Levine on Pavarotti

From the Boston Symphony Orchestra:

James Levine, who collaborated with Mr. Pavarotti in 139
performances at the Met beginning in 1973, said, “Few singers in the
history of the Metropolitan Opera have had the popularity with the
general public and the enormous impact that Luciano Pavarotti had during
his 36-year career with the company. Luciano’s voice was so
extraordinarily beautiful and his delivery so natural and direct that
his singing spoke right to the hearts of listeners whether they knew
anything about opera or not. I will never forget the sheer magic of that
voice, but I will also remember the warm, generous, and exuberant spirit
of the man. He is, rightfully, a legend already – an artist whose
recordings will be a reference for singers and opera lovers for a long
time to come.”

For a brief taste of the two maestri working together, check out this YouTube vid of nessun dorma – but if you’re anything like me, you should have some kleenex handy…