Happy Birthday, Luciano Pavarotti, World Famous Opera Singer

Luciano Pavarotti, the so-called "King of the High Cs," brought opera to the masses with his clear, pitch-perfect voice.

[vivek sundara]

Watched a wonderful dvd--his life through 7 arias--today--he would have been 74--truly the GREATEST

[Janet]

He was the quintessential opera singer. Happy birthday, Luciano.

[Anita]

The world of opera was never the same without him. Definitely a genius in the field.

[Louise Lanman]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PAVAROTTI. WE MISS YOU SOO MUCH. TODAY, YOU WOULD OF BEEN 74 YEARS OLD. WE STILL LISTEN TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE EVERYDAY. I HOPE YOU ARE SINGING TO MY DEAR MOTHER IN HEAVEN. HOPE TO MEET YOU FINALLY ONE DAY IN HEAVEN.
LOVE YA, LOUISE

[CARMELO GLORIOSO SEMINARA]

ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO LUCIANO PERFORMED IN
BOHEME AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE IN NY.
I WAS SITTING IN THE 1ST ROW (USUALLY OCCUPIED BY CAMERAMEN)UPON COMPLETION OF PERFORMANCE, JAMES LEVINE ANNOUNCED IT WAS LUCIANOS BIRTHDAY!!!!
THE OUTPOURING OF APPLAUSE AND BRAVOS WAS OUTSTANDING, I WAS TRULY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, LOVE POURED FROM EVERYONE IN THE BUILDING IE USHERS ORCHESTRA IN THE PIT AND EVERY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE.
JUST THE RECOLLECTION BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES!
BUON COMPLEANO LUCIANO!!!!

[Jim in Dayton OH]

In the early 90's, I was fortunate enough to see him perform live in concert in Cincinnati. I didn't know the music or understand the language, I just knew that I loved it. To this day, I look upon witnessing his greatness as a singular highlight of my life.