The conductor Zubin Mehta ate dinner at my house. My dad was a huge lover of classical music. He was a NYC cab driver. It was snowing badly and all flights out were cancelled, and he had Zubin in the car. So he invited him for dinner. My mom prepared a feast. When my dad went to the bathroom , Zubin turned to me and said, your father knows more about music than many professionals. I was really proud.
Dude, this reaction was a masterclass of a reaction. I don't understand reactors that watch something moving and stop the clip to have time to repress what they're feeling and say they don't want to cry, rather than let it swell. We watch reactors to take the ride with them and experience what they're feeling, not to watch them try not to react. You allowed it to move you, and not only that, but you had a very thoughtful analysis after. Bravo.
The very best tenor to ever have lived and here he is singing the epitome of tenor arias. Flawless, with power and passion as only this man could achieve. His expression at the conclusion shows just how moved he was to share his gift with all who would listen.
You must have heard the emotion in his voice like it told you the story even if you didn't know the language. BRAVO!!!!! You listened to the entire song before you gave your review - awesome!!!
Thank you "What to do Dave." USUALLY, this reacts video is destroyed by muppets, who insist on interrupting instead of just listening to the Master. Well done for allowing this to be aired in all its glory. Well done!
I loved your review. Luciano Pavarotti was a once in a lifetime talent. I have an entire playlist with hours of just his performances. He brings me to tears every time.
Luciano Pavarotti as one of the Three Tenors who performed their first concert during the 1990 FIFA World Cup before a global audience, Pavarotti became well known for his televised concerts and media appearances. From the beginning of his professional career as a tenor in 1961 in Italy to his final performance of "Nessun dorma" at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Pavarotti was at his best in bel canto operas, pre-Aida Verdi roles, and Puccini works such as La bohème, Tosca, Turandot and Madama Butterfly. He sold over 100 million records, and the first Three Tenors recording became the best-selling classical album of all time. Pavarotti was also noted for his charity work on behalf of refugees and the Red Cross, amongst others. He died from pancreatic cancer on 6 September 2007.
I was cooking and listening/watching your reaction with my headphones on. My husband happened through the kitchen. When the song ended he was standing by the counter smiling at me. I took off my headphones to see what he wanted. He said, "That reactor must have really like Nessun Dorma." I asked how he knew and he said, "You're smiling your sweet smile ear to ear and tears are streaming down your face. That usually means you watch someone truly appreciate Pavarotti."
You haven’t done a live opera?!? You gotta go. YOU GOTTA GO! The experience is so different from a recording. YOU GOTTA GO! Take the wife. You’ll get bonus points.
Absolutely! But I would recommend getting familiar with the opera you choose to see in advance. Try to find a libretto (a translation of the words) so that you can read along while listening to a recording a few times before you see it in person. You don't have to memorize it, but it helps to have a general idea of what's going on. You can really take in the music more if you aren't constantly focusing on the captions in the concert hall.
Melodia e voce universali...se poi si riuscisse a comprendere il testo non si potrebbe che piangere per questa dichiarazione di Amore e Devozione...Grazie!
Dear Sir, you got it! Luciano has such an amazing instrument (his whole body and how he summons and channels this through his voice). Every part of body is resonating. It's a miracle! (and it has taken him many, many years to develop and perfect) May he rest in peace.
I love the genuine reaction to such an amazing vocalist like Luciano Pavarotti, in his biography he states that when he goes on stage he goes to die, his facial expression at the end surely shows his infinite passion For the art and the souls he penetrates with the words he so graciously sings.
It is so great to see someone finding this fantastic singer for the first time. I love all the great arias and listen to them over and over. It soothes my soul. 👏❤️🇮🇪
Great watching your reactions as he reached the high notes with what appeared to be little effort ( wrong ) then soft and low then.......what a finish from the master. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks 🏴🏴
You mentioned that he sang like he was speaking and that is the way Opera is supposed to be sung. An Opera is basically a play set to music and it's important that you understand the words. Pavorotti was the Master when it came to this. Opera is difficult to sing, it is based on techniques that the singers are trained to use to get maximum force and projection from their voice and also to preserve their voice. It you notice how relaxed his face remains. He's singing an emotional piece and conveys that emotion but not through facial expression, his face remains relaxed and his concentration in is air management, using the air moving across his vocal cords giving him the power, the control to hit those high notes and those long sustained notes. It's nice to see people checking out other genres of music. I like all genres of music from Opera to Bluegrass, Jazz to Rock and R&B good music is good music and it's all relevant.
Opera is the greatest of all the art forms, gracefully reflecting the drama of life back at itself. Encompassing all the arts: from music to poetry, from design to choreography, from painting to acting, and beyond. R.I.P. Luciano
I really miss Pavarotti. I was an opera singer 35 years ago. I sang with the Arizona Opera company for 7 years and I had a voice teacher who wanted me to study abroad and end up at the metropolitan Opera. I chose instead to get married and have a family. She was not happy about that. I actually miss performing Opera. I will be 70 in a week and I can't sing the way I used to. It really breaks my heart
Thank you for this reaction. It moved me to tears - I have heard the aria many times - but your reaction enforced mine - I needed to give you a hug - - but I am sitting in Denmark. - I hope that you will go on listening to opera - and you can find performances of the whole opera anywhere to at fair price - it's the music that "kills" us - not the singers - though Luciano Pavarotti is the best ever . Try to find the rest of the concert - there are 3 tenors in all - they are in a way competitors - but also best friends - it is moving - and funny at the same time. The others are Placido Domingo and José Carreras.
Thank you for not interrupting this Georgia’s piece which shows respect to the incredible artist that is beloved by some of for many years. Bless your heart hon and welcome to a new wonderful genre
He is one of the greatest Operatic tenors of all time. You would enjoy the video of Pavarotti and James Brown doing . It's a Man;s World. It will blow you away.
This is the 2nd one of these "Reactions" videos I have watched and love to see the STUNNED reaction that the youtubers have afterward. My personal favourite of this particular song is when he sang with Jose Carreeas & Placido Domingo during Italia 1990.
I wish you and your wife the joy of attending a live opera (or many) one day! It is a whole experience! So glad you reacted to this one and Queen of the Night (few reactors did this one!) as they are total masterpiece.
I've heard this lots of times and seen lots of reactions from various people, but I loved your delight in discovering this. Music is communication, and you got the message! I've heard pop singers holding a long note, and they waver all over the place, above it, below it, sometimes on it. Pavarotti hits it spot on and nails it to the wall. A true master.
One of the greatest tenors that ever lived. Kudos to you for expanding your list. Good ( great ) music does not have to be understood by words but appreciated for what it is.
English Translation Nobody shall sleep!... Nobody shall sleep! Even you, oh Princess, in your cold room, watch the stars, that tremble with love and with hope. But my secret is hidden within me, my name no one shall know... No!...No!... On your mouth, I will tell it when the light shines. And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!... (No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.) Vanish, o night! Set, stars! Set, stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!
His last presentation was impressive and very inspiring, sad, full of splendor and immeasurable, it would be good if you would review it even if you do not upload a reaction The great Luciano, this maestro was always incredible, I remember that he always liked to sing with many fellow singers such as Sir Tom Jones, Withney Huston, Celine Dion, his friends Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, a joy to hear him.
What a heartfelt reaction. Opera is all about conveying the emotions to the public. I would love to hear you reaction on When I am laid in Earth, from Dido, sung by Jessey Norman. I had the privilege to see her perform long ago. To this day it is still the performance I will never forget.
If you just stumbled upon this. Then its one heck of a stumble. Pavarotti is one of the greatest voices ever. You should try the three tenors la donna emobile
And btw... Many think of opera as some old boring stuff.... In the case of Turnadot, the opera tells the story of a Chinese princess, Turandot, who promised to marry the suitor who can solve her three riddles. If you fail, you get your head chopped of. Many have come and failed. Finally prince (dang, I forgot his name) comes along and is able to solve the three riddles and win her heart. There was a version of the full opera on RUclips performed in the Forbidden City (I think the proper name is Palace Museum, though) from back in the 90's. It's an impressive performance and worth watching.
Pavarotti - a once in a lifetime talent. There was the great Caruso who was at the peak of his talent in the early 1900's and not until Pavarotti came along was there a talent that could match him. There have been many great opera singers in between, but Caruso and Pavarotti stand alone.
So here I am, a new subscriber! I am familiar with this music as I am a classically trained pianist, but watching your face light up was IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE!! I knew what was coming at the end of this section and couldn't wait to see your reaction!! I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!! And you know what else? I have watched other reactors to this video, and I find my African American brothers and sisters describe this video better than anyone else!! I am white, and I truly believe that I have just taken opera for granted. I am opening up my mind to rap music because my son just LOVES IT! I have been close minded about it, but EVERY TYPE of musical genre MUST BE APPROACHED with respect and curiosity if we are to learn and grow as people!! BLESS YOU, MY DEAR BROTHER, FOR HELPING ME BE A BETTER PERSON!!!
You definitely should check out his o sole mio. In the 80s he released an album of famous male tenor opera pieces and Italian standards that changed the way the general public perceived opera. What's also amazing is he was "technically past his prime" when he did this, but still can blow the doors off of the place. The 3 tenors whole program video would be a great way to start stepping into that world to see three really different types of tenors and their strong points. Some other beautiful pieces that you might recognize used in movies and commercials are the flower duet from the opera Lakme and une bel di from madame butterfly. So happy to see your expression while you were experiencing this. Best of luck on your musical journey.
I have heard several different singers do this song, Some of them are very good and some not so. Pavarotti, however is the cream of the crop - by far the best there is.
Just a fucking enormous voice. But yeah these dudes train hours per day for decades to even think about reaching anywhere close to this level. And this is past his prime easily. He can produce that voice without a microphone, he has too that's what opera is all about I would suggest Una Furtiva Lacrima from Pavarotti (the version with 5.1 million views) and LA Donna e mobile from 1964 I think (you will see it, it's a black and white video)
It really doesn't matter which aria he is singing, if Pavarotti doesn't make you miss a few heartbeats, due to the pure beauty, you aren't human. It doesn't matter if you don't understand the actual words--he could be singing about a cardboard box and some kitty litter---and it would still stop you in your tracks!
Great reactions; you were deeply involved with Luciano so much that I began to tear at his last God give note that I tested again with you to reactions to him. I would like to suggest Amira Willighagen who performed at age 9 at Holland’s Got Talents in 2004. I know that once you hear what I call her, “God Given Voice”, I know you and your wife will be moved and emotionally involved with an unbelievable feelings of peace and joy from her music. Please refer to RUclips, 4 opera songs at Holland’s Got Talent 2013, published on Jan 3, 2014. God Bless you, your wife and your subscribers!
He didn't just sing magnificently, he felt very note. This performance earned him a 20 minute standing ovation.
You have just witnessed greatness in its purest form.
The conductor Zubin Mehta ate dinner at my house. My dad was a huge lover of classical music. He was a NYC cab driver. It was snowing badly and all flights out were cancelled, and he had Zubin in the car. So he invited him for dinner. My mom prepared a feast. When my dad went to the bathroom , Zubin turned to me and said, your father knows more about music than many professionals. I was really proud.
What a lovely story and kind parents you have. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂💕.
Great story.
How wonderful for you. I am sure this is a cherished memory!
Then you met a person that knew pavarotti 😮
You tried to comment;but his talent got your heart.Loved your presentation.
Thank you for not stopping it every second to tell me how good it is we’ll done you let it play ow tell me thank you
So I am a total metal head, but Pavarotti gives me chills every time I hear his voice. He is just incredible!
LoL. I listen to Metal, Opera and most everything in between and all I catch is shit from my wife and friends.
Metal head Pavarotti appreciation thread. Lol. 🤘 This and Symphony 25 are my non-Metal go to’s. Lol.
I always cry poison tears when I am healed
Same here. Typically its t00l, Pantera, RATM, Metallica - but damn if that doesn't give goosebumps.
@@joep5146 Classic and Metal are so similar. Put both of them into a wavefile and look at he waves. It is all maths. I have always been into both.
You just witnessed a man leave another part of his soul right there on that stage for that audience. For that music.
There is no one greater than the great Pavarotti. His voice is the pinnacle of beauty in the male voice. Once you go Pavarotti, you never go back.
In my opinion, Placido Domingo was a better tenor.
@@dannydoc1969 😆😆😆😆😆😆
That's debatable .... but I will say this: Nessun Dorma seems to have been written specifically for him, about 100 years too early!
Caruso Nessun
Met opera turandot NON PIAGERE LIU singers Domingo and LEONA MITCHELL
Summertime Leontyne Price
Bjorling the Pearl Fishers
That is a beautiful resume of what you've just heard!
Perfect piece to stumble upon. His voice is unmatched and incomparable.
Serendipity !
The look in your eyes at the end is priceless ..
Dude, this reaction was a masterclass of a reaction. I don't understand reactors that watch something moving and stop the clip to have time to repress what they're feeling and say they don't want to cry, rather than let it swell. We watch reactors to take the ride with them and experience what they're feeling, not to watch them try not to react. You allowed it to move you, and not only that, but you had a very thoughtful analysis after. Bravo.
They feel they have to for copywrite
A music lover, he understood it all
The very best tenor to ever have lived and here he is singing the epitome of tenor arias. Flawless, with power and passion as only this man could achieve. His expression at the conclusion shows just how moved he was to share his gift with all who would listen.
If you don't like opera, this song will change your mind. Pavarotti had the most amazing voice. RIP
I hate opera but this gives me goosebumps from head to toe.🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
You must have heard the emotion in his voice like it told you the story even if you didn't know the language. BRAVO!!!!! You listened to the entire song before you gave your review - awesome!!!
We miss you, big Luciano
Thank you "What to do Dave." USUALLY, this reacts video is destroyed by muppets, who insist on interrupting instead of just listening to the Master. Well done for allowing this to be aired in all its glory. Well done!
I've seen Pavarotti reduce so many grown men to tears. That's power.
4:35 that is the face of a man who knows he just absolutely KILLED it.
Despite having seen/listened to
Signore Pavarotti’s rendition of Nessun Dorma many times, it brings tears to my eyes each and every time.
Nandi Vaccarello BOCELLI CALLS HIM MAESTRO PAVAROTTI
RIP to the King of Opera 👑❤️
That is why he got the big bucks. Thanks for not pausing.
As close to perfection as a human voice can get
I loved your review. Luciano Pavarotti was a once in a lifetime talent. I have an entire playlist with hours of just his performances. He brings me to tears every time.
You're right about "master level"! Great review!
Probably the greatest tenor that ever lived 🤘
Pavarotti and Zucherro live 2004 at the Royal Albert Hall. The passion in Pavarotti voice brings tears to the eyes.
Luciano Pavarotti as one of the Three Tenors who performed their first concert during the 1990 FIFA World Cup before a global audience, Pavarotti became well known for his televised concerts and media appearances. From the beginning of his professional career as a tenor in 1961 in Italy to his final performance of "Nessun dorma" at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Pavarotti was at his best in bel canto operas, pre-Aida Verdi roles, and Puccini works such as La bohème, Tosca, Turandot and Madama Butterfly. He sold over 100 million records, and the first Three Tenors recording became the best-selling classical album of all time. Pavarotti was also noted for his charity work on behalf of refugees and the Red Cross, amongst others. He died from pancreatic cancer on 6 September 2007.
Il Maestro OWNED "Nessun dorma"! It was his signature piece.
Every time I hear this tears well up and head to toe chills.
The look of pure rapture on your face expressed this song perfectly.
I was cooking and listening/watching your reaction with my headphones on. My husband happened through the kitchen. When the song ended he was standing by the counter smiling at me. I took off my headphones to see what he wanted. He said, "That reactor must have really like Nessun Dorma." I asked how he knew and he said, "You're smiling your sweet smile ear to ear and tears are streaming down your face. That usually means you watch someone truly appreciate Pavarotti."
You just made this old woman happy love your reaction
Pavarotti owns this song!
You haven’t done a live opera?!? You gotta go. YOU GOTTA GO! The experience is so different from a recording. YOU GOTTA GO! Take the wife. You’ll get bonus points.
He’s right, Dave.
Absolutely! But I would recommend getting familiar with the opera you choose to see in advance. Try to find a libretto (a translation of the words) so that you can read along while listening to a recording a few times before you see it in person.
You don't have to memorize it, but it helps to have a general idea of what's going on. You can really take in the music more if you aren't constantly focusing on the captions in the concert hall.
Music is best experienced by listening, not by reading.
Some of the best music I know of are in languages I cannot understand.
Pavarotti is the greatest voice of our time, his rolling of his "R"s and the high "C"s, he hits is amazing, Next Ave Maria and Caruso.
I love how when people from all different musical tastes listen to him for the first time and a smile just comes from the heart.
The joy on your face is priceless!
I love watching someone's first time listening to opera. The emotional is draws from you is unsurpassed by any other type of music.
Dave please review Pavarotti singing e lucevan le stelle from the opera Tosca
Love your reaction, man! Keep it up...
You nailed this performance so well. Thank you !!!! You're now an opera fan only now you know it!!! Perfection. Thank you.
Melodia e voce universali...se poi si riuscisse a comprendere il testo non si potrebbe che piangere per questa dichiarazione di Amore e Devozione...Grazie!
Dear Sir, you got it! Luciano has such an amazing instrument (his whole body and how he summons and channels this through his voice). Every part of body is resonating. It's a miracle! (and it has taken him many, many years to develop and perfect) May he rest in peace.
Pavorotti was a gift from God to us! Its spiritual because it feels like it connects me directly to the divine
When he sings this my skin gets goosebumps and I shed tears... every time.
I love the genuine reaction to such an amazing vocalist like Luciano Pavarotti, in his biography he states that when he goes on stage he goes to die, his facial expression at the end surely shows his infinite passion For the art and the souls he penetrates with the words he so graciously sings.
It is so great to see someone finding this fantastic singer for the first time. I love all the great arias and listen to them over and over. It soothes my soul. 👏❤️🇮🇪
I love your reaction to an amazing performance by Pavarotti. Nessun Dorma is one of my favorite arias. Thank you for showing this.
Great watching your reactions as he reached the high notes with what appeared to be little effort ( wrong ) then soft and low then.......what a finish from the master. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks 🏴🏴
You mentioned that he sang like he was speaking and that is the way Opera is supposed to be sung. An Opera is basically a play set to music and it's important that you understand the words. Pavorotti was the Master when it came to this. Opera is difficult to sing, it is based on techniques that the singers are trained to use to get maximum force and projection from their voice and also to preserve their voice. It you notice how relaxed his face remains. He's singing an emotional piece and conveys that emotion but not through facial expression, his face remains relaxed and his concentration in is air management, using the air moving across his vocal cords giving him the power, the control to hit those high notes and those long sustained notes. It's nice to see people checking out other genres of music. I like all genres of music from Opera to Bluegrass, Jazz to Rock and R&B good music is good music and it's all relevant.
When you said you were about to hear some real music you could not be more correct lol ....Possibly the greatest tenor of all time.
It doesn't seem to matter how many times I listen to this song! It brings out emotions everytime! A gift that few are in possession of!
Opera is the greatest of all the art forms, gracefully reflecting the drama of life back at itself.
Encompassing all the arts: from music to poetry, from design to choreography, from painting to acting, and beyond.
R.I.P. Luciano
The look of joy and amazement on your face. ❤️
Terrific reaction!
CHILLS!!!! What a voice!!!!
I really miss Pavarotti. I was an opera singer 35 years ago. I sang with the Arizona Opera company for 7 years and I had a voice teacher who wanted me to study abroad and end up at the metropolitan Opera. I chose instead to get married and have a family. She was not happy about that. I actually miss performing Opera. I will be 70 in a week and I can't sing the way I used to. It really breaks my heart
In the presence of Greatness ... moving the human spirit! Wiping the tears!
Thank you for this reaction. It moved me to tears - I have heard the aria many times - but your reaction enforced mine - I needed to give you a hug - - but I am sitting in Denmark. - I hope that you will go on listening to opera - and you can find performances of the whole opera anywhere to at fair price - it's the music that "kills" us - not the singers - though Luciano Pavarotti is the best ever . Try to find the rest of the concert - there are 3 tenors in all - they are in a way competitors - but also best friends - it is moving - and funny at the same time. The others are Placido Domingo and José Carreras.
Thank you for not interrupting this Georgia’s piece which shows respect to the incredible artist that is beloved by some of for many years. Bless your heart hon and welcome to a new wonderful genre
Chills. Every. Single. Time.
Please give a listen to the great man singing 'Ave Maria' and be prepared, it'll melt your heart.
bravo. a master at his finest.... this is such a powerful piece... Bel Canto style of singing is using the voice at its fullest/most warm and pure...
he once held that last note for18 seconds in a different video.
He is one of the greatest Operatic tenors of all time. You would enjoy the video of Pavarotti and James Brown doing . It's a Man;s World. It will blow you away.
This is the 2nd one of these "Reactions" videos I have watched and love to see the STUNNED reaction that the youtubers have afterward. My personal favourite of this particular song is when he sang with Jose Carreeas & Placido Domingo during Italia 1990.
I wish you and your wife the joy of attending a live opera (or many) one day! It is a whole experience!
So glad you reacted to this one and Queen of the Night (few reactors did this one!) as they are total masterpiece.
Loved your reaction; it was so sweet and genuine. Check out his duet with of all people, James Brown.
...and with Tracy Chapman on 'Baby Can I Hold You Tonight'. It's such a beautiful work of art.
I've heard this lots of times and seen lots of reactions from various people, but I loved your delight in discovering this. Music is communication, and you got the message!
I've heard pop singers holding a long note, and they waver all over the place, above it, below it, sometimes on it. Pavarotti hits it spot on and nails it to the wall. A true master.
His voice was perfect.
Amazing reation. Instant subscribe.
PavaGOATti. The best. Great reaction bro
Master level! Yes sir indeed. The BEST description I've heard!
One of the greatest tenors that ever lived. Kudos to you for expanding your list. Good ( great ) music does not have to be understood by words but appreciated for what it is.
English Translation
Nobody shall sleep!...
Nobody shall sleep!
Even you, oh Princess,
in your cold room,
watch the stars,
that tremble with love and with hope.
But my secret is hidden within me,
my name no one shall know...
No!...No!...
On your mouth, I will tell it when the light shines.
And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!...
(No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.)
Vanish, o night!
Set, stars! Set, stars!
At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!
His last presentation was impressive and very inspiring, sad, full of splendor and immeasurable, it would be good if you would review it even if you do not upload a reaction
The great Luciano, this maestro was always incredible, I remember that he always liked to sing with many fellow singers such as Sir Tom Jones, Withney Huston, Celine Dion, his friends Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, a joy to hear him.
beautiful -- i did not appreciate opera until i had aged in mined and soul -- this is wonderful thank you
I agree! I didn't until I reached a certain maturity in my 30's. And then rued the years I had wasted on junk music.
@@christinescheiner5194 oh, me too!
Incredible voice!
I saw Pavarotti and the 3 Tenors in concert back in the early 80's. Outdoor pavillion concert in Chicago.
What a heartfelt reaction. Opera is all about conveying the emotions to the public. I would love to hear you reaction on When I am laid in Earth, from Dido, sung by Jessey Norman. I had the privilege to see her perform long ago. To this day it is still the performance I will never forget.
I love music like this. If you let it, it will speak to your soul, and can be a truly transcendent experience.
If you just stumbled upon this. Then its one heck of a stumble. Pavarotti is one of the greatest voices ever. You should try the three tenors la donna emobile
Excellent comments.
So excited this one is back up! 😀
And btw... Many think of opera as some old boring stuff.... In the case of Turnadot, the opera tells the story of a Chinese princess, Turandot, who promised to marry the suitor who can solve her three riddles. If you fail, you get your head chopped of. Many have come and failed. Finally prince (dang, I forgot his name) comes along and is able to solve the three riddles and win her heart. There was a version of the full opera on RUclips performed in the Forbidden City (I think the proper name is Palace Museum, though) from back in the 90's. It's an impressive performance and worth watching.
Calaf is the prince. He is ordering the stars to set so he can win his love at dawn !
Pavarotti - a once in a lifetime talent. There was the great Caruso who was at the peak of his talent in the early 1900's and not until Pavarotti came along was there a talent that could match him. There have been many great opera singers in between, but Caruso and Pavarotti stand alone.
Nicolai Gedda, listen to him!
Great reaction sir!
Fantastic reaction ! It brought me to tears for you. Your description and analysis of what we had just seen was wonderfully done. Keep it up!
So here I am, a new subscriber! I am familiar with this music as I am a classically trained pianist, but watching your face light up was IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE!! I knew what was coming at the end of this section and couldn't wait to see your reaction!! I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!! And you know what else? I have watched other reactors to this video, and I find my African American brothers and sisters describe this video better than anyone else!! I am white, and I truly believe that I have just taken opera for granted. I am opening up my mind to rap music because my son just LOVES IT! I have been close minded about it, but EVERY TYPE of musical genre MUST BE APPROACHED with respect and curiosity if we are to learn and grow as people!! BLESS YOU, MY DEAR BROTHER, FOR HELPING ME BE A BETTER PERSON!!!
I love your reactions. Your analysis spot-on.
Bjorling The Pearl Fishers. Very special.
Dave, love your channel and your reactions. Subscribed!
You definitely should check out his o sole mio. In the 80s he released an album of famous male tenor opera pieces and Italian standards that changed the way the general public perceived opera. What's also amazing is he was "technically past his prime" when he did this, but still can blow the doors off of the place.
The 3 tenors whole program video would be a great way to start stepping into that world to see three really different types of tenors and their strong points.
Some other beautiful pieces that you might recognize used in movies and commercials are the flower duet from the opera Lakme and une bel di from madame butterfly. So happy to see your expression while you were experiencing this. Best of luck on your musical journey.
I have heard several different singers do this song, Some of them are very good and some not so. Pavarotti, however is the cream of the crop - by far the best there is.
As a 12 year old girl I would cry while listening to this song on my father’s album……as a 56 year old woman, I still cry. ❤️
Just a fucking enormous voice. But yeah these dudes train hours per day for decades to even think about reaching anywhere close to this level. And this is past his prime easily. He can produce that voice without a microphone, he has too that's what opera is all about
I would suggest Una Furtiva Lacrima from Pavarotti (the version with 5.1 million views) and LA Donna e mobile from 1964 I think (you will see it, it's a black and white video)
I just watched Una Furtiva Lacrima for the first time!
Please check out Pavarotti singing Ava Maria! He sings all of his songs with such mastery of his instrument. It will give you chills!
It really doesn't matter which aria he is singing, if Pavarotti doesn't make you miss a few heartbeats, due to the pure beauty, you aren't human.
It doesn't matter if you don't understand the actual words--he could be singing about a cardboard box and some kitty litter---and it would still stop you in your tracks!
Everytime chills!
From the uk respect , honest fella keep it up
Great reactions; you were deeply involved with Luciano so much that I began to tear at his last God give note that I tested again with you to reactions to him. I would like to suggest Amira Willighagen who performed at age 9 at Holland’s Got Talents in 2004. I know that once you hear what I call her, “God Given Voice”, I know you and your wife will be moved and emotionally involved with an unbelievable feelings of peace and joy from her music. Please refer to RUclips, 4 opera songs at Holland’s Got Talent 2013, published on Jan 3, 2014. God Bless you, your wife and your subscribers!
Try "Miss Sarajevo" with Bono and Pavarotti. It is a great mix of two different voices and styles.
Yes you can get affordable opera tickets - there are promotions, last day specials etc. I used to use them all the time when I was a student in DC.