Words cannot describe how magnificent he was; We will miss him tremendously; what a true loss; A true inspiration and light to the world; now heaven will have their tenor for the glory of God.
(AP) Luciano Pavarotti, whose vibrant high C's and ebullient showmanship made him one of the world's most beloved tenors, has died, his manager told The Associated Press. He was 71.
His manager, Terri Robson, told the AP in an e-mail statement that Pavarotti died at his home in Modena, Italy, at 5 a.m. local time Thursday. Pavarotti had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and underwent further treatment in August.
"The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life. In fitting with the approach that characterized his life and work, he remained positive until finally succumbing to the last stages of his illness," the statement said.
For serious fans, the unforced beauty and thrilling urgency of Pavarotti's voice made him the ideal interpreter of the Italian lyric repertory, especially in the 1960s and '70s when he first achieved stardom. For millions more, his charismatic performances of standards like "Nessun dorma" from Puccini's "Turandot" came to represent what opera is all about.
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Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Pavarotti was a classic. What can you say about a man who could sing with the Boston Pops and still shine standing next to Elmo on Sesame Street?
His ability aside, I will always recall how I would enjoy his shows on PBS and other events while still going through my headbanger stages as a kid. He had a charm and wit about him that shone through his every performance that translated to people of all ages. His work as a part of the "Three Tenors" is some of the best ever recorded.
Rapid
Posted by Paul Bierce (Member # 5412) on :
The end of an era. He'll be missed Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
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