Luciano Pavarotti "Nessun Dorma" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe]

Pavarotti's ping and POWER! I studied voice with Todd Duncan in Washington, DC in the 1990s. Thanks, JK

[@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094]

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[@davidrosoff3228]

@@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094 Pointing out racist, &, or wrongful portrayals is ALWAYS warranted. Whitewashing them is good for no one.

[@sassiesoo]

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[@albertolosi9341]

Ok. I love u Kiss from Italy😘

[@John-do9ei]

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.

[@5thkiechannel]

Send the link of the video

[@bernardodc9631]

I wish I say that!

[@philippesauvie639]

Lordy lordy lordy! I wish I was there to have seen and heard!

[@thebambino4728]

That must have been an INCREDIBLE experience for you - BRAVO !!!

[@mrkroeger]

Thank you for the great story. Gives us something to ponder.

[@Igor-ug1uo]

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.

[@duncanwelch1688]

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.

[@marcelopaolillo9848]

That's exactly what I just imagined. Finally found someone who thought exactly like me !

[@tomdiodati5028]

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.

[@djki2565]

I want there. Working as audio engineer sublime.

[@Nikioko]

It was his signature aria. He could perform it no less than perfectly.

[@bartoszrebelski8571]

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.

[@RobWitchdoctor]

me too

[@MrRevald]

Exactly

[@marcelolarraburu7356]

Same feeling!

[@gaetanopanico300]

Hahahahaha

[@davidrosoff3228]

@@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.

[@mayge1234]

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.

[@HermanVonPetri]

@@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?

[@sarahkavanagh7355]

@@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?

[@BDT_ZA]

I'm very eager to see/hear your reaction once you see Skin from Skunk Anansie perform with Pavarotti.... Please do us all a favour and check it out ---- PRETTY PLEASE ;)

[@alieldremy]

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

[@robsurfingtherabbithole1301]

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.

[@RobWitchdoctor]

beautiful

[@trovadorregio]

music functions on a whoooole different level.. this is a very beautiful anecdote!

[@schism6976]

Wow, amazing! Thank you for sharing😀

[@nenishere24]

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!

[@matteogallo2689]

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.

[@jasonfritz838]

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.

[@mariaeddycesario3067]

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.

[@mattguz55]

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

[@jenn976]

Another vote for the marvelous “E lucevan le stelle.” So, so beautiful.

[@sebnemb935]

same same

[@nicolabonato9027]

It's sad you can hear it for the first time only once😭

[@Drummer4life86]

There are not a lot of musicians that have mastered their art… Pavarotti is one of them that has completely mastered

[@happydawg2663]

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.

[@pookz3067]

@@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!

[@sparkydave2783]

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.

[@grahamtrezise1114]

As a carpenter, I fully understand what you're saying....

[@gurdeepchumber2764]

@@grahamtrezise1114 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bereabeard]

Retired flooring installer here....SAME!!

[@robertbrotten3504]

Clarity and effortless joy. Well said

[@marcusambrester]

Well said!

[@PazBinv1]

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.

[@recognizingfrequency2906]

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.

[@FENicholson]

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.

[@miriambarreras1530]

You are so lucky! I imagine it was one of the greatest experiences in your life!

[@Neil_BT]

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.

[@antivanti]

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

[@payneman]

Vladislav Golikov did it better

[@johnfry4501]

@@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.

[@axel183]

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.

[@vegeta1885]

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

[@Novakiller]

I was so lucky to see him live a bunch of times when I was young!!! Special!!! 🤯🥲😈🤘

[@alecshroyer1569]

The pure BLISS in Elizabeth Zharoff face when she is listening to PERFECTION is Priceless.

[@MusikPiratCH]

Sorry, but "perfection" doesn't exist in music! :P I heard it better (even in German) by the great Fritz Wunderlich! :D

[@boeing900]

Pavarotti was the greatest tenor of all time. I literally cried the day he died. Rest In Peace Luciano. Rest In Peace.

[@threalismaradona9899]

agreed

[@mjsmcd]

Was Caruso a tenor?

[@kaywhy245]

Caruso the best. Try his Nessun

[@GedUK]

Well, in recorded history perhaps.

[@michelelaraia7358]

@@mjsmcd yes

[@pyrettablaze248]

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 💜

[@iampostcode]

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.

[@Nikioko]

Tell me: who ever that has any sense of music wouldn't?

[@nusior]

Same! Every dang time 😍

[@alexeinuville2555]

Same here my man, it's so beautiful

[@Ray_eddi]

Pavarotti didn't cry.....you're a man - enjoy it like he did!

[@kristopherdavis5824]

Agreed

[@bobbralee1019]

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.

[@binbashyt]

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.

[@annalouks]

I wish that was on video. That would be awesome to watch. Though not the same as in person.

[@binbashyt]

@@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.

[@AlabasterJazz]

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!

[@gionataferoldi8555]

Luciano Pavarotti made me proud to be italian 🇮🇹🇮🇹 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 Thanks for sharing his amazing voice with us and to remember him 🙏🏻

[@Tyrfingr]

I would be proud to be human if this was what aliens first heard from our planet

[@kanervatie]

But movie IT makes you look like a clown.... :D

[@rogeriopenna9014]

"Luciano Pavarotti made me proud to be italian" Not Bud Spencer and Terence Hill?

[@simonecalia6931]

@@rogeriopenna9014 Luciano Pavarotti is Bud Spencer.

[@rogeriopenna9014]

@@simonecalia6931 haha, very true. RIP them both

[@josephmclaughlin9404]

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.

[@Nikioko]

Somebody: "React to something that will make everybody cry." Elizabeth: "Challenge accepted."

[@MrRevald]

Hus look during that last note. He is in a different place looking at something divine. By the way, love your nerdiness. The best.

[@supportteam6808]

he's trying to not pass out...

[@MrRevald]

@@supportteam6808 I guess that can't be ruled out as a possibility

[@erichbrough6097]

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!

[@psantosd1]

@@supportteam6808 yop

[@mattguz55]

Agreed. Had a moment of human transcendence there. Many never experience that and claim it's not real or possible.

[@parsifal40002]

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.

[@wranglers2]

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.

[@jackwhitbread4583]

Nope, this was his reaction after almost all his performances. Opera was not just a profession to him it was his greatest passion

[@danbev8542]

I think he’s still in character- I will WIN!

[@michaelcorenzwit716]

Her analysis actually added to my appreciation of this masterpiece. Now I know why this moves me so much and I am a musician.

[@joeltijerina4401]

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

[@zickbone]

late 90's early 00's was crazy yo, this guy and slipknot both had albums on the charts.

[@alanclarke8117]

Pavarotti singing "Nessun Dorma"? A sure winner. Still makes the hair on my arm stand up.

[@chrisbanks6659]

Just the one arm? 😳

[@joshuajouet]

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

[@alexanderbuffalo4156]

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.

[@Funkybassplayer]

It’s such a joy to see you enjoy his voice. 🥰 Side note, thank you for translating. You’re the first to do this. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SSPVideo]

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful. I cannot listen to this without shedding a tear. Stunning

[@luisnunes2010]

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?

[@inspiradonogregoriano]

Julia Lezhneva, please.

[@WildesWaldwesen]

Yesss !

[@luisnunes2010]

@@inspiradonogregoriano Must admit a partiality for Lea Desandre and Thomas Dunford on lute, but it would be wonderful!

[@ninoding]

Some Barbra Strozzi would be nice.

[@giovanniromerilli]

Scarlatti!

[@ObiWanJabroni]

This is one of the most iconic performances of all time. The emotion in his voice brings me to tears every time

[@darthdonkulous1810]

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.

[@williamgallucci9913]

Its incredible

[@Fluttermoth]

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

[@emile_fa]

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.

[@scottwestergren8344]

Pavarotti's diaphragmatic control is astounding! He make his singing look effortless. Ms Zharoff, I would love to hear you sing "Nessun Dorma!"

[@larsgsanger3105]

❤️🙏🇸🇪

[@toddwhite4278]

Thank you for another amazing reaction. Can you react to Rob and Austin singing it? Home free guys

[@elleswan1]

Non solo, Ha una pronuncia così impeccabile e fluida e cristallina . Stupenda anche per un italiano

[@joerngrossblotekamp]

Yes, what a superb air management

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

Pavarotti has my favorite male voice of all time. Maybe even favorite voice period. Such an incredibly talented guy. Rest in peace Pav.

[@scythe74]

I love that little shake of the head as he smashes the final note. Like he's doubling-down on his challenge.

[@oglschmitt]

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]

hahaha! Kirk called me in and said, "check out this thumbnail!" I had to agree.

[@oglschmitt]

@@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. 😎

[@corneliusantonius3108]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Jarkko Ahola, Finland "Nessun Dorma"

[@riccardoalcaro8483]

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

[@mozzjones6943]

And Pavarotti sung them all with such otherworldly passion and a tone that is greater than any tenor who has lived... IMO

[@TheKiman2]

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.

[@Sean2002FU]

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!!!!

[@justie1220]

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.

[@kirbys1370]

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!!! 💗

[@jacob_wiese]

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.

[@paulbentley2709]

Most reactors are amateurs, this woman is top level.

[@Vakator-29]

One of the greatest pieces ever written. Performed by one of the greatest singers that will ever live.

[@ScottLVarga]

Your exuberance and enthusiasm are infectious, Elizabeth. This version of Nessum Dorma always brings me to tears at its' beauty.

[@paulslipaczek906]

Spot on

[@MrMerino45]

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!

[@donaldweigandt4051]

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

[@lolsnory]

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

[@garyheighway7635]

I’m a metal head but I heard him on pbs in 79. I was 9 and I’ve loved his talent ever since.

[@benjilee329]

I love metal too. I also love opera. It is all power.

[@strangernightfire9618]

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.

[@alexgasparini4548]

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]

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...

[@alexgasparini4548]

@@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.

[@corbfisher]

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.

[@SirCamsmorethanalot]

:'(

[@schism6976]

...Sub-Zero temperatures was a reason as well. I hate when people even mention this as if he never sang it. Peace 🌎

[@4zafinc]

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

[@michelelaraia7358]

Overplayed and oversung aria

[@maryezell3888]

@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.

[@sheldonscrockersTransformThink]

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.

[@michaelkearney3646]

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

[@catsohooten2157]

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.

[@user-bu6nq1ve6m]

Me to but i think it is in the song, itself is masterpiece but pav takes it on all another level

[@albertocolnaghi4891]

Respect and shotout to you, from an italian metalhead

[@bodyartweb]

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

[@humboldtharry4248]

How many windows did you have to replace?

[@bodyartweb]

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.

[@Zuppete]

Cavolo!!! Che fortuna!!! :)

[@joshuaansley1361]

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

[@aragiss]

I love how you've known this piece for a long time, but you can still enjoy it fully as if you've never heard it before.

[@kevinnguyen5042]

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! 🙏🏻

[@NewEnglandOutdoorsman]

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.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Jussi was the best for me.

[@NewEnglandOutdoorsman]

@@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.

[@mattulf]

@@NewEnglandOutdoorsman Jussi's from Borlänge Sweden

[@NewEnglandOutdoorsman]

@@mattulf Thanks for the correction. Thought it was Norway for some reason.

[@karljohannesbauer1380]

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.

[@BOdelaRUT]

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.

[@TheConsistentoDDity]

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.

[@jt9300]

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.

[@NatsAstrea]

He DID win. Thank you for the analysis - loved it!

[@wpontius4355]

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.

[@giorgiomartinico3774]

I'm Italian, and I want to say thanks to you Elizabeth! You are a Princess! ❤

[@attilathehun3838]

Every single time I hear his voice it makes me cry. Never again will there be a vocal talent such as his. RIP PAVAROTTI❤

[@mirceaioanmarcut619]

I like this version of Laura Bretan too....She is 15 in this video.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4POdKiFg8-EZtU

[@ryanmartinage]

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.

[@missv9460]

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.😊

[@capp00]

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.

[@alanclarke8117]

Unearthly and inspirational. In his prime, he was sui generis -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5DLfZtqpqikpsk

[@shanekeat7473]

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.

[@bobnoblesjr.465]

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!

[@RobWitchdoctor]

@@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

[@muddypool7537]

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!

[@davetarrant1672]

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

[@josephmclaughlin9404]

I would define Elizabeth reaction as Giddy…which is pure.

[@michelleo8499]

I have a difficult time listening to anyone else but Pavarotti sing Nessun Dorma. His otherworldly rendition of it has basically made it impossible for me to not judge anyone else against his version. Truly amazing.

[@aliceharper707]

I was studying opera when Pavarotti was alive. His voice was so incredible. I'm in tears listening to him again.

[@rihamy2nd]

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!

[@TheSeeking2know]

23:31 Your comments on breathing were so useful to consider and explained the effects of the different types. Even your whistle breathing (and avoiding the microphone when using one) were also eye-opening. Thank you for all the tips!

[@deeandcoryproductions3976]

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!

[@kikstand2011]

Your enthusiasm for this music that you truly love and are passionate about, is so infectious!! Loved this reaction! ♥️

[@wasabi.2839]

A 27 minute analyizing a 3 minutes performance, that it's real greatness power.

[@fip3torrejon]

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

[@imokin86]

Exactly. A talent who knows what they're doing will accomplish more. Even if their art is not as technical as opera.

[@Moribax85]

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 :)

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Finalmente!

[@jsprite123]

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.

[@brunoosti6488]

Nobody has to sleep. Stay awake. Do not sleep

[@tbmike23]

No problem, whatsoever, picking his voice out of a lineup. There's only one. It is him. He is the best. He is unmistakable, and undeniable. I thank God for him.

[@himawari2672]

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.

[@devilinthebelfry7292]

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.

[@funkyjbass7762]

Geez I wish anybody would look at me with the adoration that Elizabeth looks at Pavarotti here. Man. Envious.

[@vittoriomorini5569]

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

[@grumpyhaus]

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

[@inspector4133]

I was the production manager for a major orchestra in the 80's and 90's. One of the absolute highlights was Pavarotti in concert. This was his encore. I got to hear the rehearsals as they "tuned" the sound system to the hall, and then the performance. He was very much a gentleman offstage, with a good sense of humor. It was amazing getting to work with a true legend. Hearing him sing in person was beyond words.

[@manufran02]

Man this takes me back ,when my parents would take a nap I would go downstairs put on headphones and sing to the three tenors .

[@AlishaHerbiederbie]

My grandparents raised me on opera. Pavarotti and Carreras were major favorites, and now that they are gone listening to either tenor feels like the deepest comforting hug.

[@waterboys3001]

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.

[@bazamere]

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

[@mattiac.8892]

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.

[@trisinogy]

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.

[@Geoffthebull]

What a lovely analysis of the master. It helps us to understand how he uses his body to resonate the harmonics. Wonderful.

[@dennystewart3238]

This performance has always made me cry! It's so incredibly moving.