Luciano Pavarotti (1935 – 2007) was an Italian operatic
tenor who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the
most commercially successful tenors of all time.
He made numerous recordings of complete operas and
individual arias, gaining worldwide fame for the brilliance and beauty of his
tone—especially into the upper register—and eventually established himself as
one of the finest tenors of the 20th century.
Pavarotti became well known for his televised concerts and
media appearances. From the beginning of his professional career as a tenor in
1961 in Italy to his final performance of "Nessun dorma" at the 2006
Winter Olympics in Turin, Pavarotti was at his best in bel canto operas,
pre-Aida Verdi roles, and Puccini works such as La bohème, Tosca, and Madama
Butterfly. Pavarotti was also noted for his charity work on behalf of refugees
and the Red Cross, amongst others.
He died from pancreatic cancer on 6
September 2007.
I would expect nothing less than a beret on this legendary tenor!
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