Soal dan Pembahasan TBI (Cloze Question) Bagian 3

        Luciano Pavarotti (12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007), ....(26).... was one of the most famous, singers of the past century, not only in the world of opera and classical music, but across all genres. He was born in Modena to the family of a baker. After ....(27).... the dream to become a professional football goalkeeper, Pavarotti spent seven years in vocal training and began his career as a tenor in 1961 in Italy. He sang in houses in the Netherlands, Vienne, London, Ankara, Budapest, and Barcelona.

        He’ soon gained ....(28).... due to the power and strength of his voice. The young tenor earned valuable experience and significant recognition while touring on invitation of soprano Joan Sutherland, making his 1965 U.S. debut in Miami, Florida on her recommendation. His position ....(29).... in the years between 1966 and 1972, during which Pavarotti first appeared at Milan’s seminal La Scala, at other major European houses, and in 1968, at NYC’s Metropolitan Opera. He received great acclaim, particularly working well with Joan Sutherland.

        ....(30).... the mid-70s, the lenor became known worldwide, famed for the brilliance and beauty if his tone, especially into the upper register. His “high C” became one of his trademarks. The late 70s and 80s saw Pavarotti making significant appearances in the world’s opera houses and estabblishing himself as one the great singers of the era.

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