Opera legend Pavarotti dies at 71

Smeggle · 6th September 2007, 09:33

From the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6981032.stm

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Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti has died at his home in the northern city of Modena, his manager has announced.

The singer, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, was 71.

His charismatic performances - particularly alongside fellow tenors Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras - helped bring a new audience to opera.

Pavarotti had cancer surgery in July 2006 in New York, five months after his last performance. He had not made any public appearances since then.

He underwent five bouts of chemotherapy in the past year, and was admitted to hospital with a fever on 8 August. He was released two weeks later following diagnostic tests.

Fellow tenor Domingo said he had "always admired the God-given glory" of Pavarotti's voice.

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Sad Loss of a great singer - R.I.P.

full story via link above

Widdykats · 6th September 2007, 13:58

Yes! I heard that just this morning! He was amazing!

shakey_snake · 6th September 2007, 16:39

I'm also glad he's dead

rockouthippie · 6th September 2007, 21:16

Why would you be glad he's dead? His music wasn't exactly my cup of tea either, but a lot of people loved him and I didn't plug my ears. A limited dose of opera never hurt anyone.

shakey_snake · 6th September 2007, 22:59

I'm not really glad he's dead, you dunce.

I was commenting on widdy's much-too-caffeinated enthusiasm.

How someone manages to use a positive interjection, and three exclamation points (with only ten words) to express loss is somewhat mind blowing.

Widdykats · 6th September 2007, 23:03

Kiss my ass! And that's way too good for ya'!
And I a Capitah!

shakey_snake · 6th September 2007, 23:08

Well, I though what I said was pretty complimentary, but whatever...

Widdykats · 6th September 2007, 23:11

Yeah, whatever!

General Geoff · 6th September 2007, 23:12

Quote:

How someone manages to use a positive interjection, and three exclamation points (with only ten words) to express loss is somewhat mind blowing.

News of someone's death should be a time of celebration, celebration of everything that the deceased has accomplished in life. Not a mournful requiem for the dead.

Widdykats · 6th September 2007, 23:18

^ Yes!

shakey_snake · 6th September 2007, 23:41

Quote:

Originally posted by Widdykats
^ Yes!

Weird, because on the Pabook thread of the same topic you wrote:

Quote:

Very sad, indeed.

bah...

Basically, I don't understand why you take everything I say to you as hostile. and then attempt to mask this by somehow saying that whatever I say doesn't matter to you.

Widdykats · 6th September 2007, 23:48

At Pab. I said.."Very sad, indeed! He will be missed!"
That's what I said!
And you rarely address me, personally.

Smeggle · 7th September 2007, 00:24

now people - not really a thread to be arguing in - bit of respect please....

Widdykats · 7th September 2007, 00:28

I apologize to you, Smeggie, and Mr. Pavarotti!

watadoo · 7th September 2007, 13:41

Whether or not you enjoy opera, you should put on a track by the late Pavorotti and experience the power and quality of his pipes. it will be a long time before another with his talent comes along.

6th September 2007, 09:33	#1
Smeggle Just Strolling By (Major Dude) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A Long Winding Road..... Posts: 3,259	Opera legend Pavarotti dies at 71 From the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6981032.stm ------------------------------------------------- Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti has died at his home in the northern city of Modena, his manager has announced. The singer, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, was 71. His charismatic performances - particularly alongside fellow tenors Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras - helped bring a new audience to opera. Pavarotti had cancer surgery in July 2006 in New York, five months after his last performance. He had not made any public appearances since then. He underwent five bouts of chemotherapy in the past year, and was admitted to hospital with a fever on 8 August. He was released two weeks later following diagnostic tests. Fellow tenor Domingo said he had "always admired the God-given glory" of Pavarotti's voice. ---------------------------------------------------- Sad Loss of a great singer - R.I.P. full story via link above Music is Life, Love and Happiness :\|: Life is Music. Serren - 1985 - 2005 Religion? Religion is a Blasphemy against humanity - From the film What the Bleep do we know siggy link So stumbling? whats it all about

6th September 2007, 16:39	#3
shakey_snake Forum Domo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Everyone, get over here for the picture! Posts: 4,313	I'm also glad he's dead elevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladylevitateme

6th September 2007, 22:59	#5
shakey_snake Forum Domo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Everyone, get over here for the picture! Posts: 4,313	I'm not really glad he's dead, you dunce. I was commenting on widdy's much-too-caffeinated enthusiasm. How someone manages to use a positive interjection, and three exclamation points (with only ten words) to express loss is somewhat mind blowing. elevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladylevitateme

6th September 2007, 23:08	#7
shakey_snake Forum Domo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Everyone, get over here for the picture! Posts: 4,313	Well, I though what I said was pretty complimentary, but whatever... elevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladylevitateme

7th September 2007, 00:24	#13
Smeggle Just Strolling By (Major Dude) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A Long Winding Road..... Posts: 3,259	now people - not really a thread to be arguing in - bit of respect please.... Music is Life, Love and Happiness :\|: Life is Music. Serren - 1985 - 2005 Religion? Religion is a Blasphemy against humanity - From the film What the Bleep do we know siggy link So stumbling? whats it all about

6th September 2007, 13:58	#2
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	Yes! I heard that just this morning! He was amazing!

6th September 2007, 21:16	#4
rockouthippie Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 11,002	Why would you be glad he's dead? His music wasn't exactly my cup of tea either, but a lot of people loved him and I didn't plug my ears. A limited dose of opera never hurt anyone.

6th September 2007, 23:03	#6
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	Kiss my ass! And that's way too good for ya'! And I a Capitah!

6th September 2007, 23:11	#8
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	Yeah, whatever!

6th September 2007, 23:18	#10
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	^ Yes!

6th September 2007, 23:48	#12
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	At Pab. I said.."Very sad, indeed! He will be missed!" That's what I said! And you rarely address me, personally.

7th September 2007, 00:28	#14
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	I apologize to you, Smeggie, and Mr. Pavarotti!

7th September 2007, 13:41	#15
watadoo JEDI MASTER Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canyon, CA with a bunch of hippies Posts: 1,336	Whether or not you enjoy opera, you should put on a track by the late Pavorotti and experience the power and quality of his pipes. it will be a long time before another with his talent comes along. "Which is worse, ignorance or indifference?" "I don't know, and I don't care."

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