Pavarotti denounced reports that he cannot read music as "rubbish - inventions to get a scoop." Recent news stories said the singer relied on his ear, memory, and a crude notation system to follow operas in which he performs. He conceded to reporters he does use his own notes, but only because "I tend to forget the words."
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Pavarotti denounced reports that he cannot read music as "rubbish - inventions to get a scoop." Recent news stories said the singer relied on his ear, memory, and a crude notation system to follow operas in which he performs. He conceded to reporters he does use his own notes, but only because "I tend to forget the words."