Your reaction is priceless! 50 years ago I was a young Black kid from The South Bronx, working my way through college at Philharmonic Hall in Lincoln Center. Because I worked with the box office staff, when the shows started I was off, and I could take any empty seat in the house. I was lucky enough to hear Pavarotti sing at least half a dozen times. He filled the hall with his voice and his spirit. He was a big man with a big heart. There was never a dry eye in the house when he sang. I still find it hard to listen to this without tears welling up in my eyes.Thank you so much for introducing him to a whole new generation. I will be 70 in a few weeks and I have always believed that one should listen to every kind of music you can get your hands on, no matter where your life began!

Congratulations, you've just listened to one of the greatest singers who ever lived on this earth. Mr. Pavarotti is a legend now and forever 🙏✨

If this man's voice doesn't move you, you have no soul. RIP Luciano XXX Loved seeing your reaction Jordon.

I heard Luciano in his prime in concert, and got to meet him. It was the thrill of a lifetime! He said his vocal chords were kissed by God. He was right.

No matter how many times I have heard Pavarotti sing this, it reduces me to tears every time.

the end brings tears to my eyes EVERY SINGLE TIME

I was one of those people who “didn’t like opera” until I LISTENED to it. So beautiful, so powerful.

It is said that if an opera brings you to tears, you have the soul of an artist.

This performance to me feels like a victory lap of human culture.

The terrifying thing is when you realize that he was 59 at the time of this performance... and understand that (like every other human) his voice was even more powerful when he was younger.

Many people aren't into opera but there is no denying that this man is probably the greatest vocalist of all time. Utterly astounding a human can do this.

Hi, empathetic and sensible young man ❤️ I’m a 60 years old Italian lady and I really got impressed by your reaction listening to Pavarotti. You’re very sensitive to music cause your expression changed in the “right” moments. You really feel music and this is awesome. I’m so proud to be Italian as my country is the heart of opera music. This is not a song, it’s a “romanza”, a piece of an opera, composed by Giacomo Puccini, called Turandot. The action takes place in China and Turandot is a princess. Her beloved is Calaf and this is the one who sings “nessun dorma” that means “nobody has to sleep”. This part of the opera has become a kind of hymn for Italian people because the last words are “all’alba vincerò “ (at dawn I’ll win). This is the music played, for example, during every important event, especially when our acrobatic air team flies showing our flag colors in the sky 😍 I don’t want to be boring 😁 So glad you appreciate our music!!!

Look at Luciano's face at the end. He knew he had just given his best ever performance of Nessun Dorma. Nobody will ever sing it better.

The look on your face takes me back to the first time I was introduced to Pavarotti !!! At first your speechless then your just gobsmacked and then there’s the tears !!!! My dad (who introduced me to Pavarotti, I was 12yrs old at the time) put his earphones on me and told me to listen to the greatest singer I’ll ever hear, he told me I would never ever hear a voice like that again in my lifetime, so far he’s right !!!! I’m so glad you shared your Pavarotti experience with us, you will never ever forget it, the time the day his name and even the title of the song even tho you don’t understand a word of it !!! Ask anybody to name an Opera singer and instantly the answers Pavarotti !!!! Love to everyone, from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Saw him in Baltimore, Maryland with my wife in the early 1990's when we were 40 years old. He sang for close to an hour, had all of the audience 1) in tears for the beauty of his voice; and 2) had us causing the entire building to vibrate because of the applause and screams upon completion of his performance - IT WAS BETTER THAN ANY MUSICAL OR VOCAL GROUP OR CONCERT PERFORMANCE WE HAD EVER SEEN IN OUR LIFETIME !

I've heard this hundreds of times over the years and I still get goosebumps every time and tears too. Just amazing isn't he?

This song is the perfect example of when you find yourself crying because of art. It embodies the divine despite being done by humans. Luciano Pavarotti is the most beloved singer in Italy, he is not even put together with any other singer because he is on a league of his own in our minds.

Io continuo a piangere ogni volta che ascolto Luciano Pavarotti, osservo il suo viso, l'impegno che mette, la concentrazione per raggiungere questa perfezione, non sbaglia una nota e... E gli voglio bene, è una persona che ha dato tutto se stesso per la musica e per il pubblico 💕

Your reaction is typical of many I have seen when listening to the greatest tenor ever for the first time. My own preference in music is rock but if you can't appreciate a man like Luciano Pavarotti then you don't like music.

In his documentary he stated that when he performs on the stage he goes there to die. He sings from the soul. Great Reaction, real reaction.

Every time I hear Pavarotti sing this song it makes me cry. He sings from his soul, and it touches mine.

For us Italians is iconic ❤ our flying acrobatic team ends the show with this song….they all fly over the sea with the end of this song and our flag colors. So moving ❤

"let me know if there's anymore powerful performances..." lol...EVERY performance by Pavarotti is powerful, he went big and hard every time like the true operatic master that he was

Only a few legends can touch our soul like this, don't worry he gets everyone, nice reaction!!!

His voice is what you’ve felt in your heart if you have loved and lost

THIS PERFORMANCE IS STUNNING IN THAT YOU CAN SEE HIM 'GO THERE' 100%, & WHEN COMPLETE YOU SEE HIM SLOWLY COME BACK, WATCH HIS EYES, HE IS 'THERE'! IVE SEEN HIM LIVE 2X. ANYTHING HE SINGS IS MAGICAL. WELCOME ABOARD!

Don't apologise for liking this. I'm a rock guy but it reduces me to a gibbering mess every time I watch it. Now - for something different - the duet with James Brown "It's a Man's World." Owwww!

Pavarotti was applauded for twenty minutes standing, no other singer has received that honor ... ever

It's powerfull. And so is his voice. No one could fail to feel this.

Puccini is one of the more emotional composers. Your reaction to it is pretty much the same for most people. So happy you shared this with a new generation of listeners. This kind of stuff must never be forgotten--it's just too good. Try O soave fanciulla.

His voice is out of this world - every time I listen to this aria I am getting goosebumps and tears in my eyes !!

You have now fallen down the Pavarotti rabbit hole - he is the most famous tenor who ever lived. You have just scratched the surface - ENJOY

Two things to remember about this particular Pavarotti performance. I. It was for a charity established by Jose Carreras after his near death experience (very near) with leukemia a couple of years earlier. Has pulled in BuckEts of money over the years, mainly from the sale of the album(s). 2. Pavarotti was by far the oldest of the 3 tenors, born in 1935. If you want to hear the glorious magic of this unbelievable voice at its prime, try any recording you can find from, say, 1985 or earlier. It's like whipped cream, your favourite ice cream and every other luscious indulgence you can think of - all rolled into one.

That voice comes from heaven I had the privilege of hearing him in Utah and he took 5 curtain calls. Bravo sing out throughout the hall. Luciano Pavarotti was the great tenor of all time.

I can't see how any human on earth could not be moved by this performance! Thank you ! (it always seems to me like he's staring at something unworldly while singing this)

Just the look on his face at the end... you can tell he goes to another place...his soul is just freed. It's spectacular. There really are no words to describe this talent.

His breath control was divine. His voice comes from his soul.

He sings for people, he sings for sorrow and joy - and not least, he sings for the angels who wish us well.

Have listened to this for years - still gives me chills (in a good way) every single time.

I saw a great quote the other day: "He hit that last note like it owed him money."

I cry every time I hear this performance. Yes Pavorotti. Give props to Puccini...that MUSIC!

Essere italiano è una grande fortuna , nasciamo circondati di meraviglie . Musica ,arte, architettura, paesaggi e città meravigliose . Una fiaba in terra ,anche con i suoi lupi cattivi ! Ma ne vale la pena . Grazie Maestro Luciano !

Respect to you for your respect and appreciation to one of the greatest who ever sang! Prior to Italia90 the World cup, majority of us knew nothing about opera or this unique gentleman, we do now. He will always be immortal!

He performed so effortlessly and still belts out that powerful voice. He was truly a once in a lifetime talent.

You can listen to nessun dorma a thousand times but you will still get goose bumps every time you listen to it Puccini and Pavarotti . Legends.

Pavarotti - the best tenor ever to grace this planet over the last few hundred years.

Thank you for sharing your experience. No one can hear this and not be touched by it. It stops me in my tracks when I hear it. I have to sit down and hold my hands on my chest to keep my heart from breaking. I am an 84 year old great grandmother. I was touched by your reaction and hope you always carry this memory in your heart. Bless you, new friend.

The way he had to control his breathing to hit those high sustained notes was simply amazing! God gave with both hands to Pavarotti, that's for sure!

You have just been introduced to opera! The reason the hair on your arms was standing up is because great singing and music transports us to a place other than this world. It directly connects us to the angels and to the heavens.

No matter where we live or what race or colour this song goes straight to your heart forever x

This was like the "perfect storm'', the singer, the song, the musicians , the choir... and yes, even the audience energy feeding into it to the point of incandescence !! It burns into your soul... 😌 😎👍☘️🍺

All of his colleagues called him 'maestro' because he was the greatest tenor who ever lived and possibly may ever live. 🐐 It's so good to know that his work is not forgotten. Opera music isn't accessible to everyone, particularly when performed live, but just knowing that today's generation are still discovering the power of the genre through video performance reactions is wonderful to see.

No dorma is a romance from Puccini's opera Turandot. It is sung by the character of Calaf at the beginning of the third act. Immersed in the Beijing night, in total solitude, the "Unknown Prince" awaits the dawn, when he will finally be able to win the love of Turandot, the ice princess. Pavarotti is the best tenor in the world. No discussions. If you understand the lyrics during the romance you maybe could cry so i. Sorry for my English. Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

Słów brak, prawda? Nie ma takich słów, które by to mogły opisać. To jest czysta sztuka, dar, łaska, coś ponad nami wszystkimi. Pozdrawiam Pana serdecznie. To nie szok, to odezwało się Pańskie serce.

Somehow you showed up on my feed tonight. I have chills listening to both of you. Congratulations. Every human must hear this. This is why we exist.

I'm as old as the hills, a Granddad by KZfaq standards, just thought I'd say this. My late father, god rest his soul, went through the hell of WWII, from start to finish. On one tour he made his way to the coast on a train filled with brave soldiers and sailors bound by their duty to go to War. Either to cross the English channel to fight in Europe or to head out on ships to fight on the high seas. On that train was a young Welshman, nothing more than a boy really. The young man stood up and started singing 'Nessun Dorma' and the song 'Danny Boy'. The young man's voice was so beautiful the higher Ranked Officers actually insisted the train be stopped so as many as possible could hear him sing... A good percentage of those soldiers and sailors never made it home. Including the young Welshman who sang for them. He lost his life fighting for his country.

You're reaction is what music is supposed to do.....no words to describe it....but YOU felt it. Bravo to you for opening yourself up.....

It doesn’t matter that I don’t understand the lyrics, but every single time I hear Luciano Pavarotti sing Nessum Dorma my skin tingles and I get the overwhelming feeling of joy that such a powerful operatic song can bring, amazing voice. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🇺🇦 P.S Subscribed, and a suggestion, watch Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Cabbaleo singing Barcelona, another awe inspiring song.

This brings a tear every time I listen to it…if I’ve listened a thousand times then I’ve cried at least a thousand tears.

It's okay to cry when listening to this song. I always do everytime I hear it

The best of the best! So proud to be Italian!

Nobody sings it with the heart & the soul of Pavarotti. The expression on Pav's face as he belts out the magnificent climax of the piece is priceless, it is like he was for a moment so used up of his emotional energy, like part of him left his body with the vocals that are so magnificently ethereal in beauty. That part always gets to me & I cry but it is very cathartic. There will never be another Pav.

Your reaction was so pure. No matter what is your preferred genre of music is, you cannot escape the incredible voice of Pavarotti. Even though I never understand a word, it just makes you feel all kinds of emotions. Opera is really a great escape sometimes. 😊

He is considered one of the greatest male tenors in the history of operatic performers. He also performs with artists like James Brown, Sting and others. His performances are unbelievable.

I weep every time I hear Luciano sing this song. I heard him sing live, in West Palm Beach, FL, in the 1970's, and it was fabulous and absolutely unforgettable.

Power. Grace. Beauty. Did i miss anything? Unreal. Epic. Soul-moving. You can keep going forever and not hit every word to describe how this makes me feel every time i hear it and i've heard it many, many times. I hope you enjoyed it as much as your watchers did!

No need to apologize for pausing the video to which you're reacting if it's a video of this most amazing artist. I've watched a lot, although I'm sure not all, of the videos of Sr. Pavarotti singing "Nessun Dorma" and have yet to see a KZfaq channel owner get all the way through this breathtaking, almost heart-stopping performance: it almost seems enough to stop Time, itself, and one does indeed feel that this must be what it's like to ascend to Heaven. Thank you for sharing.

my man...no matter what you listen to all the time....this is the best music ever sung in the history of earth...that voice cant be matched...he was soooo dang good...dont matter you cant understand a word he is saying....just fantastic stuff man......love it.

A voice straight from Heaven. GOAT

Sir, your reaction to Pavarotti was as wonderful as his singing was! Thank you so much. The first time I heard him on a recording with Joan Sutherland, my reaction was similar to yours. I knew he would be famous. There are two other performances you might want to review (of many good ones). I suggest Torna a Surriento, and Mattina, great Neapolitan songs.

Thanks for letting me relive the experience of first time hearing this performance again. Your reaction is more valuable than you think.

Nobody has ever watched this and not cry. I’ve lived in Italy for 20+ years. Italians who grow up listening to Pavarotti still cry when they hear his Nessun Dorma rendition. It is indescribable.

I never cared for opera, but this man gave me a totally different understanding of opera. I got goosebumps all over my body. This was such a powerful performance and it touched me deeply. Jordongk, your reaction felled genuine to me. It actually left you speechless.

His voice pierces right thru the heart . There will never be another . RIP

Pavarotti is the voice of god, he's mankinds gift...I loved your reaction, you showed his the respect he deserves. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

always love it when people pause it after the first time he revs the engine with that look of wonder, laughing to myself knowing whats coming when he hits full horsepower later on.

He gets so into the music that he looks surprised when it’s over. His voice is masterful and hauntingly beautiful! Bravo!

I love that even Pavarotti himself is shocked and amazed at how awesome that was!

Nessun dorma (Let no one sleep) is an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot (1926) and one of the best-known tenor arias in all opera. It is sung by Calaf, il principe ignoto (the unknown prince), who falls in love at first sight with the beautiful but cold Princess Turandot. Any man who wishes to wed Turandot must first answer her three riddles; if he fails, he will be beheaded. In the aria, Calaf expresses his triumphant assurance that he will win. The Italian words are: Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! Tu pure, o Principessa, nella tua fredda stanza, guardi le stelle che tremano d'amore, e di speranza! Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me; il nome mio nessun saprà! No, No! Sulla tua bocca, lo dirò quando la luce splenderà! Ed il mio bacio scioglierà il silenzio che ti fa mia! Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle! Tramontate, stelle! All'alba, vincerò! Vincerò! Vincerò! --------------------------- Here are the words in English: None shall sleep! None shall sleep! Not even you, oh Princess, in your cold bedroom, watching the stars that tremble with love, and with hope! But my secret is hidden within me; no one will know my name! No, no! On your mouth, I will say it when the light shines! And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine! Vanish, o night! Fade, you stars! Fade, you stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!

No one sings this like Pavarotti did. This man makes me cry every time. The world is a sadder place without him in it anymore. Voice of an angel.

He had that effect on everybody when they first heard him. R.I.P. Mr Pavarotti.

About 40 years ago when I first listened to Pavarotti his voice cracked my heart open and it changed my life.

Your reaction to hearing Pavarotti singing is amazing. I'm not a fan of opera but every time I hear Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma I get the same reaction hairs standing on end and tearful. Who would think that music could be so powerful to move you but his voice is incredible.

You said everything right! Yes, he was Italian! He truly was the greatest! May he rest in peace. Thank you for sharing. ♥️

His voice comes from God-given talent and a lifetime of training in perfecting his singing voice

The greatest tenor that ever lived. I was very fortunate to see him 5 times in person, 3 with the other 2 great tenors and 2 solo. I am of the rock generation and no concert of any group has ever and now will never compare to Pavarotti. Thanks for your wonderful review of him. When he died I was afraid that your generation and others after would never know his greatness. You restored my faith.

Thank you for this. Reminding me of my first time. I sang in his back - up choir for his tour to South Africa in late 90s. Amazing how everyone - no matter their culture - has same goose flesh experience. A little heaven on earth.

Makes you feel things you never thought you had! This is Heaven!

He is literally breathtaking singing that last note. You should watch Luciano Pavarotti and James Brown's "It's a man's world". Those two icons make it look easy.

For those who might be curious - Luciano Pavarotti was an Italian singer, a Tenor (a high male voice). The Three Tenors was a group traveling and singing mostly classical and operatic music, consisting of Mr. Pavarotti, along with Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. The title of the song "Nessun Dorma" could be translated "No One Sleeps". This song happens in the calm before the storm, at the end of act 2 of the opera Turandot.

My dad used to listen to Luciano Pavatotti when I was a kid. I was not an opera fan, but when our dad took us to see Pavarotti in concert, I was blown away.! I will never forget that experience and it was over 40 years ago. BTW, great reaction.

He had perfect pitch. Brilliant man, such a talent.

PERFECTION. Everything about this performance was perfect...the orchestra, the chorus, his beautiful voice, the intense emotion he can convey through his eyes, a night time concert in the sweet open air in an ancient and cultured European town, with an audience that spreads out for literally miles, the bravos and standing ovation... As "lffe" says, "a victory for human culture".

Thank you young man for tuning IN and truly listening to one of the finest tenors to ever sing if not THE finest tenors. I'm 70 and so I was listening to the start of rock and roll as a kid and was too cool to listen to opera. I'm still into everything rock and roll - but I love so many genres now and I think it fed my soul better to enjoy them all. But when it comes to vocals - this man is the king of the tenors. Someday there may be an equal, but never better. Glad you felt him like that.

Luciano Pavarotti was a beautiful soul with the voice of an Angel. Aretha Franklin's version of this song did him justice when he was unable to perform at the Grammy's.

That's how one of the best operatic tenors who ever lived sounds like. :) He also occasionally sang Italian songs of the past, like this one: Go back to Sorrento, land of love, Luciano Pavarotti. Torna a Surriento. London 1982. - KZfaq

A singer like Pavarotti comes along maybe once in a century. I have known of him since I was a child, but it wasn't until I saw this video, at the age of 55 that I understood what I had been missing. I always figured that opera was boring. That is ignorance at its most brutal. Look what I was missing!

Luciano Pavarotti was a powerhouse tenor. Although I never understood what he was saying, his voice always gave me goosebumps & tears in my eyes. 🥰

He sang this at the 1990 world cup. First time I, and probably lots of non-opera-fan people, had ever heard him. Everyone was talking about it. He just blew us all away.

It amazes me that so many people have no idea what the words are but the emotion is universal. Almost everyone who listens to this performance is affected the exact same way; left speechless but with tears. So desperate with yearning and loss yet somehow some hope.