Malakai Bayoh sings angelic solo carol ‘Once in Royal David's City’ | Classic FM

The 14-year-old treble, who starred in the 2023 Britain’s Got Talent finals, gives an unforgettable performance of a classic Christmas carol in a beautiful 300-year-old church, St Mary le Strand in London.
Malakai Bayoh is joined by harpist Cecily Beer for this stunning carol, in a Classic FM exclusive.
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[@phyllisansah3878]

I can't get enough of this young man's singing. Such Angelic voice.

[@pattylazzeri5981]

I still get chills every time this Angel on earth sings anything!! His voice is pure, angelic, and perfection…👏👏👏👏

[@martinmarsola6477]

A fantastic voice from this young man. And a very talented harpist. A great match for today! ❤❤😊😊

[@pollyanna1112]

Yes to both. The Harpist, Cecily Beer, played her instrument with such a graceful elegance. Young Malakai's singing was remarkable. His poise, his ease of controlling the different pitches + tonalities to each note was incredible. How he could breathe so effortlessly whilst singing, is a challenge in itself. Both Malakai and Cecily appeared to be complimentary toward one another for each other's contributing talents. Cecily looked at times as though she was saying to him "hey kiddo, you've got this, you are beyond cool" and Malakai looked like he was replying to her with a "gosh, I never imagined Id be singing a solo performance to someone playing the Harp. The Harp, of all instruments. Man o Man, Cecily is the bombtikkittytiktik.boohyah"

[@DiddlyPenguin]

Just beautiful. Malakai has a most beautiful voice. Perfect pitch all the time. ❤

[@catrionaraven5838]

This rendition of a family favourite carol, gave me goosebumps. Such great voice and breath control. Effortless high notes. Amazing.

[@Ember.Ash.Yorkies]

This young man’s voice is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard.

[@davidmarsch3978]

This is what I feel too. Brings me to tears every time I listen to him singing. Thank you Malakai!

[@pamelablume1637]

I agree. Every time I hear this young man sing, I weep. Can’t explain why.

[@jcmore7971]

Love this young man's voice. Just beautiful!

[@Matthew633-bible-way]

Support this dude even when his voice sounds different.

[@gwenkeell]

We love your voice and love you, Malakai .

[@Bianca-pe2px]

Beautiful 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@glorylifecenter-glc3084]

What a gift to the world…

[@direlyon]

A harp, a soul and a voice like no one else...waouhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@martinevincent9969]

Merveilleux Super Merci Malakai ❤

[@barbaratosti5440]

Meraviglioso. Ascoltandolo, hai l'impressione di volare. Il tuo corpo è li, ma la tua anima vola ❤

[@pamelareece2099]

Amen 🙏🏾 ❤ 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Wonderful Malakai!

[@josephmosikili1902]

Merry, merry Christmas Cecily & Malak ai

[@junelehmensich3386]

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL VOICE.

[@Libera-Love]

Angel Voice😇❤

[@robertolsen9327]

Still another great recording from Malakai. Someday...maybe...another CD??

[@mairimcgonigill4347]

Beautiful rendition of this classic Carol, thank you Malakai. ❤❤

[@ednaagbaroji9041]

Lovely! Absolutely Lovely! 👏🏼

[@pollyanna1112]

Wow. I have never heard about this young lad before. What an incredibly talented youngster, Malakai is. Such an amazing voice. He was so relaxed, as though singing in a Cathedral, accompanied by an equally talented Musician - Harpist Cecili Beer, was just an every day occurance. His breathing, posture, notes, etc - perfection. 🎤🎶🎼🎵

[@ReadsCreations]

Oh, Malakai - just beautiful singing

[@alineb2792]

Il est merveilleux

[@JohngolightlyLive]

I hope classic fm keeps going in the feature

[@judithneal3853]

I hope this young man is still singing about our Messiah, Jesus. And, the harpist follows him perfectly.

[@chibuikejoseph7830]

Using the word "Amazing" to describe your voice would be the understatement of the year😩... Wonderful rendition Malakai!!❤️❤️

[@Somelady464]

Pure beauty that brings tears to my eyes

[@melaniesmith782]

Absolutely beautiful 👏👏

[@khari74]

I adore how he's wearing a nice suit and some nice sneakers. Stylish, young, and very talented.

[@carolcrossman7586]

Beautiful

[@deborap6553]

Linda voz contando uma linda canção ❤

[@emilyabraham9108]

Amazing voice Malakai

[@teanney9836]

unbelievable!!

[@arleneediocontabilidade2800]

maravilhoso !

[@user-jb6sb7pw7d]

I honour you earth angel 🙏😇🥰

[@jacquiferns5020]

Beautiful! Indeed, like an Angel's voice!

[@gourdone]

Malakai continues to nail it! Deceptively hard solo to sing as a male soprano! Wish they had arranged did the descant - hopefully next year?!

[@user-fq9gx3mi9n]

An Angel.. quite remarkable. 1:39 ❤😂❤ Yvonne Bennett 😅

[@dawnmclean9441]

Beautiful...

[@arlenehensley6753]

Beautifully done!

[@michaelnascimento2502]

Maravilhoso 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Tocsin-Bang]

This took me back to my childhood, my favourite carol of all.

[@phjPianoSolos]

Thank you! You voice is stunning!

[@renishalockhart2704]

Beautiful! I love his voice.

[@RosyTheUncagedSinger]

❤❤❤❤

[@andrearoyal8329]

Another beautiful and heavenly performance Malakai. I'm so proud of you!!! ❤

[@11kwright]

I was expecting to see him at Prince Charles’s inauguration as King but was disappointed as it was pretty much how things always are at those events! His voice is fit for more than a king. Love the harpsichord, such a lovely rare instrument. A combination that makes for a great atmosphere that’s perfect for any high end event. 😮❤

[@majorlaff8682]

Oops, I missed the harpsichord: a keyboard instrument with horizontal strings which run perpendicular to the keyboard in a long tapering case, and are plucked by points of quill, leather, or plastic operated by depressing the keys. It is used chiefly in European classical music of the 16th to 18th centuries.

[@krystaldavis5303]

My son went into a boy choir at the age of 11 but was already exhibiting signs of puberty. I asked the director if we were setting him up for failure…“No, it’s a muscle and you can train it”. While he made his transition to his adult voice, he had a 5 octave range for a while.

[@itchardhen]

dude... holy cow. as a former boy soprano, want to say that this is an absolutely beautiful interpretation. you are incredibly talented. thanks to both of you for sharing your gifts and labor.

[@user-ks4mi8tq2z]

very nice

[@sashaalex8730]

Божественная арфа звучит очень грубо, а голос Малакая звучит, как самая совершенная и верная музыка❤

[@popsfashions309]

Excellent!