Luciano Pavarotti (1935–2007) was one of the most celebrated Italian opera tenors of all time, renowned for his powerful yet effortlessly lyrical voice and charismatic stage presence. He rose to international fame with his interpretations of works by Verdi, Puccini and Donizetti and later became a household name through his legendary performances at major opera houses and his role in the famous "Three Tenors" concerts alongside Plácido Domingo and José Carreras