Three Cheers For Luciano Pavarotti

He has certainly claimed a much acclaimed position in music.

Thanks, Michael, for sharing your positive experience.

Have an outstanding week.

Michael, I have not seen a movie with this title around here.  Did go see Yesterday last week, it was really good entertainment.

Aloha Michael Jacobs, for those with a peripheral understanding, Opera and the operatic sound is basically controlled yelling and is an art form hinged on the high dramatization of emotions through music, some of the most difficult and complex music ever produced and often with complex staging, set designs, and synchronized orchestral accompaniment. 

In a nut shell most people have no idea as to the difficulty and talent required in Opera and how many artistic disciplines are involved in it's production or it's astounding cost. However, the exceptional talent of Pavarotti made Opera thoroughly accessible and engaging to millions of musical neophytes and seasoned season ticket holders at Opera Houses around the world. There have been many talented Opera performers over the centuries but Pavarotti is/was extraordinary as a man and a talent.

I was eleven when I watched on PBS, Pavarotti perform in Puccini's Turandot at the MET(hearing Pavarotti perform Nessun Dorma for the first time was breathtaking). My life was forever changed after that. I studied Opera in College and almost majored in the subject, went professional for a very brief period. My love of Opera has never ceased nor has my adoration of Pavarotti. I look forward to seeing the documentary and thank you for mentioning it.

Oh, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one, Michael! I am all about 'real life' and love documentary movies - as you said, just the right amount of opera, peppered into getting to know the real Pavarotti. 

Thank you for sharing Kimo Stowell - I so enjoyed your comment - maybe as much as your cookies! 

I can still remember the first time I heard Pavarotti, and where I was at the time.  In was early 1980, and I was in the parking lot of a local swim and tennis club.  A guy drove in with windows down and Pavarotti's amazing voice playing.  I immediately fell in love with that voice.  The world lost what I believe to be the most talented singer, when he left us!

I too love Pavarotti and have great respect for opera music. Therefore, count me in - we'll be watching this one for certain. 

Michael, I remember how sad I was when I heard that the great Italian tenor Pavarotti died.  He was so gifted and talented and left us too soon - 71 years.  Who can forget him sing the aria from the final act of Puccini's opera Turandot.  He put his whole soul into the performances..."Nessun dorma."  Thanks for the heads up, Michael Jacobs.   

Michael,

Thank you for recommending Pavarotti...we just got back and our niece loved it, and new nothing about opera. On our way home, I talke to Debb or Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD and told her how much we loved it, she and Bernie are going to see it.  I love Bono's statement about his well-lived voice.

We did see a previous to Farewell,  and we may see it.  Again, thank you  A

I'm not an opera or ballet fan but I do appreciate the talent and commitment required to be a star in either. I really enjoy Ron Howard's work and I do enjoy movies of a documentary style...I will check it out.

Good evening Michael. I saw Pavorotti once in person in New York City. I won tickets on the radio. While the venue, was too big, he was great. My cousins were just telling me about the film recently.