Here's a surprise: he's my all-time favorite for listening to while driving. There's NO ONE who can hit those high C's with the energy and that distinctive voice.
I first saw Pavarotti in Italy in 1978 while in college there. I also was lucky enough to get tickets to his concert at the Republican Convention in Dallas in 1984. (Aside: What could be more perfect than free drinks, a bunch of Republicans, and Pavarotti?)
I was hooked on him by Louis Bittrich, my English prof (and great friend) and his wife Nancy. Thanks, Doc, for introducing me to a treasure. Nessun Dorma!
UPDATE:
Here's another version of Nessun Dorma that's great.
And another...looks like from Rome.
2 comments:
Louis Bittrich? I LOVE Louis. Do you know where he is? I'm a former student of his.
Shane:
Nancy and Louis moved to Tennessee when he retired from TLC (I will NOT call it TLU!!).
You can get a message to them through the Alumni Office in Seguin.
TLC 1980
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