a great loss.

i was very sad to wake up on thursday and find out that luciano pavarotti had passed away. i remember, from a very early age, watching him on pbs in chicago - wttw 11. operas, christmas specials, the three tenors. i remember it all. i could listen for hours, lost in the vibratto. he made it seem so effortless - especially with the gum in his mouth while singing.

if you have a moment, read this piece on the king of high c's by bono. (u2 wrote the song miss sarajevo for maestro pavarotti.)

one more time, enjoy nessun dorma. trust me, if it does not sound familiar to you, you will know it when you hear it.



here is a clip of miss sarajevo.