He said to me,” My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12: 9
This city was the birth place of Pavarotti, the place he called home is about 8km out from its centre and from the cathedral he was buried.
Modena lies in a flat area of rich soil part of the Po Valley. Forty percent of Italy’s food comes from here. They were concerned about their crops here during this very hot summer and it is noticible that the farmers have already ploughed most of the fields and that the ground has come up in big, fat clumps. Then in the city the buildings are impressive as are the streetsLooking up towards the church tower . That dominates the skies lineI am so impressed that young and old cycle.Looking out from the church door at people in the sun enjoying food. Then…I came across this pleasant welcoming statue unexpectedly after walking from the sun into the shade. I was pleased it was Luciana Pavarotti (1935-2007). One of the most acclaimed tenors of our time. I just had to find out what he said about music, himself and his work. Part of a statue above a street water tap showing well rubbed toes and a duck’s head. The bronze catching the sun.
“I was an elementary school teacher.”
“If children are not introduced to music at an early age, I believe something fundamental has been taken away from them.”
“Why should be elite, music? Excuse me. Music must be for everybody.”
“Opera is one of the most important art forms. It should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.”
Everyone.
Luciano Pavarotti
Pavarotti himself admitted that he could not read music and routinely had difficulty remembering his lines but he had a winning personality, perfect diction and a strong connection with the humanity of the characters he was portraying. He also said some interesting things about his work.
The rivalry is with ourself. I try to be better than is possible. I fight against myself , not against the other.
Luciano Pavarotti
He also said: ” People think I am disciplined. It is not discipline . It is devotion. There is a big difference.”
The day we were in Modena how appropriate it was that there should be an Autumn food festival. This is what Pavarotti said about food:
” One of the very best things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” He also said this about love. ” If you know why you fall in love , you aren’t in love.”
This was the most popular stall with queues and people buying in bulk.Acetobalsamico di Modena. Matures for 12 to 24 years.Amassing and well loved cheese.Pastries.Apples, pumpkins, plums.
His funeral was held in Modena’s Cathedral in 2007.
One of the entrances to the cathedral with people sitting in front on a smooth ledge of marble.Two people looking down from the top level.The rose window added by Anselmo in the 13th century.The pillars majestic in size with seating and chapels on three levels. In 1184 it was concecrated but churches have been here since the 5th century.Children enjoy the lions which are thought to be Roman.
Thank you for looking at my post. Friday was so busy that I got it done this evening. I hope you saw a little of Pavarotti’s home town. Press on the link to hear Luciano Pavarotti sing :
Another wonderful collection of images! That Pavarotti statue is so joyful it left me smiling WIDE 🙂 I also really loved the apples/pumpkin picture and the rose window of the cathedral. Simply beautiful!
So glad you loved them . I am so eager to share these new found places. Roy and I don’t plan or read up we let places show themselves as surprises. We don’t even know where we are heading tomorrow.
ROADS WE TRAVEL AND DESTINATIONS REACHED 
Now this makes me want to visit this place sometime. Great images. Anita 😁
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Yes,Modena was full of surprises. Thank you for liking the images.
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Another wonderful collection of images! That Pavarotti statue is so joyful it left me smiling WIDE 🙂 I also really loved the apples/pumpkin picture and the rose window of the cathedral. Simply beautiful!
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So glad you loved them . I am so eager to share these new found places. Roy and I don’t plan or read up we let places show themselves as surprises. We don’t even know where we are heading tomorrow.
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Love that statue of Pavarotti. Amazing voice. Beautiful photos, Sis.
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Thank you so glad the photos are OK. I appreciate that from you.Xx
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