Luciano was and still is the best tenor ever ( sorry but I'm italian ) but his singing will last forever and the "turandot" from Puccini is beatiful. Stay safe
Ha! He did this every day. This is not lightning in a bottle, this is technique and high standards, coupled with all-time greatness. Welcome to Classical Music. 😉
And yet .... Watch his Performance of this piece in his film "Yes Georgio" .... He was at the height of his Powers and held the notes twice as long! It's on TH-cam check it out.
It is beyond my musical pay grade to argue. TH-cam has all these wonderous voices, to marvel at. Do take a stroll down the recordings left for posterity...
@@ShamblerDK You are confusing things and that is not what I meant. NOBODY CAN come close to Enrico Caruso. No one and never. Even the old recordings that were analyzed proved that Enrico had the absolute voice.
"It's flowing out of him like water" - I'm a classically trained musician, and I've never heard a more apt analogy for Pavarotti's skill. The man was simply on another plane of existence with his vocal skill. He simply seemed to be DESIGNED to share this gift with the world. Like this was his singular purpose. His voice is the gold standard for tenors.
He was a god in Italy. When he died, it was declared a national holiday for his funeral. I got to see him once a few years before he died. His voice was going, however he still got standing ovations, not for the performance , but for the memories. RIP, I miss you.
I'm born and grown up with this man 1) because I'm italian. 2)thanks to my grandmother who was a huge fan of him, as the 90% of the Italian ppl. I don't like Opera generally but he is the only one who make me be more close to this world, is the only opera singer that i really followed and listened to, more and more times. He was really great and very important for everyone us Italians and we really love him too much. ❤️🔥 You have goosebumps everytime he sings.
Luciano Pavarotti was the greatest tenor of all time. When he pasted in 2007 I was heart broken. There will never be another who will come even close to his passion, beauty, and grace.
Turandot is a famous Puccini opera with an interesting story. Pavarotti is the grand master of tenors ... we all miss him. He brought opera to the masses. The story is about 3 riddles and death penalty. Shaken, Turandot delivers the third riddle: What is like ice but burns, and if it accepts you as a slave, makes you a king? Tense silence prevails until Calàf (Pavarotti) triumphantly cries “Turandot!” The crowd erupts in joy, and the princess vainly begs her father not to give her to the stranger. Hoping to win her love, Calàf offers Turandot a challenge of his own: If she can learn his name by dawn, he will forfeit his life.. I am sure opera aficionados will correct me, but it is a great opera nonetheless. Nowadays the Italian libretto is many times displayed about the stage in order to gather the story with meaning. Thank you so much for taking a big step into Opera and its greats. As a side note, one can probably find clips of the "The Three Tenors" on YT done by Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carrera. What a treat!
Tnx Steve. how you outlined this piece is not only an athletcly moster, it is positioned in a point of a struggling beautyfull Opera: Puccini's Turandot.. Luky us of Luciano we have several records. unfortunatly we lost a lot of Dal Monaco and Caruso and God know how many others arount the world but Luciano has been special here in Italy. This performance is probably his business card, should someone do recognize him..
Patty-I am a big fan of opera so this was a treat. Also, I am a big fan of Puccini who was the composer of Turandot. Thank you for reacting to this piece.
His recording of Nessun Dorma was used at the final game of the FIFA World Cup in 1990 which made it an international hit outside the opera world. The Three Tenors then went on to introduce the world to opera. This song gives me chills everytime I hear Pavarotti sign it.
I have watched almost every reaction channel reacting to this powerful rendering of "Nessun Dorma" and I get chills every single time. What makes me sad is think8ng about how much beauty, creativity, artistry and brilliance there is in music through the ages, but how few people seek to explore these treasures.
Many times in my life Luciano has pulled me out of the depths of despair and darkness of depression. Luciano's gift to the world was to take opera out of the concert halls to everyone, young and old.
I have actually performed in this opera. I was in the chorus, and I was also in the sextet at the beginning of act 2. Arizona opera Co. back in 1993. At any rate, I know what it takes, and it isn't easy. I love this performance from Pavarotti! He was amazing and I loved him.
Try listening to it all the way through without any interruptions, and you will hear it the way it was meant to be. There is an energy and flow. He was the BEST there ever was or will be. His voice was sent to us from Heaven. Yes, it’s Italian…
Luciano Pavarotti is the greatest tenor of all time and Nessun Dorma is the most beautiful aria ever. Every time I listen to him sing this, it hits me right in the chest. It never gets old.
The Greatest! Luciano passed away in 2007 at the age of 71 from pancreatic cancer. He performed this song at the opening ceremony of the 2006 winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. RIP Luciano. A great voice was silenced too soon. Check out "Ave Maria", and other songs from the 3 Tenors 1994 performance.
Pavarotti, what a legend. And Nessun Dorma is really one of the most beautiful arias. I warmly recommend the swedish tenor Jussi Björling, in my view the greatest tenor of all times.
I loved your reaction and really appreciated your comments. Not only did he have the greatest voice in the Opera world but the ability to becomes the character he is singing about. Then at the end you can see his face change completely as he returns back to himself Totally Amazing. He returned to his hometown of Moderna in Italy where he passed away from pancreatic cancer in September 2007. I cried a lot that day and every time I hear him sing I remember the loss. You may want to react to another of his great performances. “El lucevanle stelle “ is from A Tosca opera. Once again to watch him become the character he is playing while singing then completely changes his facial expressions to become himself It’s outstanding
I was at that concert at Dodger Stadium the night before the world cup soccer finals and the put chairs on the grass. Hollywood set designers built the set up against the center field wall. He was in the finest voice I have ever heard him sing...
Amazing singing and beautiful song too. Obviously in Italian, but here's the English translation: None shall sleep, None shall sleep! Even you, oh Princess, In your cold room, Watch the stars, That tremble with love And with hope. But my secret is hidden within me, My name no one shall know, No... no... On your mouth, I will tell it, When the light shines. And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine! (No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.) Vanish, o night! Set, stars! Set, stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!
Drop for the top, as they say. I swear to God, it looks like there are three in if not for between his teeth when he has that last final note and holds it. And what I love most about this is that he is so into that performance universe that even once he concludes and releases the note, it's almost like he's suddenly starts to come back to regular Consciousness and realizes that he totally freaking nailed that and there's this dawning realization in his eyes. It's like he's a totally different person when he's in that mode. I love it.
My Dad loved Pavarotti & through him & Plácido Domingo, made me love opera. ❤My dad died 17 years ago and this beautiful voice brings me back to so many cherished memories with my amazing dad. After my dad died, I wanted to see Pavarotti in his honor but Pavarotti died 5 months after my Dad. 🥹Thank you for covering this beautiful song. ❤Miss you, Dad. 🥹❤️
What I especially love about this performance is that @4:33 you can clearly see how Pavarotti himself realizes that he's just _f*cking knocked it out of the park!_ It's like he almost cannot believe he nailed that last note in such an epic manner!
Yes - the reason to that was simply his age. He was in her 60s - and he managed to do it as well as in his "prime" (technically speaking his voice was at its best at the 70s and 80s.) Exceptional.
Apparently at Madison Square Gardens when in his prime he once belted out something like 13 high C's in a row just for shits and giggles. That would have been something to hear.
People argue over the GOAT in many fields, but a real GOAT...doesn't need an argument. If you were really the GOAT, it would be clear to every and all who witness your art that you are simply the greatest. Pavarotti...simply the greatest of all time. Nobody could carry a stage, a song, an opera...quite the way he did.
I think most people would agree with you in saying he is the GOAT. I am not an aficionado, but I grew up hearing a lot of opera thanks to my mother. This is one of my favorites and is arguably in the top 10 of greatest opera songs. Loved your reaction!
Passionate is the perfect word for Pavarotti's performance. Nessun Dorma is a song about winning the affection of a woman. To make the story short: A princess is due to be married to one of many suitors. In order to marry her, you must answer 3 riddles correctly, to prove you are worthy of her love. If you attempt to answer the riddles, but fail, you will be killed. Calaf (played by Pavarotti) answers all three riddles correctly, but she STILL doesn't want to marry him. He proposes a challenge back at her, "if you can guess my name by the morning, you don't have to marry me, and I will happily die along with the other suitors. The princess accepts his challenge. She orders everyone in her castle to help her guess Calaf's name. If they don't, they're all dead. The last part of the song is him passionately singing "Vanish night, fade you stars. At dawn, I will win! I will Win! She must have been a real catch. A bunch of dudes were risking death be with her lol
Thank you for explaining this. I don't listen to opera, but Mr. Pavarotti just blows my mind. I guess you don't have to understand what he's singing about in Italian, but, man, what an incredible voice! The control this man has in his voice is just mesmerizing. I would think he is considered the greatest opera singer EVER! Wow!!!!! R.I.P Mr. Pavarotti. Thank you for the goosebumps.
Pavarotti was one of the best classical tenors ever. He is also very recognizable because of his gorgeous full tone. My parents heard him live in concert a couple of times, and I still wanna hit myself that I did not 😅🥲
I don't know anything about opera. But I try to listen to this every night before I go to bed, just to remind me that there is still beauty in this world, despite how depressing things are right now. It's magical, and it always looks to me like he's staring at an angel or something the whole time.
It's nice that this woman is finally exposing herself to and appreciating one of the greatest tenors of all time, but where has she been her whole life? The man's been on TV for decades.
Luciano Pavarotti abd Enrico Caruso are the only opera singers that I really loved listening to a lot. I might not understand the words of the operas but you can *feel* the emotion of the story whether you understand the language or not. Rob Lundquist and Austin Brown of Home Free recently sang this song as a duet. The video is on Austin's personal channel listed as "2 country singers try to sing opera". It's mind blowing.
HI BRITT... IM SO HAPPY YOU FOUND THIS SONG. YES YOUR RIGHT IT TAKES YEARS & YEARS OF TRAINING NOT ONLY YOUR VOICE, BUT YOUR LUNGS & DIAPHRAGM AS WELL.. THATS WHERE THEIR BREATHING COMES IN TO PLAY...
I love these reaction videos and must be subscribed to hundreds now,but you are quickly becoming one of my favourites.The real gift of these is to se how all you young people - I am 72 - are discovering all this music and comedy and learning at the same time
You know in order to feel deeply the essence of a performance, experience it to the fullest ,you might want to wait until the video ends!!! Without interrupting it.... I know it's difficult to restrain your self being so energetic... BUT if you discipline your self showing the proper patience ,the experience reward is so much greater.... Afterwards your comment it's gonna be way more meaningful and essential! Food for thought....
Ah yes, Nessum Dorma or “none shall sleep” in english was a masterpiece. It truly is one of, if not the saddest song of victory ever written. Vincero translates to “I shall win”. I highly recommend you look up the english lyric translation.
There are great singers and there is Pavarotti. In the end, he supernaturally hits the high notes & then he goes even higher. If you look at his facial expression as the applause begins he's in a "zone" & probably doesn't even hear the audience. It's spine-chilling. He must psyche himself up to achieve these notes. I'm a rock n' roller but this man is beyond superb & so cool. He sang with James Brown & Joe Cocker which stunned me. He gave them renewed credibility. It was his way of saying "you're good too" & I accept you. Why Puccini felt it necessary to write something so difficult for the human voice -- we'd have to ask him. But I'm glad he did. Another good assessment young lady.
Puccini was one of the most lyrical opera composers in history. Pavarotti was one of the greatest tenors in history (IMO, the GOAT). Perfect storm. BTW he's declaring victory over death in this aria, essentially saying that at dawn, he will win the hand of the princess, defying her edict that if she guesses his name, he will be killed.
Regardless if you are familiar with, a fan (or not) of Opera as a genre, you can still appreciate the natural talent & dedication of this legendary tenor to become one of the best this modern world has ever seen. This was recorded back in 1994 when Luciano was 59 years old. How many modern day pop stars half his age can belt out notes like he did? Sadly, very few these days. This was back before auto tune & done in front of a live audience consisting of over 75,000 people. This is just an aria (solo part) of the opera "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini, written in 1924 & first performed in 1926. The world lost a tremendous talent when Luciano passed away in 2007. I'm glad that my 2nd favorite tenor, Andrea Bocelli, is still alive & singing his heart out... When I was a kid I didn't like opera much because to my immature & unsophisticated ears, it all just seemed like a bunch of yelling done in singsong form & I couldn't understand the words. It wasn't until I was in my late teens/early 20's when I began to fully appreciate what it took to become a trained classical (aka opera) singer. You don't have to understand the lyrics in order to feel the raw passion behind each performance. Great music & incredible natural talent transcends all languages & ages. Luciano was once quoted saying that his vocal cords were kissed by God. Yeah, no truer words were ever spoken. His whole body is a cathedral of angelic sounds. ❤ I saw another comment which is so spot on "Hearing your first opera with Luciano singing is like taking your very first car ride in a Rolls Royce"
Hi. Greetings from Argentina. Luciano Pavarotti was most likely one of the best tenors from the past century and that includes Carreras and even Carusso in his best times, among a few others. This aria is one of the most performed (lately) arias, specially considering several "golden buzzers" were obtained from contestans either in AGT, BGT and "The Voice" as well. With all that being said, it´s no wonder that it took an Italian performer to enphasize all the richnes this aria has to offer, because it was written from an italian composer and tells an Italian drama. Only Luciano Pavarotti could express all the dramatic scene written by Giaccomo Puccini. If you look closely to Pavarotti´s face expression at the end you will notice he was in a true extasy. I wish you all well. Cheers from NE Patagonia.
I feel so blessed to be 53 years old. Lived to see Pavarotti, Freddie Mercury, Sting, Dire Straits.... The list goes on and on. Even my kids envy me. Such a great musical adventure!
"A moment in time", for that performance, yes. Iconic, epic, his "Ava Maria" does well, a classic song-done by one of best tenors ever. Many do call Pavarotti the greatest operatic tenor of all time. The depth and yet soaring delivery with modern recording to "re-hear" a performance like this about as good as it gets
Amazing song. Pavarotti sang duets with many pop stars. Some of the best unlikely pairings are LP with Eric Clapton (Holy Mother), LP with John Denver (Perhaps Love), etc. It’ll blow your socks off.❤
I was blessed to grow up listening to this. NO ONE could deliver this like Luciano...no one. He had a power to him that was otherworldly. That final 'Vincero' - singers ALWAYS try to match him - but never really quite get there. 'Vincero' means 'I will win' in Italian (I'm of Italian descent... speak the language, so, even though I've heard this piece my entire life, it still affects me. Trust me - if you learn the story... this performance will give you chills, even more :) Glad you gave it a listen and experienced it.
Vincero! At the end means "At the end, I will win!" and nobody could do it better than him. BTW: The chorus was there at the beginning too 😉 ... Greetings from Switzerland in the middle of Europe.
Britt, seeing how you were blown away by the opening stanza, I was anticipating what impact the ending would have on you. You did not disappoint 🥰 And yes, many believe Pavarotti to be the greatest tenor of modern times, although many also believe Domingo fills that spot. For me, they are different, but equally good. I'm always uncomfortable comparing the greats anyway. They are all great for good reasons. Yes, Nessun Dorma is Italian. Pavarotti's version was the theme song for the Soccer World Cup in Italy. I forget which year.
There is hundreds of videos on TH-cam analyzing this performance. It is a true master class of voice control. So glad you added it to your reaction catalog.
Surprisingly this song gained international recognition and propelled Pavarotti to international stardom after the BBC in the UK used it as there theme music for coverage of the Italia '90 World Cup (football/soccer).
Luciano Pavarotti was 'The GOAT'. Definitely, the greatest tenor who ever lived (in my opinion, and countless millions around the world agree with me). Nobody ever matched his passion, his delivery or his 'stage presence'. By him you measure all others.
Luciano was and still is the best tenor ever ( sorry but I'm italian ) but his singing will last forever and the "turandot" from Puccini is beatiful. Stay safe
Why be sorry that you are Italian Luciano is the best punto e basta!
I'm Italian/Sicilian.
I'm not Italian, but Luciano is definitely the best tenor ever.
I’m 55% Italian, my father is 100% Italian and is his father, darn dad why did you have to be the one to marry a white girl aka my mom 😂.
😊 I’m not Italian and still: “Luciano Pavarotti was and is the best tenor”. I have always wet eyes when I hear his Nessun dorma.
Britt you are listening to possibly the greatest tenor that has ever lived ! RIP Luciano you were a gift to us.
No forse il più grande tenore mai esistito
It does not matter how many times I hear this song, when Pavarotti sings "Vincero!" at the end gives me goosebumps every time.
I will be victorious!
That means you definitely don't listen all song(aria)....
& water in my eyes
My wife and I have been so moved by this that the license plate on our car reads: VINCERO … as so we will never ever give up.
Me too - May he Rest in Peace🕊🙏⚘
You literally just witnessed the most incredible performance of ALL time!!!!
Ha! He did this every day.
This is not lightning in a bottle, this is technique and high standards, coupled with all-time greatness.
Welcome to Classical Music. 😉
And yet .... Watch his Performance of this piece in his film "Yes Georgio" .... He was at the height of his Powers and held the notes twice as long! It's on TH-cam check it out.
absolutely agree! we Italians are very proud of Pavarotti and opera music! 💖
@@arbiter01 And so you should be! ... But be Most Proud of you Cuisine! ... I could Eat Italian Every Day!
Once you hear his voice you can never forget it, Luciano the Great, RIP❤
It changes you....
I think he is matched by Franco Corelli.
Both staggering artists
@@Aubury Flores?
@@Aubury may I add Mario Lanza to the list ❤️❤️❤️
It is beyond my musical pay grade to argue.
TH-cam has all these wonderous voices, to marvel at.
Do take a stroll down the recordings left for posterity...
You don’t even have to understand the words, he can bring tears to your eyes just with his music..
That's my approach to most music.
Pavarotti is without a doubt the best tenor ever. Nessun Dorma is his song too. He pulls the music from his toes.
You can put him on a par with Enrico Caruso.
@@michaelgombkoto6941 On par? Hardly. Noone even knows who Enrico Caruso is. Everyone and their grandmother knows Luciano Pavarotti.
@@ShamblerDK You are confusing things and that is not what I meant. NOBODY CAN come close to Enrico Caruso.
No one and never. Even the old recordings that were analyzed proved that Enrico had the absolute voice.
As much as I like Pavarotti, I prefer Franco Corelli on this opera. He performed it many times and his voice was just right for it.
jussi Björling is best according to Pavarotti, but they are both angelic
"It's flowing out of him like water" - I'm a classically trained musician, and I've never heard a more apt analogy for Pavarotti's skill. The man was simply on another plane of existence with his vocal skill. He simply seemed to be DESIGNED to share this gift with the world. Like this was his singular purpose. His voice is the gold standard for tenors.
Try Dmitry Hvorostovsky Kak melody my bili or Cardiff singer of the world Don Carlos so many more. He died too young
He was a god in Italy. When he died, it was declared a national holiday for his funeral. I got to see him once a few years before he died. His voice was going, however he still got standing ovations, not for the performance , but for the memories. RIP, I miss you.
"national holiday for his funeral", please don't say nonsense!!
@@iTube22100 Don't have to be a dick, he's probably just thinking of his hometown that declared it a day of mourning.
intendevi lutto nazionale il giorno del funerale
I'm born and grown up with this man 1) because I'm italian. 2)thanks to my grandmother who was a huge fan of him, as the 90% of the Italian ppl. I don't like Opera generally but he is the only one who make me be more close to this world, is the only opera singer that i really followed and listened to, more and more times. He was really great and very important for everyone us Italians and we really love him too much. ❤️🔥 You have goosebumps everytime he sings.
Ah, yes. The legend. RIP, Luciano.
You might wanna check out the "Home free" two guys version of "Nessun dorma", they did an astoundingly good job.
Hej, vidim da ste također iz Hrvatske
@@AnimeIsMeName Jesam, Sweet. Pozdrav
Luciano Pavarotti was the greatest tenor of all time. When he pasted in 2007 I was heart broken. There will never be another who will come even close to his passion, beauty, and grace.
This performance always makes me cry it's that beautiful.
4:21 That moment when a 100 year old song song and a language I do not understand can still bring a tear to my eye, wow!
Great reaction!
Turandot is a famous Puccini opera with an interesting story. Pavarotti is the grand master of tenors ... we all miss him. He brought opera to the masses. The story is about 3 riddles and death penalty. Shaken, Turandot delivers the third riddle: What is like ice but burns, and if it accepts you as a slave, makes you a king? Tense silence prevails until Calàf (Pavarotti) triumphantly cries “Turandot!” The crowd erupts in joy, and the princess vainly begs her father not to give her to the stranger. Hoping to win her love, Calàf offers Turandot a challenge of his own: If she can learn his name by dawn, he will forfeit his life.. I am sure opera aficionados will correct me, but it is a great opera nonetheless. Nowadays the Italian libretto is many times displayed about the stage in order to gather the story with meaning. Thank you so much for taking a big step into Opera and its greats. As a side note, one can probably find clips of the "The Three Tenors" on YT done by Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carrera. What a treat!
Tnx Steve. how you outlined this piece is not only an athletcly moster, it is positioned in a point of a struggling beautyfull Opera: Puccini's Turandot.. Luky us of Luciano we have several records. unfortunatly we lost a lot of Dal Monaco and Caruso and God know how many others arount the world but Luciano has been special here in Italy. This performance is probably his business card, should someone do recognize him..
Arguably the greatest operatic tenor ever.
The tears start rolling every time I hear this. The great Pavarotti will do that to you. ❤
Patty-I am a big fan of opera so this was a treat. Also, I am a big fan of Puccini who was the composer of Turandot. Thank you for reacting to this piece.
His recording of Nessun Dorma was used at the final game of the FIFA World Cup in 1990 which made it an international hit outside the opera world. The Three Tenors then went on to introduce the world to opera. This song gives me chills everytime I hear Pavarotti sign it.
I have watched almost every reaction channel reacting to this powerful rendering of "Nessun Dorma" and I get chills every single time. What makes me sad is think8ng about how much beauty, creativity, artistry and brilliance there is in music through the ages, but how few people seek to explore these treasures.
It is the so called "elites" keeping people dumbed down by sending people like Taylor Swift
Many times in my life Luciano has pulled me out of the depths of despair and darkness of depression. Luciano's gift to the world was to take opera out of the concert halls to everyone, young and old.
I have actually performed in this opera. I was in the chorus, and I was also in the sextet at the beginning of act 2. Arizona opera Co. back in 1993. At any rate, I know what it takes, and it isn't easy. I love this performance from Pavarotti! He was amazing and I loved him.
His voice was a gift from god. ... The best voice of all times!
Try listening to it all the way through without any interruptions, and you will hear it the way it was meant to be. There is an energy and flow. He was the BEST there ever was or will be. His voice was sent to us from Heaven. Yes, it’s Italian…
Luciano Pavarotti is the greatest tenor of all time and Nessun Dorma is the most beautiful aria ever. Every time I listen to him sing this, it hits me right in the chest. It never gets old.
He got a 20 minute standing ovation after the performance. Never see that anywhere nowadays. He's an Italian treasure.
The Greatest! Luciano passed away in 2007 at the age of 71 from pancreatic cancer. He performed this song at the opening ceremony of the 2006 winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. RIP Luciano. A great voice was silenced too soon. Check out "Ave Maria", and other songs from the 3 Tenors 1994 performance.
Pavarotti, what a legend. And Nessun Dorma is really one of the most beautiful arias. I warmly recommend the swedish tenor Jussi Björling, in my view the greatest tenor of all times.
The greatest singer that ever lived. No disrespect to any of the other legends across genres, but Pavarotti was in a league of his own.
Don't stop! Please. Anything in the middle of a sing a guitar solo of anything poetic or musical. It's an affront to music and poetry😊
I loved your reaction and really appreciated your comments. Not only did he have the greatest voice in the Opera world but the ability to becomes the character he is singing about. Then at the end you can see his face change completely as he returns back to himself Totally Amazing. He returned to his hometown of Moderna in Italy where he passed away from pancreatic cancer in September 2007. I cried a lot that day and every time I hear him sing I remember the loss. You may want to react to another of his great performances.
“El lucevanle stelle “ is from A Tosca opera. Once again to watch him become the character he is playing while singing then completely changes his facial expressions to become himself
It’s outstanding
I was at that concert at Dodger Stadium the night before the world cup soccer finals and the put chairs on the grass. Hollywood set designers built the set up against the center field wall. He was in the finest voice I have ever heard him sing...
Amazing singing and beautiful song too. Obviously in Italian, but here's the English translation:
None shall sleep,
None shall sleep!
Even you, oh Princess,
In your cold room,
Watch the stars,
That tremble with love
And with hope.
But my secret is hidden within me,
My name no one shall know,
No... no...
On your mouth, I will tell it,
When the light shines.
And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!
(No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.)
Vanish, o night!
Set, stars! Set, stars!
At dawn, I will win!
I will win!
I will win!
He is the G O A T !!! You don't have to "understand" Opera to "get" Opera / This performance gets me Every time EVERY TIME!!!. Goose bumps and tears.
He was a beloved character in the 80's and 90's, appearing in movies and on tv, taught a whole generation of Americans to appreciate Opera
Stop interrupting and just listen....feel it.❤❤
Drop for the top, as they say. I swear to God, it looks like there are three in if not for between his teeth when he has that last final note and holds it. And what I love most about this is that he is so into that performance universe that even once he concludes and releases the note, it's almost like he's suddenly starts to come back to regular Consciousness and realizes that he totally freaking nailed that and there's this dawning realization in his eyes. It's like he's a totally different person when he's in that mode. I love it.
My Dad loved Pavarotti & through him & Plácido Domingo, made me love opera. ❤My dad died 17 years ago and this beautiful voice brings me back to so many cherished memories with my amazing dad. After my dad died, I wanted to see Pavarotti in his honor but Pavarotti died 5 months after my Dad. 🥹Thank you for covering this beautiful song. ❤Miss you, Dad. 🥹❤️
Thank you for your lovely reaction. You heard possibly the finest tenor of all time singing one of the greatest arias.
What I especially love about this performance is that @4:33 you can clearly see how Pavarotti himself realizes that he's just _f*cking knocked it out of the park!_ It's like he almost cannot believe he nailed that last note in such an epic manner!
Yes - the reason to that was simply his age. He was in her 60s - and he managed to do it as well as in his "prime" (technically speaking his voice was at its best at the 70s and 80s.) Exceptional.
Yes he was definitely in a zone and he recognized it himself.
Apparently at Madison Square Gardens when in his prime he once belted out something like 13 high C's in a row just for shits and giggles. That would have been something to hear.
Saw him live five times. Unforgettable. Greatest voice I've ever heard.
People argue over the GOAT in many fields, but a real GOAT...doesn't need an argument. If you were really the GOAT, it would be clear to every and all who witness your art that you are simply the greatest. Pavarotti...simply the greatest of all time. Nobody could carry a stage, a song, an opera...quite the way he did.
I think most people would agree with you in saying he is the GOAT. I am not an aficionado, but I grew up hearing a lot of opera thanks to my mother. This is one of my favorites and is arguably in the top 10 of greatest opera songs. Loved your reaction!
Passionate is the perfect word for Pavarotti's performance. Nessun Dorma is a song about winning the affection of a woman.
To make the story short:
A princess is due to be married to one of many suitors. In order to marry her, you must answer 3 riddles correctly, to prove you are worthy of her love. If you attempt to answer the riddles, but fail, you will be killed. Calaf (played by Pavarotti) answers all three riddles correctly, but she STILL doesn't want to marry him. He proposes a challenge back at her, "if you can guess my name by the morning, you don't have to marry me, and I will happily die along with the other suitors.
The princess accepts his challenge. She orders everyone in her castle to help her guess Calaf's name. If they don't, they're all dead. The last part of the song is him passionately singing "Vanish night, fade you stars. At dawn, I will win! I will Win!
She must have been a real catch. A bunch of dudes were risking death be with her lol
Thank you for explaining this. I don't listen to opera, but Mr. Pavarotti just blows my mind. I guess you don't have to understand what he's singing about in Italian, but, man, what an incredible voice! The control this man has in his voice is just mesmerizing. I would think he is considered the greatest opera singer EVER! Wow!!!!! R.I.P Mr. Pavarotti. Thank you for the goosebumps.
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Pavarotti was one of the best classical tenors ever. He is also very recognizable because of his gorgeous full tone. My parents heard him live in concert a couple of times, and I still wanna hit myself that I did not 😅🥲
Best tenor who ever lived. Hands down.
It's amazing, isn't it? I've been watching this performance for years, very impactful.
YOUR honest reactions are accurate, humble and beautiful. THANK YOU MISS
I don't know anything about opera. But I try to listen to this every night before I go to bed, just to remind me that there is still beauty in this world, despite how depressing things are right now. It's magical, and it always looks to me like he's staring at an angel or something the whole time.
Best to listen to this masterpiece without interruption 😮
Hai mille volte ragione! Saluti da Modena.
It's nice that this woman is finally exposing herself to and appreciating one of the greatest tenors of all time, but where has she been her whole life? The man's been on TV for decades.
Greatest voice god has ever send to earth! Legendary Luciano!
Pavarotti is considered the world's MASTER of the opera!! Second to none!
Luciano Pavarotti abd Enrico Caruso are the only opera singers that I really loved listening to a lot. I might not understand the words of the operas but you can *feel* the emotion of the story whether you understand the language or not.
Rob Lundquist and Austin Brown of Home Free recently sang this song as a duet. The video is on Austin's personal channel listed as "2 country singers try to sing opera". It's mind blowing.
If you love Caruso, search for the song "Caruso" of Lucio Dalla. It's a very good song that describe the last moments of Caruso's life. Touching.
@@alessandromancuso7242and there is the beautiful performance pavarotti did with dalla himself. Amazing one
🌞Thanks for this you are ,very gentle.🌹🔥🌹
The Maestro was a legend, you can't resist to tear a bit when you hear his voice😢
Th best tenor ever. This was part of The 3 tenors back in 94 for the World Cup. ;)
HI BRITT... IM SO HAPPY YOU FOUND THIS SONG. YES YOUR RIGHT IT TAKES YEARS & YEARS OF TRAINING
NOT ONLY YOUR VOICE, BUT YOUR LUNGS & DIAPHRAGM AS WELL.. THATS WHERE THEIR BREATHING COMES IN TO PLAY...
One of, if not THE, greatest performances EVER!
Thanks for your great reaction!
The 'Three Tenors' conducted by Zubin Mehta is one of the greatest concerts, I've ever heard and seen.
I love these reaction videos and must be subscribed to hundreds now,but you are quickly becoming one of my favourites.The real gift of these is to se how all you young people - I am 72 - are discovering all this music and comedy and learning at the same time
You know in order to feel deeply the essence of a performance, experience it to the fullest ,you might want to wait until the video ends!!!
Without interrupting it....
I know it's difficult to restrain your self being so energetic... BUT if you discipline your self showing the proper patience ,the experience reward is so much greater....
Afterwards your comment it's gonna be way more meaningful and essential!
Food for thought....
The whole opera can be seen through metropolitan opera company.This wednesday and movie theaters across the country
And with all opera singers it is a instrument
They are the best vocal singer bare none
il più grande per me! voce dolce, potente! nessuno così ci manca tanto....
Ah yes, Nessum Dorma or “none shall sleep” in english was a masterpiece. It truly is one of, if not the saddest song of victory ever written. Vincero translates to “I shall win”. I highly recommend you look up the english lyric translation.
I feel that I shall win is not quite the right spirit of this aria it's more, I will conquer or I will triumph
My wife and I have had the amazing experience to have been to two Pavarotti concerts. Simply said, we will never forget.
There are great singers and there is Pavarotti.
In the end, he supernaturally hits the high notes & then he goes even higher.
If you look at his facial expression as the applause begins he's in a "zone" & probably doesn't even hear the audience. It's spine-chilling. He must psyche himself up to achieve these notes.
I'm a rock n' roller but this man is beyond superb & so cool. He sang with James Brown & Joe Cocker which stunned me. He gave them renewed credibility. It was his way of saying "you're good too" & I accept you.
Why Puccini felt it necessary to write something so difficult for the human voice -- we'd have to ask him. But I'm glad he did. Another good assessment young lady.
Puccini was one of the most lyrical opera composers in history. Pavarotti was one of the greatest tenors in history (IMO, the GOAT). Perfect storm. BTW he's declaring victory over death in this aria, essentially saying that at dawn, he will win the hand of the princess, defying her edict that if she guesses his name, he will be killed.
One of the most beautiful parts of an opera done by one of the most fantastic tenors❤
Regardless if you are familiar with, a fan (or not) of Opera as a genre, you can still appreciate the natural talent & dedication of this legendary tenor to become one of the best this modern world has ever seen. This was recorded back in 1994 when Luciano was 59 years old. How many modern day pop stars half his age can belt out notes like he did? Sadly, very few these days. This was back before auto tune & done in front of a live audience consisting of over 75,000 people. This is just an aria (solo part) of the opera "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini, written in 1924 & first performed in 1926. The world lost a tremendous talent when Luciano passed away in 2007. I'm glad that my 2nd favorite tenor, Andrea Bocelli, is still alive & singing his heart out...
When I was a kid I didn't like opera much because to my immature & unsophisticated ears, it all just seemed like a bunch of yelling done in singsong form & I couldn't understand the words. It wasn't until I was in my late teens/early 20's when I began to fully appreciate what it took to become a trained classical (aka opera) singer. You don't have to understand the lyrics in order to feel the raw passion behind each performance. Great music & incredible natural talent transcends all languages & ages.
Luciano was once quoted saying that his vocal cords were kissed by God. Yeah, no truer words were ever spoken. His whole body is a cathedral of angelic sounds. ❤
I saw another comment which is so spot on "Hearing your first opera with Luciano singing is like taking your very first car ride in a Rolls Royce"
After hearing this more than 300 times, it still brings tears to my eyes. ❤
You’re watching the best voice in history performing.
That "last part" is considered one of the most amazing finales not only in opera but in all music.
The man was a national treasure.
He is the greatest of all time lol
Hi. Greetings from Argentina.
Luciano Pavarotti was most likely one of the best tenors from the past century and that includes Carreras and even Carusso in his best times, among a few others.
This aria is one of the most performed (lately) arias, specially considering several "golden buzzers" were obtained from contestans either in AGT, BGT and "The Voice" as well.
With all that being said, it´s no wonder that it took an Italian performer to enphasize all the richnes this aria has to offer, because it was written from an italian composer and tells an Italian drama.
Only Luciano Pavarotti could express all the dramatic scene written by Giaccomo Puccini. If you look closely to Pavarotti´s face expression at the end you will notice he was in a true extasy.
I wish you all well. Cheers from NE Patagonia.
I feel so blessed to be 53 years old. Lived to see Pavarotti, Freddie Mercury, Sting, Dire Straits.... The list goes on and on. Even my kids envy me. Such a great musical adventure!
Fierce and passionate! Yes! he was singing I will win! I will win!
i've must have seen this video 50 times and tears flow every time.
What a beautiful girl! And so funny. You didn’t totally butcher it, just partially :)
Everybody's eyes open wide when they first hear his voice, just like yours did.
Yes he probably was the greatest of all time.
To any football fan this song means only one thing, Italia 1990. I was there, brings back so many wonderful memories.
"A moment in time", for that performance, yes. Iconic, epic, his "Ava Maria" does well, a classic song-done by one of best tenors ever. Many do call Pavarotti the greatest operatic tenor of all time. The depth and yet soaring delivery with modern recording to "re-hear" a performance like this about as good as it gets
Pavarotti was Il Maestro! "Nessun Dorma" was his signature piece.
Pavarotti is just "the" greatest
Amazing song. Pavarotti sang duets with many pop stars. Some of the best unlikely pairings are LP with Eric Clapton (Holy Mother), LP with John Denver (Perhaps Love), etc. It’ll blow your socks off.❤
With James Brown
My favorite is "Miss Sarajevo" with Bono because there was some serious stuff happening on the other side of the Adriatic when they did that.
There's an older clip of doing this song and he holds that last note for forever.
Arguably the Best Ever,a Bigger than Life Human a Real Legend,R.I.P you are missed and will be remembered.
I was blessed to grow up listening to this. NO ONE could deliver this like Luciano...no one. He had a power to him that was otherworldly.
That final 'Vincero' - singers ALWAYS try to match him - but never really quite get there. 'Vincero' means 'I will win' in Italian (I'm of Italian descent... speak the language, so, even though I've heard this piece my entire life, it still affects me.
Trust me - if you learn the story... this performance will give you chills, even more :)
Glad you gave it a listen and experienced it.
That whole Three Tenors Concert is worth a good listen. It is amazing. I remember having it on VHS and CD. Ah, to be in that audience.
Vincero! At the end means "At the end, I will win!" and nobody could do it better than him. BTW: The chorus was there at the beginning too 😉 ... Greetings from Switzerland in the middle of Europe.
Britt, seeing how you were blown away by the opening stanza, I was anticipating what impact the ending would have on you. You did not disappoint 🥰
And yes, many believe Pavarotti to be the greatest tenor of modern times, although many also believe Domingo fills that spot. For me, they are different, but equally good. I'm always uncomfortable comparing the greats anyway. They are all great for good reasons.
Yes, Nessun Dorma is Italian. Pavarotti's version was the theme song for the Soccer World Cup in Italy. I forget which year.
R.I.P. Luciano Pavarotti 1935-2007
There is hundreds of videos on TH-cam analyzing this performance. It is a true master class of voice control. So glad you added it to your reaction catalog.
Surprisingly this song gained international recognition and propelled Pavarotti to international stardom after the BBC in the UK used it as there theme music for coverage of the Italia '90 World Cup (football/soccer).
Many many singers have sung Nessun Dorma but no one did it better most should not have bothered trying.
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Luciano Pavarotti was at a level where people that didn't have the faintest clue about opera knew who he was.
Luciano Pavarotti was 'The GOAT'. Definitely, the greatest tenor who ever lived (in my opinion, and countless millions around the world agree with me). Nobody ever matched his passion, his delivery or his 'stage presence'. By him you measure all others.