Luciano Pavarotti

12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007

Luciano Pavarotti was an Italian operatic tenor who became one of the most commercially successful and beloved singers in the history of opera. Renowned for his brilliant high notes and warm timbre, he reached a mass audience through recordings and the Three Tenors concerts alongside Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras.

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Born in Modena, Italy
12 October 1935

Luciano Pavarotti was born in Modena, where his father was a baker and amateur tenor.

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Married Adua Veroni
1961

Pavarotti married Adua Veroni, with whom he had three daughters.

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Operatic debut as Rodolfo in La Boheme
29 April 1961

Pavarotti made his stage debut in Reggio Emilia singing Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme.

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The 'King of the High Cs' at the Met
17 February 1972

Pavarotti electrified audiences singing the nine high Cs in La Fille du regiment, cementing his star status.

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First Three Tenors concert
7 July 1990

Pavarotti performed with Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras in Rome on the eve of the World Cup final, reaching a global audience.

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Launched Pavarotti and Friends benefit concerts
1992

Pavarotti began a series of charity concerts blending opera with popular music to raise humanitarian funds.

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Sang at the Turin Winter Olympics
10 February 2006

Pavarotti gave his final major performance singing Nessun dorma at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics.

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Died in Modena
6 September 2007

Pavarotti died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Modena.

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