Luciano Pavarotti

A voice that transcended generations, Luciano Pavarotti was one of the greatest opera singers of all time. In 1973, he sang all nine high Cs in La Fille du Régiment at the Met with perfection.

The audience went crazy, and he became an instant sensation. His ability to bring classical music to the mainstream made him a global icon. I admire him not just for his extraordinary talent, but for his passion in making opera accessible to people who might never have encountered it otherwise. Do yourself a favor and watch the video of a young Pavarotti singing Panis Angelicus with his father in their local church.