FIRST TIME REACTING TO PAVAROTTI "NESSUN DORMA" REACTION

[@edwardbishop1176]

In Italy this is the music of the people. Workers sing opera while they work

[@suzzoman]

lol ahah

[@planojag595]

I never got into opera music either but whenever Pavarotti was singing I gave him my full attention. I admired that man so much and wish he was still here with us. RIP to the GOAT

[@ingemarsjoo4542]

The biggest one was Jussi Björling. Pavarotti used to say: "I always try to sing as Jussi".

[@jodeedubois2587]

You don't have to understand the words to enjoy the music. It grabs ahold of you and makes you feel it!

[@bibakroll8999]

You must remember that the rest of the world is not America. People do listen to opera. It is played on the radio and television, especially in Italy. Pavarotti was/is idolised in Italy like a great rock star might be in the US. Congratulations on discovering him! 😀

[@iriscollins7583]

What gets to me is some of the so-called performers of today, who have to use artificial machinery to adjust the sound of their voices, because they can't even sing in tune. And they have the nerve to call themselves singers. The mind boggles. So false.

[@maleym2439]

And america it's not USA, the rest of america know and love opéra

[@kellysong2256]

There are many, many cultured Americans who appreciate opera. No need to malign a whole country because of untrue stereotypes

[@RS54321]

@@iriscollins7583 Yes it is sad. If you haven't heard of him, check out Dimash. He can sing any genre, and was trained by his parents (his mom being a soprano)....his vocal control and range are beyond this planet.

[@RS54321]

@@maleym2439 And Canada!!

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

This gives me chills every time I hear it. Incredible. I tear up hearing this. Thank you for checking it out.

[@maureenalder8905]

Me to Sandra 😢

[@elzar760]

chills every time, and if I think about it I know the words, but mostly I just listen to the emotion. Long before I ever knew the translation, it brought a tear to my eyes not even understanding.

[@tonybries5586]

I cry every time I hear it sung. so powerful

[@shanellbailey7105]

Pavarotti is the reason why I fell in love with opera music. I like how opera singers hold their notes.

[@elleswan1]

Allora ti piacerà anche Renata Tebaldi.💜

[@Courdelou]

Goosebumps....... everytime

[@annametzer3804]

My mother loved Pavarotti. She said I don’t understand what he’s singing but I feel it. She got to see him in concert.

[@DancingFox6]

Turandot is about a prince who falls in love with a woman who really hates men a lot. Nessun Dorma (what he’s singing) is his promise that he’s gonna make this woman his because he’s just crazy about her. It’s considered to be the most beautiful love song ever sung. In the end she falls for him but she hates that she’s doing it because she’s sworn off men. That’s not really complicated, it’s just sung in Italian. Honestly I don’t think it would sound half so nice in English.

[@ingeborgvanessen9595]

There is no one in the whole universe who can sing it like Pavarotti!!

[@heidiv5488]

Jonathan Antoine.

[@DonnaGisellaTranchel]

Actually... Yes... The Swedish Tenor Jussi Björling...

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

@@heidiv5488 who?

[@louisianagrandma3595]

Enrico Caruso, for sure!

[@josephclift3662]

Agreed

[@sharonvincent4238]

Operatic voices are so powerful and emotional.

[@iriscollins7583]

I have never been rich. I come from a family coal miners. I was introduced when I I was in my teens,fell in love with the beautiful voices, the music. Admired the artistry and hard work that someone has to put in to even become an opera singer. Singing lessons, reading music, learning foreign languages etc.Acting .On top of being gifted with a good singing voice. A breed of their own.

[@tonyzaffiro9314]

what people seem to miss is that what we just heard was an aria from an opera. Watching a full opera will not appeal to most people, but listen to arias will. Who could not lay back with eyes shut and a cold beer and listen to the this great singer, the best. When he sings it makes me shiver.

[@utethornburg7715]

@@tonyzaffiro9314 I agree. Every opera has one or two arias that are incredible.

[@marklivingstone3710]

I read an article on Pavarotti. Whenever he performed he carried a white handkerchief. Apparently, he was so nervous performing in front of an audience the handkerchief was like a safety blanket to him . When one of his friends, another great tenor, became ill with cancer, no matter where he was in the world, once a week he flew to his friends country to visit him. He was quite a man.

[@maureenalder8905]

Not only was he the greatest tenor EVER. He was a super nice guy..miss you big man 😢

[@Hibernicus1968]

_Ever?_ I don't know about that. I think you can make a strong case for him being the greatest since music has been recorded. But generations of opera singers lived and died in the era before recording, and we simply have no idea what they sounded like. Even the earliest artists from after music started to be recorded, we don't _really_ know. Enrico Caruso, whose fame and popularity were every bit the equal of Pavarotti's in his own day, might have been as good or better, but because the only recordings of him come from before the age of the microphone, where he sang into a primitive acoustic recording horn, which can only capture a more limited frequency range, the full depth and richness of his voice isn't really captured. Pavarotti is luckier in not only being blessed with an incomparable voice and talent, but also to have come along in an era when his voice and talent can be immortalized and enjoyed for generations to come.

[@rebeccapinto9926]

I recently watched the Ron Howard documentary on Pavarotti. It was really interesting to learn more about the man behind the voice.

[@AndrewLumsden]

EVER??? Don't kid yourself. What about Domingo, Tauber, Gigli, Caruso, Bjorling, Gedda, Schipa, to name a few of very many more, and moreover Mario Lanza who was Pavarott's inspiration. Don't be so utterly blinkered.

[@anavasquez8950]

​@@AndrewLumsden Sorry, but no one had a sweeter voice than Pavarotti.

[@RS54321]

@@anavasquez8950 I agree. He's my favorite.

[@midianmtd]

Pavarotti plain and simple, was the GOAT. For me there were two perfect male singers, Luciano Pavarotti and Freddie Mercury. Vocally no other male singer could touch them.

[@gwenkruger2779]

There are hundreds of Opera Houses in the world and has a huge following. I love opera, starting listening to it when I young because my Dad loved it. I am now 76 and still love it.

[@l.hutton4224]

My dad loved opera, too, and I came to love it because he did. The only time I ever saw him cry was during “Casta Diva” when he took me to see

[@campervanman5340]

Goosebumps every time.

[@janicewilczek4879]

Pavarotti is the greatest tenor that ever lived or ever will live.

[@doveabele1257]

Absolutely 💯💯💯💯❤❤❤

[@gavinmcleod7446]

It’s a man’s world- James Brown and Pavarotti will blow your mind.Great reaction to this classic. 🐐🐐

[@cynthiarocco3124]

Saw the three tenors in concert. They were amazing. Thanks for showing. ❤

[@JennyJohn50]

Pavarotti did many collaborations with other artists like James Brown, Tracy Chapman, Eric Clapton & many more. Worth checking out! Thanks for the great reaction!

[@jackmandu]

I love his collaboration with Sting where they sing Panis Angelicus.

[@JennyJohn50]

@@jackmandu I'm a big fan of the James Brown & Pavoratti (& Friends) concert of It's A Man's World. Also Pavarotti (and Friends) with Tracy Chapman singing Baby Can I Hold You Tonight.

[@merrilynhunt7819]

Hard to beat his duet with Celine Dion "I Hate You, Then I Love You" - 25 million views

[@poppiethestable1090]

@Jennifer John The best...Lou & Cline Dion.. Bend a ear

[@andreaschmall5560]

I loved Pavarotti but was never really on board with those collaborations/duets. IMO, his voice was way too much in a league of its own and did not match up naturally with the others. He was born for the opera and those other genres always seemed too small and puny for his talent and ability regardless of how much I might have liked those songs in their own right.

[@francinefernandes2007]

I strongly feel that artists like Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras and many other classical singers did and are still doing a great deal to bring opera music to the masses ❤❤❤

[@ellenlyons7413]

domingo certainly brought use of child prostitutes and molesting his soprano s to the world.

[@michellejackson6679]

My mother and sister loved this man so much... I've never liked opera... but this song gets to me.... give him his props on this song. Actrualy on any son.. Pavarotti had an amzaing. tenor voice..

[@patriciapalmer4215]

We were no where near rich, but our parents saved up their money, did without and took us as kids to the opera. Our whole lives, that, the symphony, ballet, plays. They took us to the library and we all looked up and read about what the stories were about, the meaning of things, the composers, playwrights. It ain't just for rich folk and it opened the world to us. They wanted to expose us to as much in life as they could and we won the parent lottery.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

@5:44: His expression reflects complete and utter mastery of will to victory...He will NOT be denied...

[@biggmaqq]

Not all operas are heavy. There are many comic operas worth checking out. Try "The Barber of Seville."

[@skyjuke2006]

Big Luciano! This man was an alien! Great technique, great power, great charisma!

[@RS54321]

Another alien is Dimash Kudaibergen.

[@bobhoffman9848]

Wait until you see his duet with James Brown. Genres can co-exist on the same stage.

[@utethornburg7715]

He also sang with U2

[@cheryllblanton6758]

First song that ever brought tears to my eyes and I was a teenager. I miss him so much!

[@AnimeIsMeName]

Same for me but I was kid back then

[@TheOzStu]

Never been into classical or opera, but when I hear Pavarotti's voice I have to listen, even though I don't understand the words, the sound of his voice is just like an incredible musical instrument. The way he begins, the way he changes notes, he just sounds incredible.

[@fringelilyfringelily391]

If you can't understand the words, remember, Google is your friend.

[@lb8132]

Great reaction. I enjoyed how you respected the maestro. You ran it back after you paused and did not talk all over it. Well done.

[@canangel75]

The passion for his craft was n is unchallenged......we all stand on shoulders of giants 💪 🙌 👏

[@stuartkidney3257]

One Voice....One Choir....One Orchestra.... Pavarotti = King David.... Choir = Angels ... Orchestra = Power of Nature

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

not without the conductor 🥰

[@stuartkidney3257]

@@anne-mariesindruprix4792 constant negativity....

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

@@stuartkidney3257 have another look - the conductor is totally absorbed in Pavarotti’s singing and conveys it to the orchestra and the choir. I totally agree with your comment -sorry if I offended you.

[@stuartkidney3257]

@@anne-mariesindruprix4792 ...didn't offend me, it was demonstrating (to me) that your view was not of respect, honor or admiration but of negativity (which is drenching almost ALL of American Culture the past 30 years). All of the content on that video came from Western Civilization, which is started by Jews & Christians and has, without doubt, created the finest, wealthiest, free-ist and most sophisticated culture in all of humanity imo. That is why millions of OTHERS seek to migrate to the USA! :) gratitude, respect, humility & kindness seem to be in SHORT supply almost everywhere in USA culture. And some of us just won't put up with it ANY more!

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

@@stuartkidney3257 good for you that I am european - from Denmark.

[@PaulaHawk99]

My absolute favorite. Thank you. ♥️🎶♥️🎶♥️

[@MugnifyRTS]

Your Welcome

[@dewaltman4582]

What an incredible rendition. The best.

[@jeffstevens4262]

His eyes as he finishes the song!!! So emotional. He was without doubt the greatest operatic tenor who ever lived, and this was the aria he was most famous for around the world. What a live performance. Absolute perfection (and none of the modern day 'AutoTune' nonsense either). God rest him. 🙋‍♂

[@elainebaldwin928]

You don't need to understand what he's singing to appreciate his voice. So glad you did this and discovered him 😊

[@rinynewton8297]

Outside America there IS opera!! BIG TIME!!!

[@carolhayar3037]

Thx for my favorite male opera singer. Pavarotti passed away Sept. 2007. To me, he sang w-the most passion & emotion than any other male opera singer & that’s why i think he was the best. He attended Princess Diana's funeral.

[@pfcampos7041]

My mother loved opera so I heard a lot of it growing up. We definitely were not rich. But you are right its not mainstream. Pavarotti is considered the GOAT by many.

[@brokervc1]

Bro,Pavarotti was the greatest voice of our time.

[@michaelanderson1476]

This was the theme for the 1990 world Cup!! It was truly a memorable' amazing and beautiful time to be alive!!⚽️🌍🏆❤👏🙌👌👍🎉

[@claudiaweber7011]

Honey, you are misinformed. There are hundreds of thousands of Americans who listen to Opera music and classical music. There are also radio channels that share this music, but unfortunately not as many as we would like. To sing Opera is to be properly trained and skilled to do so, so going out to performances is a treat. I think there are millions of Americans who like many, many types of music, including Opera, I can’t be the only one. Great video. 👍😃❤️

[@leroyleach7581]

...you're reaction is EXACTLY what it should be from you. you're not versed in this music, and yet you appreciated what you were seeing AND hearing. opera(most oftern Italian)is a genre that you don't have to know the lyrics...but, you know the feeling that is being presented. this song exemplifies that 'feeling'.

[@markbebber2284]

You should try the “good the bad and the ugly” by the Danish Philharmonic Orchestra amazing

[@charliewhicker1460]

One of the best duets was with James Brown. Powerful.

[@christinekelly5916]

Saw this live in Modena - there are no words to describe it

[@thevahandbook]

Makes me emotional every time. His name is pronounced Loo-charno Pav-ah-rotti and he is a freakin' legend.

[@daisy9910]

Nessun Dorma is from the Puccini opera, Turandot. The story is beautiful. In my honest opinion, no one but Pavarotti could sing this song. He made it truly his. He was the maestro of tenors, and all opera singers. Italian: Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! Tu pure, o, Principessa, nella tua fredda stanza, guardi le stelle che tremano d'amore e di speranza. Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me, il nome mio nessun saprà! No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò quando la luce splenderà! Ed il mio bacio scioglierà il silenzio che ti fa mia! (Il nome suo nessun saprà!... e noi dovrem, ahime, morir!) Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle! Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò! vincerò, vincerò! English: Nobody shall sleep!... Nobody 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!

[@theodorabruin4601]

Thank you!🥰

[@laholly323]

So glad you shared this video. I don't listen to a lot of opera, and after seeing this clip and a few others over the last few days, find that when I actually do sit and be with the music that it brings me to tears (of joy or bliss or something). I think maybe it needs to be a shared experience, because humans together in a hall with great acoustics consistently seem to have profound feelings about it. What I can't figure out is that we can have profound feelings about many of our jazz and pop greats....but...it's not the same. There is something about one single highly trained human voice that...has a trance quality about it.

[@Goenie2005]

It's amazing to see almost a universal reaction to Pavarotti's Nessun Dorma. Silence, awe, emotion. You can literally see the passion in Pavarotti's eyes. Love your reaction man

[@MichaelJones-wm3fo]

if there was a man who couldt break the barriers between humans of all kinds, rich or poor, young or old... Pavarotti was a god among the singers.

[@bethking7348]

It's not rich people genre. My dad took us 4 kids yearly to the opera in LA but first we went to the music store where he would buy us each an album. I don't remember if my first was Gordon Lightfoot or Carly Simon. I took both of my daughters to the opera every year and they loved it ❤. Pirates of Penzance is hilarious 😊

[@MugnifyRTS]

I've been to opera concerts when I took humanities class in college. I've never had a bad experience

[@aussiejim1616]

It was the popular music of its day.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

They may be serious but they are just unique!!! xx

[@DianneRed]

You are listening to the greatest opera singer that ever lived until this writing!!!!! He has been dubbed the master of the HIGH "C"!!!! No one can nail this particuar aria as he can. I'm glad you like him.....R.I.P. Luciano!

[@thepunadude]

I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR PAVAROTTI SING .. ONLY ONE OTHER SINGER GOT ME IN THE GUY LIKE THAT .. ROY ORBISON

[@MouthyMiriam]

Opera is one of my personal favorite art forms. An opera is a play with only singing. This particular aria (song) is one of the most famous and Luciano Pavarotti was one of the single best tenors ever to grace the stage. Look up Deana Damru and watch her perform the Queen of the Night aria by Mozart. Watch the best female opera singer in the ENTIRE world. I really really enjoyed your reaction, seeing you appreciate this made my heart happy!

[@kathleenevans1201]

My father taught me many things. But, the one thing that he passed to mt was his love for classical music. The first operatic piece that I saw was the cartoon version of Peter and the Wolf.

[@michaelgombkoto6941]

Yes, i saw your face - feel it! :)

[@kidzrrelevant2593]

I just found your channel tonight. Yours was one of the absolutely best explanations of your feelings concerning opera that I have ever heard. Love this video young man!!

[@kennpaulini9577]

The song lasted 3 minutes but the standing ovation lasted 20 minutes. You’ve heard the best now

[@rebeccalipps23]

Yes, sir! I would compare opera to the Broadway musicals of their day. Some were serious some were silly. The opera in general is a classical format & style for the epitome of classically trained singers. It used to be meant for the wealthy patrons of the opera houses that had very wealthy patrons. But, as musical tastes evolved, music was seen as something to bring people together to unite the masses, the more common folks. The Three Tenors was a concert of the three greatest tenor singers of the day. Each man brought their talent & professionalism to their art. I recommend The Mercurotti by Marc Martel who covers this song as both Pavorotti & Freddie Mercury. The clear crisp notes sung here might be reasons to dislike modern music for mumbled schlock that some may not consider to be qualified as music.

[@katrinacash6393]

Freddie Mercury (lead singer of the band Queen) wrote a whole album in collaboration with Mike Moran (pianist), Sir Tim Rice (lyricist on The Golden Boy) and recorded with his favorite opera diva, Montserrat Caballé. Their performances are stunning. One of their songs was used in the opening ceremonies of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the song was titled "Barcelona". The three songs that they have live performances on KZbin are fantastic and a real fusion of rock and opera. "The Golden Boy", "How Can I Go On" and "Barcelona" will amaze you. This was a solo project for Freddie apart from Queen and it was after he had stopped touring with them. I highly recommend it (it's not so serious as the Master Luciano Pavarotti here). Barcelona video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/npzWnKigfJWIj8U The Golden Boy video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYHMq6yGad1mZqs How Can I Go On video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaSxoJhujJedisU

[@ruth495]

I am a white, (almost blue) Scottish woman, who fell in love with opera after hearing this, many years ago. I was laughed at, in the Royal Navy, for having the Three Tenors Cd. Makes you emotional, easy to listen to. Calming. Listened to Andre Botachelli when I was pregnant, my daughter (7) loves him also.

[@hadessahf3549]

Why was it necessary to say that you are “white” to make your point?

[@flygrrl49]

Powerful voices is a powerful thing! Music unites us all !…..let’s let it happen.

[@aprilwhite6435]

I also loved Mario Lanza,!! He played the Great Caruso in a movie!! Pavarotti played in a movie called "Yes, Georgio"! Loved them both!! ❤❤

[@cascisa22]

Black and Italians have emotions and soul for days

[@valentinmagureanu8039]

LUCIANO PAVAROTTI: THE GOLDEN VOICES!🥰🥰

[@lsteber9774]

If you are a true music lover, you listen to all genres and will find beauty and something meaningful in all of them. Opera singers study and train for years, some decades to hone their craft, their voices, and their techniques. It certainly deserves at least a listen and a chance to be appreciated. Translating the words into English will help you understand the story and the emotions.

[@CorridorOfMirrorsRemixes]

I will forever love The Four Kinsmen, the great Australian entertainers, for introducing me to this song as a young child. One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.

[@jeannettebrieger-scranton4779]

Many arias deal with love and loss, as is this one...The story, a vivid fantasy of long-ago China, where the imperious Princess Turandot poses three riddles to any prince who dares to court her, and commands the death of all who fail. When an unknown prince triumphs, the prospect of marriage strikes terror in Turandot's heart. It is sung by Calaf, the unknown prince, who falls in love at first sight with the beautiful but cold Princess Turandot.

[@sandralorenz1796]

Greatest tenor in the world. This music is for everyone. Check out Luciano and the 3 Tenors 1994 performance. You will get a great sample of opera. Luciano's last performance was singing this aria at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turino, Italy.

[@FierySquirrel.]

Pavarotti was probably the greatest Tenor ever.Opera 'stories' are often dramatic,hence the facial expressions.An Opera singer isn't just singing,but of course also acting a certain character.I think,you would enjoy Pavarotti singing with other artists(non Opera singers).Especially his Collaboration with James Brown is epic!Here is the link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZKlanlph56Wf7s

[@jacqueline4514]

Vocal gold!!! Gives me shivers every time ❤ Mind transforming music.

[@dripdaddydolluz2856]

Lmfao "rich people music" is such an unbelievably accurate way to describe it 🤣

[@peggajordan5635]

I grew up with it. My mom use to sing me songs in Italian.

[@tammyedwards-buchin3193]

I played opera, classical and Celtic music when I was pregnant with each of my children and they all still love it even in their 30s

[@littlebrookreader949]

In Europe, everyone knows these songs and sings them in public concerts! They’re like like national anthems!

[@francescobattisti9926]

I could never go to opera. but it takes a great talent. 40 years training, 400 years tradition. Then comes interpretation, but first you must be simply perfect. It's like classic ballet or Leonardo Da Vinci. It's another sport. Every note must be in complete control. And you must make the walls shake in a theater, with no mic or anything. It's the best that can come out from a human throat

[@eddiebest1951]

He was just the greatest of all time

[@lenwilkinson672]

There are hundreds of thiousands of ordinary working class folk who are opera lovers.Opera is story’s put into music.😊

[@BrendaAgosta]

Pour yourself two fingers, put it on and lay in you favorite chair. You’ll be hooked for life.

[@williammichael2156]

Well said indeed 👏

[@anavasquez8950]

Pavarotti was the greatest male opera singer because his voice was so strong, pure, and sweet. My favorite song of his is Non di scordar di me. He sings the song solo, and there is a duet with Vanessa Williams as she sings the english version and does a respectable performance. Pavarotti, you are so missed! RIP.

[@Ocelot2000]

The whole world listens to and loves Opera. Especially ones written by composers like Puccini. You can't find a seat most of the time. In the US it is seen as Rich People Music and the prices reflect that but in Europe it's all over the place and everyone listens to it and goes to it. it is for rich, poor, old, young and often played outside in the summer for free for everyone. It's stunning! I wish it was like that here in the States. So Opera. It's a broad term referring to a story, set to music and singing, with colonists acting and singing the main roles and chorus behind. Just like musical theatre. It's the precursor to it. Now, some operas are easier to listen to than others. Some can damn near give you a headache and others will hit you so hard in the chest it will make you weep. Here you are only listening to one aria (song) from the Opera Turandot by Puccini. It can be sung alone as a highlight, like here, in concert, but mostly people hear it as part of the whole story and opera on stage, in costumes with lavish sets and it's part of the story. Puccini's famous operas are this one "Turandot" but even more so, "Madame Butterfly," "Tosca" and "La Boheme" the latter one's story was turned in the musical Rent and the film Moulin Rouge.

[@annlykins4792]

To be well rounded musically. Must do classical❤Liked your reaction, young dude👍

[@jeannehurdel312]

This is anybody's music.Whoever wishes to enjoy it ,can do so.

[@laughingachilles]

It's ok not to like something. The thing about Opera is that you don't have to understand what is being said, the power of the music can tell the story.

[@jafarbarreiros9643]

Sometimes we think the tv are miseducating us but i discovered Pavarotti and could see myself stucked in front of the tv set listening opera when was only 10yo. Because of him i start to research about another universe, so nowadays i dig even deeper on classic music. Grazie mille signore Luciano.

[@ironutes]

My man - Great reaction and really, really great analysis! Especially for it being familiar with opera, you nailed it!!

[@primategaberocco]

To assist, when you see one "C" it's a "Choo" sound. So it's Looch-i-ano for Luciano. 👍💎 And voices like this are literally a bull in a fine China store. 😂🥃

[@carolisherwood493]

I never heard opera on radio in USA but often in Europe. Try listening to Pavarotti (more) and Maria Callas. Head back , eyes closed. Really listen….you will start to love opera

[@JF-dy2dr]

Opera brings out emotions - this also must be understood in the context of the entire Opera "Turandot"

[@SirBenjaminAzure]

I'm glad you enjoyed this. Pavarotti is indeed a GOAT of opera. Mostly Italian. I'd try listening to Vesti La Giubba by Placido Domingo. Also, Down By The Salley Gardens by Nicolai Gedda. Both different singers. You gotta do this sir. You who like this as something new, explore. I'm here for it.

[@carolejepsen]

The one and only Pavarotti. Splendid.

[@lindafoster2141]

He was the best!!! So sad we lost him to early to cancer! Thank you for trying this genre, and this is telling a story in every song.

[@crmlcd]

Not all opera is serious. My grandfather sang opera. My granddaughters think I am crazy because I love Merle Haggard and Luciano Pavoratti. I explain that Merle Haggard’s music is so like opera. The drama, the emotions the wonderful poetry of the lyrics. I am not crazy comparing the two genres. Don’t get me wrong, no one has a voice like Luciano. You can go to KZbin and listen to O Mio Babbino Caro. Get a version with the English lyrics scrolling on the bottom. My favorite operas are by Giacomo Puccini

[@terde9651]

Enjoyed your reaction ❤

[@billdomitilli8125]

He is arguably the finest Tenor who ever lived. Opera is the singing of a musical stage play by various Author/Playwright/Composers, like Puccini [Poo-CHEE-nee] here. It can be serious because the singers are playing the part of a character. In this case, the character's last line is: I will win, I will win, I WILL WIN! I hope this helps you understand. Cheers, --bd

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I’ve seen an interview with Dame Malvina Major, the retired New Zealand soprano who sang duets with Pavarotti. She mentioned the three young opera singers originally from Samoa who trained in Wales and are known as Sol3 Mio. All three have a Master’s degree in Opera Singing. Dame Malvina said that one of them, Darren Pene Pati, sounds very much like Pavarotti when he was young. Pene and his brother Amitai Pati, sing “Nessun Dorma” on Sol3 Mio’s KZbin channel. They’re both tenors and their cousin, Moses McKay is a baritone. They’re doing a brilliant job of introducing opera to the younger generation. They also do crossovers so are capturing new fans who then fall in love with opera. They’re now performing separately for opera companies in Europe and the USA. Pene’s diction and clarity when he sings Nessun Dorma are perfect.