Luciano Pavarotti recounts some 'Embarassing Moments On Stage'

At a Masterclass Concert , a light-hearted Luciano answers a question from the audience. Here he speaks about some embarassing moments during his stage career...VERY FUNNY INDEED! .

[@BrettOwen71]

How can you not love this man?

[@legaciestr]

Brett Owen he lip synced in his hometown in a 1992 concert, also in his last performance, and when he was in Ankara, Turkey in 1969 the president asked for him to come because he was going to give him an award but he refused and said I have no respect for Turkey

[@idontcare-sf1vb]

My Nigga Productions he lipsynced... literally every celebrity lip syncs ..So what and if he has no respect for turkey that's his right to opinion omg 😂

[@okancolak3904]

As a Turkish person I wouldn't mind if he doesn't respect Turkey. It is his decision ofc but at that time President was called dictator as far as I know and Pavarotti didnt respect to a dictator . As far as I know this is the case and it is not about turkey I think

[@spqr520]

Trakya Djent Studios TR Do you have proof for any of your accusations?

[@sergio765410]

Okan Colak I mean having grown up during WW2 I can imagine him not liking dictators as was his right as a human.

[@SerramiahmE]

He's a ray of sunshine.. vocally and as a person.

[@russmaleartist]

I believe that . . . you can see that twinkle of mischief in his eyes!

[@mitchtheronin1469]

Cold German Beer tell us more

[@maxirwin6915]

Cold German Beer no you’re not

[@Manicmanuel]

was

[@flav2689]

@@Manicmanuel Hush. We know that he's not among us anymore and it's terribly sad. No need to make it worst with comments like that. It's like pouring salt to the wound, mean.

[@Donchayito]

he has great comedic timing

[@hoss-lk4bg]

ok

[@emanueletondo2510]

Like all italians

[@LeeLooface]

"I THINK SO" lmfao !!!!!! Who knew he was so hilarious.

[@Elisabeth0801]

He's gorgeous

[@slipspacesurvivalist9416]

I died so happily. lmaoooooo

[@vaahtobileet]

@ANITA Ospedale says the Italian. I swear I'm not snobby either, but let me first list off a few of my best qualities that I'm known for.

[@deegreen7868]

He was such a charmer, and had an a great sense of humor. . He just had that magic about him.

[@baroneraimondi6546]

he just as dean martin; LUCIANO smiled with his eyes

[@melindaward4780]

So very true ❤

[@Pendragon667]

I never knew he had such a great sense of humor. Charming personality and charming smile. And his "I THINK SO" came totally as a surprise as well. What a loss i still miss the man.

[@flav2689]

We all do. He was a wonderful man.

[@Clearks]

his smile lights up an entire room

[@MaxOutlaw]

"sorry mr pavarotti i didn't see you" priceless

[@Mooorhe]

His comic timing is wonderful, as you say. 'That never happened, *pause*... until last year*. The last joke absolutely slayed me, couldn't stop laughing :D.

[@doktorruin13]

His books are exactly that

[@trevor4835]

Yeah we all heard it too

[@frankvanga310]

Modenese soul

[@vincenzoa1918]

@@frankvanga310 italian soul

[@killedbyshrek5109]

Yes way to give away the punchline

[@bravaLiz]

THIS IS the real Luciano. I still miss him so much.

[@LincolnTorcelli]

The most charming tenor, ever.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

It's hard to come to terms with the fact that this soft-spoken charmer fiddling nervously with his surroundings is the same legendary beast who sends shockwaves through our spines when he hits us with the "VinceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeRoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"

[@hoss-lk4bg]

ok

[@flav2689]

@@hoss-lk4bg Shut up already...

[@flav2689]

Indeed, the contrast is strong - but I think it's actually adorable.

[@mistermonologue2442]

Pavarotti was always desperate for others approval, he wanted the crowd to love him..and they always did.

[@cellina.starfire]

Yeah and his high voice too?? Never imagine he would sound like this when speaking.

[@Freddiestillalive]

This MAN, This VOICE, This SMILE

[@flav2689]

Amen.

[@keefriff99]

What a big teddybear…I just wanna give him a hug and thank him for blessing the world with such beautiful music.

[@myfavourite08]

What a lovely person! Not only that he was the best tenor ever, he also had lots of humour and was modest. He is unforgotten.

[@PatriciaGoodsonpianist]

natural comedian!

[@KevinOsborn]

I think so... too!

[@Goreuncle]

3:34 XD, "yes, son of a bitch, you did speak", lmao. 4:00 Of course, he had to end it this way, XDDDD. 4:51 XDDD. 5:10 XDDDDDDD. There are no words. Such a shame we didn't get to see more of his comedian side, he was really good. I didn't know he was such a showman. He will always be missed.

[@mattthelearner2797]

He was funnier than some professional comedians, I almost pissed myself ahahahaha. What a amazing person.

[@IrishAndy85]

He was a gentleman and a light amongst the stars. The greatest of all tenors.

[@masterjunky863]

The name Luciano comes from "luce", that means "light"

[@flav2689]

@@masterjunky863 That is very fitting. He was a light to many. Missing him terribly.

[@melindaward4780]

But of course 😊

[@annacmoreno1]

I've never heard him speaking before, how adorable he is. When he smiles his whole face lights up. What a sweetheart💕

[@Muchamuchacha]

The best compliment for him "sorry I didn't see you" lol! That is so cute!!

[@myles2004myles]

The world will always love this beautiful soul. A true one off. The world's best. We love you dear Luciano.❤ x. I HOPE HES UP THERE TEACHING THE ANGELS HOW TO SING ! XXXX

[@claudiozanasi9605]

This great video makes me laugh and cry at the same time. I don't need to say why it makes me laugh, but it also makes me cry because I'm a fellow citizen of Pavarotti. In my city, Modena, we are incredibly proud of him but we also miss him a lot. Grazie, Maestro.

[@flav2689]

As a real fan with undying love for the Maestro, I believe I understand you well. I feel the sadness too - it’s bittersweet really. And naturally for you Italians (and especially Modena citizens) there is a strong feeling of pride too - it is no wonder at all. Your lands history is full of unbelievable artists - and maestro Pavarotti was one of those and a wonderful man on addition to that too. When the covid is over or at least the situation is better, I will visit Italy once again - I like to travel and see different cultures but Italy is easily my favourite destination abroad. I hope I will get to visit Modena one day too - I’d love to see maestros home city he valued so much. Greetings from Finland!

[@claudiozanasi9605]

@@flav2689 I welcome you in advance to Italy and in particular to Modena! Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy new year!

[@kavalkahn]

I love how when he's at this age his regular voice is very calm, soft, young and soothing, it's rather different than the voice he sings. However, when he says "I THINK SO" you can clearly listen his famous strong voice that probably anybody who has ever heard it can recognize it without seeing who's singing.

[@ellenlyons7413]

thats because a Tenor voice is manufactured , its above the normal speaking voice, He studied for 7 years before he hit the stage in his official debut. His voiced changed as he performed and aged, but it just improved, anytime you listen, that's what you get, the best there ever was, or ever will be. From the rumbling of a Diesel engine to the soft, sweet piercing voice of a songbird. I so wish I could have seen him sing live.

[@ronhouse698]

Some critics say that technically Pavarotti wasn’t the best tenor, but his charisma and stage presence are what made him the best. He connected with his audience in a way that no other tenor has. I’m still very sad that when he came to South Africa I was still a student and couldn’t afford a concert ticket, let alone the cost of travelling from the coast to the capital city.

[@melindaward4780]

When I think of him now and before I think of a beautiful Lion. I miss his roaring. 😢

[@margarethall708]

I was lucky to attend his class - as a pianist. MARGARET HALL

[@jojojojo4332]

Ignore my French but fuck the critics

[@yortko1]

Probably every English speaking admirer of his voice remembers the excitment and anticipation upon hearing him talk in OUR language during interviews or even at concerts. He was so likeable in that way and it added all the more to the great connection he made with his music.

[@John081590]

I did not know he is a funny guy. When he is singing, he gives a very intimidating aura. I like that behind this successful artist is a humble man full of warmth and humor. May you rest in peace, sir!

[@mer9492]

This superb artist is nothing less than a genius. Imagine speaking with such impeccable comedic timing and making it up on the fly! I love this man!

[@prayingmantis6777]

Every time I see him smile I feel he is smiling for all of Italy. 😊

[@luiginastro8831]

Wow, he also had great comedic timing. This man had everything.

[@Gabi310]

Oh my, this man was pure gold! Absolutely adorable!

[@iannordin5250]

It's actually incredible how much the voice changes when singers enter "opera mode." The amount of register and power they're able to belt out when they're on when you'd think they never had it in em is a contrast to behold.

[@offtopic6610]

SO BEAUTIFUL - WHAT A MAN...

[@rossmcl1776]

What a man he was. The voice alone was amazing, but his personality, sense of humour, and his wonderful spirit. I'm so glad we have these videos so he will live forever.

[@victorvegas435]

This is what makes a man great, his humbleness.

[@invisibleenenra9596]

Yes!!!!

[@sarahdixon6011]

Humility. Is humbleness even a word?

[@johnrhodes2367]

He had the best smile in the world.

[@The_Joker_]

And here children is a real LEGEND.

[@CATHRYNELEVEN]

I forgot just how joyous and light-hearted Mr. Pavarotti was. Such a gift from God and I think he used his gift to its full capacity.

[@stevewright4576]

A wonderful man, the world is less without you.

[@M-David-Hakoh]

Besides having one of the most beautiful voices he was so humble, RIP

[@fedodosto3162]

Oh God now I miss him even more. What a sweetheart.

[@inglese2996]

Natural charisma and humour, what an amazing man

[@maicey_t.]

What a gorgeous smile. 5:00. You can't help but to smile with him.

[@MM-md9lv]

First time I ever hear him speak. Lovely guy. Also lovely how gentle the woman talked about his size.

[@bennyloppo]

"I THINK SO~~" lolol Sorry I did not see you? omg, I'm dying love this man

[@kdiggydawg1]

“Oh I didn’t see you” 🤣🤣🤣♥️

[@jeranbrown82]

His smile is a force of nature just as his voice is!

[@Classicvideofan]

I was in the theater these nights ! .... Hildegard Behrens was the Tosca ... when they both collapsed on the floor there was a loud gasp from the 2000 people in the audience !... but they did not stop the music and the show went on !... The day Big Luciano was late : the performance started "as usual" and after the sort orchestral into the conductor just stopped ... they closed the curtains ... and nobody hd a clue of what was happening ... BTW in Paris ALL performances always have started at 7.30 (and still do ...) ... so Mister Pavarotti was just late this night and there were a lot of rumors about why he had been late this night :))), ... but his performance was stunning and unforgettable .... not only for these incidents ;)

[@kukmica6422]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bst6791]

You know, its a rare thing to literally be the greatest on the planet at anything. And if anyone ever had the right to be a conceited SOB it was Pavarotti. Yet, he was this sweet humble personable man. And i think the combination of his enormous talent and his sweet soul is truly what made him a great man.

[@cellina.starfire]

Reminds me of Andrea Bocelli in many ways! His humility and personality!

[@z.s7328]

OMG I'm in love with this man !!

[@flav2689]

Same here and I miss him so much! It's bittersweet to watch him. Sometimes I stop to think "oh my god, this is so surreal and kinda pathetic" and I laugh at it myself. Life can be so weird sometimes...

[@adityav7011]

4:04 Even in stand-up comedy shows, we barely get to hear such a laughter.

[@enricomariamoretti]

Modena style I'm so proud of Pavarotti. I live in Modena and I sang in the Rossini choir of Modena , where Pavarotti began his career (although my voice is poor) and I had the pleasure of knowing him . We really miss.

[@AT-cy7im]

Wow ! Lucky you !

[@ermir7996]

Enrico Pavoretti

[@yallowrosa]

W modena, W ferrari, W pavarotti: (anche se ho capito poco di quello che ha detto)

[@davidwhyberd7612]

You must be very proud of Luciano. He just oozes charm, is funny and has the greatest Bel Canto tenor voice since Beniamino Gigli. His great voice and wonderful legato line moves me to tears as it is so beautiful. Fernando was the same. I am so very sad that Luciano and his lovely parents are no longer with us. Fernando also had a beautiful voice. I am a Libran, like Luciano, and studied Bel Canto singing. I did not become professional, but was invited to sing as bass soloist on several occasions with choirs - I am a bass baritone - and have always been very serious about my singing. I inherited my love of singing from my parents and grandparents who were also fine singers. My grandfather was a fine baritone and my father a fine bass and my mother a fine soprano. Your Rossini Chorale make a wonderful sound. I now sing with a renowned Welsh male Choir, the Neath Male Choir, and we rehearse on a Tuesday and Friday. We perform in about 18 concerts per year. Most of us are in our 70's, but still make an excellent sound. The sheer love of singing will always be there and I really look forward to our future concerts after our Christmas break.

[@lalalamaddalena]

@@davidwhyberd7612 Bless you and your love for this amazing culture that is Opera. Break a leg!

[@lesleyw6976]

I must have watched this a thousand times - LOVE his sense of humour!

[@ecstasy88]

hes radiating happiness

[@MrExcessum]

Is this amazing or what? His storytelling, his delivery, him making a diversion when he fiddles with the stuff he takes from the stand... Luciano was a natural born entertainer, and he could've been a top class stand up comedian. There, I've said it.

[@larrywalsh9939]

So human, so alive and passionate and such a sense of humor. Pavarotti was just a beautiful human being.

[@HSDarke]

The greatest tenor ever. Will never be another.

[@penelopekhewitt240]

He is perfect in his manner and elegance… I adore him and wish I had met him

[@adamsmateo2149]

I'm here in 2020 and I couldn't be more in love with this man. Legends never die🖤

[@chloewalker8089]

His English speaking is cute!

[@hoss-lk4bg]

ok

[@callidusvulpes5556]

@@hoss-lk4bg ok, "random guy that says "ok" on comments that were almost a decade ago".

[@davidalvare6977]

@@callidusvulpes5556 ok

[@callidusvulpes5556]

@@davidalvare6977 👌

[@cheeseontoast3434]

Oki

[@flav2689]

Like the voice alone wouldn't have been enough for women to love him, he just had to be the most wonderful, the warmest and funniest personality of them all. What a charmer. Lord help us, I would have melted away if I had met him. How could he be so attractive both in a cute and a sexy way? That's rare. I would give my right hand to have just a one hug from him. And I actually play the violin. 🌚 Just in case our hopes are true and he is watching us from heaven: Rest in peace, Maestro. You were a real gift and will never be forgotten. We love you - will always do. ❤️

[@karen8000]

I would have melted away too....

[@olgafigueroa2909]

I can assure you...you wouod have fallen in love. I know...because I did get to hug him. Yook me years to break free from my obsession.

[@flav2689]

@@olgafigueroa2909 There is no doubt about that. I would have, for sure. Even now I kind of have a crush on him. Let alone if I had met him. And damn, lucky you! I’m both happy for you and jealous at the same time. No wonder that it took years to get over it, it would have been the same thing with me.

[@olgafigueroa2909]

@@flav2689 if only I knew then what I know now...i would have made rhe most out of my encounter and develop some form of professional relationship. I was just 18...poor and no money. I fell gor jim when his movie Ues Giorgio came out. A short time later I found out thatche was coning to Puerto Rico. Tickets ranged between 100 and 500 usd. Long story short: I called some numbers, told rhem I was an artist 🎨 and I was able to not only sit FRONT ROW...but I was able to see him bcckstage and present him with my little masterpiece lol. I wore a femme tuxedo...and the story about how I made that dream possible is "the" example I hold andlook up to when it comes to realuzing my dreams.

[@ntyatyilanga3003]

Love the way he says "eye ron"❤❤

[@hasan_shans]

Man with a genius sense of humor! I even didn't know he is such a comedian! Great man!

[@joanlembo7845]

He's just fabulous. I just love him. ❤️

[@meirwise1107]

Mr Pavarotti...larger than life...large voice....large heart....large soul. RIP King of the high Cs, voice of the century. You are still enthralling us.

[@Astro_Guy_1]

he was the best of the best AND could laugh about himself. Very rare.

[@MyNewEra2012]

I miss him so much 💔 I cried as if a family member passed away. He was so loveable and loving and sweet and funny and indeed the best tenor I've ever heard 👍

[@flav2689]

I feel you - same here when I "found" him a year ago. (I was only a kid when he passed away - knew the name of course though). Now when I have found opera again after many years, I felt the very real, strong connection - I'd honestly say love - while listening to him and then realised/remembered he is gone. I cried like a baby - never did that for anyone else than a family member and probably never will. And I still mourn him, it aches - just like it hurts to remember my late father. I don't exaggerate one bit - not even when I say I would do anything (ok, obviously except murdering etc) for him to be alive. I don't quite understand it, but it is what it is. I cannot say this to anyone face to face though - only other his passionate fans can understand. Others would think I'm crazy.

[@MyNewEra2012]

@@flav2689 I know exactly what you mean and no, you're not crazy ❤️ when I was 10 years old, Freddie Mercury passed away, around the same time as my dearest great-grandmother. The emotions that I've had were very similar. Btw the philharmonic orchestra my father works for since 1995 had a tour with the Three Tenors and Diana Ross, I believe it was in Taiwan. OMGOOOOOOOOOOD I was jealous that I couldn't attend 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@flav2689]

@@MyNewEra2012 Thank you for understanding, you are very nice😊❤️ And again, I can relate! My grandparents got (twice) the chance to hear Pavarotti live - and I’m so jealous! 😅

[@BeatlEPMJo]

Well I might just have to face it...it finally hit me, at 22 years old, at past 3 am, with quite a challenging exam ahead...that I fell in love with this man! Che amore che sei Luciano! Ti adoro! 😍

[@Elisabeth0801]

Love Pavarotti too

[@shreddedskull666]

I feel this comment

[@sepdafodils]

Me too 😬😬😁😊

[@flokimen9]

how did the exam go

[@justinwayne445]

@@flokimen9 She got her liberal arts degree in lesbian basket weaving and is now an antifa street protester

[@riohenry6382]

He must be so missed by his family, given that we all miss him so much 💔 RIP Maestro

[@Me_AV]

The man was just adorable, wasn't he??? ❤

[@flav2689]

He sure was. I miss him like crazy.

[@randalcolucci6833]

Ahhh, the Italian people....full of life and song. And Pavarotti personified this perspective.

[@lindalcoomes]

What an incredible sweet, charming, funny guy with so much talent. And so humble. RIP

[@bertjesklotepino]

i'm sorry, i did not see you. Man, that is humor

[@anons_anonymous]

He is so adorable I can't even handle it!

[@shayanmardanbeigi2697]

He is so charming

[@robdev89]

Wow! A side of this man I have never seen. I love it, this guy could have also done stand-up. Extraordinary man, with the voice of an angel. It seems we lose the best all the time.

[@flav2689]

We really do.

[@karen8000]

I could watch this over and over again!! What a GREAT smile, what a GREAT "comedic" sense, what an AMAZING voice.... After a bad day, and, there's been a lot lately, it just makes me smile to watch him smile

[@MroStudios]

I'm in love with his smile.

[@Evaquiel]

"I THINK SO" hahaha.

[@michaelkeaton5394]

"Until last year"

[@CaptainBlaine]

Such a warm crowd. And he was so charming. I love it!

[@miralazic9621]

King forever 🌻Maestro Luciano Pavarotti!!!🌻🌞🦜🌹🐓🕊️🏆🕊️🌏✨✨✨🌿Sada i zauvek!!!🍀

[@Gabi310]

A man of gold with a voice of liquid gold! It must have been wonderful to be in his presence.

[@ruthwidlund6429]

Love his sense of humor.

[@Sounzgudd]

So warm. His personality and humour just makes me cheesy grin. The questions were fun too.

[@NilsMcCloud]

4:30 Such a gracious man to take that remark in stride and promptly make light of it.

[@kp8381]

Just watching this in Nov, 22. I was laughing out loud. You were the Maistro Mr. Pavarotti. May you RIP sir.

[@mariorebhan914]

I love every single word he's saying and how he's saying it....

[@show_me_your_kitties]

What a beautiful and charming man

[@Democracyphobia]

legends are legends because of who they are as human beings first then comes their talent . i can listen to this man talk all day long . he is a magnet of positivity .

[@jewellsmith7860]

Great sense of humor. Love, love love him.

[@josedelacruz4203]

I love this man. True art and True music. Just Magic

[@billm.2387]

There will never be anyone even close to Pavarotti..a true legend forever

[@user-ol1hh9gx3d]

He was amazing...and he have great sense of humor....great man...with a wonderful smile...!!! And unbelievable voice...!!

[@johnnydtractive]

He is so charming, and he really knows how to tell a story. The whole audience--he holds that whole audience in the palm of his hand. Never never will there be another like him, & we wouldn't want there to be because he's the only one we want to love the way we love Pavarotti. May he be blessed wherever he is.

[@EazytheNDAcaptain]

What a great man! Great voice and great personality

[@sharcrum]

What a sweet man. I've come to live him as I've gotten older and learned to appreciate his talent and singing!

[@jdishmael001]

vocal legend and comedian!

[@lucykibble394]

2020 and we still love you Pavarotti ♥️

[@flav2689]

2021 and still do, and always will.

[@Belorizontinos]

A man to be missed. What a great guy he was. Love you, thank you!

[@togasso]

ahahah...ha saputo prendersi in giro con eleganza. Grande Lucianone