You'd like the story behind the Three Tenors. Wikipedia: "It was also a way for his friends Domingo and Pavarotti to welcome Carreras [in the middle] back into the world of opera after undergoing successful treatment for leukemia." They were three of the greatest tenors of their time, but they wanted to help Carreras back into circulation when many opera companies weren't sure he still had it. So the formation of the trio itself was an expression of love.
I remember when it was going on, and how exciting it was: there was a "60 Minutes" interview about it, which so nicely set the story up, and profiled all three.
They weren’t really if you read the autobiographies of all three. It was a sportive event in line with the World Cup and to welcome back Jose Carreras who survived Leukemia with a 10 % chance of surviving.
@@stephanieyee9784 That's the greatest thing about them, that they had fun. When the artist on stage enjoy, not only what performing but also those they are performing with, it really shows. Here you have three of the greatest in the field of classical/operatic voice seemingly playing around, and there doesn't seem to be an ego amongst them. This is the exact opposite of popular music where you have sub par musicians who think more highly of themselves than they should, and jump at any chance to express false outrage against another singer.
I was so lucky to see Pavarotti in concert in Chicago back in the 90s. Such a beautiful experience. I knew I was witnessing something so special that I was moved to tears.
Thank you James for helping me to broaden my horizons. Never in a million years would I have listened to this type of music before you introducing it here. Is it my favorite genre? No, but I have come to appreciate the talent of these gifted people much more because of you 💖
Shirley Bailey you’re absolutely correct. I never really thought about it before watching this performance. It sure gave me appreciation for what these artist do.
RogerC Hi Roger, that’s a wonderful idea.When you care for someone you want them to know what you enjoy & Vice a versa. So many top hit songs have been Imitated at Karaoke bars but you won’t hear these voices Replicated there Lol! Enjoy your bonding with your nephew & stay blessed ✌🏻
RogerC that’s great! My youngest brother was 18 years younger than I, and slowly but surely my cd collection, Pink Floyd, Dylan, the Band, all kinds of genre walked off as if by magic. When I challenged him about pocketing my tunes, he said, well ok, you listen to some of mine - Eminem, R&B, what kids of his age were into. He had a very challenging look in his eyes, but when I took them back he was amazed that I’d written a little comment about each album, every artist, for him to read. I still love Eminem, Pink Floyd, Verdi, every genre, the whole of the world has music to share & it’s a tremendous leveller, we’re all affected by music in some way, well, maybe not all of us, but I believe that if we are open to the music of another culture, we’ll be more open to the culture that inspires the music. You’re raising your nephew, musically & he will be grateful for it all his life, I’m sure. The two of you inspire me.
Wasn't really at the same time, Domingo and Carreras had absolutely no idea that Pavarotti was going to improvise and steal the show and the shock on their faces is 100% real. They had to act quickly to try and reply to the Maestro
It is like when you were an infant, and someone sang a song to you. It didn't matter that you did not understand the words, the beauty of the tune and the love and joy from the singer are the experience.
My older brother introduced me to classical music..he would sit in a dark room and listen...this music reminds us that in very dark world God has left us much beauty...bless you in your journey...
Your facial expressions are the treat! Yeah, Pavarotti, Carreras, and Domingo were setting a whole new level of The Tenor-Divo! Never in opera history, would a tenor ever consider contract performance with another tenor. How smart the 3 took the stage together. The Golden Age of Opera was quite a ride-60s 70s 80s! Not just these 3 favorites but Corelli, de Stephano, Aragull, Tucker, Kraus, Vickers, Raimondi...what a pleasure to watch your surprise of fresh ears to opera! Incidentally, Pavarotti did not read music! Domingo was accomplished with music, he conducts opera at 80! Carreras has retired. They were all wonderful in their day and what days they were! Glad you found a new bliss in classical music that is opera! Best to you!
This should be the National Anthem of Italy, it's so popular, everyone knows it!! I lived in Italy as a child, in the 60's, and heard it all the time!! Takes me back!!
Best part of The Three Tenors was how they showed off their talents as all stars of the sport. Luciano actually won a Grammy in 1980 for Best Classical Vocal Performance for his rendition of 'O sole mio. It's an Italian classic from 1898 but it's usually sung in Neapolitan dialect/language. In English the title would be My Sunshine. Rest of the lyrics: What a beautiful thing is a sunny day! The air is serene after a storm, The air is so fresh that it already feels like a celebration. What a beautiful thing is a sunny day! But another sun, even more beauteous, oh my sweetheart, My own sun, shines from your face! This sun, my own sun, Shines from your face; It shines from your face! Your window panes shine; A laundress is singing and boasting about it; And while she's wringing the clothes, hanging them up to dry, and singing, Your window panes shine. When night comes and the sun has gone down, I almost start feeling melancholy; I'd stay below your window When night comes and the sun has gone down.
What a lovely young man you are. I’m from Liverpool in England and the way you are moved and speak about classical music and opera being like angels in your soul reminds me so much of those feelings I got about 45 yrs ago when I heard it for the first time . I’m so happy for you. Keep on being you.
sils I love chamber music too, and choral works, along with rock music, folk music, especially following the journey that Traditional Celtic music from Ireland and Scotland made into Canada & the USA - you can hear it in the Blue Grass of Tennessee, the blues of Missouri. If I could have another lifetime I’d dedicate it completely to music, from Monteverdi to Eminem, from Janis Joplin to Shirley Bassey. I think that music was the greatest gift that God gave to humanity, from performer to composer to the beauty of the human voice. (I’m afraid that decades of being put “on hold,” to Vivaldi on the telephone has ruined my relationship with The Four Seasons.)
There is no better language to sing in than Italian. It is the language of music - and music is the language of the soul! AND nothing displays it better than the Italian art song, such as this. When you understand what they are singing, it makes the experience sublime!
I am from Vienna / Austria and I spent a lot time to get standing room tickets for the state opera when I was a student. There was a even a long queue who slept a night to get tickets for Carmen with Jose Carreras (Spain), Agnes Baltsa (Greece) and Samuel Ramey (USA). You need to watch the whole opera and not only the most famous songs.
I have been listening to Classical Music ever since High School over 57 years ago. When I hear these three guys sing all my troubles are wash away by happiness.
"Is that my guy, Luciano??" James, you are awesome. It's almost impossible to outdo the masters, but younger artists are upholding the tradition of the world's greatest music. Try anything by Il Volo, a young Italian trio who are making the classical world sit up and take notice, as well as introducing the art form to a younger generation who might otherwise not give it a chance. You reacted to "your guy's" rendition of Nessun Dorma about a month ago; this is Il Volo's version, also performed live. No one will ever come close to Pavarotti's performance, but this will give you another perspective. Enjoy! th-cam.com/video/pWffUAg8zyc/w-d-xo.html
LibraOwl I couldn’t agree more! There are a lot of this kind of channel at the moment, but James is absolutely my favourite. His heart is so open to new musical experiences, I’m loving watching him being physically moved by what he’s hearing. It’s an awesome thing to see.
You have soul my friend. Voices like these don't come along often, but when they do, they bring tears and goose bumps. Keep listening to classical music.
I was honoured to watch these three sing when I was a teenager and I agree it was love from day 1. Please do watch some of their other songs they brought joy to the spirit.
Thank you for your reactions, you are so honest and passionate and I love your choice of songs, keep them. coming. IWoyld live to hear your reaction to Ravel's Bolero
Top of the tree in their time, but most of this audience is completely ignorant of the fact that this is a purely generational thing. They have come away from these concerts apparently under the impression that no other tenor has ever before sung a recital or made a recording. Singers of this calibre, crop up in every generation - this is great but nothing unusual.
Hi, I love watching your reactions. They bring back a particular memory. I'm a 70 year old Canadian. Used to teach school in a remote very small town in Northern Ontario - no social media in those days. We decided to take the 8th grade kids on a three week bus tour of the big cities (Toronto, Ottawa) and had lined up a concert for them at the beautiful Arts Center in Ottawa. The performance available to us was with Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba (from South Africa). The kids were like "OH man, NO! This is not cool!" beforehand. And truthfully I was kind of hoping for rock n' roll just to make them happy. The concert was astounding. I have never seen any group of kids so excited. We slept on a borrowed school gym floor and they could not settle down! And I didn't really want them to.They danced for hours - without music - just high on what they had heard. You are right. Great music doesn't care about barriers. Thanks for putting your heart out there. It warms mine.
Luciano.is the tenor of the people. He was the singer of the lower classes in Italy and all around the world. He was the one who brought back Opera to all.of us ❤
The three tenors. Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti. What a combo! I remember reading that each of themselves also had a profound connection to Mario Lanza that paved a way before each of them became famous. Mario Lanza was an American singer/actor from Philadelphia and was called the Philadelphia powerhouse! I extend to you my friend to look at some of Mario Lanza's videos from the 1950's. Sadly, Mario passed away too soon at the age of 38 and he definitely made an impact on the three you reacted to, as well as the world. Thanks JB!
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT, the singing, the friendship and the reactions they have to each others singing.. *Sighs* WONDERFUL .. And James, your reactions are fabulous.. Oh, if you fancy another meander into classical music with 'other more modern songs in their repertoire too' have a look at 'The King's Singers', both past and present, a treat for your ears indeed.. There are always just 6 members and although the line up has changed over the years the sound/blend they make as an ensemble is still absolutely marvellous.. Best wishes from Wales
Oh take an afternoon and watch the entire concert of The Three Tenors with Zuben Mehta conducting the orchestra. I so love watching you broaden your horizons. Music.... it's all good ♥️
my first album was classical opera i have enjoyed this music for many years. i hope you get the same excitement as i do. it is truly a masterpiece the three tenors. the best of the best. my parents had the opportunity to see all three and pavarotti solo. a memory of a lifetime..all the best
Once a newspaper asked the 10 most famous conductors in the world: If they had to go alone to a desert island and they were only allowed to take one piece of music with them, which would it be? Surprisingly, 8 out of 10 chose the same thing: Bach's Matthäus Passion. What do we learn from this? Those who know the most about music consider Bach to be the best composer of all time.
Thanks for reacting to the 3 Tenors. This video was one of my favorite memories with my father. I was 15 years old, and we knew when PBS would have Pledge Week, the 3 Tenors would come on.. My father passed away 2 years ago at the age of 85..and watching this made my day 🌷 thanks ❤️
There are a few of their concerts the best is the the first. Anyone who reads this needed to see it 3 tenors 1990 in Rome. It was in ancient ruins viewed world wide. It was evening I Italy. It was afternoon in NY. I watched it with my Mom. I will NEVER forget it. If you like this you will love the concert. I am goi g to try to buy it any way I can DVD or stream
Thanks for taking us on your journey of discovery. For us older folks, it is revisiting the wonderful music of our lives. For the younger ones it is first time discovery. When I listen to your thoughtful, heart-felt reactions, I think of one of my favorite songs, happy, upbeat, mood-changing and a must-react for you; "I've got the music in me" by Thelma Huston-in the pressure cooker. There are lots of covers, but none like this one. Crank up the volume, and I look forward to your reaction.
OMG! Thank you sooooo much for sharing this! It is so beautiful! I love your innocence in pronouncing the names. It shows your purity and openness. You are a delight. Jmho. I was raised on classical and jazz - only the best. Born and raised in Europe so was exposed to the best of the best. I feel the same about Pavarotti and Queen as you! Champions of the world! But I’m just an old hippie so what do I know!!
James..thank you so much for sharing your love of classical music!! Years ago, my late son & I used to watch The Opera every Monday night. It was so soothing, we usually ended up asleep. He carried that love for classical music the rest of his life. Thank you for bringing back many happy memories!!
To have one of these voices in our lifetime was a privilege...but to have all three! Can’t think anything like this would happen again. I love to watch your face when it hits you. Keep exploring this genre
I just stumbled upon your channel and wanted to tell you what a joy you are. Your beautiful heart and pure soul are a warmth and a refreshing pleasure. I wanted to send you blessings to you and everyone you love. it is a trip you haven’t heard ( or listened to closely) all of these songs. I firmly believe if you do not take the best from The best( in all eras) in cultural entertainment , you really limit yourself. That is true for both the new and old. I do have a million recommendations for you. You have such a sweet sentimentality to you ... I hope you take this one I have for you. it is an awesome love song and a beautiful family song..... YOUR MY HOME BILLY JOEL. Ok my second is a HAPPY & soulful song... if you haven’t heard LOVELY DAY BILL WITHERS. I think you will love. I know you get many recommendations so I hope you get a chance to listen on your own or otherwise.. Many many blessings & Sending you sincere love. Desiree
Wow what you heard on this video was the holy trinity here!!!!! There will never be another like these three guys!!!! This was in New York and I remember watching it in NBC back in the day my older brothers were making fun of me for watching these guys sing, but it was worth it!!!!!!
I understand your love for Luciano. He was a true legend is his own time. I cry every time I watch the video of his last public performance when the “lion roared for the last time.” It was at the Winter Olympics in 2006 where he got the longest standing ovation of his life. Less than 6 months later he died of cancer. On this day, he sang Nesum Dorma for the last time: th-cam.com/video/rxxHvW0oNpU/w-d-xo.html
@@lawsonbriggs5416 he was dying at the time, it was still a miracle he was able to pre record that performance and he did collapse twice while recording for that performance. Massive props should be given to Luciano for his tenacious and determined spirit even when he was close to death
@@lawsonbriggs5416, not so cold that night, Pavarotti's physical condition was the problem, so ill and weak at that moment, definitely not fit to sing.
My piano teacher sent me to your videos, and I have to say that it is pretty magical watching you discover and fall in love with classical, and even trying out so many other genres! Can't wait for more from you!!
My wife and I was in this concert. SOMER 1994 in Rome in the middle of the hysterical building of the Thermen. We was young make Camping on the lake bracciano and drive with a bus to this concert.
The tenor after Pavarotti sings is Domingo. He's fantastic in his own right. Your facial expressions are priceless. Love you and your channel. Even at the end Pavarotti's voice shines through.
Your reactions to the classical music videos have been so touching to me. The unifying power of music shines through. You and I are in opposite continents and of different generations (I am probably older than your parents) yet we share a love of this music. For all its technicalities, what is most important about all music is the way it makes you FEEL. I love that you are confident enough to share your emotions with us. I have been locked down alone in the UK for over 3 months due to COVID-19 restrictions but you have made me feel less alone, so Thank You from the bottom of my heart. You’ve already reacted to some of my favourite pieces. I’d love to see your reaction to the Pearl Fishers Duet sung by Jonas Kaufmann and Dmitri Hvorostovsky. It’s an operatic bromance.
Your reaction is so uplifting! I feel this amazement every time I see them and I love the comraderie between them all. The best thing! Oh to be in the audience that night!
My first puppy love was a girl Jeanette... she was on the same bus as me every day... I was so in love! i still remember today at the age of 53.. hard to imagine she is as old as me right now...
Your reactions to opera are so pure and beautiful. I would love to sit next to you at a concert so we could cry together! You should react to Andrea Bocelli!
I love the fact that you have expanded your musical experience and the joy you feel through this music is written on your face. In your eyes. ☮ The Three Tenors were absolutely Amazing together. That period in our recent history, the 1990s and the early to mid Noughties with Il Divo were full of classical and classical-cross over Tenors giving us wonderful musical experiences and reaching a whole new audience. Enjoy your adventure.
I just think it's wonderful that you are loving this. I grew up with my mum listening to it but I never really listened or appreciated it. Now in my 40s I have it mixed in with all i different types of music, I find it so calming and also emotional at the same time, it gives me happy tears and I'm so happy you are experiencing it.
In the UK an ice cream company used this song and changed the words to "Just one cornetto,give it to me,delicious ice cream from Italy" Sp most Brits know the tune through the ad
Someone in a previous Pavarotti post said they don't subscribe to first time hearing channels before yourself. Well, I'm the same. Your reactions are great. You smile so hard when the music hits you.
I enjoy the music and I enjoy your comments and opinions but the expressions on your face say everything! ❤️And thanks for the classical, you've renewed my interest. :) Thanks for such a great channel!
My mom had this CD and listened to over and over again, she had parakeets that chirped along with the tenors. She also had the VHS of the Dodger Stadium performance. Plácido Domingo was until a few yrs ago was the artistic director of the LA OPERA. I suggest you get DK Eyewitness Opera guide, I breaks down opera by country, composer, when the opera was first performed, where it was debuted . You can order it off of Amazon or off of Barnes and Noble's site
The lyrics are from a poem by St Francis of Assisi! A song of praise and love to the Sun! Can't get much more essentially Italian than this! Look at them trying to top each other!! :D
You'd like the story behind the Three Tenors. Wikipedia: "It was also a way for his friends Domingo and Pavarotti to welcome Carreras [in the middle] back into the world of opera after undergoing successful treatment for leukemia." They were three of the greatest tenors of their time, but they wanted to help Carreras back into circulation when many opera companies weren't sure he still had it. So the formation of the trio itself was an expression of love.
I remember when it was going on, and how exciting it was: there was a "60 Minutes" interview about it, which so nicely set the story up, and profiled all three.
Well said!!! A wonderful story of friendship and respect.
Tenors are known to be egotistical. This shows that even those with strong sense of self can always have room for kindness .
Pavarotti secretly paid for Carreras cancer treatment, that is the reason Carreras lost a lot of his voice.
Oh wow, I never knew that was the reason behind it. That’s great!
Someone really needs to take this young man to a live concert .
Front row .
He will never be the same again
Who would you choose? I agree, he needs to go!!😍😍
He needs to learn tosing it!
Othello! Or Turandot! !
Me too please
I am very prepared to help make this happen. Where does he live? Surely we can crowdfund some tix to his city's symphony?
It was really funny as these 3 guys were always trying to outdo each other! Of course the winner was the audience!
They were, and Had, so much fun together.
They weren’t really if you read the autobiographies of all three. It was a sportive event in line with the World Cup and to welcome back Jose Carreras who survived Leukemia with a 10 % chance of surviving.
@@stephanieyee9784 That's the greatest thing about them, that they had fun. When the artist on stage enjoy, not only what performing but also those they are performing with, it really shows. Here you have three of the greatest in the field of classical/operatic voice seemingly playing around, and there doesn't seem to be an ego amongst them.
This is the exact opposite of popular music where you have sub par musicians who think more highly of themselves than they should, and jump at any chance to express false outrage against another singer.
The winner was pavarotti 😂
@@brahimdivincenzo9071 and it's not even close
3 Legends....
And we shall never see there like again..
Juan Diego Florez is your new go to guy.
Dimash is on a higher level than them vocally although he sings multiple styles of music.
I was so lucky to see Pavarotti in concert in Chicago back in the 90s. Such a beautiful experience. I knew I was witnessing something so special that I was moved to tears.
I don’t know, the three young tenors from il voló are fantastic!!
Listen to their sons!
Opera and classical music is a beautiful thing to be in love with. The joy on your face while listening is magical!
Thank you James for helping me to broaden my horizons. Never in a million years would I have listened to this type of music before you introducing it here. Is it my favorite genre? No, but I have come to appreciate the talent of these gifted people much more because of you 💖
Shirley Bailey you’re absolutely correct. I never really thought about it before watching this performance. It sure gave me appreciation for what these artist do.
Hi missgmoma, I am sending my nephew classical music videos and in return he sends me (mostly) r&b. Fun project for both of us!
RogerC Hi Roger, that’s a wonderful idea.When you care for someone you want them to know what you enjoy & Vice a versa. So many top hit songs have been Imitated at Karaoke bars but you won’t hear these voices Replicated there Lol! Enjoy your bonding with your nephew & stay blessed ✌🏻
RogerC that’s great! My youngest brother was 18 years younger than I, and slowly but surely my cd collection, Pink Floyd, Dylan, the Band, all kinds of genre walked off as if by magic. When I challenged him about pocketing my tunes, he said, well ok, you listen to some of mine - Eminem, R&B, what kids of his age were into. He had a very challenging look in his eyes, but when I took them back he was amazed that I’d written a little comment about each album, every artist, for him to read. I still love Eminem, Pink Floyd, Verdi, every genre, the whole of the world has music to share & it’s a tremendous leveller, we’re all affected by music in some way, well, maybe not all of us, but I believe that if we are open to the music of another culture, we’ll be more open to the culture that inspires the music. You’re raising your nephew, musically & he will be grateful for it all his life, I’m sure. The two of you inspire me.
I love how the three tenors were kind of being like the three stooge's at the same time. :D They all had great chemistry.
yeah you can tell even if you knew nothing about the backstory that these three guys had a lot of love and respect for each other
Wasn't really at the same time, Domingo and Carreras had absolutely no idea that Pavarotti was going to improvise and steal the show and the shock on their faces is 100% real. They had to act quickly to try and reply to the Maestro
It is like when you were an infant, and someone sang a song to you. It didn't matter that you did not understand the words, the beauty of the tune and the love and joy from the singer are the experience.
Thank you. The three tenors was the last concert I was able to take my Mom to. Great music and memories.
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Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carrera
Perfect solo and together.
Carreras
Don't forget Placido Flamingo from Seasame Street!
@@maryann7619 lol
Stick with it, Young Brother. The deeper you go, the deeper it gets!
Incredible music and YOUR authentic reaction, James. You're on the right track, young man. Follow your heart; spread your joy.
I was so lucky to hear the 3 tenors one time in Paris, hanging out of my window with a beautiful view to the Eifel Tower.
My older brother introduced me to classical music..he would sit in a dark room and listen...this music reminds us that in very dark world God has left us much beauty...bless you in your journey...
Bravo. Il mondo della lirica ha bisogno di sostenitori come té!
Your facial expressions are the treat! Yeah, Pavarotti, Carreras, and Domingo were setting a whole new level of The Tenor-Divo! Never in opera history, would a tenor ever consider contract performance with another tenor. How smart the 3 took the stage together. The Golden Age of Opera was quite a ride-60s 70s 80s! Not just these 3 favorites but Corelli, de Stephano, Aragull, Tucker, Kraus, Vickers, Raimondi...what a pleasure to watch your surprise of fresh ears to opera! Incidentally, Pavarotti did not read music! Domingo was accomplished with music, he conducts opera at 80! Carreras has retired. They were all wonderful in their day and what days they were! Glad you found a new bliss in classical music that is opera! Best to you!
This should be the National Anthem of Italy, it's so popular, everyone knows it!! I lived in Italy as a child, in the 60's, and heard it all the time!! Takes me back!!
Best part of The Three Tenors was how they showed off their talents as all stars of the sport. Luciano actually won a Grammy in 1980 for Best Classical Vocal Performance for his rendition of 'O sole mio. It's an Italian classic from 1898 but it's usually sung in Neapolitan dialect/language. In English the title would be My Sunshine. Rest of the lyrics:
What a beautiful thing is a sunny day!
The air is serene after a storm,
The air is so fresh that it already feels like a celebration.
What a beautiful thing is a sunny day!
But another sun, even more beauteous, oh my sweetheart,
My own sun, shines from your face!
This sun, my own sun,
Shines from your face; It shines from your face!
Your window panes shine;
A laundress is singing and boasting about it;
And while she's wringing the clothes, hanging them up to dry, and singing,
Your window panes shine.
When night comes and the sun has gone down,
I almost start feeling melancholy;
I'd stay below your window
When night comes and the sun has gone down.
What a lovely young man you are. I’m from Liverpool in England and the way you are moved and speak about classical music and opera being like angels in your soul reminds me so much of those feelings I got about 45 yrs ago when I heard it for the first time . I’m so happy for you. Keep on being you.
Pavarotti singing “Panis Angelicus” with a boys choir is like Heaven, I cried when I first heard it.
Honey this is OPERA. DIFFERENT than classical music. I love Opera, do not like classical tho. Love your reactions.
@@panda9144 no but I will take a listen, although name sounds familiar. Always open to new things.
sils I love chamber music too, and choral works, along with rock music, folk music, especially following the journey that Traditional Celtic music from Ireland and Scotland made into Canada & the USA - you can hear it in the Blue Grass of Tennessee, the blues of Missouri. If I could have another lifetime I’d dedicate it completely to music, from Monteverdi to Eminem, from Janis Joplin to Shirley Bassey. I think that music was the greatest gift that God gave to humanity, from performer to composer to the beauty of the human voice. (I’m afraid that decades of being put “on hold,” to Vivaldi on the telephone has ruined my relationship with The Four Seasons.)
There is no better language to sing in than Italian. It is the language of music - and music is the language of the soul! AND nothing displays it better than the Italian art song, such as this. When you understand what they are singing, it makes the experience sublime!
I am from Vienna / Austria and I spent a lot time to get standing room tickets for the state opera when I was a student. There was a even a long queue who slept a night to get tickets for
Carmen with Jose Carreras (Spain), Agnes Baltsa (Greece) and Samuel Ramey (USA). You need to watch the whole opera and not only the most famous songs.
I have been listening to Classical Music ever since High School over 57 years ago. When I hear these three guys sing all my troubles are wash away by happiness.
"Is that my guy, Luciano??" James, you are awesome.
It's almost impossible to outdo the masters, but younger artists are upholding the tradition of the world's greatest music. Try anything by Il Volo, a young Italian trio who are making the classical world sit up and take notice, as well as introducing the art form to a younger generation who might otherwise not give it a chance.
You reacted to "your guy's" rendition of Nessun Dorma about a month ago; this is Il Volo's version, also performed live. No one will ever come close to Pavarotti's performance, but this will give you another perspective. Enjoy!
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LibraOwl I couldn’t agree more! There are a lot of this kind of channel at the moment, but James is absolutely my favourite. His heart is so open to new musical experiences, I’m loving watching him being physically moved by what he’s hearing. It’s an awesome thing to see.
💯 percent agree with you, Il voló they are fantastic!!
You have soul my friend. Voices like these don't come along often, but when they do, they bring tears and goose bumps. Keep listening to classical music.
Luciano made me fall in love with opera/classic music too!! ❤️❤️❤️
Classical music, opera - you either love it or you don't. Grew up on it! My dad would listen to it every weekend, Couldn't go to sleep without it!!
Omg, your face said it all!! 😍 Mouth open, the amazement in your eyes!! That was awesome!!
I was honoured to watch these three sing when I was a teenager and I agree it was love from day 1. Please do watch some of their other songs they brought joy to the spirit.
Thank you for your reactions, you are so honest and passionate and I love your choice of songs, keep them. coming. IWoyld live to hear your reaction to Ravel's Bolero
3 best tenors of the world. What a wonderful video. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. I WAS CRYING AND I'M SO HAPPY😘
Top of the tree in their time, but most of this audience is completely ignorant of the fact that this is a purely generational thing. They have come away from these concerts apparently under the impression that no other tenor has ever before sung a recital or made a recording. Singers of this calibre, crop up in every generation - this is great but nothing unusual.
Hi, I love watching your reactions. They bring back a particular memory. I'm a 70 year old Canadian. Used to teach school in a remote very small town in Northern Ontario - no social media in those days. We decided to take the 8th grade kids on a three week bus tour of the big cities (Toronto, Ottawa) and had lined up a concert for them at the beautiful Arts Center in Ottawa. The performance available to us was with Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba (from South Africa). The kids were like "OH man, NO! This is not cool!" beforehand. And truthfully I was kind of hoping for rock n' roll just to make them happy. The concert was astounding. I have never seen any group of kids so excited. We slept on a borrowed school gym floor and they could not settle down! And I didn't really want them to.They danced for hours - without music - just high on what they had heard. You are right. Great music doesn't care about barriers. Thanks for putting your heart out there. It warms mine.
Luciano.is the tenor of the people. He was the singer of the lower classes in Italy and all around the world. He was the one who brought back Opera to all.of us ❤
The three tenors. Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti. What a combo!
I remember reading that each of themselves also had a profound connection to Mario Lanza that paved a way before each of them became famous. Mario Lanza was an American singer/actor from Philadelphia and was called the Philadelphia powerhouse! I extend to you my friend to look at some of Mario Lanza's videos from the 1950's. Sadly, Mario passed away too soon at the age of 38 and he definitely made an impact on the three you reacted to, as well as the world. Thanks JB!
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT, the singing, the friendship and the reactions they have to each others singing.. *Sighs* WONDERFUL .. And James, your reactions are fabulous..
Oh, if you fancy another meander into classical music with 'other more modern songs in their repertoire too' have a look at 'The King's Singers', both past and present, a treat for your ears indeed.. There are always just 6 members and although the line up has changed over the years the sound/blend they make as an ensemble is still absolutely marvellous..
Best wishes from Wales
Your soul is so pure. I love your reaction to this. Music is LIFE!
I just found your channel and it's SO much FUN watching you react to these magnificent singers and to classical music. I just love it.
Oh take an afternoon and watch the entire concert of The Three Tenors with Zuben Mehta conducting the orchestra. I so love watching you broaden your horizons. Music.... it's all good ♥️
It was so wonderful, I love every moment of that concert. I've been to the place in Rome where it was recorded, unfortunately not for the concert!
This is Luciano’s legacy; he brought this beautiful music to the masses 😊
my first album was classical opera i have enjoyed this music for many years. i hope you get the same excitement as i do. it is truly a masterpiece the three tenors. the best of the best. my parents had the opportunity to see all three and pavarotti solo. a memory of a lifetime..all the best
Once a newspaper asked the 10 most famous conductors in the world: If they had to go alone to a desert island and they were only allowed to take one piece of music with them, which would it be? Surprisingly, 8 out of 10 chose the same thing: Bach's Matthäus Passion. What do we learn from this? Those who know the most about music consider Bach to be the best composer of all time.
Thanks for reacting to the 3 Tenors. This video was one of my favorite memories with my father. I was 15 years old, and we knew when PBS would have Pledge Week, the 3 Tenors would come on.. My father passed away 2 years ago at the age of 85..and watching this made my day 🌷 thanks ❤️
These were, at the time, the most famous tenors in the world. So glad you are experiencing this and spreading the word.
There are a few of their concerts the best is the the first. Anyone who reads this needed to see it 3 tenors 1990 in Rome. It was in ancient ruins viewed world wide. It was evening I Italy. It was afternoon in NY. I watched it with my Mom. I will NEVER forget it. If you like this you will love the concert. I am goi g to try to buy it any way I can DVD or stream
Three tenors three magnificent voices each unique. Such joy.
You are a delight. Your honesty and genuine reactions are just lovely. Keep on being YOU!
What a reaction from you! I loved the reaction on your face - sheer wonderment. ❤
The sheer look of joy and love on your face was wonderful and genuine .
How fun watching these men's faces...all FOUR of you!
Thanks for taking us on your journey of discovery. For us older folks, it is revisiting the wonderful music of our lives. For the younger ones it is first time discovery. When I listen to your thoughtful, heart-felt reactions, I think of one of my favorite songs, happy, upbeat, mood-changing and a must-react for you; "I've got the music in me" by Thelma Huston-in the pressure cooker. There are lots of covers, but none like this one. Crank up the volume, and I look forward to your reaction.
There is a entire concert of their music. Three of the most famous operatic tenors ever!
I LOOVE THAT YOU LOVE IT😊👍 I like all kind of music to and love all of this ANGEL that sing Lille that😊👍
OMG! Thank you sooooo much for sharing this! It is so beautiful! I love your innocence in pronouncing the names. It shows your purity and openness. You are a delight. Jmho. I was raised on classical and jazz - only the best. Born and raised in Europe so was exposed to the best of the best. I feel the same about Pavarotti and Queen as you! Champions of the world! But I’m just an old hippie so what do I know!!
James..thank you so much for sharing your love of classical music!! Years ago, my late son & I used to watch The Opera every Monday night. It was so soothing, we usually ended up asleep. He carried that love for classical music the rest of his life. Thank you for bringing back many happy memories!!
Three of the best tenors EVER!
To have one of these voices in our lifetime was a privilege...but to have all three! Can’t think anything like this would happen again. I love to watch your face when it hits you. Keep exploring this genre
Jose Carreras, Pavarotti and Placido Domingo, all legendary. ❤️ this is part of the “Three tenors” concert. Look it up, man, it’s brilliant!
Oh man how I want to teach you more of the classical world and music you are anice and a great man!!! lots of love Mary.
I just stumbled upon your channel and wanted to tell you what a joy you are. Your beautiful heart and pure soul are a warmth and a refreshing pleasure. I wanted to send you blessings to you and everyone you love. it is a trip you haven’t heard ( or listened to closely) all of these songs. I firmly believe if you do not take the best from The best( in all eras) in cultural entertainment , you really limit yourself. That is true for both the new and old. I do have a million recommendations for you. You have such a sweet sentimentality to you ... I hope you take this one I have for you. it is an awesome love song and a beautiful family song..... YOUR MY HOME BILLY JOEL. Ok my second is a HAPPY & soulful song... if you haven’t heard LOVELY DAY BILL WITHERS. I think you will love. I know you get many recommendations so I hope you get a chance to listen on your own or otherwise.. Many many blessings & Sending you sincere love. Desiree
Wow what you heard on this video was the holy trinity here!!!!! There will never be another like these three guys!!!! This was in New York and I remember watching it in NBC back in the day my older brothers were making fun of me for watching these guys sing, but it was worth it!!!!!!
I understand your love for Luciano. He was a true legend is his own time. I cry every time I watch the video of his last public performance when the “lion roared for the last time.” It was at the Winter Olympics in 2006 where he got the longest standing ovation of his life. Less than 6 months later he died of cancer. On this day, he sang Nesum Dorma for the last time: th-cam.com/video/rxxHvW0oNpU/w-d-xo.html
@Gail McLean He was actually miming that night, it was too cold to be able to perform properly so he pre-recorded it.
I don’t think I could watch it 😞
@@lawsonbriggs5416 he was dying at the time, it was still a miracle he was able to pre record that performance and he did collapse twice while recording for that performance. Massive props should be given to Luciano for his tenacious and determined spirit even when he was close to death
@@lawsonbriggs5416, not so cold that night, Pavarotti's physical condition was the problem, so ill and weak at that moment, definitely not fit to sing.
I so enjoy this because they love to play with the music and each other. One always outdoing the other.
He was the Best You will remain the one tenor forever🥰
I love listening to the 3 tenors. They are brilliant
Such lovely voices! Opera is so soul stirring!!
Just amazing ....voices from the heavens 🌛⭐🌙🌟🌜⭐
Have you heard Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen? LOve to see your reation!
My piano teacher sent me to your videos, and I have to say that it is pretty magical watching you discover and fall in love with classical, and even trying out so many other genres! Can't wait for more from you!!
I remember watching this concert way back when...... what a great memory. Now I have to watch the entire concert! Good job guy!👍
My wife and I was in this concert. SOMER 1994 in Rome in the middle of the hysterical building of the Thermen. We was young make Camping on the lake bracciano and drive with a bus to this concert.
The tenor after Pavarotti sings is Domingo. He's fantastic in his own right. Your facial expressions are priceless. Love you and your channel. Even at the end Pavarotti's voice shines through.
You are showing a huge awareness. good job. the more one knows of the story & understands the words, the more beautiful the song becomes!
Luciano Pavarotti is absolutely the reason I got into classical music and especially opera. I loved him so much. I love you, too.
Your reactions to the classical music videos have been so touching to me.
The unifying power of music shines through. You and I are in opposite continents and of different generations (I am probably older than your parents) yet we share a love of this music.
For all its technicalities, what is most important about all music is the way it makes you FEEL. I love that you are confident enough to share your emotions with us.
I have been locked down alone in the UK for over 3 months due to COVID-19 restrictions but you have made me feel less alone, so Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
You’ve already reacted to some of my favourite pieces. I’d love to see your reaction to the Pearl Fishers Duet sung by Jonas Kaufmann and Dmitri Hvorostovsky.
It’s an operatic bromance.
I love the three tenors concerts...love opera
Your reaction is so uplifting! I feel this amazement every time I see them and I love the comraderie between them all. The best thing! Oh to be in the audience that night!
That was the most fabulous concert ever.
Your face is utterly blissful when you are listening to them sing.
Just came across your reactions today and I adore you already. Seeing your delight in this is making me smile so much. Thank you. 😘
Loved times forever. Thank you again.
Luciano in his thinner days!!! Spectacular!!!💜🎶🎼🎵 Makes me wish I spoke Italian!!! 🌝🌝🌝
Godspeed in your dive into the soul opening realm of classical music, opera as well as orchestral!
My first puppy love was a girl Jeanette... she was on the same bus as me every day... I was so in love! i still remember today at the age of 53.. hard to imagine she is as old as me right now...
I grew up with classical music. My parents were both opera singers. Watching you love Classical Music has made me fall in love with it again.
Your reactions to opera are so pure and beautiful. I would love to sit next to you at a concert so we could cry together! You should react to Andrea Bocelli!
I love the fact that you have expanded your musical experience and the joy you feel through this music is written on your face. In your eyes. ☮
The Three Tenors were absolutely Amazing together. That period in our recent history, the 1990s and the early to mid Noughties with Il Divo were full of classical and classical-cross over Tenors giving us wonderful musical experiences and reaching a whole new audience.
Enjoy your adventure.
I just think it's wonderful that you are loving this. I grew up with my mum listening to it but I never really listened or appreciated it. Now in my 40s I have it mixed in with all i different types of music, I find it so calming and also emotional at the same time, it gives me happy tears and I'm so happy you are experiencing it.
I really like how you live classical music.BRAVOOO
In the UK an ice cream company used this song and changed the words to "Just one cornetto,give it to me,delicious ice cream from Italy" Sp most Brits know the tune through the ad
Three tenors? Three huge (well deserved) egos! The chemistry is explosive! 🔥🔥🔥
This music touches your soul on a level rock or R&B or anything else can. Absolutely love your enthusiasm.
As someone previously mentioned, please please go to a live performance, it makes my heart explode.
So happy you've discovered opera. I hope you have live opera in your city.
Someone in a previous Pavarotti post said they don't subscribe to first time hearing channels before yourself. Well, I'm the same. Your reactions are great. You smile so hard when the music hits you.
Your beautiful spirit just found his music...
I enjoy the music and I enjoy your comments and opinions but the expressions on your face say everything! ❤️And thanks for the classical, you've renewed my interest. :) Thanks for such a great channel!
I'm glad you gave these guys a chance, I love how much fun they're having there.
Although I grew up listening to classical music in our home and I liked some of it, I stopped as I grew up. Thank you for helping me rediscover it!
My mom had this CD and listened to over and over again, she had parakeets that chirped along with the tenors. She also had the VHS of the Dodger Stadium performance. Plácido Domingo was until a few yrs ago was the artistic director of the LA OPERA. I suggest you get DK Eyewitness Opera guide, I breaks down opera by country, composer, when the opera was first performed, where it was debuted . You can order it off of Amazon or off of Barnes and Noble's site
The lyrics are from a poem by St Francis of Assisi! A song of praise and love to the Sun! Can't get much more essentially Italian than this! Look at them trying to top each other!! :D
It does this old lady's heart good to see such a young person as yourself opening up to new types of music, music of the ages. Good on you!