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In 1998, Pavarotti was appointed a United Nations Messenger of Peace by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, while in 2001 the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) honored the tenor with the Nansen Award, recognizing him as having helped raise more funds for refugees than any other private individual. Their marriage lasted until 2000 when Pavarotti and Adua divorced after 34 years together.
no per mia madrePopularity: Opera: PagliacciComposer: LeoncavalloAct: 2.09-2 Type: recitativeVoice: S T Br TLanguage: ItalianRoles: Nedda/Canio/Silvio/Beppe
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Please obey the copyright laws of your country. He published books, including an autobiography, and was a sought-after presence at charity events, often using his platform to raise funds for humanitarian causes.
His philanthropic endeavors not only showcased his commitment to social issues but also contributed positively to his public image, creating further opportunities for financial gain through endorsements and partnerships. That trip to the East had unique features: among other things, the theatre company and Pavarotti flew on the first Italian commercial flight to land on Chinese soil.
During his music studies, Pavarotti took part-time jobs to support himself: first as an elementary school teacher, then as an insurance agent. Building on the success of the original 1990 concert, the Three Tenors gave additional concerts during subsequent World Cups: in Los Angeles in 1994, Paris in 1998, and Yokohama in 2002.
Bringing opera to the masses
For over a decade, Pavarotti’s name had become synonymous with opera.
What humanitarian work did Pavarotti engage in?
Beyond music, Pavarotti was committed to humanitarian causes, collecting aid during the Bosnia war and collaborating with Princess Diana to support land mine ban initiatives. Together with the Sutherland–Bonynge duo, Pavarotti made his United States debut in 1965, singing Edgardo in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor at the Miami Opera; other memorable performances with Sutherland included Bellini’s La sonnambula, Verdi’s La traviata and, in 1966, La fille du régiment by Donizetti at the Royal Opera House.
Thanks to his unique and unparalleled voice and his gifts as an empathetic, outgoing, and charismatic communicator, the Modenese tenor continued to broaden the audience for this art form, also by throwing open the theater doors and meeting people in parks, stadiums, and arenas. His profitable ventures were complemented by well-received television specials and appearances that brought opera into the mainstream, generating both revenue and a broader audience base.
It was his mother, Adele, who guided and supported this choice; his father, Fernando, who had a fine tenor voice and was aware of the sacrifices a professional singing career would entail, was reluctant but ultimately agreed.
Pavarotti began serious study in 1954, at the age of 19, with Maestro Arrigo Pola, a famous teacher and professional tenor from Modena, who decided to teach him free of charge.
He made countless television appearances and performed in open-air concerts, stadiums, and arenas - an eclectic career that touched many different chords in the world of music.
His American debut followed in 1965 with a performance in Miami's production of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, which further established his partnership with soprano Joan Sutherland. His recordings and television specials showcased his vocal talent to millions around the world. In 2004, he received the Eisenhower Medallion and was granted the highest honor of the Italian-American community: induction into the Italian American Hall of Fame by the NIAF (National Italian American Foundation).
One of the most notable partnerships was his participation in the Three Tenors ensemble, alongside renowned artists Plácido Domingo and José Carreras. After several smaller recitals, Pavarotti won the prestigious Achille Peri International Competition, which secured his debut on April 29, 1961, as Rodolfo in Puccini’s La Bohème at the Teatro Municipale Valli in Reggio Emilia, conducted by Francesco Molinari Pradelli and staged by Mafalda Favero.
International breakthrough
The great public and critical success of that first performance opened the world’s doors to the young tenor.