Above all, I am an opera singer. This is how people will remember me.
Meaning of the quote
Luciano Pavarotti was an Italian musician who was most famous for being an opera singer. He believed that this was his most important role and how people would remember him, even more than anything else he did in his life.
About Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti was an acclaimed Italian operatic tenor who crossed over into popular music, becoming one of the most renowned tenors of all time. He was known for his exceptional tone and gained the nickname “King of the High Cs”. Pavarotti was a member of the famous Three Tenors and made numerous recordings, selling over 100 million records worldwide.
More quotes from Luciano Pavarotti
There is no prodigy in our profession. If you see all the great singer of the past, none of them are.
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In opera, as with any performing art, to be in great demand and to command high fees you must be good of course, but you must also be famous. The two are different things.
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The better voice doesn’t mean being a better singer.
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I am a tenor buff. I hear myself.
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It is a very honest world, our work. I think you cannot fake anything.
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Learning music by reading about it is like making love by mail.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
The music itself could never take the place of my own passion in life.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
Opera is one of the most important art forms. It should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
He wants only to rest and to have a little peace.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
Opera is a beautiful and important diversion for me.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
I was an elementary school teacher.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
For me, music making is the most joyful activity possible, the most perfect expression of any emotion.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
It is so important for people at a young age to be invited to embrace classical music and opera.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
I am open to everything.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
Am I afraid of high notes? Of course I am afraid. What sane man is not?
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
I want to reach as many people as possible with the message of music, of wonderful opera.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
I am a very superstitious person.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
If children are not introduced to music at an early age, I believe something fundamental is actually being taken from them.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
Above all, I am an opera singer. This is how people will remember me.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
Why should be elite, music? Excuse me. Music must be for everybody.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
The rivalry is with ourself. I try to be better than is possible. I fight against myself, not against the other.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
I want to be famous everywhere.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
I’m a perfectionist, and I always think that I can do better what I have done, even if it’s good.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
People have a right to criticize.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
Sometime to be called Pavarotti is not always an advantage.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
If you see me once, you cannot confuse me with another.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)
You don’t need any brains to listen to music.
Italian operatic tenor (1935-2007)