No need to apologize for how Asian culture is portrayed here. In ancient times there was concept of human rights anywhere. Atrocities were committed by ALL cultures. Even today communist run China is one of the worst offenders of human rights today. Leaving political correctness out will make your channel even more perfect 🥰
Just after Pavarotti died, I was in Paris for Bastille Day, hanging out at the Champ de Mars by the Eifel Tour watching the fireworks show. After the French patriotic music, the pace slowed down and they started playing his Nessun Dorma, building to this huge crescendo to end the evening, the fireworks going off in time to the music. There wasn't a dry eye in the house among tens of thousands gathered. It was quite an evening.
Pavarotti doesn't so much sing this - he lives it. That look in his eyes at the end - like he's left his body and just returned to it. This performance is simply sublime... and I think he and everyone present knew it.
I'm a rock, metal, and blues fan, but this performance leaves me in tears every time. This is the only piece of music that makes me want to stand up and applaud every time I hear it.
The look on her face during the finale indicates she feels the same way I do. Which is pure joy and ecstasy. The look on Pavarotti’s face at the end indicates he KNOWS he just did that to all of us.
@@panheadchick1212 The original performance is linked in the description for anyone who wants to watch it. The point of _this_ channel is for her to share her insights about musical performance. If you don't want to listen to that then why are you here?
@@ImAmirus It's the same thing. Many (non-Western) religions consider sex & orgasm a way of touching divinity (think the Kama Sutra). It's mainly in the West that we've taken something truly divine & decided to consider it dirty & sinful.
Its extremely cute seeing her joy while talking and her chuckles while listening. It always warms my heart seeing people talk about their passions. Love you elizabeth
The first time I heard Pavarotti perform Nessun Dorma, I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I don't ever recall getting chills from a song before that. I've probably watched this performance 100 times and I got chills again listening to it today. His voice is other-worldly.
HAve you heard him singing "E lucevan le stelle" ...? Masterpiece. You can feel the pain he was going through. Like listenning to Domingo's Pinkerton in M. Butterfly - you feel the b*st@rd Pinkerton is. You can "see" it in his voice.
Declaration: I’m an electrician and have no idea about music as a profession. So it’s taken me a few weeks to come to appreciate the absolute beauty and sheer genius of this performance. I’ve watched a good number other performers and the only other that starts to move me is Kaufmann. However, there’s a clarity and effortless joy in Pavarotti’s performance that is exquisite. I’m fully converted.
I saw him live in 1985. Recordings don't do him justice. The voice just comes from somewhere else, somewhere deep in his soul. It was miraculous. I hope you had the chance to hear him live. His top just sliced through the orchestra. One of my top lifetime experiences.
When my 13 year old daughter was just about 18 months old, I was playing this video on the TV thru nice speakers. She had never heard it and just stared and stared. She had her back to me but when he finished the Vincero section, she turned around and tears were streaming down her face. From then on, she used to make me play it for her often. But nothing beat that first time reaction.
This is beautiful. The earliest memories I have are related to music. I think it's the most immediate and powerful art form to introduce to very young children.
Yes, he kept studying and training for decades, and the crazy thing is that he was insecure of his ability. From the interviews I saw he said that every time he was backstage he was always very nervous, he would insult himself out of frustration, but once he would go on stage and start singing everything would go away.
@@happydawg2663of course music is an infinite craft, so probably close to 0% of classical musicians would say they’ve “mastered” their craft, and literally all of them still practice nearly every day because they actually think they need to get better. Even though Pavarotti sounds perfect to me, it should be noted that he sounds so perfect to us because of his extreme perfectionism and high standards!
My mother was an opera singer and I grew up in the Green Room and a baby grand at home. Imagine her lullabies to me when putting me to sleep. Because of my love for opera, years ago, my wife and my daughter got me a ticket to see Pavarotti in recital in Washington DC up close. There is no comparison to recordings and hearing him live. The clarity was like slicing through butter. Like a great thoroughbred, he was on a level that you treasured with each note wanting never to end. Thank you for doing this and enhancing understanding.
Pavarotti's voice brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it! Truly one of the greatest operatic voices. I took voice lessons many years ago when I was in college. I think my teacher sang with the San Antonio opera company. I graduated with a degree in voice. I still loved it.
I love watching passionate people talk about things they are passionate about and this was a delight, even if I didn't have a clue what you were talking about most of the time.
Nessun Dorma makes me cry every time I hear it. I'm a guy brought up on metal, punk and all sorts of other music, but, Pavarotti puts that much emotion into it, you can't help but feel emotional from it.
I think this is the greatest musical performance in human history. It is just so overwhelmingly emotional. I consider myself a pretty manly man but have no shame I get overwhelmed listening Nessun Dorma, this performance in particular. Beautiful. Edit: I hope Luciano is at beautiful eternal rest. Such an incredible man.
Couldn't agree more! I'm mostly a metal girl; I love Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillan, Chris Cornell, Jari Maenpaa, but this, this moment was so perfect, an exquisite piece of music, sung by the most perfect voice; however crappy human being are, at least we had this, I doubt there'll ever be something so magical again
Nobody performed this like he did when he was alive, and nobody ever will again now he's gone. He was peerless and the world is a poorer place now he's not in it.
Pavarotti was a beast for sure. If you haven't you should also check out Jussi Björling doing it. He was Pavarotti's favorite and always when learning a new piece would start by studying Jussi's version
@@antivanti Agreed, when they asked Pavarotti about comparing himself to Björling he said ‘Please, I’m only human’. Thing is this covers nearly 100 years, different styles, this is Nessus Dorma in different genres. The notes are the same but it’s not the same music.
I think that one can expect two different intentions from this aria. The "powerfull" version and the "clear, smooth" version. Well, in the first case my favourite tenor is Franco Corelli. In the second case Alfredo Kraus. Pavarotti was able to mix these two intentions toghther. He was not a dramatic tenor and not a "di grazia" tenor, but in the middle he was able to cover an enormous repertoire, and all his exibitions were always of the highest level.
Of course they did, it just that the public mostly know Pavarotti as a tenor, there were other many Great tenors, they were just not commercialized that much. To mention my favourites besids Pavarotti: Mario Lanza Mario Del Monaco Giacomo Lauro-Volpi Franco Corelli
Had the privilege to see him do this live. I had red carpet seats. It was the Toronto performance and it was perfection. Always my favourite Pavarotti piece. Glorious. Thank you for covering this so passionately 💜
Pav was almost 60 in 1994. I always got the impression that his reaction at the end, was kind of like, "thank goodness I successfully got through another one". I'm glad you cleared some of that up for me. I also know that this was his "signature tune", and he had sung it many times in the past. What I also like about it is that he never seemed to take the music for granted. He had a deep and abiding respect for the music and always tried to give it his best. He sang it like it was his first time.
It's one thing to watch someone react to something you're passionate about, but it is another thing entirely to watch someone react to something they're passionate about, and also clearly familiar with and knowledgeable about. Absolutely wonderful!
What can I say about Elizabeth Zaroff...one o the most upbeat, entertaining, sweetest people I've never met. I've watched almost all of her videos, and each is more enjoyable than the one before. Keep up the positive, fun and entertaining places to visit online. Thank you.
Yes, she is gift. I trained as a kid on violin and piano. Though I sang in the choir at my Catholic grade school, as far as classical music was concerned, it was instrumental music that really attracted me. Now in retirement, I thought I give opera and in general the voice a look. Ms. Zharoff has been the best evangelist on the web for both IMHO -- such an engaging person who delights in excellence in all the vocal arts. I've learned a lot, and makes want to get my old violin (can't sing) out to experience the joy she communicates in actually creating music. Bravo
My father was a huge opera fan. All of my youth Luciano Pavarotti or Maria Callas was playing in the background. I still listen regularly. When I heard the news he had passed on in 2007 it hit me like a brick. I wept. The greatest tenor ever in my humble opinion.
I had the honor and privilege meeting Pav in Austin 1998 at the Frank Erwin center where I worked backstage with the catering, I was in awe listening to his warmup,and just star struck being in his presense,truly in the presence of a divine legendary performer and the greatest tenor of my lifetime
What a joy…to see your love in your commentary for this performance. You, a professional, and to hear you you state a similiar reaction with me, and I’m sure most every listener to this marvelous man. Tears of joy. I’m sure that the heavens roar with his singing. Our world is a lesser place.
Love your analysis of this. His Nessun Dorma performance was used to end the opening ceremony at the 2006 Olympics, which I attended. Didn't know it was to be his last appearance. The fact he lip synced it due to being in pain from cancer is irrelevant to me. It was just a magical moment.
@Michele Laraia Not true. The man has accepted the conditions of a contract: if he loses he will be executed. The composer demands supreme effort. Pavarotti delivers and had done so in concerts and full performances for decades. A true professional does not just "phone it in". Life or death. Not a small subject. This performance is great art.
Pavarotti owned this aria as no-one else did or has since, but the real genius in all this is Giacomo Puccini, one of the greatest artists who ever lived. Pavarotti made Turandot’s Nessun Dorma ultra-famous, yet you can find equally celestial arias in basically all Puccini’s great works, from Manon Lescaut to La Boheme, from Madame Butterfly to the most beautiful of them all, E lucean le stelle from Tosca
More opera. The great Pavarotti, no less. Elizabeth is spoiling us. And now I have an excuse to ask for Bjoerling and Corelli And some baroque stuff. Some baroque lute and voice. Who's in?
I'm ashamed to admit but this is the first time I've heard the full song, it's blowing my mind and I'm crying right now, Pavarotti is beyond amazing!! As a metal and Rock person I'm sold on opera
Pav singing Nessun Dorma is one of the most moving and stirring things I’ve ever heard. I always love that ultra focused intensity in his eyes at the end - utterly fabulous. Great reaction video, thank you
Elizabeth reacting to some old-school opera awesomeness?😃 😃 👍 🐙 No one shall sleep until they've seen this.Also, I think I injured myself laughing at that thumbnail. 😂 😂
@@TheCharismaticVoice The Man has got a good eye. I can only imagine how grueling it must be to stare intently at your face for hours at a time trying to pick out a favorite expression. Yes, that was me being sarcastic. 😎
Never tire of Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma, always stirs the emotions. You are so bright, expressive and joyful , your whole face is a rainbow of light. Thoroughly enjoyed watching you react and relish his performance, your love for his singing and the song is very clear to see. Placido Domingo is another of my favorite opera voices.
I love your charm, your learned comments and your emotionality. I have heard hundreds, many hundreds of operas life in the course of my life. But some arias, like nessun dorma, always make my eyes water. Thank you for the great work you`re doing. Sorry I never got to see YOU on stage.
I've been watching a lot of Nessun Dorma reaction clips lately and love love seeing people just get blown away by the Pavarotti's performance. They have never seen it before. I usually don't like all the pauses during the playback but I think yours are invaluable as you're explaining operatic techniques, not to mention the story and translation... This was incredibly helpful and now I am an opera expert (ha ha). And your excitement is infectious. Thanks for this clip.
Hi Elizabeth, I was fortunate enough to watch Pavarotti live (TV) along w/ the other two tenors, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, in 1994. This was one of the most successful and influential classical acts of modern time. This live one-night-only show was a massive spectacle watched by a billion people worldwide. Thank you, Elizabeth, for the memories!!! 💗
For English people of a certain age, it reminds them of the 1990 football World Cup, which was held in Italy. The English team reached the semi-finals and lost in a penalty shoot-out against Germany. The BBC TV coverage throughout the tournament opened with the Pavarotti version of this song. The BBC used it a lot during highlights. It seemed to sum up the ups and downs of sport. Pavarotti's version reached number 2 in the UK pop singles charts.
The three tenors concert was held in 1994 though. So it would have been an earlier performance of this by Pav, which are out there. There is a movie from the 70s or 80s? That has him doing this song. Masterfully done either way
Loved your reaction to this. I was actually listening to Pavarotti last night because I saw your thumbnail for the premier. You ever see the clip of him holding that last vincero for 18 solid seconds? Man, if that doesn't move you, nothing will.
Funny bit to note is that when my father in law was recording him at his house, Pavarotti senior kept saying how he was a baritone and much better than his son lol.
In that scene, if you listen carefully, you can hear a slight, barely imperceptible point, where it was edited so that it sounded like the last note was held longer for a more dramatic effect. Still a great scene though! He was, in my opinion, the greatest tenor in the world!
@@bobnoblesjr.465 It says somewhere, II read somewhere on the net today, probably on that video comments) that his voice was authentically recorded live. Although it is a wonder that any human could do that
The first time I heard this song it actually gave me goosebumps. When he hits a crescendo I almost cried. I have no idea what he is saying so all of that emotion was evoked purely by the majesty of his voice.
I recall the day they told us he died.... The world was a little darker that day.. Even to the untrained ear, greatness transcends. I'm not shure you get any greater than Pavarotti. Thank God we still have Domingo...most importantly I love how excited and giddy you are reviewing this piece! Why? Because You actually understand the greatness, and the effort to achieve it! Then you share that understanding with us. Thank you! Its nice to understand a bit, and not to be just left with goose bumps. Knowing your experiencing greatness is wonderful, but having an idea why makes it even better!!!!
Several instances of what we jokingly call "eargasms" happened for her during this. That's the reaction of someone who understands the delicate details of a masterpiece. Love the enthusiasm.
Just a little correction: Nessun Dorma is an imperative, so it's translated in "No one shall sleep". What you gave as a translation is actually "nessuno sta dormendo" in italian. Source: born in Italy 35 years ago, and raised there since :)
The English translation "No one shall sleep" doesn't have the same effect as the Italian original "nessum dorma" when spoken/sung. I'm not Italian nor speak Italian, but as a native Spanish speaker it is closer to the Spanish imperative "nadie duerme" or "nadie duerma". When sung in Italian, including the context and story of this opera, the phrase is more impactful.
It means so much that you posted this today. My father loved opera, that is even what he studied in college. Growing up, the house was constantly filled with his voice practicing for Sunday's choir and the local opera he would be performing in. He passed away 9 years ago today. I often wonder what he, super music snob, would think of Dimash. Again, thank you oh so much.
I know nothing about opera but when I close my eyes and just listen to that part just before the 20m mark, ahh just the beauty. My eyes water, I can feel my arms shiver, and I can just feel the passion and beauty of that song. I regret not seeing him while he was with us.
I am a true metal head. That being said I love all music from an appreciation I gained from playing bass in a band. Pavarotti and this particular song grab my heart and soul like only a few others ever. To watch him also perform and see the joy he has performing is a tremendous emotional response. There are many people that perform. Pavarotti is one a the rarer people that ARE THE MUSIC not just a musical performer. Neil E Boyd performed this song for an audition on Americas Got Talent. That for me was another very powerful performance and connection with this song.
I was a freshman in high school in 93 and we played this song in the marching band with over 300 people on the field. The power of so many people playing this song brought people to tears in the stands. It's a memory that I will never forget, and to this day, I still love this song so much.
so, what Pav always makes me, a non-singer, non-musically-educated person think, is that his performances always seem so relaxed and unforced. like, many singers (even opera) look to me like the veins in their foreheads are about to pop with all the strain but Pavarotti always seemed to be singing so effortlessly and calm.
This man, singing this song, made me fall in love with opera. I remember watching this live. By the way, Turando comes from the Persian word, Turandokht, Daughter of Turan. Dokht is short for dokhtar, which means daughter, in Farsi. I was born and raised in Iran. Just a fun fact.😊
The expressions in your face and body mirrors the emotion and impact of Pavarottis performance. Never stop doing that (as if it was possible...), it's such a delight. That, and your vast knowledge of singing and music, sets you miles ahead of most reactors. Kudos from Denmark.
His face st the end says it all. I wish I could do what he could but I’m glad he once walked the earth because we can all feel within what he’s able to let out. His expression on his face let’s us all know that he feels it too.
This song makes me emotional though I don’t understand Italian. It transcends language and generations. Fabulous, thank you for breaking this song down and help me understand it and love Pavarotti even more!
As an Italian I love the little advices you give to international opera singers about Luciano's diction. I hope to see more operatic reactions in the future. I'd love a "Largo al factotum" reaction, just to explore a more playful side of opera. Maybe Hvorostovsky rendition. Another late great like Pav.
This man simultaneously inspires me as a classically trained tenor, as well as absolutely discourages me. His voice is just simply the best tenor voice of all time.
as a young italian, i can say in Italy we are media bombarded with this Aria, where he sings vincero' vincero', it is spammed over and over and over in Tv shows radio etc... so much we dont even get interested on the meaning of the song, we just know it is a victory theme and so it is used accordingly on events and shows. thanks to you now i know the actually meaning of the song, and it makes it so much more enjoyable and i can apreciate a lot better then emotion enfasis that Pavarotti puts in this aria. Thanks!
@@MichelLinschoten talking about music yes sure, along with many other tenors. Generally speaking, i think Italy has many more country treasures in many field, Cars, historic, architecture, painters, sculptors, food, etc etc the list Is infinite. And music aswell yes.
This may be my favorite react/review you made... There are no words to describe Pavaratti's talent, and your commentary gave color and meaning to everything I've felt listening to him. Thank you, Lizzie!
Wow, that's a LESSON! And YOU are a TEACHER! All subjects should be taught like this... Thank you for reacting to this incomparable performance and Artist... I'm from Modena, the city of Pavarotti. Once a year the Maestro held a charity concert at our Parco Novi Sad called Pavarotti & Friends which was attended by world-famous stars and often Princess Diana also came. That day Modena became the world capital of music. Can you figure out that our elders say that Luciano's father (who was a baker) was even better than his son, only that he was very shy and therefore very rarely performed in public? Somewhere there should be a more unique than rare video in which he and Luciano make a duet in the Duomo (the main basilica of the city). Now I pass in front of Big Luciano's house every day and I think how much all of us citizens, all of us Italians and music lovers from all latitudes miss him. I remember the hours I stood in line in front of the Duomo to bring the last farewell to him and to his family. R.I.P. Maestro, you will never ever be forgotten... Ciao
@@Rosannasfriend I watched some of him for the first time last week and was blown away. Someone had mentioned his name in a comment section referring to what Pavarotti said about him so I had to look him up out of curiosity. All I can say is WOW! Incredible.
‘Makes my eyes water….’ For the rest of us I think it’s called tears. Your expressiveness in reaction mirrors my heart when listening to Pav. Thank you.
Elizabeth you are so passionate about this and you have helped me understand how emotional the performance is , every nuance, irreplaceable Pav, thank you for your take
Italia 90, I think this was the BBC World Cup theme tune. It got to number 3 I think in the charts and I think, in the UK at least, spread his game to a wider audience beyond those who already loved opera. I think the 3 Tenors then did concerts in the US during the following World Cup which was over there and the whole world one who he was and how amazing he could sing!!!
The 1990 WC theme was "Un'estate italiana" by Gianna Nannini and Edoardo Bennato. If I remember well "Nessun Dorma" aria was performed in the opening ceremony. By the way, Gazza played in Italy with Lazio side. Now he's partecipating to an Italian reality show in some exotic island. He's always a great character!
"Being amazed" = enough said for the greatest of the great Luciano Pavarotti (may he rest in the Peace, Love and Glory of God in Heaven's choir). Marvelous. He made us cry out of joy, always.
I have never seen a face as expressive as Elizabeth's. I am madly in love with her and I am 82 years old. Bravo, I can watch you and learn and love all day. (And I often do).
I was pleasantly surprised to find you'd done this one. Your insights are always fascinating and your reactions are grand! It's lovely to see someone truly enjoying what they do!
Never knowing the words the music and his voice alone could always bring me to tears. There is on tic-toc a video of a young child in a highchair totally captured by the power of Lucianlo singing this . Thank you for this
I don’t speak Italian and I’ve never looked up the translation of the lyrics, but every time I have heard one of Pavarotti’s performance(s) of Nessun Dorma the shear beauty and emotion of it has always brought tears to my eyes. Magnificent!
I've heard this dozens of times without knowing the translation/backstory. Thank you for opening me up further to this amazing piece of work. His face at the end now makes so much sense. I just always figured he was really into how well he did :D
I can't begin to express how much I enjoyed this. This aria is one of my most favorite things. And when Pavoratti sings it I get chills and tears in my eyes every single time. I know nothing about the technique of singing so it was most interesting to hear you talk about it. Thank you for this. ❤
I always heard people telling that academy and theory kill talent; but they never told that if you’re talented, and you work and study hard, and go beyond there, and understand the phenomenon, you can blend academy and talent... and transcend. I love to see Elizabeth enjoying Pavarotti, as a little child, smiling with every note, every gesture... not only feeling the emotion, but knowing how it’s happening, why it’s happening... Amazing reaction
None lol. Windows could take a lot of sound having a recording studio in house and having artist over nightly playing and singer they were rather strong. But yes his voice was incredibly strong.
I love how you can actually see "The light come on", in his eyes, just before he begins to sing... it's as if he switched himself on, to that place artists go, when they leave this earthly plane and go wherever they go when they become something other than just a mere human....
Thanks SO MUCH for the detailed breakdown of PAV'S incredible performance !! I'm just a regular hard working guy who happened to turn on PBS on that night in 1994 and INSTANTLY fell in love with this MASTERFUL interpretation . I had NO CLUE [ until TONIGHT , that is ! ] what he was singing about nor did I understand even ONE word - all I knew is that it was the MOST BEAUTIFUL SINGING I'D EVER HEARD !!! GREAT STUFF and THANK YOU AGAIN !
It was 2006, Torino, Italy. Opening ceremony for winter olympics and Pav sang... his last performance before passing... His last word: VINCERA! I still cry when I hear it.
Always brings goosebumps and a small tear in my eye. It’s strange that we don’t seem to have an equivalent to Pavarotti today. He was a household name but we don’t have now such a well known Tenor. He was one of a kind. Puccini had some exquisite pieces and this is music at its finest if you ask me. Madame Butterfly is wonderful as well.
This is one of my all time favorite songs ever. No matter how many times I listen to it, I'll cry and feel massive shivers through all my body. It's amazing what Pavarotti is able to do with his talent!
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Pavarotti's ping and POWER! I studied voice with Todd Duncan in Washington, DC in the 1990s. Thanks, JK
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Just after Pavarotti died, I was in Paris for Bastille Day, hanging out at the Champ de Mars by the Eifel Tour watching the fireworks show. After the French patriotic music, the pace slowed down and they started playing his Nessun Dorma, building to this huge crescendo to end the evening, the fireworks going off in time to the music. There wasn't a dry eye in the house among tens of thousands gathered. It was quite an evening.
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I wish I say that!
Lordy lordy lordy! I wish I was there to have seen and heard!
That must have been an INCREDIBLE experience for you - BRAVO !!!
Thank you for the great story. Gives us something to ponder.
Pavarotti doesn't so much sing this - he lives it. That look in his eyes at the end - like he's left his body and just returned to it. This performance is simply sublime... and I think he and everyone present knew it.
That's exactly what I just imagined. Finally found someone who thought exactly like me !
I thought the same thing. It looks like he is having an out of body experience and he’s trying to bring his soul back to his body.
I want there. Working as audio engineer sublime.
It was his signature aria. He could perform it no less than perfectly.
I'm a rock, metal, and blues fan, but this performance leaves me in tears every time. This is the only piece of music that makes me want to stand up and applaud every time I hear it.
The look on her face during the finale indicates she feels the same way I do. Which is pure joy and ecstasy. The look on Pavarotti’s face at the end indicates he KNOWS he just did that to all of us.
@@panheadchick1212 The original performance is linked in the description for anyone who wants to watch it. The point of _this_ channel is for her to share her insights about musical performance. If you don't want to listen to that then why are you here?
@@panheadchick1212 waiiit, you've specifically come to a reaction video and got annoyed that the host stops the clip to react? Are you a bit simple?
I'm very eager to see/hear your reaction once you see Skin from Skunk Anansie perform with Pavarotti....
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19:49 This is a face of the man who touched divinity. This aria is a masterpiece, and Luciano was an ultimate master. Always watering my eyes.
me too
Exactly
Same feeling!
Hahahahaha
@@ImAmirus It's the same thing. Many (non-Western) religions consider sex & orgasm a way of touching divinity (think the Kama Sutra). It's mainly in the West that we've taken something truly divine & decided to consider it dirty & sinful.
Its extremely cute seeing her joy while talking and her chuckles while listening.
It always warms my heart seeing people talk about their passions.
Love you elizabeth
The first time I heard Pavarotti perform Nessun Dorma, I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I don't ever recall getting chills from a song before that. I've probably watched this performance 100 times and I got chills again listening to it today. His voice is other-worldly.
HAve you heard him singing "E lucevan le stelle" ...? Masterpiece. You can feel the pain he was going through. Like listenning to Domingo's Pinkerton in M. Butterfly - you feel the b*st@rd Pinkerton is. You can "see" it in his voice.
I max out at the gym to this song lol. Feels like you're touching God as you're pushing or pulling to your limits
Another vote for the marvelous “E lucevan le stelle.” So, so beautiful.
same same
Declaration: I’m an electrician and have no idea about music as a profession.
So it’s taken me a few weeks to come to appreciate the absolute beauty and sheer genius of this performance. I’ve watched a good number other performers and the only other that starts to move me is Kaufmann. However, there’s a clarity and effortless joy in Pavarotti’s performance that is exquisite. I’m fully converted.
As a carpenter, I fully understand what you're saying....
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Clarity and effortless joy. Well said
Well said!
I saw him live in 1985. Recordings don't do him justice. The voice just comes from somewhere else, somewhere deep in his soul. It was miraculous. I hope you had the chance to hear him live. His top just sliced through the orchestra. One of my top lifetime experiences.
When my 13 year old daughter was just about 18 months old, I was playing this video on the TV thru nice speakers. She had never heard it and just stared and stared. She had her back to me but when he finished the Vincero section, she turned around and tears were streaming down her face. From then on, she used to make me play it for her often. But nothing beat that first time reaction.
beautiful
music functions on a whoooole different level.. this is a very beautiful anecdote!
Wow, amazing! Thank you for sharing😀
This is exactly my experience with Pavarotti, as a small child my mom introduced me to all of this and the epic symphonies as well! Been a fan since!
This is beautiful. The earliest memories I have are related to music. I think it's the most immediate and powerful art form to introduce to very young children.
Hus look during that last note. He is in a different place looking at something divine. By the way, love your nerdiness. The best.
he's trying to not pass out...
@@supportteam6808 I guess that can't be ruled out as a possibility
The time I saw him do (I think it was) a Carneghi Hall concert on PBS, it truly was that look of sheer operatic ecstasy - unforgettable!
@@supportteam6808 yop
Agreed. Had a moment of human transcendence there. Many never experience that and claim it's not real or possible.
There are not a lot of musicians that have mastered their art… Pavarotti is one of them that has completely mastered
Yes, he kept studying and training for decades, and the crazy thing is that he was insecure of his ability. From the interviews I saw he said that every time he was backstage he was always very nervous, he would insult himself out of frustration, but once he would go on stage and start singing everything would go away.
@@happydawg2663of course music is an infinite craft, so probably close to 0% of classical musicians would say they’ve “mastered” their craft, and literally all of them still practice nearly every day because they actually think they need to get better. Even though Pavarotti sounds perfect to me, it should be noted that he sounds so perfect to us because of his extreme perfectionism and high standards!
Great reaction. I've never seen someone who looks so happy at the same time as they look as if they are going to burst into tears.
My mother was an opera singer and I grew up in the Green Room and a baby grand at home. Imagine her lullabies to me when putting me to sleep. Because of my love for opera, years ago, my wife and my daughter got me a ticket to see Pavarotti in recital in Washington DC up close. There is no comparison to recordings and hearing him live. The clarity was like slicing through butter. Like a great thoroughbred, he was on a level that you treasured with each note wanting never to end. Thank you for doing this and enhancing understanding.
You are so lucky! I imagine it was one of the greatest experiences in your life!
Pavarotti's voice brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it! Truly one of the greatest operatic voices. I took voice lessons many years ago when I was in college. I think my teacher sang with the San Antonio opera company. I graduated with a degree in voice. I still loved it.
I love watching passionate people talk about things they are passionate about and this was a delight, even if I didn't have a clue what you were talking about most of the time.
Nessun Dorma makes me cry every time I hear it. I'm a guy brought up on metal, punk and all sorts of other music, but, Pavarotti puts that much emotion into it, you can't help but feel emotional from it.
Tell me: who ever that has any sense of music wouldn't?
Same! Every dang time 😍
Same here my man, it's so beautiful
Pavarotti didn't cry.....you're a man - enjoy it like he did!
Agreed
I think this is the greatest musical performance in human history. It is just so overwhelmingly emotional. I consider myself a pretty manly man but have no shame I get overwhelmed listening Nessun Dorma, this performance in particular. Beautiful.
Edit:
I hope Luciano is at beautiful eternal rest. Such an incredible man.
Its incredible
Couldn't agree more! I'm mostly a metal girl; I love Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillan, Chris Cornell, Jari Maenpaa, but this, this moment was so perfect, an exquisite piece of music, sung by the most perfect voice; however crappy human being are, at least we had this, I doubt there'll ever be something so magical again
Nobody performed this like he did when he was alive, and nobody ever will again now he's gone. He was peerless and the world is a poorer place now he's not in it.
Pavarotti was a beast for sure. If you haven't you should also check out Jussi Björling doing it. He was Pavarotti's favorite and always when learning a new piece would start by studying Jussi's version
Vladislav Golikov did it better
@@antivanti Agreed, when they asked Pavarotti about comparing himself to Björling he said ‘Please, I’m only human’. Thing is this covers nearly 100 years, different styles, this is Nessus Dorma in different genres. The notes are the same but it’s not the same music.
I think that one can expect two different intentions from this aria. The "powerfull" version and the "clear, smooth" version. Well, in the first case my favourite tenor is Franco Corelli. In the second case Alfredo Kraus. Pavarotti was able to mix these two intentions toghther. He was not a dramatic tenor and not a "di grazia" tenor, but in the middle he was able to cover an enormous repertoire, and all his exibitions were always of the highest level.
Of course they did, it just that the public mostly know Pavarotti as a tenor, there were other many Great tenors, they were just not commercialized that much. To mention my favourites besids Pavarotti:
Mario Lanza
Mario Del Monaco
Giacomo Lauro-Volpi
Franco Corelli
Luciano Pavarotti made me proud to be italian
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Thanks for sharing his amazing voice with us and to remember him 🙏🏻
I would be proud to be human if this was what aliens first heard from our planet
But movie IT makes you look like a clown.... :D
"Luciano Pavarotti made me proud to be italian"
Not Bud Spencer and Terence Hill?
@@rogeriopenna9014 Luciano Pavarotti is Bud Spencer.
@@simonecalia6931 haha, very true.
RIP them both
Had the privilege to see him do this live. I had red carpet seats. It was the Toronto performance and it was perfection. Always my favourite Pavarotti piece. Glorious. Thank you for covering this so passionately 💜
Pav was almost 60 in 1994. I always got the impression that his reaction at the end, was kind of like, "thank goodness I successfully got through another one". I'm glad you cleared some of that up for me. I also know that this was his "signature tune", and he had sung it many times in the past. What I also like about it is that he never seemed to take the music for granted. He had a deep and abiding respect for the music and always tried to give it his best. He sang it like it was his first time.
Nope, this was his reaction after almost all his performances. Opera was not just a profession to him it was his greatest passion
I think he’s still in character- I will WIN!
Her analysis actually added to my appreciation of this masterpiece. Now I know why this moves me so much and I am a musician.
I was so lucky to see him live a bunch of times when I was young!!!
Special!!!
🤯🥲😈🤘
The pure BLISS in Elizabeth Zharoff face when she is listening to PERFECTION is Priceless.
Sorry, but "perfection" doesn't exist in music! :P I heard it better (even in German) by the great Fritz Wunderlich! :D
It's one thing to watch someone react to something you're passionate about, but it is another thing entirely to watch someone react to something they're passionate about, and also clearly familiar with and knowledgeable about. Absolutely wonderful!
What can I say about Elizabeth Zaroff...one o the most upbeat, entertaining, sweetest people I've never met. I've watched almost all of her videos, and each is more enjoyable than the one before. Keep up the positive, fun and entertaining places to visit online. Thank you.
Yes, she is gift. I trained as a kid on violin and piano. Though I sang in the choir at my Catholic grade school, as far as classical music was concerned, it was instrumental music that really attracted me. Now in retirement, I thought I give opera and in general the voice a look. Ms. Zharoff has been the best evangelist on the web for both IMHO -- such an engaging person who delights in excellence in all the vocal arts. I've learned a lot, and makes want to get my old violin (can't sing) out to experience the joy she communicates in actually creating music. Bravo
Pavarotti's diaphragmatic control is astounding!
He make his singing look effortless.
Ms Zharoff, I would love to hear you sing "Nessun Dorma!"
❤️🙏🇸🇪
Thank you for another amazing reaction. Can you react to Rob and Austin singing it? Home free guys
Non solo,
Ha una pronuncia così impeccabile e fluida e cristallina .
Stupenda anche per un italiano
Yes, what a superb air management
My father was a huge opera fan. All of my youth Luciano Pavarotti or Maria Callas was playing in the background. I still listen regularly. When I heard the news he had passed on in 2007 it hit me like a brick. I wept. The greatest tenor ever in my humble opinion.
I had the honor and privilege meeting Pav in Austin 1998 at the Frank Erwin center where I worked backstage with the catering, I was in awe listening to his warmup,and just star struck being in his presense,truly in the presence of a divine legendary performer and the greatest tenor of my lifetime
Pavarotti singing "Nessun Dorma"? A sure winner. Still makes the hair on my arm stand up.
Just the one arm? 😳
I don't think anyone cares that it's not a first time reaction. Please do more of your favourites. Your expertise really shows there.
What a joy…to see your love in your commentary for this performance. You, a professional, and to hear you you state a similiar reaction with me, and I’m sure most every listener to this marvelous man. Tears of joy. I’m sure that the heavens roar with his singing. Our world is a lesser place.
Love your analysis of this. His Nessun Dorma performance was used to end the opening ceremony at the 2006 Olympics, which I attended. Didn't know it was to be his last appearance. The fact he lip synced it due to being in pain from cancer is irrelevant to me. It was just a magical moment.
:'(
...Sub-Zero temperatures was a reason as well. I hate when people even mention this as if he never sang it. Peace 🌎
The only time lip sync was irrelevant to me as well. Maybe the singing wasn't in real time, but the overflowing emotion absolutely was
Overplayed and oversung aria
@Michele Laraia Not true. The man has accepted the conditions of a contract: if he loses he will be executed. The composer demands supreme effort. Pavarotti delivers and had done so in concerts and full performances for decades. A true professional does not just "phone it in". Life or death. Not a small subject. This performance is great art.
Your exuberance and enthusiasm are infectious, Elizabeth. This version of Nessum Dorma always brings me to tears at its' beauty.
Spot on
Pavarotti owned this aria as no-one else did or has since, but the real genius in all this is Giacomo Puccini, one of the greatest artists who ever lived.
Pavarotti made Turandot’s Nessun Dorma ultra-famous, yet you can find equally celestial arias in basically all Puccini’s great works, from Manon Lescaut to La Boheme, from Madame Butterfly to the most beautiful of them all, E lucean le stelle from Tosca
And Pavarotti sung them all with such otherworldly passion and a tone that is greater than any tenor who has lived... IMO
Pavarotti was the greatest tenor of all time. I literally cried the day he died. Rest In Peace Luciano. Rest In Peace.
agreed
Was Caruso a tenor?
Caruso the best. Try his Nessun
Well, in recorded history perhaps.
@@mjsmcd yes
More opera. The great Pavarotti, no less. Elizabeth is spoiling us.
And now I have an excuse to ask for Bjoerling and Corelli
And some baroque stuff. Some baroque lute and voice. Who's in?
Julia Lezhneva, please.
Yesss !
@@inspiradonogregoriano Must admit a partiality for Lea Desandre and Thomas Dunford on lute, but it would be wonderful!
Some Barbra Strozzi would be nice.
Scarlatti!
I'm ashamed to admit but this is the first time I've heard the full song, it's blowing my mind and I'm crying right now, Pavarotti is beyond amazing!! As a metal and Rock person I'm sold on opera
Somebody: "React to something that will make everybody cry."
Elizabeth: "Challenge accepted."
It’s such a joy to see you enjoy his voice. 🥰
Side note, thank you for translating. You’re the first to do this. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Pav singing Nessun Dorma is one of the most moving and stirring things I’ve ever heard. I always love that ultra focused intensity in his eyes at the end - utterly fabulous. Great reaction video, thank you
late 90's early 00's was crazy yo, this guy and slipknot both had albums on the charts.
Elizabeth reacting to some old-school opera awesomeness?😃 😃 👍 🐙 No one shall sleep until they've seen this.Also, I think I injured myself laughing at that thumbnail. 😂 😂
hahaha! Kirk called me in and said, "check out this thumbnail!" I had to agree.
@@TheCharismaticVoice The Man has got a good eye. I can only imagine how grueling it must be to stare intently at your face for hours at a time trying to pick out a favorite expression. Yes, that was me being sarcastic. 😎
@@TheCharismaticVoice Jarkko Ahola, Finland "Nessun Dorma"
Never tire of Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma, always stirs the emotions. You are so bright, expressive and joyful , your whole face is a rainbow of light. Thoroughly enjoyed watching you react and relish his performance, your love for his singing and the song is very clear to see. Placido Domingo is another of my favorite opera voices.
May you find someone to look at you the way Elizabeth looks at Pavarotti and makes thumbnails of you like Kirk.
This is one of the most iconic performances of all time. The emotion in his voice brings me to tears every time
I love your charm, your learned comments and your emotionality. I have heard hundreds, many hundreds of operas life in the course of my life. But some arias, like nessun dorma, always make my eyes water. Thank you for the great work you`re doing. Sorry I never got to see YOU on stage.
I've been watching a lot of Nessun Dorma reaction clips lately and love love seeing people just get blown away by the Pavarotti's performance. They have never seen it before. I usually don't like all the pauses during the playback but I think yours are invaluable as you're explaining operatic techniques, not to mention the story and translation... This was incredibly helpful and now I am an opera expert (ha ha). And your excitement is infectious. Thanks for this clip.
Hi Elizabeth, I was fortunate enough to watch Pavarotti live (TV) along w/ the other two tenors, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, in 1994. This was one of the most successful and influential classical acts of modern time. This live one-night-only show was a massive spectacle watched by a billion people worldwide. Thank you, Elizabeth, for the memories!!! 💗
For English people of a certain age, it reminds them of the 1990 football World Cup, which was held in Italy. The English team reached the semi-finals and lost in a penalty shoot-out against Germany. The BBC TV coverage throughout the tournament opened with the Pavarotti version of this song. The BBC used it a lot during highlights. It seemed to sum up the ups and downs of sport. Pavarotti's version reached number 2 in the UK pop singles charts.
The three tenors concert was held in 1994 though. So it would have been an earlier performance of this by Pav, which are out there. There is a movie from the 70s or 80s? That has him doing this song. Masterfully done either way
I love that little shake of the head as he smashes the final note. Like he's doubling-down on his challenge.
Loved your reaction to this. I was actually listening to Pavarotti last night because I saw your thumbnail for the premier. You ever see the clip of him holding that last vincero for 18 solid seconds? Man, if that doesn't move you, nothing will.
Unearthly and inspirational. In his prime, he was sui generis -- th-cam.com/video/Q_hLh4qCqpg/w-d-xo.html
Funny bit to note is that when my father in law was recording him at his house, Pavarotti senior kept saying how he was a baritone and much better than his son lol.
In that scene, if you listen carefully, you can hear a slight, barely imperceptible point, where it was edited so that it sounded like the last note was held longer for a more dramatic effect. Still a great scene though! He was, in my opinion, the greatest tenor in the world!
@@bobnoblesjr.465 It says somewhere, II read somewhere on the net today, probably on that video comments) that his voice was authentically recorded live. Although it is a wonder that any human could do that
Puccini cuts to heart of the matter. Did I say 'heart'? Yes, he stretches and contorts the thing throwing caution to the wind, I am swept away!! Lol!
The first time I heard this song it actually gave me goosebumps. When he hits a crescendo I almost cried. I have no idea what he is saying so all of that emotion was evoked purely by the majesty of his voice.
I recall the day they told us he died....
The world was a little darker that day..
Even to the untrained ear, greatness transcends. I'm not shure you get any greater than Pavarotti. Thank God we still have Domingo...most importantly I love how excited and giddy you are reviewing this piece! Why? Because You actually understand the greatness, and the effort to achieve it! Then you share that understanding with us.
Thank you! Its nice to understand a bit, and not to be just left with goose bumps. Knowing your experiencing greatness is wonderful, but having an idea why makes it even better!!!!
Can we hope for some Callas reaction too? I love Pavarotti, this piece makes me cry every time. 😭 That's not a prince, that's a KING!
Oh yes please!
Yes!! Maria Callas.
Siiiiiiiiii CALLASSSSSS😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Was just wondering why Madame Callas has not be reviewed!
Suicidio - La Gioconda (Ponchielli) - 1952.
Several instances of what we jokingly call "eargasms" happened for her during this. That's the reaction of someone who understands the delicate details of a masterpiece. Love the enthusiasm.
Just a little correction: Nessun Dorma is an imperative, so it's translated in "No one shall sleep". What you gave as a translation is actually "nessuno sta dormendo" in italian.
Source: born in Italy 35 years ago, and raised there since :)
Finalmente!
The English translation "No one shall sleep" doesn't have the same effect as the Italian original "nessum dorma" when spoken/sung. I'm not Italian nor speak Italian, but as a native Spanish speaker it is closer to the Spanish imperative "nadie duerme" or "nadie duerma". When sung in Italian, including the context and story of this opera, the phrase is more impactful.
Nobody has to sleep. Stay awake. Do not sleep
It means so much that you posted this today. My father loved opera, that is even what he studied in college. Growing up, the house was constantly filled with his voice practicing for Sunday's choir and the local opera he would be performing in. He passed away 9 years ago today. I often wonder what he, super music snob, would think of Dimash.
Again, thank you oh so much.
One of the greatest pieces ever written. Performed by one of the greatest singers that will ever live.
I know nothing about opera but when I close my eyes and just listen to that part just before the 20m mark, ahh just the beauty. My eyes water, I can feel my arms shiver, and I can just feel the passion and beauty of that song. I regret not seeing him while he was with us.
I am a true metal head. That being said I love all music from an appreciation I gained from playing bass in a band. Pavarotti and this particular song grab my heart and soul like only a few others ever. To watch him also perform and see the joy he has performing is a tremendous emotional response. There are many people that perform. Pavarotti is one a the rarer people that ARE THE MUSIC not just a musical performer. Neil E Boyd performed this song for an audition on Americas Got Talent. That for me was another very powerful performance and connection with this song.
Me to but i think it is in the song, itself is masterpiece but pav takes it on all another level
Respect and shotout to you, from an italian metalhead
I was a freshman in high school in 93 and we played this song in the marching band with over 300 people on the field. The power of so many people playing this song brought people to tears in the stands. It's a memory that I will never forget, and to this day, I still love this song so much.
I wish that was on video. That would be awesome to watch. Though not the same as in person.
@@annalouks I've spent years trying to find a copy of the VHS tape just so that I can post it to my channel, maybe some day I'll find it.
Excited. I blast Pavarotti on full volume on a daily basis. It always feels like his voice can carry emotions that I never could express
so, what Pav always makes me, a non-singer, non-musically-educated person think, is that his performances always seem so relaxed and unforced. like, many singers (even opera) look to me like the veins in their foreheads are about to pop with all the strain but Pavarotti always seemed to be singing so effortlessly and calm.
This man, singing this song, made me fall in love with opera. I remember watching this live. By the way, Turando comes from the Persian word, Turandokht, Daughter of Turan. Dokht is short for dokhtar, which means daughter, in Farsi. I was born and raised in Iran. Just a fun fact.😊
The expressions in your face and body mirrors the emotion and impact of Pavarottis performance. Never stop doing that (as if it was possible...), it's such a delight.
That, and your vast knowledge of singing and music, sets you miles ahead of most reactors. Kudos from Denmark.
Most reactors are amateurs, this woman is top level.
I’m a metal head but I heard him on pbs in 79. I was 9 and I’ve loved his talent ever since.
I love metal too. I also love opera. It is all power.
His face st the end says it all. I wish I could do what he could but I’m glad he once walked the earth because we can all feel within what he’s able to let out. His expression on his face let’s us all know that he feels it too.
This song makes me emotional though I don’t understand Italian. It transcends language and generations. Fabulous, thank you for breaking this song down and help me understand it and love Pavarotti even more!
As an Italian I love the little advices you give to international opera singers about Luciano's diction. I hope to see more operatic reactions in the future. I'd love a "Largo al factotum" reaction, just to explore a more playful side of opera. Maybe Hvorostovsky rendition. Another late great like Pav.
Leo Nucci is also a great Figaro. If you can, try and listen to his rendition of “largo al factotum”: I find it extremely compelling.
This man simultaneously inspires me as a classically trained tenor, as well as absolutely discourages me. His voice is just simply the best tenor voice of all time.
as a young italian, i can say in Italy we are media bombarded with this Aria, where he sings vincero' vincero', it is spammed over and over and over in Tv shows radio etc...
so much we dont even get interested on the meaning of the song, we just know it is a victory theme and so it is used accordingly on events and shows.
thanks to you now i know the actually meaning of the song, and it makes it so much more enjoyable and i can apreciate a lot better then emotion enfasis that Pavarotti puts in this aria.
Thanks!
Pavarotti is your country national treasure. One of the best tenors of our time, he will be remembered forever. Just as mozart, beethoven will be...
@@MichelLinschoten talking about music yes sure, along with many other tenors. Generally speaking, i think Italy has many more country treasures in many field, Cars, historic, architecture, painters, sculptors, food, etc etc the list Is infinite. And music aswell yes.
Every single time I hear his voice it makes me cry. Never again will there be a vocal talent such as his. RIP PAVAROTTI❤
I like this version of Laura Bretan too....She is 15 in this video..
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A great breakdown of Pavarottis vocals; do you think he had any idea of how perfect he was, the greatest performer I have ever heard thank you.
This may be my favorite react/review you made... There are no words to describe Pavaratti's talent, and your commentary gave color and meaning to everything I've felt listening to him. Thank you, Lizzie!
Wow, that's a LESSON! And YOU are a TEACHER! All subjects should be taught like this... Thank you for reacting to this incomparable performance and Artist... I'm from Modena, the city of Pavarotti. Once a year the Maestro held a charity concert at our Parco Novi Sad called Pavarotti & Friends which was attended by world-famous stars and often Princess Diana also came. That day Modena became the world capital of music. Can you figure out that our elders say that Luciano's father (who was a baker) was even better than his son, only that he was very shy and therefore very rarely performed in public? Somewhere there should be a more unique than rare video in which he and Luciano make a duet in the Duomo (the main basilica of the city). Now I pass in front of Big Luciano's house every day and I think how much all of us citizens, all of us Italians and music lovers from all latitudes miss him. I remember the hours I stood in line in front of the Duomo to bring the last farewell to him and to his family. R.I.P. Maestro, you will never ever be forgotten... Ciao
I love how he leaves his mouth open and the intensity in his eyes even after the end. He is so involved in the emotion.
As Dimash mentioned in his many interviews : “ To me, Pavarotti is the number one tenor of all time, he is my number one tenor”. True that! 🙏🏻
And to Pavarotti it was Jussi from Norway. He once said "how can I be compared to him when I am just a man" lol.
Jussi was the best for me.
@@Rosannasfriend I watched some of him for the first time last week and was blown away. Someone had mentioned his name in a comment section referring to what Pavarotti said about him so I had to look him up out of curiosity. All I can say is WOW! Incredible.
@@NewEnglandOutdoorsman Jussi's from Borlänge Sweden
@@mattulf Thanks for the correction. Thought it was Norway for some reason.
‘Makes my eyes water….’ For the rest of us I think it’s called tears. Your expressiveness in reaction mirrors my heart when listening to Pav. Thank you.
Elizabeth you are so passionate about this and you have helped me understand how emotional the performance is , every nuance, irreplaceable Pav, thank you for your take
I would define Elizabeth reaction as Giddy…which is pure.
If you are from the UK and of a certain age, this aria was the soundtrack to your summer in 1990 😁
Damned right ... Gazza cry baby's his way into the nation's heart. LOL
@@chrisbanks6659 😭
I was stationed in the UK then, and hearing this aria always reminds me of that wonderful time in my life.
Italia 90, I think this was the BBC World Cup theme tune. It got to number 3 I think in the charts and I think, in the UK at least, spread his game to a wider audience beyond those who already loved opera. I think the 3 Tenors then did concerts in the US during the following World Cup which was over there and the whole world one who he was and how amazing he could sing!!!
The 1990 WC theme was "Un'estate italiana" by Gianna Nannini and Edoardo Bennato. If I remember well "Nessun Dorma" aria was performed in the opening ceremony.
By the way, Gazza played in Italy with Lazio side. Now he's partecipating to an Italian reality show in some exotic island. He's always a great character!
"Being amazed" = enough said for the greatest of the great Luciano Pavarotti (may he rest in the Peace, Love and Glory of God in Heaven's choir). Marvelous. He made us cry out of joy, always.
I have never seen a face as expressive as Elizabeth's. I am madly in love with her and I am 82 years old. Bravo, I can watch you and learn and love all day. (And I often do).
My memory of 3 tenors, my mom pealing potatoes and listening to Pavarotti
She was a huge fan of his, she was really heartbroken when he passed away
I was pleasantly surprised to find you'd done this one. Your insights are always fascinating and your reactions are grand! It's lovely to see someone truly enjoying what they do!
Never knowing the words the music and his voice alone could always bring me to tears. There is on tic-toc a video of a young child in a highchair totally captured by the power of Lucianlo singing this . Thank you for this
I don’t speak Italian and I’ve never looked up the translation of the lyrics, but every time I have heard one of Pavarotti’s performance(s) of Nessun Dorma the shear beauty and emotion of it has always brought tears to my eyes. Magnificent!
I've heard this dozens of times without knowing the translation/backstory. Thank you for opening me up further to this amazing piece of work. His face at the end now makes so much sense. I just always figured he was really into how well he did :D
I can't begin to express how much I enjoyed this. This aria is one of my most favorite things. And when Pavoratti sings it I get chills and tears in my eyes every single time.
I know nothing about the technique of singing so it was most interesting to hear you talk about it.
Thank you for this. ❤
I always heard people telling that academy and theory kill talent; but they never told that if you’re talented, and you work and study hard, and go beyond there, and understand the phenomenon, you can blend academy and talent... and transcend.
I love to see Elizabeth enjoying Pavarotti, as a little child, smiling with every note, every gesture... not only feeling the emotion, but knowing how it’s happening, why it’s happening...
Amazing reaction
Exactly. A talent who knows what they're doing will accomplish more. Even if their art is not as technical as opera.
My father was close friends with him what an amazing voice he had I remember him singing in our house when he would come over for dinner
How many windows did you have to replace?
None lol. Windows could take a lot of sound having a recording studio in house and having artist over nightly playing and singer they were rather strong. But yes his voice was incredibly strong.
Cavolo!!! Che fortuna!!! :)
Pavarotti has my favorite male voice of all time. Maybe even favorite voice period. Such an incredibly talented guy.
Rest in peace Pav.
Your enthusiasm for this music that you truly love and are passionate about, is so infectious!!
Loved this reaction! ♥️
I love how you can actually see "The light come on", in his eyes, just before he begins to sing... it's as if he switched himself on, to that place artists go, when they leave this earthly plane and go wherever they go when they become something other than just a mere human....
Thanks SO MUCH for the detailed breakdown of PAV'S incredible performance !! I'm just a regular hard working guy who happened to turn on PBS on that night in 1994 and INSTANTLY fell in love with this MASTERFUL interpretation . I had NO CLUE [ until TONIGHT , that is ! ] what he was singing about nor did I understand even ONE word - all I knew is that it was the MOST BEAUTIFUL SINGING I'D EVER HEARD !!! GREAT STUFF and THANK YOU AGAIN !
It was 2006, Torino, Italy.
Opening ceremony for winter olympics and Pav sang... his last performance before passing...
His last word: VINCERA!
I still cry when I hear it.
Always brings goosebumps and a small tear in my eye.
It’s strange that we don’t seem to have an equivalent to Pavarotti today. He was a household name but we don’t have now such a well known Tenor. He was one of a kind.
Puccini had some exquisite pieces and this is music at its finest if you ask me. Madame Butterfly is wonderful as well.
This is one of my all time favorite songs ever. No matter how many times I listen to it, I'll cry and feel massive shivers through all my body.
It's amazing what Pavarotti is able to do with his talent!