Luciano Pavarotti

Luciano Pavarotti

Luciano Pavarotti was an Italian-born vocalist and lyric tenor, as well as one of the most recognizable names in opera and classical music. He as also a part of the group The Three Tenors with fellow vocalists Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras.

Fast Facts

Name: Luciano Pavarotti
Born: October 12, 1935
Died: September 6, 2007
Genre: Opera
Origin: Modena, Italy
Active: April, 1961
Albums: 24
Label: Decca
Most Curtain Calls (World Record): 165

Career

Luciano Pavarotti debuted on the Italian stage in a performance of La Boheme in the 1961. Two years later he played the role again at the Vienna State Opera which cemented his local popularity. He rose to international stardom in 1972 in La Fille Du Regiment at the New York Met. The reviews and accolades from his work there launched his performing and recording career. After over four decades gracing the world's stages with his voice, he succombed to Cancer in 2007.

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Quote

"I think a life in music is a life well spent, and this is what I have devoted myself to."

Categories

Entertainment | Music | Classical | Opera

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