She Asked Me to Play Carmen but had NO IDEA who was behind her 😱

The singer is Florian Sempey. He’s a famous French opera singer.
You can check out his KZbin channel: ​⁠@floriansempeybaryton

[@oiitash]

Im one of those who dont give a single care whether it was staged or not, it was pleasant. enjoying it superbly.

[@patriciaparker2878]

I totally agree. It brought tears to my eyes because it was so beautiful.

[@RJisBack24]

Of course it is staged. How ridiculous to claim otherwise. Why not just admit it and enjoy.

[@TimeSurfer206]

I love the look of shock on the faces when Florian joined in.

[@suebursztynski2530]

Indeed! Why not? Flash mob does it all the time. You’re in a supermarket fruit and veg section and suddenly the “staff” in supermarket uniform burst into song…

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

Pleasant??!!! Are you insane?!! It was amazing! Outstanding! Saying it was ‘pleasant’ is nowhere near sufficient praise - if anything, that’s insulting! I will give you a pass if English is not your first language and you aren’t sure of an appropriate adjective - but ‘pleasant’, in this case, certainly is not enough. Sorry.

[@tranalan9898]

I recognized him. He's the guy who sang "Figaro" in a restaurant that you posted about 2 months ago. And the piano player in that video is also you. How wonderful

[@patrykklos8342]

Hard not to see how everything is totally set up

[@mysticx07]

Agreed. Why faking it. It’s beautiful on its own, no need for the the clickbait.

[@patrickr3647]

Yeah, really tired of these staged videos...

[@princesamuneca9362]

.😅

[@G.J.O.T.B]

Exactly!!

[@elberethreviewer5558]

BRAVO! As a musician, not much gives me goosebumps anymore but this did. Planned or not, well done.

[@NicolaAnne-fi3wu]

Fantastic. Thank you

[@MyButtercup]

The last bit got me too. Amazing

[@alohalaniboido8083]

Wonderful! And note how the singer, Florian Sempey, is filling the space with his voice without any microphone at all.

[@andreafox9137]

The guy has a set of pipes.

[@etiennesid8857]

C’est ça un bon chanteur …

[@danielbobrowski5224]

And a bag 😅​@@andreafox9137

[@apneiaproductions696]

Opera singers will do that.

[@sulevturnpuu5491]

Kind of the reason for the opera style. They had to fill the big halls way before any of the mics.

[@mariaflorluzgarcia4420]

Love it! Toast to the three musicians who made the whole world stand still and listen to the superb performance. Cheers!

[@michaeltutty1540]

Listening to this brought back happy memories of the grandfather. He had "alternate" words for many pieces of music, including this. His words for Toreador started with "Toreador-a, Don't spit on the flor-a. Use the cuspidore-a. Wadda ya think its for-a". He died over 52 years ago, and I cannot remember the rest, but he had the whole thing memorized.

[@lizlanman47]

I sang it the same as a kid, but last line was That's what it's for-a. Don't know where it came from

[@robertlavigne6560]

My dad used to sing it like your grandfather.

[@lulumoon6942]

Legacy lives on, thanks! 👍🙏😎

[@johncassani6780]

My grandmother too. Great memories.

[@origamipig]

How wonderful ❤

[@leslieturcotte1008]

Reminds me: How many opera singers does it take to change a lightbulb? Only one. He stands there & the whole world revolves around him! ...Not at all without merit! Well done! 😁

[@nyxcin1]

When music is in your soul, you must share it with anyone who appreciates your talent and effort.

[@fortinbras47]

I've got a big stupid, happy grin on my face :) There's nothing like the power and grandness of an operatic voice singing such a catchy tune as Toreador! Obviously the whole setup/premise is a tad ridiculous, but like a magic act, the trickery is all in good fun and part of the act. I love the audience reactions. Keep it up! I love the other vid with Florian as well! Amazing!

[@MrAshyb87]

Yeah the one in the restaurant in Paris is amazing.

[@michaelmcginn7260]

Me too, just realised when I read your post👍

[@tabo01]

During Christmas, I listen to carols done by opera singers

[@1992marigold]

​@@tabo01 my mother sang with a small opera company in central Florida. Our Christmas tradition was listening to an album by Mario Lanza of Christmas carols!

[@daewen982]

Second time Florian Sempey has appeared in Julien Cohen's videos! This is so great! I love his voice! I was introduced to his voice through this channel. Thank you, Julien!

[@maurafidgeon9147]

Wow what a voice Thsnks to everyone who participated ,So uplifting 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Pondapple]

It happened to me once at Sundy House Restaurant in Delray Beach. Dinner on the terrace, sun just about to set. Suddenly right behind me I heard the most glorious opera voice, a young man, behind me. No accompaniment, but goosebump lovely and romantic.

[@niitros9834]

Smile in my Face, Tears in my Eyes, Heart warmed up... Beatiful. That is how i call "Music Connects People". Also the Bag in the End Died of this Masterpiece.

[@evelynberrios8164]

Wonderful for this Opera singer to share his gift with every. Carmen is one of my favorite opera. You, dear sir are not behind at all.!!!!🤩👏👏👏👏👏

[@Sunshine-lo6vd]

Mine too 😊!

[@svetlanakond7398]

Чудо какое - аж сумка в конце не выдержала - хлопнулась в обморок от чувств!😁😃👌👍💖💖💖😘😘😘

[@user-so5li4ff8g]

Очаровательно! Как прекрасно истинное искусство! Благодарю.❤

[@franklinedelstein7132]

Absolutely a gorgeous voice as well as the pianist and the clarinetist being superb,

[@JBaxter-pi8oj]

Beautifully done. It's wonderful to see these musicians "in conversation". Thanks to everyone involved!

[@jayhammond1132]

Love these videos! Obviously pre-planned, but what JOY you bring to those who unexpectedly get to experience these impromptu performances. Bravo! Encore! Encore!

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

I mean, WOW! What an improvised astonishing performance. Bravissimo!!

[@leeproulx7412]

How exciting and amazing it must have been, to be there and hear this mini opera performance. Great talent, astounding performances.

[@jaggirl]

Because of you I now have an appreciation for this kind of beautiful music and these amazing singers. 🎉❤🎉❤

[@AVToth]

Amazing. My husband gets aggravated but after 47 years, he just follows. When I hear music it draws me like a magnet. Live music, I can feel it before I can hear it, I KNOW it's not a recording and I have to find it, see who can do this miraculous thing. I wish I could've been at this.

[@stufen11]

Hubby is doing the right thing. I am so glad I followed my wife during the 37 years that I had her with me. Miss her enormously.

[@sheilaezequiel9072]

❤ I loved performance of the musicians and ever more of the Singer. Very exciting... So beautiful! ♥️

[@hwsgallery]

This world needs more of this. Thank you. More please! 🤗❤️👍

[@user-vt2fz1gi3x]

Its so beautiful, to see these great musicians and singers share their talent like that, my eyes wet from the happy moments they just give you as a gift.Thank you!!!

[@philippestrickler3461]

Un moment magnifique, hors du temps . 3 artistes de grand talent font vibrer tout un public . Je suis heureux que CARMEN soit apprécié en ANGLETERRE !!!!!

[@anonymoid388]

😂

[@Jabjabricot]

De quoi vous parlez ahaha la video est en France 😅

[@philippestrickler3461]

@@Jabjabricot Exact. J'étais branché sur le duos faits en Angleterre dans une GARE de LONDRES.

[@annbella9567]

Wish I could play like you impromptu… maybe next life. But thank you for making that little corner of the world a little friendlier and cozier. Maybe those present would understand that this is the kind of journey we should have on our passage through this world instead of all that hate, killings and destructions… hopefully the loving feeling would spread from that corner you brought together ❤

[@eat_pray_porg8450]

Bravissimo!!! You capture some amazing musical performances. Music is wonderful. ✌🏾😊

[@Stormsong93]

Even though it's staged, I don't care. This is still positive and great content to most of the stuff online these days. ❤

[@grrrlbreaker]

Better than the dreck on broadcast media!

[@BugattlVeyron]

All the videos are staged, what a shame that a creator who is trained to play well has to resort to creating fake videos 😮

[@teddytodorova]

How do you know it is staged?

[@Meloentertainment90]

It seems that you do care when you comment that you don't. If you didn't care, you wouldn't mention it.

[@freevillein9763]

How do you know it's staged? It looks genuine to me, but I'm certainly willing to hear evidence.

[@user-ek6kg9rb8r]

Вчера провожала своего внука на поезд в Питер из Владимира. На вокзале неожиданно услышали музыку. Это было здорово! Был настоящий концерт. Увидев, что у внука муз. инструмент, предложили взять у нас интервью, а нам уже идти на посадку, скоро поезд. За короткий промежуток времени мы получили море эмоций! Спасибо организаторам!

[@pegeen6634]

I think the pianist was surprised when the singer started❗️It was marvelous trio❣️🕊️🤩

[@Elih4444]

Wow you made me cry, so touching!

[@lisareyes7190]

Amazing singer. Amazing talent all the way around.

[@spacewolfcub]

I love how that clarinet popped out like a secret weapon. 😊 Just an unassuming little briefcase then BAM, Pan has joined the chat! Great mini flashmob, guys.

[@MrNdutDublin]

WOW 🔥! INCREDIBLE VOICE ❤ UNBELIEAVABLE 🎉

[@alenkapintar8660]

I love opera Carmen. Great Escamillo"'s aria. And great performance too.

[@MonicaVennell]

Music is food for the soul and should be celebrated everywhere! Thank you all.

[@donnadees1971]

So lucky to see in video.thank you being elderly keeps us in ignorance of greatness.

[@cheriemonami]

So great! Thank you!

[@lesliemeeks2895]

Omg!! Fantastic performance!! TY! 👍😃👍

[@feiabergsma6143]

When you see this,you know that music reunite People of every kind .It does not matter what relignon or race you are. Beautiful to see and to listen to

[@KristineMaitland]

Want I love is the little Black girl dancing along to the music. If children can find joy in this music I can continue to have faith in the world.

[@dawndare3949]

The spontaneity of this video is the magic along with the sheer Talent!

[@carolking1502]

I truly don't care if these videos are staged! I love them!!! I wish we had artists doing this in the USA!

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

Apparently it does happen in the New York subways from time to time.

[@carolking1502]

@@drewtheunspoken3988 That's true! Very old tradition of busking in the subways. I just love the idea of pianos in random malls and restaurants where real artists break out in opera! I'd hang out at the mall for that!!

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

@@carolking1502 that would be cool.

[@wendybutler1681]

The eruption of spontaneous human joy through music!

[@4thforcon426]

That voice must have boomed through every part of the airport. Bravo!!

[@bubbashore6450]

Fantastic! So great to hear these fine musicians!

[@flobleu7586]

Magnifique interprétation, c'est tellement beau, quel trio !! Respect💙👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@VonSpud]

Agreed 💯

[@ginnymccarron6951]

I don't care about any of anyone's FREAKING drama about anything about this, it was BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@Eph1-4]

We watched my father preform in this opera as children… Thank you, I am smiling still😍

[@vorkosigrrl6047]

Beautiful! Wonderful! Bravo!

[@aniapolaczek1470]

That's grand, beautifully mastered! ❤❤ I love how you bring classical music to the streets to 🎉be popular again!

[@mattdowning7281]

I did not have a happy upbringing. This music is GLORIOUS. It fills my soul, brings tears to my eyes and gives me JOY!

[@barmalini]

I love it when a bunch of opera singers get together to have some fun with the unexpecting audience

[@raymondcarter1137]

Wow! Tears in my eyes great! Unearthly voice ethereal and beautiful. Clarinet was unrivaled and piano was perfect.

[@alishademmery3581]

The power of music brings people together

[@jamesbarbour8400]

That girl who approached the piano player at the start, is absolutely stunning ! Such a gorgeous smile, and those eyes ! 😍

[@loreemackay9960]

Can you imagine how this experience changed the trajectory for the day of each individual person present. Just delightful.😊

[@joshlaw2155]

So many good musicians, giving us all fun, thank you.

[@Kittyququmber]

Imagine that. The chances of four strangers together. I better go buy some lotto tickets.

[@RZ-ey9jk]

Nicely staged and even better executed! Thanks for sharing that and bringing music to the people!

[@evaabdullahi5240]

Love all the little comments representing what folks are thinking and expressing. Fun to watch

[@maryinsentani6801]

Oh, yes. This was totally spontaneous, even to the point of the "stranger" initiating the entire concert. I totally believe. Even so, how come this never happens in the airports when I pass through.

[@Cossenius]

Well done guys

[@luluwong5370]

Wonderful, spontaneous, beautiful. Better than any planned concert. The power of music❤what a beautiful gift from our Lord.

[@craigkdillon]

WOW ! ! ! I dearly wish I was there. I feel so disconnected when travelling. Having that happen, would be so wonderful.

[@sandwich6437]

C'est top, ça me donne tellement envie d'apprendre un instrument... Bravo. Mais y'a une brune j'ai l'impression que ca fait plusieurs fois qu on la voit, une qui chante

[@janeevans5132]

This opera singer has been filmed in a Parisian eatery singing he has a magnificent voice and is as I understand it a working opera singer. I believe this pianist was playing the piano on that occasion tool

[@ny3683syr]

That was wonderful. TY to each of you. I would love to see Mr. Sempey perform Carmen.

[@tillfalligt1148]

Amazing how many opera singers and musicians who just happen to show up, over and over again.

[@kathywinkler9802]

AWESOME!!!!

[@freeeagle6074]

Marvelous. This is how life should be, full of suprises here and there, now and then.

[@Mr.GuriOP55]

Man wow just wow I am so shocked by their skill that I don't understand which words should I choose to appreciate them! U guys just totally nailed it. I am just an ordinary guy but the fact is true that music connect everyone and these guys really prove it. Hats off to you and I pray from God that u may succeed in connecting more people with music in future. P.S- I am a big fan of urs! Love and best wishes from India.😇

[@kathleenhensley5951]

That was wondrous! Wonderful! A great way to start a snowy morning.

[@polinab.3594]

Absolutely gorgeous! What a talent! Could you please say more about the singer, give his name at least, and possibly about yourself. Thank you.

[@hii29516]

So amazing performance ‼️I was impressed 😊

[@gangleres610]

I enjoy this trio performance ❤

[@LoisSharbel]

Florian Sempey! Wow! Thanks for playing this. I'll be looking for him on KZbin and at the Metropolitan! Fantastic!

[@kevinim300]

Truly Amazing - once in a lifetime of man! NO shares or likes can match this event!!!

[@sandraelder1101]

And he rocked those orange pants too! Olé. I wanted some lady to join in with the counter part. 💃🏼🐂🎶

[@bojo88]

I was honestly expecting the woman who asked for him to play it to start singing!

[@Gameboyking341]

Wow amazing 🔥🔥

[@danmosby7980]

Yes bravo very cool very cool..... huge smile all the way through the performance, made my day thank you.

[@user-nr4xl5lp8g]

I keep on watching this many times. He sang Figaro also in a restaurant which is so entertaining. More of him please with you brilliant pianist.

[@melfox215]

These videos are great and funny, but I'd love to see you guys doing more songs like at least 3 or even 4. It's a lot of work, but videos above 10 minutes help you getting paid for the great performances as well.

[@TheCard1nal]

Isn't he the one who sang Largo al factotum? I'm a huge fan.

[@ynotaz]

Who cares if it is staged or rehearsed! Who doesn't like a free concert in a casual setting. They're performers, and they are doing what they love! God bless them!

[@runyon888]

Fantastic. One of the best aspects of humanity's collective human heart. And I was already middle-aged when these geniuses were born, so new faith in the young to handle the future.

[@tms372]

Not spontaneous but entertaining none the less.

[@user-xx7vw8nm9k]

Music is beautiful Thank you for letting us enjoy it on KZbin

[@miguelcasillas7948]

WOOOOOOW! Impress!! Astonished!! Simple Lovely ❤❤

[@martacastellanos9405]

What a gorgeous baritone bass voice., BRAVO !!!

[@carv5271]

I’ll never get sick of this. I watch it every time it appears on my feed

[@ptaylor4923]

Oh that was friggin great!. When I was in high school, the opera association still used our theater for productions. The light cage was so old, Lon Cheney had used it when he was young, still lived in Colorado Springs and worked for the Opera Association. I had his old job and we did Carmen. Wonderful!

[@juliacollett6160]

Planned? Staged? Do not care! 3 talented musicians sharing the joy of music just sends warmth and peace to the soul. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@michelegulli8209]

How superb......why don't I have these surprises when I'm @ a mall???? Love how the small girl was mesmerized & the older man tapping his foot !!! Thx for sharing this video with us.

[@jlynch877]

How warm and delightful. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us.

[@Neceros]

music connects everyone. vibrations that make our souls happy, all the way up to the heavens

[@soniatriana9091]

Thank you! This was beyond fabulous!!

[@Sassafras30]

What fun. I get quite emotional about these😢 spontaneous musicals. Thank you.