 Luciano Pavarotti. With
his global relief project ”Pavarotti & Friends“ he has helped people in need
and provides support for the victims of war and violence.He is a tireless
charity fundraiser, often turning from classical music to rock and pop, uniting different
musical worlds to provide support for victims of war and violence – be it in
Cambodia, Bosnia, Liberia, Kosovo, Tibet or Guatemala – with a global relief project:
Pavarotti & Friends. For these unique events, Luciano Pavarotti has been joined by
some of the best-known international artists from the worlds of rock, pop and jazz,
including Bon Jovi, U2, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Elton John, Ricky Martin, George
Michael, the Spice Girls and Sting.
The great tenor has thereby created a worldwide platform to help people in need.
Pavarotti & Friends 2001 raised funds for educational and medical projects for
children in Afghan refugee camps in Pakistan. In May 2001 the UNHCR presented the tenor
with the coveted Nansen Award in recognition of his work for charity.
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| The Maestro with his award. The star tenor
was deeply moved by the laudation held by Ms. Shala from Afghanistan’s RAWA
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The year 2001 also marked Luciano Pavarotti’s fortieth anniversary as an opera
singer and throughout his extraordinary career, Pavarotti’s impact on the world of
music has been enormous. Broadening the horizons of classical music and bringing untold
numbers of new fans to his art, his compelling voice and unique personality have
fascinated people throughout the world. Luciano Pavarotti is the most popular artist in
the history of the classical recording industry. His colleagues have included the most
glorious stars of opera: Plácido Domingo, Montserrat Caballé, José Carreras, to name
but a few.
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 The World’s
leading Tenor. He is one of the most celebrated artists in the history of classical
music.
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Support for THE
Victims. Since 1992 Maestro Pavarotti has helped people in need with his global
initiative ”Pavarotti & Friends“ – be it in Cambodia or Kosovo.
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A Star with
Compassion. He is dedicated to the development of the careers of young opera
singers and initiated an international vocal competition.
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| Pavarotti & many friends. The Maestro is a tireless
charity fundraiser and often unites stars from different musical worlds for a good cause. |
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