Da Capo Luciano- Mille Gratia Maestro

How easy would it be to write all the cliches about this wonderfully warm and generous man. A voice that broke down all the snobby barriers around the classics.
One of Luciano's most admired attributes was his wonderful humility and appreciation of other singers including of course his part in Andrea Boccelli's rise to fame.
As the story goes, Succarro, that very famous italian rock star had written his "Misere", for classic and rock voices.
Succarro's intent was for Luciano to sing the classic tenor roll. Bottecelli recorded the early interpretation and Succarro sent it to "Lucy" as an introduction and a request for him to sing it.
"Lucy" replied, "You don't need me to sing , you have a wonderful singer in Bottecelli".
The rest of course you all know about. Andrea Bottcelli continues the legacy.
The most famous aria, popularised by "Lucy" and gave the world a taste of his wonderful voice, was "Nessun Dorma" from Puccinis Turandot.
Now not to detract from "Lucy", the great Swedish tenor Jussi Bjorling made the aria famous and Luciano carried it on for us all to make it without argument, the most well known aria. So much so that people ask, "sing the "Pavarotti number - you know".

Forty five years later his final curtain call, at Modena Cathedral his home town. No more encores, just to remember "The Voice" and the person .

Thank you so much Luciano for your inspiration, your wonderful voice and character.
Where ever you are performing now, will benefit from your presence. Maestro, the World is a much sadder place for your passing. Thankfully your recordings preserve your legacy. Your wonderfully warm heart and smile we will miss forever.
Take care my wonderful friend and fellow artist.