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Luciano Pavarotti: Life and Legacy

Luciano Pavarotti was born in Modena, Italy in 1935 and died there in 2007. He was a renowned Italian opera singer who was known for his beautiful tone and ability to sing difficult high notes. Some of his most notable career highlights included giving a concert in Central Park to over 500,000 people and making his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1972 where he delivered 9 flawless high C notes. Throughout his career he performed all over the world, recorded many albums, and helped raise millions for charity through benefit concerts.

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Luciano Pavarotti: Life and Legacy

Luciano Pavarotti was born in Modena, Italy in 1935 and died there in 2007. He was a renowned Italian opera singer who was known for his beautiful tone and ability to sing difficult high notes. Some of his most notable career highlights included giving a concert in Central Park to over 500,000 people and making his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1972 where he delivered 9 flawless high C notes. Throughout his career he performed all over the world, recorded many albums, and helped raise millions for charity through benefit concerts.

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Born:

Luciano Pavarotti was born October 12, 1935 - Modena

Died:

September 6, 2007 - Modena

Pavarotti Quick Facts:

 Pavarotti never forced himself to learn notes he didn't have. He


practiced only with his natural given range.
 Luciano, perhaps, was the first opera star to use the power of the
media to his advantage. Almost his entire career is recorded on tape
and/or video.
 In June of 1993, Pavarotti gave a concert in Central Park to a crowd
of over 500,000 people, not including the millions who watched on
TV.

Pavarotti's Childhood:

Pavarotti was born on October 12, 1935. His father, Fernando, was a baker and
amateur tenor in the local chorus, "Gioachino Rossini". Pavarotti loved to play
soccer and played exceptionally well (well enough to earn him local fame).

Pavarotti's Teenage Years:

As a teenager, he joined his father in the local chorus. Pavarotti had a


surprisingly delightful tenor voice. After the chorus had entered the Llangollen
International Singing Competition in Wales and won first place, Pavarotti became
"hooked".

Pavarotti's Early Adult Years:

Pavarotti studied with Arrigo Pola in Modena and Ettore Campogalliani in Mantua.
In 1961, he made his first operatic debut as Rodolfo in La bohème in the Reggio
nell'Emilia Theater. After gaining much attention from his debut, he went on to
perform for audiences throughout Italy, London, Vienna, and Zürich. In 1965,
Pavarotti made his American debut in Miami's production of Lucia di
Lammermoor with Joan Sutherland.

Pavarotti's Mid Adult Years:


After touring in Austrailia, Pavarotti made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1972
in a production of La Fille du Regiment. He delivered a flawless performance. His
nine perfect "high c's" gave the audience chills of excitement; their standing
ovations were well deserved. Pavarotti's fame skyrocketed. He performed all
over the globe and recorded many records (some even twice), and his concerts
sold out to record breaking crowds.

Pavarotti's Late Adult Years:

Luciano established several competitions designed to help young artists gain


experience and recognition. He also established the "Pavarotti and Friends"
Benefit Concert, as well as joining the famous Three Tenors. His musical talents
combined with the many talents of other genre artists have raised millions of
dollars for medical, educational, and vocational initiatives in less fortunate
countries. In 2006, Luciano was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and on
Thursday, September 6, 2007, Pavarotti passed away in his home in Modena.

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