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Another great entertainer packs it in
Posted: September 06, 2007 • 5:53 am
by Fred Buer
Luciano Pavarotti, probably the world's most famous operasinger through the late 20th and early 21th century, succumbed to his illness early this thursday morning.
May he rest in peace.
-Fred
Posted: September 06, 2007 • 7:02 am
by dcat151
I heard this morning on the way to work. Definitely sad news. I'll admit that I am not really a fan of opera, but he was, in my humble and very unskilled opinion, an incredible singer.
Posted: September 06, 2007 • 7:21 am
by Jim the old guy
Just heard the news and I am very sad. Although I enjoy many forms and styles of music, opera is probably my fav and he was certainly my favorite tenor. He leaves behind a great legacy and he will be sorely missed.
A few years ago he was traveling the world on his final tour. My wife and I saw him at The Palace (where the Pistons play) and thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
Posted: September 06, 2007 • 1:53 pm
by Demonlawyer
Yes, he will be sadly missed. Those lungs really could sing. The kinda guy who you could do with when you're at a busy bar trying to order a round.
Posted: September 06, 2007 • 8:43 pm
by DrPaul
I had the privilege of seeing Luciano many years ago (in the early 70's) before he was a really big star.
I had front row-center season tickets for a concert series in Ann Arbor. That particular night, I was tempted not to go. It was snowing and cold and a long drive to Ann Arbor. The ticket just said, Luciano Pavorati, Tenor. I had not heard of him before, and I really didn't think I wanted to drive all that way in bad weather to hear a tenor. I decided to go anyway but didn't think I would enjoy it.
But then the most remarkable thing happened. As soon as Luciano walked onto the stage, the charisma from this guy was just overwhelming. While he was still walking to center stage, I turned to my date (now my wife) and said "I'm gonna like this guy." And Wow! It was the most incredible concert I've ever attended. There was no orchestra. Just Luciano and his pianist. Not six feet away from me. At the end, he must have done at least a half dozen encores. The crowd was just on its feet and going wild. They wouldn't stop.
Finally, Luciano closed the key cover on the piano and gestured "No more. No more." The whole evening was like one of those magical times where you know you witnessed something truly special.
Rest in Peace, Luciano. You were the best and always will be.