Italian tenor Pavarotti dies at 71

[mazersteven]

Italian tenor Pavarotti dies at 71.

Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world's best-known tenors, has died at the age of 71 in his hometown of Modena in north-central Italy.

"The great tenor Luciano Pavarotti died today at 5am (3pm NZT) at his home in Modena," Pavarotti's manager Terri Robson said in a statement.

"The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life.

"In fitting with the approach that characterised his life and work, he remained positive until finally succumbing to the last stages of his illness."

The rotund, black-bearded tenor known as "Big Luciano" helped bring opera to the masses and performed to vast stadium audiences round the world.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/06/pavarotti.dead/index.html

 

[masak_aer]

R. I. P.
We missed one of the greatest talents.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Even I, who never enjoyed opera, appreciated his talent (and his personality.) He will be missed.

 

[Dolby CP-200]

No get out! Oh that’s a damn shame a real damn shame his voice was dynamic but what a collection he’s left behind for those music lovers to enjoy. RIP Mr. Pavarotti.

I get so emotional when hearing his voice its enough to bring tears of joy.

Pavarotti - Nessun Dorma
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ONUCPKdGcrk

Luciano Pavarotti - Ave Maria - Schubert
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2uYrmYXsujI

 

[stratman]

He will be missed, what a talent.

 

[Dolby CP-200]

Even classic FM UK is celebrating the man “Luciano Pavarotti” via a wonderful musical experience. If you can tune in by clicking listen here and depending on where you live in the world counts as its kinder restricted to certain parts.

http://www.classicfm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=468927&spid=

 

[Dolby CP-200]

Just heard Nick Bailey, read out my farewell to “Luciano Pavarotti”.

“Wonderful show classic FM bravo what could the listeners do with out you in sharing the life of the man “Luciano Pavarotti” the concert that I’m listening to now is marvellous even if I can’t understand the phrases the meaning still sounds universal and recognizable to me wondrous and thank you very much for putting on a great show. He will be missed the world over his will continue to play until till the end of time.”

Nick, commented “hear, hear.”