The first time a baby hears Pavarotti sing - “Nessun Dorma”

You know music is truly great when you stop what you’re doing to give it your undivided attention. - September 11, 2022

I put this up because I thought it was kinda sweet. I’m astonished that 2M people have seen it four months.

People have shared some deeply personal stories in the comments below - stories of their children and grandchildren, their parents and grandparents, their love of music, their love of Pavarotti - it’s been very special to be a part of.

Mom and I read all the comments about our little one, and the two of us thank you so much for all the kind remarks.

Life can be pretty amazing, when you let it.

[caspence]

Seeing this sweet little angel so captivated gave me hope for the future, the world, and humanity itself.

[kindergramma]

Our granddaughter was premature (28 weeks) and in the NICU. She was fragile and We could not hold her. So I sang to her, sometimes in English, French or Italian. Her nurse who was monitoring her breathing, said that when I sang, her oxygen saturation numbers increased. The goal was 85% to have the ventilator removed. The doctor ordered a CD player for her, and we played classical vocal music, including Pavarotti. Her lungs healed! Today she is a very healthy 16 year old coloratura soprano, who sings in 5 languages. A miracle child.

[lorrainemiller]

Drop the toy and curl the toes... totally riding the waves of human emotion. Beautiful.

[wdgz]

Introducing children to classical music can significantly improve the world.

[finnmccool]

That's the best review of the great Pavarotti I've ever seen.

[magnacz]

Baby was mesmerized and astonished by the beauty of Luciano’s voice. Conducting with his little feet adorable.

[numtot]

The fact that Pavarotti got a toddlers full attention for THREE MINUTES, is incredibly impressive.

[pam]

Her tiny toes reacting to the high notes…so adorable.

[aaronlopez]

She was mesmerized, how do I know? She barely blinked. 👏👶

[bonriver]

This baby's reaction to hearing Pavarotti sing was just beautiful. What a sweetheart.

[franl]

That was beautiful. Kid totally transfixed.

[goodgrieflouiser]

More children this age needs to be exposed to this beautiful music. What a sweet little child. So intently watching and listening to Luciano. I loved it.

[andrewxavier]

My son was named after Pavarotti. Elliot Luciano :) Since his birth I have played music for him. He is 3 years old now and grew up speaking English. I decided to play it again for him after some time and he suddenly started singing the final parts of the song in Italian, then cried and clapped at the end. It was simply beautiful.

[nancyjones]

This beautiful baby is caught up in the beauty of the song.

[CFinch]

When I was young, my mother would play opera in the morning, and she wouldn't turn it off till all us kids were out of bed. We HATED it. But in my early 20's I happened to hear an aria on the radio while driving. I had to pull over & park, I was so overcome with beautiful emotions. I started listening again to opera and love it to this day. Thanks Mom!

[thecrone]

The little feet dancing with joy, the face filled with wonder, such a beautiful moment. Thank you for allowing us to witness this awakening of a young mind. Also, well done bringing this experience to your child.

[leonardodalongisland]

None of man's "inventions" are greater or more powerful than music.

[carolinesullivan]

As a retired opera singer, I have to say that baby’s appreciation for the art form is more genuine and better developed than most of the adults I ever performed for.

[christinegelormino]

This was very special to watch. Pavarotti touched everyone's life with his singing. I miss him so much.

[MarySanchez-qkhp]

Not sure why this made me cry. This child's entire body was involved in the music. When something is that pure, it crosses cuiture, age... everything.