Luciano Pavarotti, probably the world's most famous operasinger through the late 20th and early 21th century, succumbed to his illness early this thursday morning.
May he rest in peace.
-Fred
May he rest in peace.
-Fred
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Just heard the news and I am very sad. Although I enjoy many forms and styles of music, opera is probably my fav and he was certainly my favorite tenor. He leaves behind a great legacy and he will be sorely missed. 
A few years ago he was traveling the world on his final tour. My wife and I saw him at The Palace (where the Pistons play) and thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
A few years ago he was traveling the world on his final tour. My wife and I saw him at The Palace (where the Pistons play) and thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
"If you look to me for illumination, you better have a flashlight!"
I had the privilege of seeing Luciano many years ago (in the early 70's) before he was a really big star.
I had front row-center season tickets for a concert series in Ann Arbor. That particular night, I was tempted not to go. It was snowing and cold and a long drive to Ann Arbor. The ticket just said, Luciano Pavorati, Tenor. I had not heard of him before, and I really didn't think I wanted to drive all that way in bad weather to hear a tenor. I decided to go anyway but didn't think I would enjoy it.
But then the most remarkable thing happened. As soon as Luciano walked onto the stage, the charisma from this guy was just overwhelming. While he was still walking to center stage, I turned to my date (now my wife) and said "I'm gonna like this guy." And Wow! It was the most incredible concert I've ever attended. There was no orchestra. Just Luciano and his pianist. Not six feet away from me. At the end, he must have done at least a half dozen encores. The crowd was just on its feet and going wild. They wouldn't stop.
Finally, Luciano closed the key cover on the piano and gestured "No more. No more." The whole evening was like one of those magical times where you know you witnessed something truly special.
Rest in Peace, Luciano. You were the best and always will be.
I had front row-center season tickets for a concert series in Ann Arbor. That particular night, I was tempted not to go. It was snowing and cold and a long drive to Ann Arbor. The ticket just said, Luciano Pavorati, Tenor. I had not heard of him before, and I really didn't think I wanted to drive all that way in bad weather to hear a tenor. I decided to go anyway but didn't think I would enjoy it.
But then the most remarkable thing happened. As soon as Luciano walked onto the stage, the charisma from this guy was just overwhelming. While he was still walking to center stage, I turned to my date (now my wife) and said "I'm gonna like this guy." And Wow! It was the most incredible concert I've ever attended. There was no orchestra. Just Luciano and his pianist. Not six feet away from me. At the end, he must have done at least a half dozen encores. The crowd was just on its feet and going wild. They wouldn't stop.
Finally, Luciano closed the key cover on the piano and gestured "No more. No more." The whole evening was like one of those magical times where you know you witnessed something truly special.
Rest in Peace, Luciano. You were the best and always will be.