Country

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Italy

Birth

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October 12, 1935 in Modena, Italy

Death

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September 6, 2007 in Modena, Italy

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Crossover

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Luciano Pavarotti was born on October 12, 1935, in Modena, Italy. He was the son of a baker and grew up in a musical family. His father, Fernando, was a tenor and his mother, Adele, was a soprano. Pavarotti began singing at a young age and was a member of his church choir. He also studied music at the Conservatorio di Musica Arrigo Boito in Parma. Pavarotti made his professional debut in 1961 as Rodolfo in La Bohème at the Teatro Municipale in Reggio Emilia. He quickly gained recognition for his powerful voice and expressive performances. In 1963, he made his debut at the Royal Opera House in London as Rodolfo and also made his debut at the Vienna State Opera as the Duke in Rigoletto. Pavarotti's breakthrough came in 1972 when he performed the role of Tonio in Donizetti's La Fille du Régiment at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. His performance of the aria "Ah! Mes amis" earned him a record-breaking 17 curtain calls and established him as one of the world's leading tenors. Pavarotti went on to perform at all of the major opera houses around the world, including La Scala in Milan, the Paris Opera, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Vienna State Opera. He also performed at numerous music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Glyndebourne Festival. In addition to his opera performances, Pavarotti was also known for his concerts and recitals. He performed in stadiums and arenas around the world, including Central Park in New York, Hyde Park in London, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. He also performed with other famous singers, including Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, in the Three Tenors concerts. Pavarotti received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. He was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 2001 and was made a Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2005. He also received several Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998. Pavarotti was known for his philanthropic work and was a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations. He founded the Pavarotti & Friends charity concerts, which raised money for various humanitarian causes. He also established the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation, which provided scholarships to young singers. Pavarotti's health began to decline in the 2000s, and he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006. He continued to perform despite his illness, and his final performance was at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. He passed away on September 6, 2007, at the age of 71. Luciano Pavarotti was one of the greatest tenors of all time and left a lasting legacy in the world of classical music. His powerful voice and expressive performances continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

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