Schubert's "Ave Maria" was composed within a set of seven songs in 1825, based on Walter Scott's poem, The Lady of the Lake. With a voice like that, it's no surprise that Pavarotti's performances of it are highly preferred. This aria is one of those songs that easily stick to your mind its melody is easy to sing and practically unforgettable. "La Donna e Mobile" from Verdi's Rigoletto."Che Gelida Manina" from Puccini's La Bohemeīefore Pavarotti became a household name, a 1972 recorded performance of La Boheme starring Luciano Pavarotti and Mirella Freni (conducted by Herbert von Karajan) became a highly respected and praised rendition of the opera.Over 80 years later, Luciano Pavarotti won a Grammy Award for Best Classical Vocal Performance for his recording of the song. With music by Eduardo Di Capua (and Emanuele Alfredo Mazzucchi) and lyrics by Giovanni Capurro, "O Sole Mio" was actually a stand-alone song written for an annual songwriting contest for the Festival of Piedigrotta in 1898. Millions of people heard and watched Pavarotti sing "Nessun Dorma" and instantly fell in love with the aria and him. Pavarotti actually sang this aria more than he actually performed the role of Calaf in Puccini's opera, thanks to FIFA choosing his 1972 recording of the aria as their theme song in 1990. " Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's Turandot.
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