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Luciano Pavarotti was a highly successful Italian tenor of all times
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | October 12, 1935 |
| Died on | September 6, 2007 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Famous | Musicians, Singers, Opera Singers |
| Spouses | Adua Veroni (m. 1961–2000), Nicoletta Mantovani (m. 2003–2007) |
| Childrens | Alice Pavarotti, Cristina Pavarotti, Giuliana Pavarotti, Lorenza Pavarotti, Riccardo Pavarotti |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Birth Place | Modena |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Fernando Pavarotti |
| Mother | Adele Venturi |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Born in | Modena |
| Died at Age | 71 |
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Who is Luciano Pavarotti?
Popularly known as ‘the King of the High Cs’, Luciano Pavarotti was a well-known operatic tenor. Blessed with a rare voice range, he left audiences across the globe spellbound and was one of the most commercially successful tenors. He established himself as one of the finest baritone singers of the twentieth century and was appreciated for the beauty and brilliance of his tone. The combination of accuracy of pitch and the natural range of voice was one of his best attributes, which earned him great commercial success. He also became popular for his televised concerts that attracted a large number of audience. To him goes the credit of increasing the popularity of opera world over and he is best known for his bel-operatic works such as ‘La boheme’, ‘Tosca’ and ‘Madama Butterfly’. He also spent time towards humanitarian efforts and worked for the amelioration of refugees. He was a part of the Red Cross Team and served at various other philanthropic organizations. He organised the world famous annual charity concert, ‘Pavarotti & Friends’ that raised millions of dollars for the charities he supported. He made many classical crossovers and pop recordings and also worked with the Irish rock band, ‘U2’.
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Childhood & Early Life
Luciano Pavarotti’s father, Fernando Pavarotti was an amateur tenor but failed to make it big. Young Pavarotti developed an interest in music after he listened to his father’s recordings, which featured popular tenors like Bjoerling, Tito Schipa, and his favorite, Giuseppe Di Stefano.
He faced poverty in his childhood and lived in a rented single room apartment with his parents. He started singing with the local church choir at the age of nine and spent seven years training his vocals to become a successful tenor.
Career
In 1954, Luciano studied music with Arrigo Pola, a professional tenor in Modena. In 1955, he participated in the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales, as a member of the Corale Rossini voice choir, where they won the first prize.
In 1961, he made his operatic debut as Rodolfo, in La Boheme at the Teatro Reggio Emilia. He made his international debut in 1963 as ‘Rodolfo’, for tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano at the Royal Opera House in London.
In 1965, he made his American debut in the Miami Production, ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’. The same year he formed a partnership with Australian soprano Joan Sutherland.
He performed "La Fille du Regiment" at the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1972. In 1977, he delivered his first live performance on television. This attracted a large number of television audience.
Pavarotti got more international fame in 1990 when the BBC made "Nessun Dorma" as the theme song of their TV coverage of the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
He gave a free performance in 1993, at the Great Lawn of New York’s Central Park. The concert attracted over one million people apart from the millions of viewers who watched the event on television from around the world.
In 1998, he became the first opera singer to perform on ‘Saturday Night Live’, performing alongside Vanessa L. Williams. In 2003, he released ‘Ti Adoro’, his first and only ‘crossover’ album. It was produced by Michele Centonze.
In 2006, he delivered his last major performance on ‘Nessun Dorma’, at the opening of the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Major Works
In 1990, he released the album, ‘The Essential Pavarotti’. It was the first ever classical album to reach the number one position in the UK Top Charts and remained there for an unprecedented five week period.
He established the world-famous annual charity concert, ‘Pavarotti & Friends’, which brought together artists from different parts of the music industry, including, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, Elton John and Spice Girls. These charity concerts have raised millions of dollars over the years, which he donated towards humanitarian efforts.
Awards & Achievements
In 1998, he was honoured with the Grammy Legend Award.
He holds two ‘Records’, one for receiving the most curtain calls and another for the best-selling classical album, ‘The Three Tenors’
In 1998, he was appointed as the United Nations Messenger of Peace.
In 2001, he was awarded the Nansen Medal from the UN High Commission for Refugees.
In 2006, he was conferred the honorary citizenship by the city of Sarajevo.
Personal Life & Legacy
He married Adua Veroni in 1961 and they had three children.
In 2003, he married his former personal assistant Nicoletta Mantovani. They had a child together.
He passed away due to pancreatic tumour. He is survived by four daughters and his ex-wife Adua.
Trivia
This popular tenor earned the title, ‘The King of Cancellations’ for frequently backing out of performances.
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Luciano Pavarotti awards
| Year | Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
Primetime Emmy Awards | ||
| 1985 | Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Performing | Great Performances (1971) |
| 1983 | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | La bohème (1982) |
Luciano Pavarotti biography timelines
- // 22nd Oct 1935Luciano Pavarotti’s father, Fernando Pavarotti was an amateur tenor but failed to make it big. Young Pavarotti developed an interest in music after he listened to his father’s recordings, which featured popular tenors like Bjoerling, Tito Schipa, and his favorite, Giuseppe Di Stefano.
- // 1954 To 1955In 1954, Luciano studied music with Arrigo Pola, a professional tenor in Modena. In 1955, he participated in the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales, as a member of the Corale Rossini voice choir, where they won the first prize.
- // 1961 To 1963In 1961, he made his operatic debut as Rodolfo, in La Boheme at the Teatro Reggio Emilia. He made his international debut in 1963 as ‘Rodolfo’, for tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano at the Royal Opera House in London.
- // 1961He married Adua Veroni in 1961 and they had three children.
- // 1965In 1965, he made his American debut in the Miami Production, ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’. The same year he formed a partnership with Australian soprano Joan Sutherland.
- // 1972 To 1977He performed "La Fille du Regiment" at the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1972. In 1977, he delivered his first live performance on television. This attracted a large number of television audience.
- // 1988 To 2003In 1998, he became the first opera singer to perform on ‘Saturday Night Live’, performing alongside Vanessa L. Williams. In 2003, he released ‘Ti Adoro’, his first and only ‘crossover’ album. It was produced by Michele Centonze.
- // 1988In 1998, he was honoured with the Grammy Legend Award.
- // 1990Pavarotti got more international fame in 1990 when the BBC made "Nessun Dorma" as the theme song of their TV coverage of the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
- // 1990In 1990, he released the album, ‘The Essential Pavarotti’. It was the first ever classical album to reach the number one position in the UK Top Charts and remained there for an unprecedented five week period.
- // 1993He gave a free performance in 1993, at the Great Lawn of New York’s Central Park. The concert attracted over one million people apart from the millions of viewers who watched the event on television from around the world.
- // 1998In 1998, he was appointed as the United Nations Messenger of Peace.
- // 2001In 2001, he was awarded the Nansen Medal from the UN High Commission for Refugees.
- // 2003In 2003, he married his former personal assistant Nicoletta Mantovani. They had a child together.
- // 2006In 2006, he delivered his last major performance on ‘Nessun Dorma’, at the opening of the Winter Olympics in Italy.
- // 2006In 2006, he was conferred the honorary citizenship by the city of Sarajevo.
- // 6th Sep 2007He passed away due to pancreatic tumour. He is survived by four daughters and his ex-wife Adua.
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Luciano Pavarotti's FAQ
What is Luciano Pavarotti birthday?
Luciano Pavarotti was born at 1935-10-12
When was Luciano Pavarotti died?
Luciano Pavarotti was died at 2007-09-06
Where was Luciano Pavarotti died?
Luciano Pavarotti was died in Modena
Which age was Luciano Pavarotti died?
Luciano Pavarotti was died at age 71
Where is Luciano Pavarotti's birth place?
Luciano Pavarotti was born in Modena
What is Luciano Pavarotti nationalities?
Luciano Pavarotti's nationalities is Italian
Who is Luciano Pavarotti spouses?
Luciano Pavarotti's spouses is Adua Veroni (m. 1961–2000), Nicoletta Mantovani (m. 2003–2007)
Who is Luciano Pavarotti childrens?
Luciano Pavarotti's childrens is Alice Pavarotti, Cristina Pavarotti, Giuliana Pavarotti, Lorenza Pavarotti, Riccardo Pavarotti
What is Luciano Pavarotti's cause of dead?
Luciano Pavarotti dead because of Cancer
Who is Luciano Pavarotti's father?
Luciano Pavarotti's father is Fernando Pavarotti
Who is Luciano Pavarotti's mother?
Luciano Pavarotti's mother is Adele Venturi
What is Luciano Pavarotti's sun sign?
Luciano Pavarotti is Libra