Meet The Young Opera Singer On His Way To Sharing His Voice With The World | Sunday TODAY

Anthony Anderson did not have an easy childhood, but he did discover his passions at an early age. In this week’s Sunday Closer, NBC’s Kerry Sanders meets the young opera singer and learns about the community making sure the world hears his voice.
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Meet The Young Opera Singer On His Way To Sharing His Voice With The World | Sunday TODAY

[@franceslock1662]

I love what that church community did for Anthony Anderson. I hope he achieves all of his dreams.

[@hazelanglin5907]

I love what the community did for him

[@dr.b1346]

This brought me to tears! God is able.

[@luispuig6949]

Superb voice. I wish this young artist an excellent career. I hope I live long enough to hear him at the Met or SFO. Voices like his are rather unique. I'm 52 and I've been listening to opera since I was 10. I just have a hunch he'll make America proud all over the world.

[@arnoldamaral7406]

Luis Puig What a generous young man he is. He wants to share his voice with the 🌎. A very beautiful quality indeed my friend. I'm 68 & I have been listening to OPERA since I was a boy & to me just like my parents music is like breathing. Take care Arnold Bourbon Amaral

[@JustBree716]

beautiful young man. God bless

[@Ronald-ks2iy]

He’s so humble! That’s what gets me and tells me this young man is going to make an impact!

[@erick-gd7wo]

In some years to come, he will be a very solid baritone for the opera. I'm sure

[@silverfox5109]

The best of luck to you son!! God bless you!! Absolutely you will be a professional opera singer, NO DOUBT!!! You’ve got the most beautiful , pure voice! Once you’ve done with your school and training, the world will be at your feet waiting for you to share your incredible gift with us! God bless you!

[@Lepewhi]

Done made me cry. What a wonderful story. We need to hear more of these.

[@denicesanders4586]

That something that drew him to opera is quite simply one thing, talent.

[@marilynwade9448]

Prayers for this awesome young man.

[@deecurry4783]

This young man can do anything he put his mind to. I'm so proud of him.😊

[@cw4608]

Your friends laugh. “Yes, but not any more.” Anthony, best wishes and prayers for your career. Your voice is rich and powerful! I would love to hear you sing Nessun Dorma.

[@feanorian21maglor38]

That's usually sung by a tenor, though. I love Anthony's baritone. I have always personally preferred the deeper ranges, my favourite opera singer was Dmitri Hvorostovsky, also a baritone.

[@queen_of_domination]

This is wonderful! I love to see young Black men expand themselves beyond rap & hip hop.

[@claranewton9752]

Simply beautiful

[@SilfredoSerrano]

What a gorgeous voice!

[@StereoLove421]

He goes to my school now!

[@arnoldamaral7406]

StereoLove421 What a privilege my friend. Arnold Bourbon Amaral 🌍🌏🌎🌿👱👴🎹🎶💙🌹

[@SimplyMee..228]

Hows he doing ?? Im still interested in his story

[@goldwalker6099]

I love this wonderful story! What an amazing voice! Young man, you WILL reach the very top, NEVER doubt it! My prayers are with you.

[@marthasampson64]

So proud of you young man keep it up God is with you

[@melaniexoxo]

Great! Much success and happiness to him and his loved ones.

[@eholey8588]

Beautiful story! Praying for that door to be open & you walk through....

[@cedricro.9909]

I pray that God grants his every wish. He has a beautiful gift that needs to be shared. God bless his mom and all those who support his dream.

[@nadeen1111]

wooooow what a handsome and talented young man!! he has a big future ahead

[@s.rosesmith6525]

So proud of him.....I am in tears.

[@grobanite4ever85]

Follow your dreams Anthony Anderson! You will get there!

[@emilyknowlton8602]

❤ He is amazing.

[@thecmonster93]

You go Anthony! You have a wonderful voice!

[@angelalumwai6164]

Well done Anthony . May our good Lord continue to guide you, steer your career and keep you safe.

[@yolandawilson3667]

He has a wonderfully magical voice. I am so proud to see a young black man pursuing his dream. A dream that is not generally associated with people of color. He will go far in this life. He is talented, humble and kind. May GOD continue to guide and Bless him. 🙏🙏🤲

[@curtisrayam657]

I am so happy for you young maestro. May Lord ,God bless you continously and bring you good fortune. Several of your former colleagues from Duke Ellington are with me here in Florida. Again, full speed ahead. Professor Curtis Rayam,Jr

[@mennis1966]

He will leave the friends that laughed at him behind, most people didn't follow their dreams because of the peer pressure they faced, that young man is a talented vocalists and pianists and those laughing friends will see him on tv and see his music in stores.

[@paulinehall2867]

Well done Anthony Anderson. Continue to follow your dream to become a great opera singer and you will make it one day just like the others.

[@rainfordpalmer]

Go for it boy!! GOD IS WITH YOU. GOD GAVE you that awesome VOICE

[@graceouabo9817]

Amen God bless this young man. My God always makes a way for his children. God bless you Anderson and hope to listen to your music soon!!!!

[@matthewblack5317]

definitely, a career with beautiful art songs could be in his future. Very talented young man that should keep on practicing and pursue his dreams.

[@virginiaclark2476]

Beautiful voice! Wish I had the $$ to help him. Dear GOD in Heaven please Bless him!!😌

[@ayokason184]

He is the very wonderful blessed young man he's a great singer

[@Lily-en6qe]

Beautiful voice!

[@chana2417]

Good luck keep singing it's beautiful other people should also use their voices to sing

[@riverdonoghue9992]

His voice is amazing

[@vanevond8622]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Amazing !!!

[@maggiedog6286]

You are blessed!

[@LUckybones25]

Great story! I hope he goes far! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@priscilat.6974]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻God is Walking 🚶‍♂️ with you 🙏🏻 ❤️ 💖 ♥️

[@sqrd3536]

Wow just wow❤

[@patriciaboswell729]

Go Anthony! Go!

[@daviddurant11]

I just saw this on TV.. was hoping to see him actually singing on KZbin... but it was the exact same tape!! I'm sure I'll here more... someday... but I'm impatient and want it NOW!!! Great Job, Anthony!!!

[@Jake-nk4wg]

Me too!!!

[@michelleruffin6903]

Beautiful ❤

[@gcfeds9455]

Wow! Amazing

[@xiemangun6389]

Be strong, Bro. Anthony Anderson.. 💪💪💪 Stay humble.. LORD God Jesus Christ bless u all the time.. ❤❤❤ 🙌🙌🙌

[@carolyntrahan9751]

You are certainly a wonderful marvel and hero my dear friend just to show others can help someone achieve higher goals

[@cocoaorange1]

Good luck to him.

[@adamswiggan]

Way to go, Mr. Anderson!

[@beverlycromwell9805]

he should have more views

[@carolyngrant4132]

Just great!!God given voice!!Go young man singing all over the world!!❤❤❤

[@brendatroy2843]

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A OPERA PERFORMANCE WITH VICTORY BRINKER AND ANTONY ANDERSON. THAT WOULD BE SO WONDERFUL

[@annamaudebug]

Amazing!!!

[@patsylewis5313]

Wow I wonder where he is now,because I am seeing this for the first time and it is 4years later.

[@vm7859]

FANTASTIC!

[@SwtTrisha8]

2022 and Gods blessings to the greatest new opera singer in the world! ❤️🎄✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨💕

[@robbuglass6199]

Fantastic story of hope and success .

[@hemlock4519]

That’s a perfect college fundraiser idea!!!! Brilliant!!!

[@Jamesandcheraylucas]

AWESOME ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊

[@justinanthenge619]

amen!

[@auntieangelthekingsdaughterrum]

God bless him .. I Will remember that name .. he Will be a Opera singer God is Able ❤

[@shirleygraves3999]

beautiful voice u will be great. don't give up. u a role model 4 other afro American may God continue to bless u and your family. u r truly blessed and highly favored. tour the world with your gift that God gave u . u r a very talented young man.

[@gaylecheung3087]

Pure Talent

[@Dhyatt61]

Wow he is incredible

[@Edelinejb]

Opera sounds beautiful so many music genres too hear I can’t keep up I want to learn more and study this genre and more

[@hortenceniles6316]

Good morning What a great Story Love to read about young Black and Brown young men doing great things with their lives In this climate God Cover him with the Blood of Jesus and keep him safe from harm ❤❤🎉🎉

[@rafevelly7295]

Follow your heart everything else will fall into place

[@mariabaptista5827]

Très belle voix bravo, je lui souhaite de réussir son rêve !

[@francoisbessing]

Love it.

[@JolieD58]

Love, Love, Love this!!

[@janetjacksontylerlummer6828]

Praise God. He will make it.

[@asteverino8569]

Love you, Anthony. Hope the years since this was posted have been good for you. 😘

[@rennyzero420]

Nice

[@Tiffany-fp9rt]

SING BELOVED 💎 ADVANCE

[@carolpountney7627]

I hope your dream came true young man😊

[@deborahspooner8046]

Wow

[@novalove4790]

Yessssss!!!

[@Jake-nk4wg]

Can't believe 7 people disliked this great clip; then again I can, these are they who fear and hate us.

[@patrickgunter7433]

Jessye Norman would be so proud of him. She always championed arts education for young people and the lack of it in today's public schools.

[@RaymondHng]

Leontyne Price too.

[@sylvainelouisemarie6117]

Jolie voix !

[@LocutusBorgOf]

DUDE That Songs of Travel sounded LEGIT

[@mamaniecy]

❤️❤️

[@yuliwang1268]

Very nice 👌

[@ritajohannessen9804]

This brougth me to tears, I can clearly see GOD THE FATHER in this. God gave you this gift, He loves you. He is your Father! Please understand that you must give the gift back to God, pray that you will be changed from inside out, so that you will honour Him in everything you do. Dont let fame or the world get you, they have killed many. Jesus is the way ❤

[@loukoucelinedaliakouame2186]

Good luck 👍😘👍😘

[@Lioness9093]

❤️✝️

[@akrenwinkle]

03:44 "Will I one day be saying Anderson?" Mr. Sanders never heard of the great, legendary Marian Anderson.

[@kotash2]

I was fascinated and enthralled until the very end when i saw the picture of the elderly lady touching mr russells head and then i just teared up. Im my jewish upbringing taught me anything its that we are all holy in the eyes of God . Our outward physical features are irrelevant

[@mslashay35]

Hope Speedo Green sees this!

[@alexismontilla3590]

This is not only because you're black. If you don't have the resources you just try whatever it's on hand to fulfill your dreams...#justsaying... I'm latin and after a long way, I have started my studies. There's still a lot to due, just hoping not the dream to die. Everyone who pursuits such fine art dreams... Find difficulties when everything around you is not favorable.

[@dannichols2929]

He's terrific. What's your excuse, "Sunday Morning"?

[@Tdotttttt]

Grew up without a father. OMG I AM SHOCKED!!!

[@chifetetefb]

There was another Anderson wasn't there. Way back.

[@liaagrusa7486]

Perhaps you can put him in touch with the guys from Il Volo!! And together perform in your show..

[@appnzllr]

Paul Robeson

[@Ettibridget]

Black boys almost always grow up without a father. Sad but true.