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  Il mio amico, Pavarotti (My Friend Pavarotti)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Did I ever tell you about the time I met Luciano Pavarotti? No? Well, then, hop in my time-machine and let's pay him a visit! In fact, we'll look in on the tenor himself and see some major events in his life as they happen, right before our eyes!
Tough, 10 Qns, MrNobody97, Oct 01 20
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Oct 01 20
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  Pavarotti Pop Quiz!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about Luciano Pavarotti, one of the most famous and arguably best Italian tenors of all time!
Average, 10 Qns, carsonwells, Aug 15 20
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carsonwells
Aug 15 20
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trivia question Quick Question
Richard Wagner's "Das Rheingold", "Die Walküre", "Siegfried", and "Götterdämmerung" make up what?

From Quiz "Opera For Beginners"




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Luciano Pavarotti Trivia Questions
1. Pavarotti was born in this Italian city, also known for its production of balsamic vinegar:

From Quiz Pavarotti Pop Quiz!

Answer: Modena

Modena is located in the middle of Emilia-Romagna, a northern region of Italy. Known for its production of balsamic vinegar, Modena is also the location of prestigious Italian automobile factories such as Ferrari and Maserati.

2. According to Wikipedia, possessors of this unique trait, like Pavarotti, have the ability to identify or recreate a musical note without the benefit of a reference:

From Quiz Pavarotti Pop Quiz!

Answer: Absolute pitch

Upon learning that Pavarotti had absolute pitch, also known as "perfect pitch", Pavarotti's first tutor offered to teach him for free.

3. What was Pavarotti's signature trademark?

From Quiz Pavarotti Pop Quiz!

Answer: A handkerchief

In 1973, Pavarotti was about to perform an international recital. Nervous and suffering from a cold, he carried a white handkerchief with him on-stage. He employed the prop on and off throughout the years.

4. Pavarotti was known as "The King of ___".

From Quiz Pavarotti Pop Quiz!

Answer: the High C's

According to Imdb.com, in 1966, Pavarotti became the first opera tenor to hit all nine "high C's", a feat that was repeated in his legendary 1972 Met performance, which resulted in rave reviews and the nickname "King of the High C's".

5. Pavarotti brought down the house when he performed which beloved tenor aria at the 2006 Winter Olympics' opening ceremony in Turin, Italy?

From Quiz Pavarotti Pop Quiz!

Answer: Nessun Dorma

It was later learned that the lyrics had been lip-synched during the ceremony. In English, Nessun dorma means "None shall sleep tonight". The other songs were also performed by Pavarotti at some point or another.

6. Pavarotti married his personal assistant, Nicoletta, in 2003, by which time they already had a daughter. What was her name?

From Quiz Pavarotti Pop Quiz!

Answer: Alice

Alice, pronounced "Ah-lee-chay" in Italian, had a twin that died at childbirth. Lorenza, Cristina, and Giuliana were Alice's older step-siblings from Pavarotti's 34-year marriage to his first wife, Adua.

7. Pavarotti died on September 6, 2007, of which condition?

From Quiz Pavarotti Pop Quiz!

Answer: Pancreatic cancer

Diagnosed in 2006, he fought against the disease but it eventually claimed his life. His funeral, held in Modena, was broadcast live on CNN. I hope you enjoyed this quiz about my favorite Italian tenor. RIP Luciano - you will not be forgotten!

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