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Luciano Pavarotti - 15 facts you never knew
Luciano Pavarotti's life and career was full of memorable moments and performances - have a look at our gallery of facts and highlights, including videos of his best performances
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1. Pavarotti's first role - Rodolfo in La Boheme
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2. Pavarotti at La Scala
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3. Pavarotti alongside Joan Sutherland
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4. Pavarotti in the movies - 'Yes, Giorgio'
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5. Pavarotti the Painter
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6. The Three Tenors at the World Cup
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7. The Three Tenors at the Dodgers Stadium
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8. The Three Tenors share a joke
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9. Pavarotti and Bono
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10. Pavarotti - Officially a Legend
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11. Pavarotti and Lionel Richie
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12. Pavarotti and Ricky Martin
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13. Pavarotti and The Spice Girls
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14. The Farewell Tour
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15. Happy Birthday, Luciano!
Pavarotti's first role - Rodolfo in La Boheme
Pavarotti's career really got off the ground when he was cast as Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme, in a 1961 production in Reggio Emilia, Italy. He reprised the role in 1985, when this photo was taken. Click below to hear Pavarotti's debut.
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