Inspiration
I like many different genres of music. Rock & roll, alternative, pop, and techno currently line my collection. Mixed in amongst my CD’s and digital downloads are the solo and collaborative works of Luciano Pavarotti, who many consider the greatest tenor of the 21st century. Luciano Pavarotti died on Thursday September 6, 2007.
I don’t want to spend a lot of time writing about Pavarotti’s passing. I’d rather blog about the indelible impression his music left on so many, and the countless ways we are inspired and we inspire others.
I believe many would agree with me, Pavarotti’s voice and performances have moved millions. Click here to listen to one of my favorite Pavarotti performances: the music is by Puccini from Turnadot (Act 3): Nessun Dorma.
On Thursday as news of Pavarotti’s passing spread, the Lasell College Community was busy welcoming our newest students (the class of 2011) and their families to campus.
Lasell's annual Convocation ceremony formally acknowledges our students, and in keeping with tradition siginifies the beginning of their academic journey at the college.
Lasell’s ninth and new President, Michael B. Alexander, treated all in attendance to an inspirational Convocation address. To read excerpts and view the event slide-show, click Welcome Convocation.
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As I listened to President Alexander challenge the crowd to "find something about which to be passionate," in his 15 Theses for Succeeding in College. I thought of Pavarotti and came to a realization that the next generation of inspirational people was sitting before me. Lasell's class of 2011 contains musicians, entrepreneurs, designers, athletes, and influential politicians who will impact the future.
Now that's inspirational!
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