Pavarotti is the opera equivalent of a Ferrari V-12 screaming past in high rev. Both send incredible tingling sensations down my spine. I loved how the "coach" dissected his method of singing. Oh my, there is so much involved in becoming a great operatic singer!
I wouldn't personally say that 'nobody' else can pull this song off. There are some masterful renditions of it performed by other vocalists in a variety of artistic contexts, which is wonderful. But there is of course, only one Pavarotti. If you want the very best, you listen to the master.
When you're italian (as I am) there is a deep understanding of what words mean that add a lot to the emotion of what is sung. Many magnificent singers do not speak italian and us can hear it from many errors of pronunciation we hear and distract us from enjoying the performance to its fullest. Pavarotti, being italian, also pronounces 100% perfectly every single word, and this brings us into the mood without distraction. I can imagine this happens also with other languages. I love this opera and even every time I listen to this romanza, for the last 30 years, I can't prevent me from tearing up. Puccini outdid himself here. And the story is so beautiful one can't but love it
The great Jose Carreras, one of the Three Tenors, was almost in tears after hearing Luciano sing Nessun Dorma for the first time. He said it was the most beautifully he'd ever heard the aria sung. I've watched four recordings of Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma, This is the most passion I've seen him display, paired with perfect technique. He's at the height of his powers here.
He would have been at peak performance yes, male opera singers tend to be in peak form during middle age which is what Pavarotti would have been at this moment in time.
Pavarotti brings so much emotion to this song. I don’t know how anyone can keep from crying when they hear it. Definitely one of my all-time favorites.
I have seen many reactions to particular this performance of Luciano. Some good, some mediocre and many really bad. But your reaction, Tara, was clearly the best I have ever seen. Thanks for pointing out all the technical details („vin-a-cero“, anchoring of the tongue, resonating the sound in the nasal register…), you really know what you are talking about! So refreshingand informative! Thank you!
I think one of many things that made Pav particularly special is that he mastered how to use his nasal register without actually sounding "nasal". Opera singers are always trying to stay away from "putting the sound in their nose"/sounding nasal but they forget that nasal register is literally the one they use most. But I'll be the first to admit using that register without sounding nasal is an art form all its own ;P
I'm Italian and I cry every time I watch one of his performances, this one is no exception even if you were explaining. I love to have someone explain to me just how perfect he was ❤ thanks Tara ❤️
Excellent analysis! Your Italian pronunciation it’s perfect! Nessun Dorma by Pavarotti and Casta Diva by Maria Callas are iconic, legendary. Greetings from Italy🤗
@@elleswan1 de gustibus, comunque mi riferivo ad un’aria specifica, non in generale. Casta diva mi fa venire i brividi cantata dalla Callas. Viva la Musica🤗
My father lived to the age of 91. He was 60 when I was born. Growing up he told me time and again to learn one new thing every day. Today I learned to appreciate an opera performance in a completely new and different way. I have a better appreciation for his skill set, and appreciation for your wonderful explanation of techniques used to create sounds that move a man to tears. Thank you! Peace to you on your path.
I was fortunate to hear him sing this ‘live’ three times - always my favourite of all the 100’s of artists I’ve seen until last year when I heard Dimash sing ‘Ave Maria’ ‘live’. Both masters of their craft 🥰
I think the biggest lesson here is get in the zone. Look at his eyes. He may be standing on the stage singing, but his mind is somewhere else living the song.
Pavarotti is so emotive in his technique here, even if you dont understand Italian, you can feel and understand the emotion of the sound of his voice. Truly a masterful performance by a master performer. Not a dry eye here. ❤❤
Back in 1990, which shocks me that it is 33 years ago now, the BBC used this song, sung by Pavarotti as its theme tune to the 1990 World Cup being held in Italy. It made Pavarotti a huge star in the UK, and influence many to start listening to opera/classical music, including myself. Without this song and this man I doubt I would ever have listened to any opera and yet it forms one of the largest sections of my music collection now. What a voice and just importantly what a masterpiece of writing by Puccini.
He was already a star in the UK before that, having performed at the Royal Opera House since 1963, at the Glyndebourne Festival in 1964 and selling many, many records.
@@John-re2qw but not mainstream which he became after it. I appreciate he was an international star in the opera world but to most of us we had never heard of him before that.
@@colingreengrass6751 Well, many individuals are famous without every person knowing about them. There are currently people in the world who don't know who The Beatles were, or Alexander The Great, or Pele or John Steinbeck etc, etc and they are all certainly "mainstream". It depends where one looks and what interests a person has. PS You hadn't heard of him before that but you can't speak for others, as you did using "us".
Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! Tu pure, o Principessa Nella tua fredda stanza Guardi le stelle che tremano D'amore e di speranza! Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me Il nome mio nessun saprà! No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò Quando la luce splenderà! Ed il mio bacio scioglierà Il silenzio che ti fa mia! (ll nome suo nessun saprà E noi dovrem, ahimè! Morir! Morir!) coro Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle! Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò! Vincerò! Vincerò! The translation... Let no one sleep, Let no one sleep! Even you, oh Princess, In your cold room, Watch the stars, That tremble with love And with hope. But my mistery is hidden within me, My name no one shall know, No... no... On your mouth, I will tell it, When the light will shine. And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine! (No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.) chorus Vanish, o night! Set, stars! Set, stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!
Man what focus! What mastery! What command! It's like he became the character and totally believed what he was singing. That climax was a climax in every sense, even though he didn't have to move up and down the stage to reach that summit. His face, those impressive head movements, and his voice (the entire package) did everything, and said everything!
I have seen many videos of Luciano Pavarotti, and I was surprised how many young people love his voice. Even though they have their own genre of modern music, they still love this treasured music by a wonderful singer.
Yay! Thank you. I get chills and tear up with this performance every single time. It is great in all ways. I enjoyed your explanation of all of the nuances of this vocal masterpiece.
I loved your reaction to this supreme performance by Pavarotti. The crib notes above mention his 'impassioned delivery' and I would suggest that your reaction was no less impassioned! I have seen a number of reactions to this performance and yours is, in my opinion, the most entertaining and most informative. It was, for me, as enjoyable watching your expressions as it was listening to Pavarotti. Thanks for this excellent reaction!😊
Your eyes and expressions capture the passion and heartfelt longing that Luciano brings out in this performance. Saw him sing this live once. Not a big cryer but he opens my soul with his passionate voice and puts me in tears every time I listen. Truly one of a kind tenor. He has my vote GOAT tenor.
He was truly one of a king. The most beautiful tenor voice I have ever heard. I was lucky enough to hear him live in concert singing this, but unfortunately I never got to hear him in an actual opera theater. Love your reactions, keep the opera reactions please !!!!!!!!
Even if you're not into opera, I guarantee you, that moment at the end when Pavarotti winds up to and delivers THAT NOTE.......it is impossible not to be swept away. Don't even try to resist it, just let your spirit be moved.
Ero piccolo quando hanno trasmesso questo concerto in tv qua in Italia…… prima elementare e la voce di Luciano mi é entrata nel cuore! Piango ancora la sua scomparsa
Oh wow!! You know what, I just subscribed! 3 thirds through your video. Because normally I would be angry at someone pausing where you are, but your pro tips are amazing! Very well explained. I'm no professional singer by any means. But I learned enough working in a karaoke bar and running it also. To appreciate what you explained in this video! Thank you! And also as I am half Italian I bloody love this song. I grew up mostly in the nineties and this was the anthem for Italia 90 the world cup. It was epic! Thanks babe 😁😎😭
I've watched so many reaction videos to this live performance but have never learned 1% of what I learned from you analyzing it! I always tear up when I see his performance here. It is simply powerful.
Luciano was such a unique singer. Whereas typical classical tenors would lower the 5th and 4th formant to the 3rd one to create the singing formant, he would tune the 2nd formant to the the third harmonic with the his amazing control of the tongue. This gives the power and weight to lower harmonics. Such a legend. Great video!
I find Tara to be just outstanding as a vocal coach, such meaningful analysis to help those of us who are not singers to understand some of the dynamics and technical expertise called upon in great performance. I am an artist, not a singer, yet I relate to the importance of these dynamic crucial moments. Very fine professional channel!
This vídeo appeared suddenly for me here. In fact, not so suddenly, because I am a fan of classical music, and obviously also a fan of Pavarotti. And I really appreciated the way you reacted and explained all the technics he used, to assure to the audiences that he was, and will always be, the one and only, by far, the best classical music singer this world has ever had. IN TIME: I added your RU-vid channel to my favourites.
I remember watching this live on TV back then and yes it was a true masterpiece also the theme of the 1990 🌍 world ⚽️ Cup. A truly memorable time to be alive!!!!
Thank you. Superb, sensitive, knowledgeable commentary -- and yet that thrill at the explosion of artistry from Pavo in his signature aria. You know your stuff, lady. Your own instrument is pretty remarkable. Brava.
I’ve watched this performance hundreds of times, and will watch it hundreds more. I’m no expert, nor even aficionado, but the technical and emotional heights of this performance are undeniable even to the layman. The look of defiance and triumph on his face at the end always moves me to tears, and fills me with joy and faith in the human ability to move us through art. And though I’ve watched many analysis videos, this was by far the best. I knew I wasn’t crazy for reacting so emotionally to this piece, and your knowledge, enthusiasm and especially your emotion watching and listening to this makes me appreciate it even more. Thank you for making yourself vulnerable to this crowning achievement, and for sharing that with us. Subscribed!
Keep in mind that Pavarotti here is almost 60, not in his prime anymore, and still sounds amazing. Also Nessun Dorma is an aria designed for a heavier voice (like Corelli) than Pavarotti, who really shines in arias like La Donna è mobile
More like the role of Calaf... But many people care, except getting wowed by Pavarotti. But I'm not complaining, keep in mind they all got their opera experience from Pavarotti and his Nessun Dorma, which is incredible
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee I agree he has a great sense of big moments, he has incredibly solid high notes, while having enough voice to trump lyric sopranos. But of course, he is no Corelli
What a wonderful expert analysis - thank you so much! I'm just an amateur (occasionally semi-pro, in the past) singer who never had any real training - watching things like this makes me wish I had.
Love when people react to classical music! One point I wanted to add, most of the resonance in classical singing is actually in the oral pharynx (abt. 85%) and only (15%) is in the nasal cavity. This stops the sound from being nasal and allows it to resonate while letting it still be interesting with a "bite" or chiaro (from chiaroscuro). Would love to see more reactions to classical music :)
I was lucky enough to go to a three tenors concert Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras. Domingo and Carreras are two fantastic tenors and it was a pleasure to hear them but Pavarotti was in a class all by himself. I doubt i'' ever hear a tenor like him again
Great reaction. Pavarotti was really a legend, not only in opera, but in music overall - I have another question - will there be some Eurovision reactions for this year? I always look forward for those videos and your opinion :)
THANK YOU for actually showcasing traditionally male parts sometimes. It often feels like most vocal coach reactions are focused on broadly mezzo/soprano songs, some alto, so any time i see a reaction to a tenor/bari part, i feel more seen. I get that engagement is probably a big concern, and obviously male-voiced songs dont drive the same numbers, but id love to see more vids about what are traditionally male parts/songs. We're out here, and were also looking for help
No I can’t imagine it, and Luciano couldn’t either. Yes, there was obvious talent, but most of what you hear was the result of years of training and hard work.
Yep, I am a big fan of Luciano Pavarotti and I started to listen to him a few decades ago and what a voice. The Three Tenors Concert that toured the world has made Luciano Pavarotti, a real superstar in the Opera world. Ps, you are a beautiful looking woman and even better you have a great voice, that is clearly made for singing the great classics like Puccini, Verdi, etc. 👍👍
1990 i had the honor to see, feel and hear Maestro Pavarotti in Vienna Opera. I was 12 and it was only noisy, not a music style i prefered that time. Today, 34 years later i still remember that evening i dont wanted to be at that time. Now i can say, its an honor that i was in the same building and i´ve learned a much about musician and what moment i had that time. Too late :(
I was raised listening to classical music, my father loved opera and classical pianists, I learned to like it. My father is gone but he left the heritage culture. Today I am a Dear, fan of Diimash. Thank you .❤🇧🇷 Wonderful Pavarotti 👍👏🥰🥰
Thank you for this reaction!!! I was not expecting to hear any classical singers here, so it's really cool !!! Please can you listen to Mario Del Monaco or Franco Corelli!!!! They really amazing!!!
People who are new to opera need to understand that opera is not solely about singing. The lyrics in opera are telling a story. And the story is often very dramatic in nature. Like life and death dramatic. So Pavarotti is not just singing here he is telling a very emotionally charged story and is performing like an actor as well as singing.
3:17 at the first high note his eyes are already watering... The audio track is immortal, but the video add so much in this performance, and the pronounce... Trust me, pronouncing Italian is hard even for Italian born, Pav here is delivering every hard sound, every T, S, R like a champ
I think the holy spirit filled him there in the end, just amazing!! This performance is just unbelievable, have brought a tear to my eye each and every time I hear it! He is for sure a master, RIP master. One interesting fact, as a swede, is the fact that he admired Jussi Björling. When asked something he answered: "-Hey, I am not Jussi!" Both guys equally totally amazing - I would say! Thank you for great music!!! 😍
I am not a music person, although even someone with cabbage for brains couldn't listen to this without being in awe. This is a truly special performance. However, as a writer, I know much about story. The title is Nessun Dorma. The first two lines are Nessun dorma, nessun dorma. . . . Let no one sleep. The prince can't sleep because his plans to marry the princess are going awry. The piece is sort of a pep talk, where the prince resolves to carry through with his plans for himself and the Princess Turnadot. At dawn he will set about to finish what he started. But for now he must sleep. At the conclusion Luciano Pavarotti reclines his head and closes his eyes . . . not just in exultation of a masterful performance, but also to show the prince can now finally sleep, knowing what he must do. This is theatrical as well as musical. In an art form which is so highly precise, I cannot believe that the maestro's actions at the climax of the performance aren't scripted. Bravo.
One of the finest gifts my father ever gave me was the chance to see not only Pavarotti live in concert, but also Andrea Bocelli several years later! Bliss!
The way he seems to absorb, if you will, the resonance of the final crescendo, it's as though he's expressed to his satisfaction the passion that he intended to communicate, much like an actor in character, determined to get his point across. To me, as a lay-person, if I see Pavarotti as a character in Turandot, I can see that whatever message he conveyed, he intentionally wanted to make his point, from an immensely passionate perspective.
Well I had the chance to listen to him live, he will always be one of the best tenors ever. I have seen a lot...See, in this video you have Luciano Pavarotti and one of the best conductors of all times... Zubin Mehta. Perfect match!
