The white handkerchief
For the first 10 years or so of his career, Pavarotti sang only opera roles, where every movement on stage was prescript and well defined.
Favourite opera roles (1977) by Luciano Pavarotti FoundationCasa Museo Luciano Pavarotti
When, in the early 1970s, he started performing in concerts and recitals, he felt a little awkward because he didn't know how to present himself, how to hold his hands during the performance.
One day he decided to step on the scene with a large white handkerchief: holding it in his hand made him feeling comfortable, displaying a more relaxed attitude.
That little gimmick worked so well that Pavarotti never performed without the handkerchief any longer, till the very last show of his career.
The white handkerchief by Luciano Pavarotti FoundationCasa Museo Luciano Pavarotti
Today, who does not remember Pavarotti on stage, spreading his arms to thank the audience, with the large handkerchief waving from his hand?
The white handkerchief (2015) by Luciano Pavarotti FoundationCasa Museo Luciano Pavarotti
The white handkerchief is now part of the iconic image of Maestro.
The white handkerchief by Luciano Pavarotti FoundationCasa Museo Luciano Pavarotti
A lasting and lucky bond!
