He's in the character. He's not thinking about his technique as he doesn't need to. Then he has that fantastic old school voice and technique. Grande Lucianone.
Around 1976, I became interested in opera and jumped in with both feet by subscribing to the Lyric Opera of Chicago season. I would go with a friend after work. The music was so beautiful and the seat so comfortable that I would sometimes start to snooze. One opera that season was Lucia di Lammermoor with Luciano Pavarotti. I was drifting off when I heard THIS VOICE and my eyes sprung open! I became and instant fan and saw him many times at Lyric Opera after that.
What a great perfomance with so much emotion!! I could listen to this all day long. This is a beautifull and demanding aria as well. But maestro Pavarotti pulls it off so easily! He had a natural talent,a huge voice and at the same time a thrilling pianissimo. It's difficult to find such a combination nowadays. In my point of view it's absolute perfection,it's pure voice without any effects. Pavarotti and just a piano alongside him.. Brilliant!
Pavarotti in his prime and at his freshest and most intelligent artistic form! What else must one say? This shows what a great artist he was ... actually, is. ;-)
Bravisimo! I had the great good fortune to hear that glorious voice in person four times. It's sad that such an instrument has to be subject to the same aging and stress that the rest of us do, and that eventually it dies. Artists like Pavarotti, in a perfect world, would live forever.
Why are people criticizing Domingo so much? Leave the man be. He did a lot for opera, and spent his whole life working like few others. We can enjoy the marvels of Pavarotti without criticizing someone else.
Yes, this was a glorious recital. Unfortunately, it's not available commercially at the moment(although is should be!). I will try to post the whole concert little by little.
yes zURRIUSS we all fall @ Lucianos' Perfect rendition. This is a difficult aria at best. Without full orchestra IMPOSSIBILE except for Luciano.. He hits all proper note complete Libretto & Staccato which many tenors hide behind the orchestra. Especially @ 5:40 I believe he held a long B+. Virtually impossible yet AMAZING. BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO MAESTRO Luciano Pavarotti
Perhaps his most honest and unaffected performance. As a friend of mine said, "when you start crying before the end of the recitative, it's a good one!"
Do ppl have any idea how phenomenal this was? Listen, Pavarotti is not on my "top 5 tenors" and surely not the tenor I'd prefer for Lucia Lammermoor, but by God this rendition was, all-around, absolutely on point. It is not just the facial expression but the all-around expression, that is, his body language and the ornamentation or variations for the purpose of emotion in his voice that didn't impede from being perfectly sung. On point means understanding Donizetti's intention. Just Wonderful!
pavarotti is fantastic here. also, this video makes me wonder, what pavarotti could've achieved if he hadn't started slacking off in 80's. in this video, he is full of emotion and looks and sounds like he genuinely cares about what he is singing. and as a result, the end product is just glorious. sadly though, you can't say the same about his later performances.
I considered Pavarotti great throughout his career, but this was not his prime. That ended about 1973 or 1974. Before that, the voice was lighter, warmer, with easier top notes. Listen to his studio recording from 1972 of this same aria from the complete opera recording.
I personally believe there is room for both tenors (Domingo and Pavarotti) to coexist in the pages of history...that's probably why I favor Carreras....didn't have as many fans bashing the others to praise him although I think he had one of the most naturally beautiful lyric instruments in opera history. Pavarotti, himself even said it. in fact, this was one of Carreras' vocal triumphs in the 1970's. But, to each his own.!
Have you noticed that there's a cut in the scene at around 4:45. Probably a little rest for Mr Pavarotti ? :D Still a wonderfull performance. one of the greatest ...
It's because Wustman is a piano GOD, and probably doesn't even register Luciano's singing, other than to determine tempo. Focused, professional, and above reproach.
I think he was a good actor as far as facial expressions, gestures are concerned. Watch him singing E lucevan le stelle- if that isn't good acting, what is? They aren't movie stars. As far as stage mobility of course that's another matter :P
@David45NV1 The truth in such matters is subjective. The truth is also that people who tend to make bitter comments , do so because they are incapable of singing a decent song.
@TheCatcherkid so what if he is making over a million a year? he is a genious on selling himself, no doubt about it. I don't care about how much money he makes but I do care about the disservice he has done and keeps on doing to the Opera.
Ascoltare Pavarotti in questo brano è il Paradiso. Una interpretazione meravigliosa, commovente, unica. Grande Luciano, un grazie dal ❤️
The voice of a thousand violins! God, he was the best! He was a pure instrument, a tenor for the ages. Unparalleled even now.
He's in the character. He's not thinking about his technique as he doesn't need to. Then he has that fantastic old school voice and technique. Grande Lucianone.
Around 1976, I became interested in opera and jumped in with both feet by subscribing to the Lyric Opera of Chicago season. I would go with a friend after work. The music was so beautiful and the seat so comfortable that I would sometimes start to snooze. One opera that season was Lucia di Lammermoor with Luciano Pavarotti. I was drifting off when I heard THIS VOICE and my eyes sprung open! I became and instant fan and saw him many times at Lyric Opera after that.
One feature of a great music / performance is the ability to keep you awake.
Donizetti scrisse inconsapevolmente le partiture per Luciano. Come lui, pochi per i ruoli del bergamasco. Immenso Luciano.
Immensamente bravo...in quegli anni e' stato il più grande di sempre
Bravisismo!!!!, che grande cantante ch'era Pavarotti!!!!Una voce rotunda anche squilante!!!.
Grande Luciano nessuno potrà mai euguagliarto
What a great perfomance with so much emotion!! I could listen to this all day long. This is a beautifull and demanding aria as well. But maestro Pavarotti pulls it off so easily! He had a natural talent,a huge voice and at the same time a thrilling pianissimo. It's difficult to find such a combination nowadays. In my point of view it's absolute perfection,it's pure voice without any effects. Pavarotti and just a piano alongside him.. Brilliant!
This song knocks me out every time I hear it! No one can touch this man! He is amazing!
Pavarotti in his prime and at his freshest and most intelligent artistic form! What else must one say? This shows what a great artist he was ... actually, is. ;-)
Bravisimo!
I had the great good fortune to hear that glorious voice in person four times. It's sad that such an instrument has to be subject to the same aging and stress that the rest of us do, and that eventually it dies. Artists like Pavarotti, in a perfect world, would live forever.
per me il più grande tra gli edgardo...grande,mitico,pavarotti
The aria is "Tombe degl'avi miei". Edgardo sings it in Act III, Scene II of Lucia di Lammermoor. It's his grief and sorrow over Lucia's death.
best tenor ever
Why are people criticizing Domingo so much? Leave the man be. He did a lot for opera, and spent his whole life working like few others. We can enjoy the marvels of Pavarotti without criticizing someone else.
Domingo is one of the great operatic Tenors, only a mule would deny that....Pavarotti my own favourite.
Hermosos y bellisimos agudos que NUNCA le falto a Luciano hasta lo ultimo de su vida siempre fue un grande de la Opera.
Simply the best!
I bet if Donizetti heard this, he'd be like... YA MAN!!! THAT"S WHO I WANTED TO SING IT!!!
THAT'S why he's the greatest there's ever been. Absolutely peerless.
He's good..... really good... FANTASTIC!
He is at the top of his game here.
He was one of the greatest opera singer in the world. Miss him. RIP Luciano. Meet you again in paradise, when my time on earth are gone.;-)
Bravo Maestro Pavarotti. Love you and miss you. Now, you are sining for the Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.
Fantastic singing !
Saludos cordialmente deseo exito y una feliz navidad y ano nuevo me Gusto escuchar opera que bien exito
Amazing. It brings me to tears.
Bravo Maestro ! In heaven, they must be happy you joinded them !!!
What a flawless line!
Never a better Edgardo.
Pavs in his prime. BRAVO!
Yes, this was a glorious recital. Unfortunately, it's not available commercially at the moment(although is should be!). I will try to post the whole concert little by little.
Please do
yes zURRIUSS we all fall @ Lucianos' Perfect rendition. This is a difficult aria at best.
Without full orchestra IMPOSSIBILE except for Luciano.. He hits all proper note
complete Libretto & Staccato which many tenors hide behind the orchestra.
Especially @ 5:40 I believe he held a long B+. Virtually impossible yet AMAZING.
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO MAESTRO Luciano Pavarotti
If this isn't Heaven I don't know what is.
Perhaps his most honest and unaffected performance. As a friend of mine said, "when you start crying before the end of the recitative, it's a good one!"
Bravo, Luciano !!!
perfect
the aria´s name is "Fra poco a me ricovero"
"Tombe degli avi miei" is the recitativo
Do ppl have any idea how phenomenal this was? Listen, Pavarotti is not on my "top 5 tenors" and surely not the tenor I'd prefer for Lucia Lammermoor, but by God this rendition was, all-around, absolutely on point. It is not just the facial expression but the all-around expression, that is, his body language and the ornamentation or variations for the purpose of emotion in his voice that didn't impede from being perfectly sung.
On point means understanding Donizetti's intention. Just Wonderful!
pavarotti is fantastic here. also, this video makes me wonder, what pavarotti could've achieved if he hadn't started slacking off in 80's. in this video, he is full of emotion and looks and sounds like he genuinely cares about what he is singing. and as a result, the end product is just glorious. sadly though, you can't say the same about his later performances.
I hope some day i will sing this aria 30% like him with this passion and efortless...
simplemente impresionante
Pure genious. This is amazing. Post the whole recital quickly.
I think it's interesting just how emotional he seems to be in this aria.
Railfanable in the opera his beloved just committed suicide because she was forced to marry someone else. That demands emotion
Te quiero mucho mi osito de peluche ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Massagem n'alma ...
Una potente voce immacolata
The name is Tombe dell'avi mei.
I considered Pavarotti great throughout his career, but this was not his prime. That ended about 1973 or 1974. Before that, the voice was lighter, warmer, with easier top notes. Listen to his studio recording from 1972 of this same aria from the complete opera recording.
I personally believe there is room for both tenors (Domingo and Pavarotti) to coexist in the pages of history...that's probably why I favor Carreras....didn't have as many fans bashing the others to praise him although I think he had one of the most naturally beautiful lyric instruments in opera history. Pavarotti, himself even said it. in fact, this was one of Carreras' vocal triumphs in the 1970's. But, to each his own.!
Grande
Have you noticed that there's a cut in the scene at around 4:45. Probably a little rest for Mr Pavarotti ? :D Still a wonderfull performance. one of the greatest ...
Nighthawk93 b
Its true Italian opera singer
@radiologist301 Very well said.
and the aria and recitative occur just before he learns of lucia's death, (he is told by Raimondo, accompanied by the chorus).
Agreed.
How have you been lately? I hope you're just busy and not unwell. ;-)
It's because Wustman is a piano GOD, and probably doesn't even register Luciano's singing, other than to determine tempo. Focused, professional, and above reproach.
No fucking words
I love this! but am i the only one who thinks he looks like leanardo de caprio in this particular shot?
What is the name of this aria?
@maestoso33 This is the key he usually sang on stage until he got older.
Yes, that's Wustman.
Can these studio recordings be found on DVD somewheres??
probably!
Me corrí, discúlpenme
What's the title of this DVD? Can this recital be purchased online? I'd be interested to know.
Thanks.
Hey man how old are you......... I think that it is Great if you know it back and forth...... I would Say play with it and see what happens.....
@AnastasioFranco For your knowledge, the truth is, I am part of an opera-loving audience that demands a decent standard from its performers.
Do you sing as Domingo at least?
I think he was a good actor as far as facial expressions, gestures are concerned. Watch him singing E lucevan le stelle- if that isn't good acting, what is? They aren't movie stars. As far as stage mobility of course that's another matter :P
Solo escucho y me transporto, todos son excelentes....
Gran tenor ya fallacido
@AnastasioFranco I know very well what I am talking about (Domingo's shortcomings) but it seems you are the one who has problems bearing the truth.
i think he did! after the director said "and cut"/ LOLS!
@David45NV1 The truth in such matters is subjective. The truth is also that people who tend to make bitter comments , do so because they are incapable of singing a decent song.
@TheCatcherkid so what if he is making over a million a year? he is a genious on selling himself, no doubt about it. I don't care about how much money he makes but I do care about the disservice he has done and keeps on doing to the Opera.
listen tose proeski aria i think the tose and pavarotti can be equal
@TheCatcherkid Domingo sucks! and radiologist301 is right! A tenor without high tones is like a castrated stallion. Anything to add?