I was extremely sad to hear that Luciano Pavarotti had died at the age of 71. He was a giant of a man in more ways than one and his beautiful voice will be remembered, thanks to his recordings, long into the future. He was a great humanitarian, using his immense gifts to raise money to benefit others, especially the under-privileged.
Indeed so generous was he in giving benefit concerts that the United Nations awareded him the Nansen medal - its highest award - for raising more money than any other private individual.
He seems always to be portrayed as smiling and happy. Perhaps there is a reason in that singing is a joyful activity, with the power to raise the spirit just as music itself warms the soul.
May he rest in peace and long be remembered.
Posted by Peter Sain ley Berry
