It’s been seen live by over 25 million people across the planet and smashed box office records over two decades — now the banks of the Lee are set to pulse to the rhythm of global dance phenomenon Riverdance for the first time.

A €1m youth centre which is being built in one of Cork’s largest towns will set a national benchmark for youth facilities.

I think I was born for singing. At the age of 11 I had already sung a role in the Opera House of Barcelona.

The late Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson (pictured) left a rich secret when she died in 2005 – her choice for the first winner of her million dollar music prize, tenor Placido Domingo.

The Three Tenors have officially retired following the death of Luciano Pavarotti last year.

Verdi’s “Ave Maria” wafted through Modena’s cathedral today as the world bade farewell to Luciano Pavarotti with a funeral close to his classical roots, attended by family, dignitaries and close friends and followed by admirers around the world.

The voice that captivated millions of fans across the globe boomed out around an Italian piazza today in final tribute to legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

Late opera star Luciano Pavarotti had grown tired of listening to his own music by the time of his death on Thursday, and preferred to hear the sounds of fellow tenor Placido Domingo more than anything else.

Tributes have poured in for Luciano Pavarotti after he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 71 yesterday.

LUCIANO Pavarotti’s vibrant high C notes and ebullient showmanship made him the most beloved and celebrated tenor since Caruso and one of the few opera singers to win crossover fame as a popular superstar.

THOUGH the legacy of great creative artists assumes a permanent place in the consciousness of humanity until relatively recently the work of great performing artists died with them. They left nothing but memories.

Friends and admirers of Luciano Pavarotti joined in a chorus of grief as the world paid homage to the thrilling voice and ebullient personality of the great Italian tenor who died today.

Luciano Pavarotti, whose vibrant high Cs and ebullient showmanship made him one of the world’s most beloved tenors, died today, his manager said.

The new seven wonders of the world have been chosen after 100 million people voted.

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Luciano Pavarotti is getting a hand from God in his battle against pancreatic cancer, the tenor was quoted as saying in an interview published today in an Italian newspaper.

Three tenors are set to make UK chart history next week by all having albums in the mainstream top 10.

BOUQUETS and red roses thrown onto the stage by adoring aficionados capped a memorable performance by Jose Carreras at the INEC in Killarney on Saturday night.

Spanish tenor Jose Carreras has cancelled a Singapore concert scheduled for tomorrow without explanation, promoters said, citing “unforeseen circumstances and difficulties”.

Hong Kong politicians accused the government of false advertising today, a day after it was revealed that the Rolling Stones would not perform in an official post-Sars concert series as had been announced.

Tenor Luciano Pavarotti has picked a date to sing his last note - his 70th birthday, October 12, 2005.