Luciano Pavarotti was one of the most celebrated singers to grace this planet, and was also a dedicated Rotarian. The Italian tenor was a member of the Rotary Club of Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy.

One biography of Pavarotti, who began life as a teacher, describes him as “a faithful Rotarian from his twenties”, and that he was a dazzling star Rotarian.

Dubbed “The People’s Tenor”, Pavarotti was the rare combination of personality, genius and celebrity, using his remarkable gift to bring opera to the masses.

From his memorable friendship with Princess Diana and stunning duets with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Elton John to his incredible charity work with War Child and the United Nations’ Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Pavarotti commanded the stages of the world and captured the hearts of audiences across the globe.