Nessun Dorma
Luciano Pavarotti · Other Songs - Luciano Pavarotti
Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma!
Tu pure, o, Principessa,
nella tua fredda stanza,
guardi le stelle
che tremano d'amore
e di speranza.
Ma il mio mistero e chiuso in me,
il nome mio nessun saprá!
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo diró
quando la luce splenderá!
Ed il mio bacio sciogliera il silenzio
che ti fa mia!
(Il nome suo nessun saprá!...
e noi dovrem, ahimé, morir!)
Dilegua, o notte!
Tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle!
All'alba vinceró!
vinceró, vinceró!
ENGLISH
No-one sleeps....no-one sleeps,
Even you, O Princess,
in your cold room,
Watch the stars
which tremble with love
and hope!
But my secret is locked within me,
no-one shall know my name!
No, no, I shall say it on your mouth
when the light breaks!
And my kiss will break the silence
that makes you mine!
(No-one shall know his name,
and we, alas, shall die!)
Vanish, o night!
Set, ye stars!
At dawn I shall win!
Nessun Dorma - Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti's rendition of 'Nessun Dorma' stands as a definitive example of his mastery of the dramatic tenor repertoire. Performed in English, this recording captures the soaring power and emotional depth characteristic of Pavarotti's career, particularly within the context of Italian opera. The piece, an aria from Verdi's opera 'Il Trovatore,' showcases the singer's ability to convey intense narrative through vocal technique and phrasing. As a staple of the operatic canon, this performance highlights the enduring appeal of Pavarotti's voice and his significant contribution to the preservation and popularization of classical music. The recording serves as a testament to his status as one of the most celebrated opera singers of the twentieth century.