He was hoarse, but Luciano Pavarotti didn't skip one singing engagement that's close to his heart — the tenor's annual charity concert in his hometown of Modena in northern Italy.
The "Pavarotti & Friends" concert on Tuesday night raised funds for Angolan refugees in Zambia.
Pavarotti sang a 1990s Italian song "Miserere" in a duet with Andrea Bocelli, then thanked the crowd for its enthusiasm. He appeared tired, at one point leaning on a baby grand piano for support.
The 66-year-old sang other duets, including one with Gino Paoli, a veteran Italian singer and songwriter.
Other stars on the bill included Sting, Lou Reed and James Brown.
Pavarotti recently canceled two performances of "Tosca" at the New York Metropolitan Opera because he had the flu.
His father, Fernando Pavarotti, died Friday at 89 after being hospitalized for a week. The tenor reportedly was at his father's bedside when he died.
"(Even) in such a difficult and delicate moment, Luciano wanted to be here for you and for the children of Angola," Bocelli said during the concert, according to the ANSA news agency.