You'd like the story behind the Three Tenors. Wikipedia: "It was also a way for his friends Domingo and Pavarotti to welcome Carreras [in the middle] back into the world of opera after undergoing successful treatment for leukemia." They were three of the greatest tenors of their time, but they wanted to help Carreras back into circulation when many opera companies weren't sure he still had it. So the formation of the trio itself was an expression of love.
I remember when it was going on, and how exciting it was: there was a "60 Minutes" interview about it, which so nicely set the story up, and profiled all three.
They weren’t really if you read the autobiographies of all three. It was a sportive event in line with the World Cup and to welcome back Jose Carreras who survived Leukemia with a 10 % chance of surviving.
@@stephanieyee9784 That's the greatest thing about them, that they had fun. When the artist on stage enjoy, not only what performing but also those they are performing with, it really shows. Here you have three of the greatest in the field of classical/operatic voice seemingly playing around, and there doesn't seem to be an ego amongst them. This is the exact opposite of popular music where you have sub par musicians who think more highly of themselves than they should, and jump at any chance to express false outrage against another singer.
I was so lucky to see Pavarotti in concert in Chicago back in the 90s. Such a beautiful experience. I knew I was witnessing something so special that I was moved to tears.
Thank you James for helping me to broaden my horizons. Never in a million years would I have listened to this type of music before you introducing it here. Is it my favorite genre? No, but I have come to appreciate the talent of these gifted people much more because of you 💖
Shirley Bailey you’re absolutely correct. I never really thought about it before watching this performance. It sure gave me appreciation for what these artist do.
RogerC Hi Roger, that’s a wonderful idea.When you care for someone you want them to know what you enjoy & Vice a versa. So many top hit songs have been Imitated at Karaoke bars but you won’t hear these voices Replicated there Lol! Enjoy your bonding with your nephew & stay blessed ✌🏻
RogerC that’s great! My youngest brother was 18 years younger than I, and slowly but surely my cd collection, Pink Floyd, Dylan, the Band, all kinds of genre walked off as if by magic. When I challenged him about pocketing my tunes, he said, well ok, you listen to some of mine - Eminem, R&B, what kids of his age were into. He had a very challenging look in his eyes, but when I took them back he was amazed that I’d written a little comment about each album, every artist, for him to read. I still love Eminem, Pink Floyd, Verdi, every genre, the whole of the world has music to share & it’s a tremendous leveller, we’re all affected by music in some way, well, maybe not all of us, but I believe that if we are open to the music of another culture, we’ll be more open to the culture that inspires the music. You’re raising your nephew, musically & he will be grateful for it all his life, I’m sure. The two of you inspire me.
Wasn't really at the same time, Domingo and Carreras had absolutely no idea that Pavarotti was going to improvise and steal the show and the shock on their faces is 100% real. They had to act quickly to try and reply to the Maestro
It is like when you were an infant, and someone sang a song to you. It didn't matter that you did not understand the words, the beauty of the tune and the love and joy from the singer are the experience.
sils I love chamber music too, and choral works, along with rock music, folk music, especially following the journey that Traditional Celtic music from Ireland and Scotland made into Canada & the USA - you can hear it in the Blue Grass of Tennessee, the blues of Missouri. If I could have another lifetime I’d dedicate it completely to music, from Monteverdi to Eminem, from Janis Joplin to Shirley Bassey. I think that music was the greatest gift that God gave to humanity, from performer to composer to the beauty of the human voice. (I’m afraid that decades of being put “on hold,” to Vivaldi on the telephone has ruined my relationship with The Four Seasons.)
In the UK an ice cream company used this song and changed the words to "Just one cornetto,give it to me,delicious ice cream from Italy" Sp most Brits know the tune through the ad
Best part of The Three Tenors was how they showed off their talents as all stars of the sport. Luciano actually won a Grammy in 1980 for Best Classical Vocal Performance for his rendition of 'O sole mio. It's an Italian classic from 1898 but it's usually sung in Neapolitan dialect/language. In English the title would be My Sunshine. Rest of the lyrics: What a beautiful thing is a sunny day! The air is serene after a storm, The air is so fresh that it already feels like a celebration. What a beautiful thing is a sunny day! But another sun, even more beauteous, oh my sweetheart, My own sun, shines from your face! This sun, my own sun, Shines from your face; It shines from your face! Your window panes shine; A laundress is singing and boasting about it; And while she's wringing the clothes, hanging them up to dry, and singing, Your window panes shine. When night comes and the sun has gone down, I almost start feeling melancholy; I'd stay below your window When night comes and the sun has gone down.
I understand your love for Luciano. He was a true legend is his own time. I cry every time I watch the video of his last public performance when the “lion roared for the last time.” It was at the Winter Olympics in 2006 where he got the longest standing ovation of his life. Less than 6 months later he died of cancer. On this day, he sang Nesum Dorma for the last time: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rxxHvW0oNpU.html
@@lawsonbriggs5416 he was dying at the time, it was still a miracle he was able to pre record that performance and he did collapse twice while recording for that performance. Massive props should be given to Luciano for his tenacious and determined spirit even when he was close to death
@@lawsonbriggs5416, not so cold that night, Pavarotti's physical condition was the problem, so ill and weak at that moment, definitely not fit to sing.
There is no better language to sing in than Italian. It is the language of music - and music is the language of the soul! AND nothing displays it better than the Italian art song, such as this. When you understand what they are singing, it makes the experience sublime!
"Is that my guy, Luciano??" James, you are awesome. It's almost impossible to outdo the masters, but younger artists are upholding the tradition of the world's greatest music. Try anything by Il Volo, a young Italian trio who are making the classical world sit up and take notice, as well as introducing the art form to a younger generation who might otherwise not give it a chance. You reacted to "your guy's" rendition of Nessun Dorma about a month ago; this is Il Volo's version, also performed live. No one will ever come close to Pavarotti's performance, but this will give you another perspective. Enjoy! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pWffUAg8zyc.html
LibraOwl I couldn’t agree more! There are a lot of this kind of channel at the moment, but James is absolutely my favourite. His heart is so open to new musical experiences, I’m loving watching him being physically moved by what he’s hearing. It’s an awesome thing to see.
If you're going to be watching more opera, then i better get comfy, i'm in for the long haul. I LOVE that you're vibing it, your reaction is everything 😍
This should be the National Anthem of Italy, it's so popular, everyone knows it!! I lived in Italy as a child, in the 60's, and heard it all the time!! Takes me back!!
Your facial expressions are the treat! Yeah, Pavarotti, Carreras, and Domingo were setting a whole new level of The Tenor-Divo! Never in opera history, would a tenor ever consider contract performance with another tenor. How smart the 3 took the stage together. The Golden Age of Opera was quite a ride-60s 70s 80s! Not just these 3 favorites but Corelli, de Stephano, Aragull, Tucker, Kraus, Vickers, Raimondi...what a pleasure to watch your surprise of fresh ears to opera! Incidentally, Pavarotti did not read music! Domingo was accomplished with music, he conducts opera at 80! Carreras has retired. They were all wonderful in their day and what days they were! Glad you found a new bliss in classical music that is opera! Best to you!
My older brother introduced me to classical music..he would sit in a dark room and listen...this music reminds us that in very dark world God has left us much beauty...bless you in your journey...
I am from Vienna / Austria and I spent a lot time to get standing room tickets for the state opera when I was a student. There was a even a long queue who slept a night to get tickets for Carmen with Jose Carreras (Spain), Agnes Baltsa (Greece) and Samuel Ramey (USA). You need to watch the whole opera and not only the most famous songs.
Hi, I love watching your reactions. They bring back a particular memory. I'm a 70 year old Canadian. Used to teach school in a remote very small town in Northern Ontario - no social media in those days. We decided to take the 8th grade kids on a three week bus tour of the big cities (Toronto, Ottawa) and had lined up a concert for them at the beautiful Arts Center in Ottawa. The performance available to us was with Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba (from South Africa). The kids were like "OH man, NO! This is not cool!" beforehand. And truthfully I was kind of hoping for rock n' roll just to make them happy. The concert was astounding. I have never seen any group of kids so excited. We slept on a borrowed school gym floor and they could not settle down! And I didn't really want them to.They danced for hours - without music - just high on what they had heard. You are right. Great music doesn't care about barriers. Thanks for putting your heart out there. It warms mine.
My wife and I was in this concert. SOMER 1994 in Rome in the middle of the hysterical building of the Thermen. We was young make Camping on the lake bracciano and drive with a bus to this concert.
The three tenors. Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti. What a combo! I remember reading that each of themselves also had a profound connection to Mario Lanza that paved a way before each of them became famous. Mario Lanza was an American singer/actor from Philadelphia and was called the Philadelphia powerhouse! I extend to you my friend to look at some of Mario Lanza's videos from the 1950's. Sadly, Mario passed away too soon at the age of 38 and he definitely made an impact on the three you reacted to, as well as the world. Thanks JB!
Once a newspaper asked the 10 most famous conductors in the world: If they had to go alone to a desert island and they were only allowed to take one piece of music with them, which would it be? Surprisingly, 8 out of 10 chose the same thing: Bach's Matthäus Passion. What do we learn from this? Those who know the most about music consider Bach to be the best composer of all time.
Thanks for reacting to the 3 Tenors. This video was one of my favorite memories with my father. I was 15 years old, and we knew when PBS would have Pledge Week, the 3 Tenors would come on.. My father passed away 2 years ago at the age of 85..and watching this made my day 🌷 thanks ❤️
I have been listening to Classical Music ever since High School over 57 years ago. When I hear these three guys sing all my troubles are wash away by happiness.
My first puppy love was a girl Jeanette... she was on the same bus as me every day... I was so in love! i still remember today at the age of 53.. hard to imagine she is as old as me right now...
Oh take an afternoon and watch the entire concert of The Three Tenors with Zuben Mehta conducting the orchestra. I so love watching you broaden your horizons. Music.... it's all good ♥️
Wow what you heard on this video was the holy trinity here!!!!! There will never be another like these three guys!!!! This was in New York and I remember watching it in NBC back in the day my older brothers were making fun of me for watching these guys sing, but it was worth it!!!!!!
There are a few of their concerts the best is the the first. Anyone who reads this needed to see it 3 tenors 1990 in Rome. It was in ancient ruins viewed world wide. It was evening I Italy. It was afternoon in NY. I watched it with my Mom. I will NEVER forget it. If you like this you will love the concert. I am goi g to try to buy it any way I can DVD or stream
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT, the singing, the friendship and the reactions they have to each others singing.. *Sighs* WONDERFUL .. And James, your reactions are fabulous.. Oh, if you fancy another meander into classical music with 'other more modern songs in their repertoire too' have a look at 'The King's Singers', both past and present, a treat for your ears indeed.. There are always just 6 members and although the line up has changed over the years the sound/blend they make as an ensemble is still absolutely marvellous.. Best wishes from Wales
Luciano.is the tenor of the people. He was the singer of the lower classes in Italy and all around the world. He was the one who brought back Opera to all.of us ❤
Ive been to maybe 30 concerts. Mostly rock, but also country, pop and standards singers. This concert is easily one of the most enjoyable to watch. Take an early evening to do it.
What a lovely young man you are. I’m from Liverpool in England and the way you are moved and speak about classical music and opera being like angels in your soul reminds me so much of those feelings I got about 45 yrs ago when I heard it for the first time . I’m so happy for you. Keep on being you.
Thank you for your reactions, you are so honest and passionate and I love your choice of songs, keep them. coming. IWoyld live to hear your reaction to Ravel's Bolero
my first album was classical opera i have enjoyed this music for many years. i hope you get the same excitement as i do. it is truly a masterpiece the three tenors. the best of the best. my parents had the opportunity to see all three and pavarotti solo. a memory of a lifetime..all the best
They killed it. You might want to check the lyrics sometimes after hearing the songs. You’ll be more in sync with them… like people suggested you might want to go to a concert one of these days. This gendra of music really elevates the soul.
The tenor after Pavarotti sings is Domingo. He's fantastic in his own right. Your facial expressions are priceless. Love you and your channel. Even at the end Pavarotti's voice shines through.
Someone in a previous Pavarotti post said they don't subscribe to first time hearing channels before yourself. Well, I'm the same. Your reactions are great. You smile so hard when the music hits you.
The lyrics are from a poem by St Francis of Assisi! A song of praise and love to the Sun! Can't get much more essentially Italian than this! Look at them trying to top each other!! :D
You have soul my friend. Voices like these don't come along often, but when they do, they bring tears and goose bumps. Keep listening to classical music.
Aw darlin you are going to have such a good time opening up your world to opera and classical music. It just opens up a range of emotion you never knew you were capable of. I'm happy for you and I LOVE watching your reactions to them! Lol you make me cry too! Hahaha
Top of the tree in their time, but most of this audience is completely ignorant of the fact that this is a purely generational thing. They have come away from these concerts apparently under the impression that no other tenor has ever before sung a recital or made a recording. Singers of this calibre, crop up in every generation - this is great but nothing unusual.
Your reactions to opera are so pure and beautiful. I would love to sit next to you at a concert so we could cry together! You should react to Andrea Bocelli!
My mom had this CD and listened to over and over again, she had parakeets that chirped along with the tenors. She also had the VHS of the Dodger Stadium performance. Plácido Domingo was until a few yrs ago was the artistic director of the LA OPERA. I suggest you get DK Eyewitness Opera guide, I breaks down opera by country, composer, when the opera was first performed, where it was debuted . You can order it off of Amazon or off of Barnes and Noble's site
Thanks for taking us on your journey of discovery. For us older folks, it is revisiting the wonderful music of our lives. For the younger ones it is first time discovery. When I listen to your thoughtful, heart-felt reactions, I think of one of my favorite songs, happy, upbeat, mood-changing and a must-react for you; "I've got the music in me" by Thelma Huston-in the pressure cooker. There are lots of covers, but none like this one. Crank up the volume, and I look forward to your reaction.
I was honoured to watch these three sing when I was a teenager and I agree it was love from day 1. Please do watch some of their other songs they brought joy to the spirit.
