in person.
If there were a competition on galactic singers, each planet presenting its singer, I would choose Pavarotti to represent planet Earth. It's such a pity that he's gone.
I would have too. Until this; th-cam.com/video/GxFm0gmSZbQ/w-d-xo.html 6.5 Octaves. F1-D8. Whistle notes. Widest range for a male singer in recorded history. Training since 5 years of age. Used today for extreme vocal analysis for students of opera and pop. In this clip watch the climb to coloratura soprano. C5 like nothing as he transitions to the D range and then limbs some more. A cantata specifically written for him to perform at the opening of the European Olympics last year. 25 years old at the time of this clip. Fills stadiums to the brim. This is from his own concert. However one of his idols is Pavarotti!
This wonderful, sweet man was taken from us so young in life, he was the greatest tenor of all time and a wonderfully sweet and kind man. I miss you Luciano, God has you now.
My mother was a massive Pavarotti fan. I discovered I enjoyed opera due not only to because of my parents but because of Pavarotti. We watched yes Giorgio together a lot. The food fight scene is hilarious... Good memories.
He was really nice so professional...and honest....very clear...I like him I lot...not a tenor...THE BEST TENOR!! And sweet peaceful man...with a great smile very Italian...
He was a fellow Libran. A very charming and warm man and the last of the great Bel Canto singers. I also studied Bel Canto singing, but stayed as an amateur and, like the Rossini Chorale, have taken my singing very seriously. My father was a fine bass and a natural stage actor. My teachers mantra was " never sacrifice quite for quantity" and I still enjoy my singing at age 73. So many young professional singers take on roles that are too heavy for their voices and are ruined as a result. Sir Thomas Allen did not consider himself a Verdian baritone and turned down roles early in his career and wanted a long term career, so took roles that suited his lovely resonant, lyric baritone voice. I was at his 70th birthday concert and his voice was still in superb condition. Luciano's voice was so beautiful in his prime.
When he died Italy was down as a nation and Italians thought the country’s downhill arc was never ending. But Luciano had been a shining star for Italy around the world. Several Italians told me and several Italian reporters wrote articles saying ‘now Italy has nothing left, now that Luciano is gone’
On my 16th Birthday my kind, beautiful mother gave to me a Pavarotti album. A surprise that I treasured and greatly appreciated. His spectacular voice and spirit is unmatched. A special man in every way. Bravo.
I saw him perform when i was an 18 year old, puck, new wave goofy kid.. after the concert, i realized that up until that night, i never really heard what music really could be..
Pavarotti era colto....coltissimoooo..simpatico...simpaticissimoo..era un italiano DOC:..di quelli di una volta...per bene ..grandissimo ma umile...coltissimo ma vicino ai poveri...era un grande in tutti i sensi!!!....lo rimpiangiamo tantissimo! era avanti anni luci con la musica, la lirica...il connubio lirica pop...in tutto....la storia insegna....il problema è che insegna sempre troppo tardi ....per chi non SA sentire!!!!
Maestro Pavarotti! You were on this planet to share your beauty and gift with the world! Thank goodness some of as pedestrians Letterman bad the genius to have him on the show !! Now capture here for us to look back and reflect on the greatest tenor there ever was! Thank you for uploading this 🙌🙌🙌 As I embark on completing my own classical voice training , I cam look upon this as a source of inspiration ❤️😬🙏☺️ Bless him always - a legacy left to us from the Gods!!!
Reading just a handful of the comments is to see what a universal love this great tenor inspired. Such a warm, and I suspect, cheeky man but deadly serious about his art. I love Luci.
His voice in the theater was very bright and penetrating, his tone was rarely-if ever-off pitch. He owned the stage by the warmth and beauty of his singing.
One of Dave's better interviews; he let his guest do most of the talking. Pavarotti was warm charming and classy. Too bad he didn't let a few notes fly but he obviously takes his vocal health very seriously. Great audience participation at the end, too!!
@@Victoria-ni3tf He knew damn well what a tenor was. The object of the interviewer is to be a middle-man for the subject to inform the audience. He is asking these questions because he is trying to help educate the audience abroad who have no clue about opera. He owns an IndyCar team that he lives and breathes in retirement, but when he interviewed Helio Castroneves he was asking questions that people who have never watched IndyCar would ask. It's his job to play dumb for the guest. You obviously have never hosted a talk show. Please, hush.
The greatest honor/memory of L.P. beholding my wife's tears of joy meeting the great big master (of talent, physical size and most of all heart) in NYC tower Records, was in the shaking of his gentle hand and while grasping his upper arm, as he did same in return with a kiss on her face... with tears in my eyes/pain in my heart and soul then and as in every time I hear or think of him now. The line to meet him when on outside for many blocks, and Towers employee's were frantic to get him out of the store by any means and close, but he waved them off and would not leave that store until 2-3 AM after everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE, who came to meet the beautiful soul/him and get as many album autographs, photo's taken along beside him, with handshakes, hugs, and kisses a plenty to last a lifetime of memory. This was one of the greatest outpouring's of love for others I've ever beheld, and transcended any mere musical performance, into a brotherhood of man type spiritual unity in all of us who were there. God bless his great soul for this night of all night's to remember forever!
What year was this? I seem to vaguely remember a story of him at a record store, but I never heard the details of him staying till early morning to meet all those who waited. It is a wonderful story and you are fortunate to have met him. Thanks for sharing this lovely story about the great Pavarotti.
One of a number of great recollections and tributes here. Like others I was unaware his English was so good. I was fortunate enough to see him in Hyde Park, what an event that was.
Amen and Amen. Yes indeed, I only New about him in the last 2-3 years. What a loss for not listening in the 70’s etc since my twin brother and I were born in the early 60’s💕😘🥰🎂🎃❤️👍🥳
Pavarotti is the reason Opera is as popular as it is today. What an incredible voice!
You have no idea in what you talking about!!! His voice here is cracked and you can hear it without singing...
Monnarch Monnarchy And who gave you the doctorate in vocal performance?
@RAYNOND ST. PIERRE lol, it is your vocal singing, typical lover of trash music! Get lost, fanboy!
@@avadakedavra9500 and why i can't criticize a rubbish? He got only name, that gives him power, but not a legacy! He was go too far...
You are absolutely correct. Pavarotti brought opera to the masses. People who never listened to opera purchased his cds, albums and even went to see his performances. He was on the Letterman Show on many occasions. His voice was the perfect tenor voice for Italian operas. Sunny and strong.
A very calm, quiet sort of man, until he sings, I’ve seen him do Nessun Dorma live, and when he hit the top note at the end, (vincero), tears rolled down his face, and he hit it with everything he had, I’ll never ever forget it.
Whippy the high B /c note, Luciano Pavarotti did that like no other
It's : "I never will forget it" you fucking IDIOT!
Ostin I know right!
@@pottypranks8628 STFU little bitch
Wow just this comment is moving, I live close to where he used to live and visited his house in Modena
That smile is so Italian. A wonderful man.
you racist
@@sweetpaasta1685 lmao
A full smile...
You mean a genuine one?
yeah u right His smile is typical Italian ... we smiles also with the eyes
He's had such a beautiful smile.
Soho Yankee I know and it's so heart feeling
So Amazing Man
He was cute 😍even with the extra inches he was adorable
He looks just like my hubby I love a chunk
@@Elisabeth0801 I agree😍
Dave put the stupid jokes on hold. Must have realized the guest was legend.
I believe that he did try to joke around but Pavarotti didn't give space to do so. He was in total control from the get go. Yes a true singer and legend R.I.P. Luciano!
Yes, weird how u Can feel the presence of greatness. Dave basically did a legit interview
Yeah, but this was 1982. Pavarotti made himself a legend outside Europe in the early 1990s.
@@samhartford8677 actually Pavarotti became famous 1972 with la fille du regiment
Still the stupidity overflows through his pores. letterman (with a little little L) makes such an effort to look “cool” . He definitely felt really small in the presence of someone so much better than him. Clearly he didnt enjoy it and “played down” Pavarotti, as if that was even possible.
I visited his house in Modena, was invited to watch la Boheme in Verona, have dinner afterwards. One of, (if not) the most magical days of my life.
Que suerte!!!
omg
I'm watching this today ( march 22 nd 2020 ) when millions of lovely Italian people are struggling with coronavirus , my heart is with the people of this high cultured nation
Prayer for Italy 🙏🇮🇹🙏🇮🇹🙏🇮🇹🙏💕💕💕💕
Grazie, ciao bello.
Thank you very much
@@leonardodavid2842 It's 5/22, don't worry about us. We're quite alright. We've had 100,000 deaths out of 330,000,000. We're doing just fine. You were doing just fine. Your empire fell 1500 years ago. Get a grip. We are Rome now.
whole world is fighting against covid, not only italians....
BEST Tenor ever. His voice is angelic. Listening to him elevates the human soul. RIP.
Definitely NOT the best. Jussi Bjorling and Franco Corelli were the best. Pavarotti was very good, and of the modern tenors, I would say he is the overall best. As far as bel canto, which was his style of opera, I think Juan Diego Florez is the best.
Franco Corelli Mario Del Monaco Beniamino Gigli Aureliano Pertile Francesco Merli Ramon Vinay Helge Rosvaenge Miguel Fleta Antonio Cortis Richard Tucker Barry Morell Carlo Bergonzi Bruno Prevedi Eugenio Fernandi Ferruccio Tagliavini Enrico Caruso Giuseppe Di Stefano Galliano Masini Giuseppe Campora Daniele Barioni Set Svanholm Nicola Nikolov Ludovic Spiess Ippolito Lazaro Charles Craig James King Flaviano Labo Francesco Tamagno Giovanni Zenatello Paul Franz Leo Slezak Vladimir Atlantov Leonid Sobinov Sergej Lemeshev Jadlowker Hans Beirer Lauri Volpi Mario Filippeschi Tito Schipa Franco Bonisolli Giacomo Aragall
@@e.g.8454 are these all your friends?😂
Well paid
Luciano, you will always be on the "first step". Legendary.
They could have given him a more comfortable chair.
I agree. Their staff should do their homework to make a guest comfortable. Chair choice is important.
yeah i think the chair is a little bit small
wow, you are so right about Letterman. He played with Liberace also just like making fun of him. Shame on Dave. TCB.
right? they are so stupid. assholes.
@Brian H while your talent may be to stay in shape, his was to be the greatest Tenor of all time...well, lucky you i guess.
Pavarotti is such an old soul. He was the best
He was the genuine gentleman even thou his voice could shatter a glass of wine in his hand while singing... We don't have that kind of "singers", they are more/less performers with atitute suited to some kid in puberty... That's the reality, fast pace of life because of the speed of information (judging and stuff) took everything from vocal music... That is why I listen only to non-vocal music, but melodic... We in Balkans and Europe have some great "performers" and I must point-out to Marija Serifovic - Molitva . Try it...
His smile is contagious. Tell you he is a very kind and compassionate person in real life.
Is? He passed in 2007. What are you talking about??
I looove the twinkles in his eyes ♥️
The definition of class
A human being who is radiating life force and positivity, truely inspiring!
I met Pavarotti in Puerto Rico at the condato plaza hotel of all places, I have never seen another human being sweat as profusely as him, He was kind and generous and allowed us to photograph him, I’m never starstruck but that day I was completely in awe.
yes he did have the problem of hyperhidrosis, on stage he sweat through his shirt, etc, but his voice. unbelievable.
I am Italian and never seen this one, very interesting seeing him exporting our culture in such a gentle and noble way!
What a wonderful man. Revived interest in Opera. Greatest voice of the century. Spoke several languages. Raised millions for charity. A great teacher. Encouraged young singers. Always polite and smiling. Your legacy remains unchallenged.
Pavarotti’s accent sounds much like my Nonna’s italian accent, gives me the chills! Respect to one of the greatest tenors of all time missed every day!
Yes, every day and Happy Birthday this week plus my twin brother and I had our Birthday this week too👍💕😘🥰🎃🎂🥳🕊💕❤️👍
@@lolsup9817Nonna can have an accent too
I'm Italian, from the very same region of Pavarotti: I've never known he was so fluent in English
Better than Silvio and Matteo......
@Steven Criscione My mother said I spoke more Italian than English before I went to elementary school. Before that our house burned and I lived with her sister and husband while it was being repaired. He was from Milan, so they spoke Italian most of the time. Now when I hear Italian it is like an itch that I can almost know where to scratch.
The nuns sent my older brother home because it was not their job to teach in Italian. Their reason was it was a shame, because this is America and English is spoken here. I guess they were Polish.
His coach Dame Joan Sutherland trained him many times in London, and perhaps his english grew in those years. She is Australian by birth, and her husband was a phenominal conductor who loved Pavarotti as well. America loved him as well, and glad we could hear his thinking in real time.
@Kovalchuk Andriy what's your country? Russia?
Obviously he had done enormous amounts of rehearsals around the world...
He sang with such passion and emotion! He had the voice of an angel. That smile and accent would melt me ❤️❤️
Thank God, he is not here in this turmoil,
His music lives forever in angelic halls of heaven,
Great interview.
A charming and gracious man. The Greatest voice of the 20th Century. WE miss him.
I had no idea he was so fluent in english.
He worked very hard, and he did very well.
I've thought the same thing!
Oh, please! He was a great singer, but not quite endowed for foreign languages.
@insultmeplease bro chill the fuck down
Same here.
He came from a beautiful country and his smile contagious!!! I’ve been two times in Italy! First time in Rome and Florence, second time in Naples and Sicily and have only one dream: die in Italy!!!
The people, the food, the culture, the fashion and the life of style... are so AMAZING!!! I can’t believe ❤️🇮🇹
I wish to visit too. I have Santamaria’s in my family💕😘🥰🎂🥳want to find out what day Maestro Luciano was born
This man. Brings a 38 old man to tears in seconds.
Such kind eyes and great smile!
Riposa in pace signor pavarotti 🇮🇹❤
I love his crows feet, shows how much he smiled in his life
He seems like such a sweet man! Wish I could have met him!
I saw him six times (three operas and three concerts), and I met him four of those times. He was a
very kind and amiable person. I was fortunate enough to have his photographer, Robert Cahen, take some photos of Luciano and me. We stood side-by-side, and he put his arm around my shoulder. It is one of my best teenage memories.
I wish you'll meet him as late as possible buddy.
What a beautiful accent. I love the Italian accent. I could listen to it all day. Apart from that, what a very genuinely kind and generous man Lucio was, with an exceptional talent for acting and singing.
He had the worlds loveliest smile - and nothing could change that!
I have no idea how you could hate this guy in person. He seems like a really nice, humble down to earth dude. RIP
Not forgotten, September 2023 still loved & remembered as legend. ❤
❤❤November 2023 ❤.
What a beautiful man and soul! My only regret is never seeing Luciano in concert 💓
Wonderful, sweet man, very humble....
What a cutie, he is missed always..💔❤️
M$.$OTO1111 such an amazing voice...I was so sad when he passed.
The absolute, undisputed greatest Tenor of the last hundred years! There are not enough superlatives to describe him.....
great singer,
but also a very nice person
I live about 30km from Pavarotti's house. Luciano had a "personal" restaurant next to his house, where I often go. It's called "Europa '92". If you ever happen to visit Emilia-Romagna, don't miss this stage. Our cuisine is a strong expression of our identity and our history.
If you ever come through here, I would be happy to meet you and recommend some places, feel free to contact me. Obviously once this pandemic is over. Greetings to everyone.
You are amazing too, thanks for live Maestro Luciano
Super kind of you
This man was an amazing artist and human being. It was so sad when he passed away. I never got a chance to see him in person but his voice was astounding. He has been missed in Opera
The man had a voice from GOD above...!!! Nobody will ever come close too matching it again. I know one of his idols being a singer myself was Caruso. But i have too say that Luciano was even better. He in my humble opinion was THE BEST tenor this world will ever see. God bless.
Mario Lanza sang better!👍
I have the first CD recording by Joan Sutherland and Pavarroti it is one of my favourites
@@fjmugwump sorry about your ears, NO ONE sings better than Pavarotti, all the experts agree, fellow singers agreed, pianists agreed, orchestra agreed, millions agree, Leone Magiera, says he is the best voice of all time. When asked if there was another Pavarotti in the wings, Richard Boygne said decisively NO, I could go on. one of the pianist that played for him first stopped dead, and quit playing in amazement.
I saw a comment on a clip where someone said ‘If God was singing this is the voice he would have’…. Letterman is such a dick. Don’t make fun of a legend.
@@Shazzadut1 many similar comments were made, all you have to do is listen and you can hear the difference, unless your ears or soul are depleted in some way, his voice pierces your ears, soul, mind............its unbelievable and even better in person.
If there were a competition on galactic singers, each planet presenting its singer, I would choose Pavarotti to represent planet Earth. It's such a pity that he's gone.
Can't agree more; it'd be either him or Caruso for me. I'd have to flip a coin!
I think I would choose Pavarotti and Callas
I would have too. Until this;
th-cam.com/video/GxFm0gmSZbQ/w-d-xo.html
6.5 Octaves. F1-D8. Whistle notes. Widest range for a male singer in recorded history. Training since 5 years of age. Used today for extreme vocal analysis for students of opera and pop.
In this clip watch the climb to coloratura soprano. C5 like nothing as he transitions to the D range and then limbs some more.
A cantata specifically written for him to perform at the opening of the European Olympics last year.
25 years old at the time of this clip. Fills stadiums to the brim. This is from his own concert.
However one of his idols is Pavarotti!
Yeah it's in an episode of Rick And Morty.
He would win hands down.
First time I hear Pavarotti talk in English such a charming classy gentlemen
He seemed like such a sweet and humble man and probably the best tenor any of us will ever hear in our lifetimes.
Mario Lanza sang better!👍
This wonderful, sweet man was taken from us so young in life, he was the greatest tenor of all time and a wonderfully sweet and kind man. I miss you Luciano, God has you now.
Hands down the best and most intriguing interview ever on Letterman. Maestro Pavarotti
Beautiful interview with Pavarotti. He has a polite and gentlemanly character. Something you see often from great singers they are quite humble.
Today's operatic tenors are very talented, but they can't match the magnificence and brilliance of Pavarotti. Rest in peace, Luciano.
Wow! Just by hearing him talk you can tell he was a down to earth guy.
My mother was a massive Pavarotti fan. I discovered I enjoyed opera due not only to because of my parents but because of Pavarotti. We watched yes Giorgio together a lot. The food fight scene is hilarious... Good memories.
He was really nice so professional...and honest....very clear...I like him I lot...not a tenor...THE BEST TENOR!! And sweet peaceful man...with a great smile very Italian...
He was a fellow Libran. A very charming and warm man and the last of the great Bel Canto singers. I also studied Bel Canto singing, but stayed as an amateur and, like the Rossini Chorale, have taken my singing very seriously. My father was a fine bass and a natural stage actor. My teachers mantra was " never sacrifice quite for quantity" and I still enjoy my singing at age 73. So many young professional singers take on roles that are too heavy for their voices and are ruined as a result. Sir Thomas Allen did not consider himself a Verdian baritone and turned down roles early in his career and wanted a long term career, so took roles that suited his lovely resonant, lyric baritone voice. I was at his 70th birthday concert and his voice was still in superb condition. Luciano's voice was so beautiful in his prime.
Bel commento!
When he died Italy was down as a nation and Italians thought the country’s downhill arc was never ending.
But Luciano had been a shining star for Italy around the world.
Several Italians told me and several Italian reporters wrote articles saying ‘now Italy has nothing left, now that Luciano is gone’
He was a real charmer in.addition to.hos extraordinary voice..A lovely perdon.
On my 16th Birthday my kind, beautiful mother gave to me a Pavarotti album. A surprise that I treasured and greatly appreciated. His spectacular voice and spirit is unmatched. A special man in every way. Bravo.
Legendary Pavarotti , great man
Mario del Monaco,Franco Corelli number one!!
I just in 2020 have discovered opera..I LOVE this man...he changed my musical life..❤️❤️❤️❤️
Like any woman on the face of the earth wouldn't be blushing at that offer haha. So cool, thanks for the upload.
spitfire4sergi I still feel it coming to me
except the date I took to his concert
Incredible voice. Charisma, joy, love, and the smile and expressions are Celestial. I love you.
Legend Luciano Pavarotti he comes as such a gentleman with a sense of humour.
I love him ...
He was so full of personality
I saw him perform when i was an 18 year old, puck, new wave goofy kid.. after the concert, i realized that up until that night, i never really heard what music really could be..
What a sweetheart of a guy he was
Luciano è stato per me, Simply the BEST!
His voice is still alive. Somewhere, somehow!
Such a dazzling, joyful smile. He was wonderful.
Still my favorite singer of all time and I doubt that will ever change
Pavarotti era colto....coltissimoooo..simpatico...simpaticissimoo..era un italiano DOC:..di quelli di una volta...per bene ..grandissimo ma umile...coltissimo ma vicino ai poveri...era un grande in tutti i sensi!!!....lo rimpiangiamo tantissimo! era avanti anni luci con la musica, la lirica...il connubio lirica pop...in tutto....la storia insegna....il problema è che insegna sempre troppo tardi ....per chi non SA sentire!!!!
Great guy, amazing artist
Watching this is making me smile so much
❤❤Me too ❤
Even I am no big opera fan, I am amazed by his modest, kind open and relaxed character with such a talent. Made me a fan of him. Goat
Wonderful to hear the man describe his work for us in words we can absorb without being in Opéra.
Pavarotti was without a doubt ,THE BEST. His voice, his smile and talent was very real. Class Act!!!👍
What comes across in all of Pavarotti interviews was his beautiful soul, kindness and intelligence💕
A happy big man.
You where lucky to have him on the show back then as he was and all ways will be remembered as a, legend
Maestro Pavarotti! You were on this planet to share your beauty and gift with the world! Thank goodness some of as pedestrians Letterman bad the genius to have him on the show !! Now capture here for us to look back and reflect on the greatest tenor there ever was!
Thank you for uploading this 🙌🙌🙌 As I embark on completing my own classical voice training , I cam look upon this as a source of inspiration ❤️😬🙏☺️ Bless him always - a legacy left to us from the Gods!!!
I love the Italian culture.. food, literature, music, language.
Everything sounds so cool and classy in Italian.
love this man
The audience loves the man.
Reading just a handful of the comments is to see what a universal love this great tenor inspired. Such a warm, and I suspect, cheeky man but deadly serious about his art. I love Luci.
Thanks for posting this
What a great spirit of eternal joy - and a most flawless musical performance!
So beautiful that Luciano talked about Mario Lanza making the movie Caruzo. TCB.
His voice in the theater was very bright and penetrating, his tone was rarely-if ever-off pitch. He owned the stage by the warmth and beauty of his singing.
What a fantastic character. So charismatic!!!! Wow
RIP and long live Luciano Pavarotti (October 12, 1935 - September 6, 2007), aged 71
You will always be remembered as a legend.
Bravo, Maestro, bravo! Grazie for farci il regalo della tua musica e la tua voce! Rest in peace.
One of Dave's better interviews; he let his guest do most of the talking. Pavarotti was warm charming and classy. Too bad he didn't let a few notes fly but he obviously takes his vocal health very seriously. Great audience participation at the end, too!!
Yes, Pavarotti knew what a treasure he had in is throat.
True to form Letterman was an ass. At that age he didn’t know what a tenor was? So ignorant without any reason whatsoever. So glad he’s gone.
@@Victoria-ni3tf I agree with you, which is why I was pleasantly surprised here. He made a living being a d*ck.
@@Victoria-ni3tf He knew damn well what a tenor was. The object of the interviewer is to be a middle-man for the subject to inform the audience. He is asking these questions because he is trying to help educate the audience abroad who have no clue about opera.
He owns an IndyCar team that he lives and breathes in retirement, but when he interviewed Helio Castroneves he was asking questions that people who have never watched IndyCar would ask.
It's his job to play dumb for the guest.
You obviously have never hosted a talk show. Please, hush.
Still, he could have asked better questions…
The greatest honor/memory of L.P. beholding my wife's tears of joy meeting the great big master (of talent, physical size and most of all heart) in NYC tower Records, was in the shaking of his gentle hand and while grasping his upper arm, as he did same in return with a kiss on her face... with tears in my eyes/pain in my heart and soul then and as in every time I hear or think of him now. The line to meet him when on outside for many blocks, and Towers employee's were frantic to get him out of the store by any means and close, but he waved them off and would not leave that store until 2-3 AM after everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE, who came to meet the beautiful soul/him and get as many album autographs, photo's taken along beside him, with handshakes, hugs, and kisses a plenty to last a lifetime of memory. This was one of the greatest outpouring's of love for others I've ever beheld, and transcended any mere musical performance, into a brotherhood of man type spiritual unity in all of us who were there. God bless his great soul for this night of all night's to remember forever!
What year was this? I seem to vaguely remember a story of him at a record store, but I never heard the details of him staying till early morning to meet all those who waited. It is a wonderful story and you are fortunate to have met him. Thanks for sharing this lovely story about the great Pavarotti.
Beautiful human being. Beautiful voice. There will never be anybody like Pavarotti.
One of a number of great recollections and tributes here. Like others I was unaware his English was so good. I was fortunate enough to see him in Hyde Park, what an event that was.
Amen and Amen. Yes indeed, I only New about him in the last 2-3 years. What a loss for not listening in the 70’s etc since my twin brother and I were born in the early 60’s💕😘🥰🎂🎃❤️👍🥳
He was the greatest opera singer, phenomenal talent & charisma.
Cornelius, you are so right and what a beautiful man he was. TCB.
He had the best smile 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
One of my heroes!
Caruso, Lanza, Carreras and Domingo I loved them all but this guy was supreme!
This man was an absolute superstar! 😁
This man was amazing to say the very least and so humble… to bad nearly 25 years after this was produced he passed away. He was a legend 👏🏽
we all miss the greatest singer ever lives
Legend!
Love Italia and Italian people.
Forza Italia !!!
Great artist
Great man
Miss u Maestro
Unforgetable, our great maestro!