Luciano Pavarotti.

Sandie Seward · Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject: Luciano Pavarotti.

Opera legend Luciano Pavarotti has died, his manager said.

In Britain, he will forever be known as the man who brought classical music to the masses with his performance of Puccini's Nessun Dorma, the anthem of the 1990 World Cup in Italy. But to serious fans he was known for the unforced beauty and thrilling urgency of his voice, his vibrant high Cs and ebullient showmanship making him one the world's most beloved tenors.

Pavarotti, 71, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and underwent further treatment in August.

(An Obituary will be posted later.

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JoJo · Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject:

Not a big Opera fan myself but to listen to him hit those high notes sent shivers down the spine. R.I.P.
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Sandie Seward · Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:02 pm Post subject:

Hi Jo-Jo, I'm not an opera fan either, but I did like Pavorotti, his voice was amazing.
The only other operas I have ever sat through completely has been Wagners' Ring Cycle. Marvellous stories, and great music.
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JoJo · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject:

I have never been to the Opera,watched it on the TV,but found it hard going,I suppose you have to read about it before you can follow the story just like the Ballet which I love Surprised

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Sandie Seward · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

Now there you have me, Jo-Jo. I have little time for ballet....because I simply don't understand it. Confused

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