Who Sang The "Nessun Dorma" Climax The Best?

[@ajchung5173]

Damn Pavarotti could hold a note longer than I could a job

[@franklinhall9640]

😂

[@italopera6036]

@vann tedd Yes Mario Lanza is the most didactic of the italian method of singing !

[@ytesr]

Roger Yaeche yes, Lanza was Pavarotti‘s idol. He said he learned much by listening to Lanza’s recordings.

[@jessicagomez1760]

This hit too close to home 💸

[@mauricioregilboss7602]

Good one buddy!!

[@amarawoolery8404]

Anyone else watching random Italian Opera compilations in the middle of the night? Me too.

[@iamthelacquerrandy]

5:50 Am here lol

[@chrisc1926]

@Attaraxis Music 1:20 AM here

[@ifyounotabarbzthenelectric8566]

Me it's 12:39am now🤣🤣🤣

[@barbaraholm9704]

Me too

[@ANGELSLVME]

After watching Aretha Franklin sing it!

[@joyceeunique3416]

I saw this post, registered for college, graduated, came back to this post and Pavarotti was still holding that note...🙌🏿

[@latze74]

👍🤣🤣🤣

[@bkmac10]

LOL

[@ceecee8402]

lmao

[@williamdemarco412]

No lie.

[@rastra1321]

Joyce Mandi 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maryb7155]

No one sang that better than Luciano Pavarotti. I saw this opera at the Met many years ago and when he sang Nessum Dorma I still get chills hearing that voice.

[@eliisas1]

Jussi Björling and Luciano Pavarotti the best.

[@eliisas1]

Il Volo is good too.

[@davidschexnaydre7012]

Agreed. Look for the Warner Classics KZbin video with 75M views of Pavarotti singing Nessum Dorma. That's the clip they should have used for this video.

[@rdklkje13]

Pavarotti would've said that Björling sang it best. My favourite is the March 1944 recording with Grevillius (which is not the one used here).

[@truthhitman7473]

Mario Lanza is the greatest 👑

[@meirwise1107]

One of Pavarotti's last public performances was singing Nessum Dorma at the Olympics in Italy. He was old and in pain with pancreatic cancer and still sounded better than the rest! RIP Maestro Supremo. Unequalled. Most likely never will be.

[@yamanmustafa7574]

Spoiler alert: that was pre recorded the night before as it was freezing at nights and he couldn't keep his voicebox warm on those cold nights. The video however made me cry.

[@Fakeaorta]

Fanco Correli might have been better. Tough call between the two.

[@itissrinivasan]

Probably my favourite version as well !

[@stephenfolland7767]

@@yamanmustafa7574 That's not a spoiler alert.

[@krelldragon151]

God given tenor. No one will surpass him

[@veetour]

I'm surprised my rendition in the shower wasn't included here.

[@greyhairedphantom4038]

I agree i can crack the tiles, break the windows and make the neighbourhood dogs think there is a thunderstorm!!

[@End_Domestic_Violence]

@@greyhairedphantom4038 You fart the Nessun Dorma?

[@boosh90]

I did it in my old house too. All it serves to do was confuse and annoy my dog

[@sgnmath1234]

It was there and I saw it😂😂😂

[@paulahanahan8318]

@@greyhairedphantom4038 i know who you are, and i heard what you did.....

[@lee6198]

The question should have been "Who sang it best AFTER Pavarotti?

[@michaelalexander2208]

Exactly! My second fav is Kaufmann!

[@matthewspera3482]

Il Volo. Paul Pots

[@jaqatlantic]

Jussi Bjorling--but NOT in this recording.

[@glensims3744]

I agree Lisa, there has never been a voice like Pavarotti and may never be again. So after Luciano I will go with Jussi Bjorling, Mario Lanza and Kaufmann. I thought Kaufman was outstanding but being a neophyte when it comes to Opra, I haven't heard enough of him to make a good judgement.

[@FranzBlumVan1890]

Domingo and Corelli sing even better than pavarotti did...

[@bobbythorman7421]

Pavarotti and Lanza really do it for me.Pavarotti for the strength and tone of the last note and Lanza for the pure emotion he brings to that note.The electric charge down my spine never fails to elevate me to heaven.❤❤❤❤

[@rdl8878]

Mario Lanza had a powerful voice. He and Pavarotti are legends.

[@houseofgrindgaming]

For me: Pavarotti for purity and ease. Lanza for conveying the emotion. Carelli for singing it the way the composer probably envisioned it as possible to sing.

[@truthhitman7473]

Mario Lanza 👑

[@donarbk]

My top two as well.

[@isaacnunes252]

Pavarotti attacks the highest note perfectly, he just open his mouth exactly in the perfect note, he doesn't need to prepare the backround note to the next, it's simply magical!

[@FrozenMaximus]

Exatamente isso. E não tem nada a ver com o quanto tempo ele segura. A leveza como ele sobe e desce nas melodias é que faz o diferencial pra tudo parecer um passeio único nesse "vincerò" final. O mesmo falo sobre o JONAS KAUFMANN que impõe muito poder sem precisar de lombadas entre as melodias. Mas esta música pertence ao PAVAROTTI em todos os sentidos.

[@pbj4toast]

Of the 3 tenors I preferred the sound of both Carreras and Domingo to Pavarotti for the pleasing sound of their voices, but there was no questioning Pavarotti's superior skills.

[@adanmartinlaupicado1358]

Concuerdo contigo!

[@frank5891]

You really understand about music 👏🏻

[@flattheyounger1028]

... what?

[@marywells1480]

There’s no contest. No one sang “Nesun Dorma” like Pavarotti. No one I’ve ever heard had quite the power of his voice. His voice was a once in a lifetime gift. I doubt we’ll ever hear another.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Pavarotti had a great lyric tenor voice, from compilation Franco Corelli had by far the most powerful tenor voice, he sang this role live most. He was a dramatic tenor.

[@shaggyreggae5008]

Zenobia, lyric voices better than dramatic. Lyric voice is powerfull, HİGHEST, homogene, but dramatic voice is powerfull, dark, MİDDLE.

[@jeremyd1021]

Bjorling, the 1944 version, is without parallel, he holds the last note for a full 10 seconds. Not the version here, when he was well past his best. He was Pavarotti's ido,l and when someone compared him to Bjorling, he replied, don't be silly, I am only human,

[@yorkiemom7858]

I agree. He held the notes for so long and easily that it just amazes me he didn’t turn blue! He held them strongly too never losing strength and control at the end. A true gift to this earth! I don’t understand the words or meaning but he sings it so beautifully you can’t help but love and appreciate him and the gift he had!

[@joyleidinger2205]

That’s Right!

[@BoujieeeBee]

A human wasn't meant to hear that climax over and over again. Emotionally draining, lol

[@eigen1255]

Hahahaha :-) Yes.

[@ewaleokadia76]

Ran out of breath, too😉?

[@luiseduardo586]

I ended up crying all night after watching this...

[@finetings1]

You are so right.

[@Krezo200]

Im watching one performance a day Dont want to make it lackluster in future

[@thespaceelefant2441]

I'm watching all these amazing tenors, and then Michael Bolton out if no where nearly made me spit out my drink 😂

[@gottmos9319]

Same 😂😂😂 Gotta love YT sometimes

[@rebeccawhite3221]

Me too. Can’t stop laughing- love Bolton. But come on!not with these!

[@rebeccawhite3221]

Oh plz. Then Aretha😂😂

[@marieaceti5537]

And Aretha Franklin 😩

[@pierreandrebajaatsambou1707]

Him and Aretha HAHAHAHA

[@christinegelormino5594]

Pavarotti. The way he holds the high note and goes into the second level without a pause. Gives me goose bumps.

[@mikelucey5035]

That was from a movie and his voice was augmented by the sound engineer.

[@shrimpshufflr7745]

@@mikelucey5035 idc

[@kristinebailey6554]

King of the high C's.

[@patricialvick]

Chill bumps and makes me cry. He is the best

[@seanleith5312]

that black woman is digrace to opera.

[@raytona2411]

Definitely, Luciano Pavarotti for me. I still get tears from his Turandot performance. It's gotta be one of the best vocal performances, ever.

[@wilhelmh9495]

Pavarotti is a poor mans Björling.

[@Silver_Xarr]

For me I’d say Andrea Bocelli, andrea has the clearest singing voice of all time while still keeping a lot of power in his tone, and i have Pavarotti to back me up on this one as he once said and i quote “if God were to have a singing voice it would just like Andrea Bocelli’s” ~ Luciano Pavarotti

[@Silver_Xarr]

Il volo is good too especially Piero

[@Silver_Xarr]

And ofc im not saying that Luciano was bad because he is by no means bad he is still one of the best just saying andrea bocelli has much better Tone Quality

[@georgew5038]

yeah anybody that's male basically, sorry ladies

[@amateurhorror06]

Legend says that if you sing Nessun Dorma in the middle of the night, the ghost of Parrovati will appear to you and sing along with you

[@Abigailfruffles]

You promise?

[@cl5193]

...but if you sing badly, your neighbors will call the police.

[@Arisxlr1997]

@@cl5193 You have right👏👏👏👏👏

[@danielmauriciocalderonflor8225]

@@vojvoda_vuk He's the greatest male opera singer ever.

[@danielmauriciocalderonflor8225]

@@vojvoda_vuk LOLLLLLLLL u got my brain fucked up 😭💀

[@LynnCallentine]

A lot of work goes into making these compilations. Thank you. I appreciate it and really enjoy them.

[@marychurchman5366]

YES, THANK YOU❤

[@barbienut1]

Pavarotti is the one that gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this. No one compares

[@leonieallan9804]

I’m absolutely with you Evelyn, it’s Pavarotti’s aria and I even think Puccini himself would agree, when ever I hear it I have to stop what I’m doing and just be spellbound

[@HaraldHofer]

Same here. I'm 51 now and I heard many, many versions over he decades 🤣. But only Pavarotti has this effect. Not that the others are "bad" (at least most of them are really good). But Pavarotti is the best IMHO.

[@danmyers9372]

Agree. He conveys the most emotion and beauty.

[@llc9721]

He is perfection. No one else comes close.

[@barbarasantasiero4135]

Every time!❤

Pavarotti's has an extra vibrato and depth that I can't explain. It's just the best. Paul Potts' is formidable too. Jonas Kaufmann. All of these singers have a gift and worked really hard at this. They are to be commanded.

[@carljacobson8342]

Have you heard Jonathan Antoine? At his sold out concerts in Toronto, he stunned everyone by singing Nessun Dorma for his Encore. The audience was standing, crying, cheering and throwing Roses on the stage as he sang! People travel from all over the world to attend his concerts.

[@BenOnuMuDiyorum]

I believe it's because of that he is mostly into the meaning and the story of the song. He literally "sings" and I love that. He does not scream, does not show off, does not put his ego on the stage. He is fully dedicated to the song and the story. Plus, he has tremendous knowledge and control on his voice. I feel so lucky to be able to listen to him singing.

[@TallyDrake]

Pavarotti sends chills down my spine...definitely my favorite. Never heard of Kaufmann before, but he was my second choice.

[@antemahoney4376]

I apologise to all of you but Jonas Kaufmann actually isn't a good singer as he adds a fake darkness to his voice that basically chokes his sound and makes him sound like a goat and if you want to hear good examples then Pavarotti and every singer whose photo/video was in black and white

[@RedMist925]

You can not have Paul Potts in the same sentence as Pavarotti.

[@courag1]

Pavarotti is in a class by himself. We are fortunate to have these recordings.

[@shayanmardanbeigi2697]

Franco Corelli >>>>

[@popeofdope6468]

Pavarotu was good but his not so much better. You stupid

[@rgwilkes]

Pavarotti for power but Lanza for lyricism.

[@Ihdc1]

@@shayanmardanbeigi2697 Corelli had a bigger voice and was probably a better Calaf on stage but Pavarotti had the most beautiful tenor voice of all.

[@courag1]

Pope of dope You tell others what you are, by your comment: a sad and mean person. You can't even write well. How is that "intelligent"?

[@vityd5396]

Majestic, all of them... Everyone in their own style and voice scale, ranging from amateur to experienced to simply sublime... How does such a masterpiece gets conceived? At night? During the wee hours of the day? At sunrise? What kind of circadian magic must take place for an individual as Puccini to put such a celestial and transcendental opera moment to paper...? One must be grateful for such a moment to be shared here. It's pure heaven on Earth. Puccini's heart and soul turned into vocals. You feel wonderful and alive and complete as a human right afterwards... Thank you. Thanks a lot for sharing. Mi piace.

[@caelenm1]

Plot twist : pavarotti has 4 opera singers stuffed in his stomach ready to sing on command

[@oliverdelica2289]

Ohh 😂😂

[@Bruce-1956]

Had

[@cookie90180]

😄

[@pm3480]

Wahahaha

[@GalaxyGamerITA]

It's funny but for me italian not to much

[@jerryborreggine7423]

Pavarotti could sing the phone book and give people chills. A joy and a privilege to hear.

[@kemosabe6771]

😂

[@PragueImport]

Right after Corelli and MDM.

[@mariadelrosariogarciacarta8215]

you have just made my day with the phone book, and you are absolutely right

[@fazz4375]

00:22 Joseph Calleja 00:46 Andrea Bocelli 01:16 Mario Lanza 01:42 Sarah Brightman 02:14 Jussi Bjorling 02:41 Michael Bolton 03:05 Jose Carreras 03:31 Park Gi-cheon 03:58 Deanna Durbin 04:28 Il Volo 04:55 Placido Domingo 05:20 Aretha Franklin 06:03 Luciano Pavarotti 06:35 Beniamino Gigli 06:58 Greg Pritchard 07:15 Franco Corelli 07:40 Monica Naranjo 08:05 Paul Potts 08:35 David Phelps 09:06 Jonas Kaufmann 09:34 3 tenors

[@raquelll2933]

fazz Rinaldo Vianna kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKbZaHmqjNyDj80

[@ritabowen8302]

No

[@mrstihl16]

No offense, but the dump I am taking right now sounds better than Aretha Franklin's performance.

[@lorenzopiccini9434]

fazz thanks👌

[@samuelsoltesz]

@@mrstihl16 she is not opera singer so obviously and undoubtedly she is not able to sing it as opera singer, therefore she did her own style. What's your problem?

[@kevindecot186]

Pavarotti is in a league of his own. But Lanza and Bjorling can hold their heads high.

[@alexanderholzschuster7622]

Hmm... What about Jonas Kaufmann? One of the best in this Video... 🤔🙂

[@marlenecollins801]

I agree. Mario Lanz had a special passion which i had forgotten about. Really too many to say the best. I loved it. More please.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Nope, Corelli is known as being the best in this role. Giacomo Lauri Volpi is also great in this role,the role was written for him originally. They had huge voices. Pavarotti was a good lyric tenor, but this meant for a dramatic tenor.

[@parkerguy3601]

Luciano Pavarotti is the only one who sends chills up my spine. Jonas Kaufmann comes in second (no chills). Pavarotti on a bad day far surpasses anyone else on their best.

[@buckgreen6028]

You obviously never heard Mario Lanza sing Nessun Dorma. Lanza kicks butt!

[@tippingnits77]

Also think Mario Lanza and Franco Corelli were pretty damn incredible

[@ethelryan257]

Well, yes and no. For a brief moment, Lanza was the real deal. Certainly his 1956 performance is worthy of recognition.

[@robertbeury1176]

Yes, Kaufman was great. Aretha was good until she screamed at the end.

[@ocdivine]

It’s interesting your POV that is. This is exactly what I was thinking and about to post. You know what they say “Great minds….”

[@johnspiers6348]

Jussi Björling was one the greatest tenors of the 20th century and was greatly admired by Pavarotti. His musicianship, beautiful, clear tone and ease of delivery in the upper register counts him as the one of the greatest exponents of this famous aria. His slow rendition is awe inspiring.

[@jimdrake-writer]

In my interview sessions with him, Pavarotti said that the careers of two tenors-Jussi Bjoerling, a Swede, and Richard Tucker, an American-proved that a tenor did not have to be Italian to sing verismo roles.

[@paulagaub9871]

They were all great in their own way , but Pavarotti is the one in my ears !

[@aliciamarco2308]

Jessi Bjorling, Kaufman and Pavarotti.

[@jadams4061]

You could hear it in this review … but still love Luciano, he was the first I ever hear sing this

[@jadams4061]

⁠jussi also great

[@lucytan6949]

Luciano Pavarotti's performance expressed that final cry of "Vincero" to the fullest of its meaning and passion. One unique voice singing that one word can capture one's heart forever.

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus. Romans 6:23 John 3:16

[@rosecloer5877]

You got to remember when mario Lanza was recorded they didn't have the equipment they have now but he still comes out on top. Pavorotti was a big fan of Lanza. Love that pisano.

[@ChantePierce-kp3uf]

Lansa could not TOUCH Pavarotti !

[@francois8567]

1- Pavarotti 2- Pavarotti 3- Pavarotti 4- P............ 5- P............ A divine voice out of this world...

[@jameshogan6142]

yes Pavarotti definitely nailed it. I also liked the Korean Tenor's effort.

[@Kaylikescooking]

Totally agreed

[@theophano]

Franco Corelli

[@salvatoreperez5113]

Even The Frenchman Knows

[@raymondturner1478]

Caruso would have sang it very well.

[@SongSubtitleChannel]

Pavarotti hands down. There's a quality to his voice that no words can describe.

[@siddharthbirdi]

Yeah those wide and consistent vibratos do really bring the emotion out.

[@SimplySakka]

I agree! Strongest, clearest, most consistent!

[@janisgiddings2902]

I’m

[@juanhoffmann4096]

And his tone is super unique compared to other opera singers besides his voice sounds like the same voice throughout his all range other singers can sing the same notes but the quality of the sound changes and they lose that pleasant chest voice tone

[@garibaldi4971]

Words could describe his voice, if he were the one to speak such words…

[@MapleWorld]

This song will always be owned by Luciano Pavarotti. Nobody can quite sing it like him. Watch the 1994 live solo of Pavarotti sing this. An absolute masterpiece.

[@davidfacca8899]

When people ask “why opera”, I show them that exact video.

[@psion01]

@@davidfacca8899 Oh GOD yes! I hated opera before Nessun Dorma. And then *with* Pavarotti? Tears rolled even before I understood the lyrics!

[@anitamking4792]

totally agree

[@jayt6652]

@Roy Murphy I hear you but what about aretha franklin I mean this is the first time she ever sang opera with no practice tbh if anything she's up there with Pavarotti

[@flav2689]

@@jayt6652 I think she was marvellous, almost Pavarotti level in her own genre. But the aria belongs to Luciano alone.

[@soultospirit]

Pavarotti for sure. Then for me Mario Lanza. These were the two that made me feel it and believe the HEART was singing that it had victory, not just the "head" saying yay I won! Though honestly? I have heard a better Pavarotti version than the one from the film he did that you had here or from the Three Tenors.

[@BoltManiac]

Lanza was GREAT!

[@brensimm]

Mario Lanza was a fantastic singer and did a great job. But Pavarotti owns it. I still cry when I hear him sing this along with Ave Maria. He reaches deep to your soul.

[@briancallahan2792]

His voice can't be compared to others. It is a gift from God.

[@erichbrough6097]

And that wasnt' even his best, really - he just shatters you when he's in top form.

[@suzanneguiho4882]

Yup...Pavarotti....at the top!

[@liamconnolly9233]

even Pavarotti himself said that Jussi Bjorland sung the definitive Nessun Dorma.

[@H.Saad-ry8cc]

I cant stop my tear..this music affectted and touched my feeling...love it so much😚

[@brendagreen709]

Luciano Pavarotti held the last note longer and with no stress...beautiful...never can be replaced. Rest in peace sir...thank you for the splendor of your voice that will stay with us for ever.

[@jennyrust8334]

He was the best also Domingo.Kaufman and Bjorling

[@ardalla535]

The stress is there on purpose. That last line is not meant to be 'easy listening'; it's a trumpet of triumph.

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

@@ardalla535 Yet of all of them, only Mario Lanza actually looks as though he is triumphant at the end. ;None of the others do (and I think Luciano Pavarotti was the best but Mario Lanza had the best facial expressions to fit the music as well as a good rendition).

[@brobike42]

Absolutely!

[@williemongo261]

What about the Korean guy?.. He did good..

[@simonenicotina1605]

Pavarotti first. Then Pavarotti and after all always Pavarotti.

[@snowwalker9999]

There will never be another Pavarotti. Except for Domingue and Carreras, I thought Mario Lanza was surprisingly better than the other auditioners.

[@efzbazza1236]

and pavarotti no ?

[@IceCreamManDLR]

@@snowwalker9999 It was Bolton:)

[@DemocratsareagentsofSATAN]

clearly no one in this feed knows real Opera.......... go look at what PAVAROTTI HIMSELF has said about who's the best Opera singer.... BJORLING! HANDS DOWN

[@selini52]

Simone Nicòtina extremely very very last is Sarah Brightman🙉

[@lankarathnayake4227]

Thank you for this Marvellous Compilation! It is Hard to Miss the Clear, Unequivocal, Champion of them all; Mr LP, may His Blessed Soul RIP,🙏🏽 singularly Was Mesmerising even with the Three Tenors combined, where clearly he had to hold back on account of the other two for harmonising. But by the Lord above, the One of Him Alone, He Truly was the Voice of All Voices👑👑👑♾

[@chrisjaybecker]

Pavarotti: "Hold my beer."

[@Dechsi87]

No, hold my polenta!

[@pilargracida8178]

Pavarotti es el mejor.

[@jamesparlane9289]

Chris, that is the funniest thing I have seen on yt in a long time, if not ever.

[@jamesparlane9289]

chrisjaybeckers comment. Very funny.

[@gleamingrake7689]

@@Ali-vc5yd nope. He's the best singer in contemporary music, but he is definitely not the best in opera

[@esolender]

Pavarotti -- every note tried and true. A force of nature,

[@bobbiehansen1747]

@Shadren Carlson r

[@joannspear6777]

Just goes to show countless voices of perfection!!

[@towmlvb3423]

Totally wrong. Pavarotti cheated like heck as he got older. Compare what he sang in his latest renditions with what was written...

[@canadianamericanpatriot2601]

Reginald Jackson send an example please!!!

[@billhoag8721]

At the end, Pavarotti's voice weakened, and he must have performed this a thousand times, but he still kept his enthusiasm . On average Lanza may have been best, but in his prime, it was Pavarotti.

[@where578]

Pavarotti is a voice sent to earth from God, you can't expect anyone else to sound like heaven itself!

[@belle1761]

Not to take anything away from the master, but talking about heavenly voice, have you heard Dimash Qudaibergen's Ogni Pietra? Talk about heavenly!!! If you are not familiar with this young man from Kazakhstan, please look him up. His 6 octave range will blow your mind!

[@maxwellsmart6487]

He's connected to highest power that's for sure.

[@maxwellsmart6487]

@@belle1761 huh? Answer the?

[@belle1761]

@@maxwellsmart6487 😳. What is the question? 😀

[@christerkarlsson1332]

When Luciano Pavarotti was compared to being in the same league as Bjorling. Pavarotti replied "Please, I'm only human"

[@lindamcdonnell2319]

Thanks for introducing me to Jussi Björling, of whom I'd never heard. That was a beautiful rendition!

[@lindahartell8610]

Yes! He was my #1. Until I played this he was unknown to me.

[@dariovargas8843]

Every aspiring tenor : i can sing nessun dorma Pavarotti: hold My pasta

[@benjones6932]

😂😂 not the pasta 🍝

[@albertoperticucci8678]

Ahahahaahahahahahah

[@CharlieGW]

😂😂😂

[@fireside9549]

😅

[@sorina57]

😂😂😂😅🍝

[@kendorn666]

Pavarotti's voice is like listening to a Stradivarius violin....a sound more beautiful than you have ever heard before, a sound that can not be replicated.

[@mcallo9357]

Thank you. You articulated that in exactly the perfect way.

[@mattkim3931]

You know the whole “A Stradivarius’s sound cannot be replicated and is in a higher tier than modern violins” thing is a myth right? When they did blind test, people preferred newer violins’ sounds compared to Stradivari. They also couldn’t meaningfully distinguish between the two most of the times.

[@miguelito6323]

@@mattkim3931 this beacuse all violins were played by differents violinist (the violin itself can't fill the tecnique of violinist), but another test where all violin were played by same violinist had complete opposit results and the old Guarnieri and Stradivari wer preferred to the new ones

[@aaronbertman2406]

The beauty can't even be described by human speech.

[@vwjjc]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpqpiH-lfa6asLc

[@dvduadotcom]

Jussi Bjorling is absolutely extraordinary, his tone is unparalleled, but my favorite is Pavarotti's.

[@drzarkov39]

You might change your mind if you hear Bjorling's slow version where he holds the "high B" for 9 seconds! It's on KZbin.

[@barbaraformiga650]

@@drzarkov39 just heard it. Thanks for the tip. Pure gold

[@LucasTheUltimate]

Both the best ever performing Nessun Dorma. Bjorling and Pavarotti are just way too above the rest.

[@brendaburden2990]

Pavarotti owned Nessun Dorma.

[@nadefodder2874]

Its really difficult to seperate Bjorling and Pavarotti, but i think Pavarotti just edges it for me, going from first to second phase without a pause is extraordinary.

[@sherrillsturm7240]

They are all wonderful. It's like choosing among your children which one you love best. Deanna Durbin was a surprise.

[@Angharad329]

❤

[@jeff_theepic1011]

But on some real shit, WHO LET GREG PRITCHARD IN???

[@mikel87]

Legend has it Pavarotti is still holding that note to this date

[@kgrose0219]

The Chuck Norris of Opera.

[@oliverdelica2289]

@@kgrose0219 heck yeah

[@TheJbjfan]

he is dead and still holds on. that is commitment

[@quecksilber457]

@@TheJbjfan He is teaching the angels how to hold that note. RIP maestro.

[@scorpio85]

Pavarotti died on the 7 September 2007 aged 71 years in Moderna Italy. R.I.P

[@DeadRoman]

Bjorling really hit me in the feels. He sang it like he was only gonna be able to do it the one time. Placido nailed it as well. Pavoratti’s version is the absolute definition of perfection…

[@ТамараСтрекалова-р9я]

Дина Дурбин мне больше понравилась, чем Сара Брайтман, но я считаю, что эту арию должен петь мужчина

[@ТамараСтрекалова-р9я]

Мне нравятся Франко Корелли, Лучано Паваротти.

[@iam4ualways62754]

Careras was also among the best. It's Pavarotti 's song forever.

[@mizmp33ot15]

They used to joke that Bjorling had an extra lung !

[@pezpengy9308]

yep.

[@maiaja4]

Seriously they were all brilliant including the old ones and the different styles! Loved the 3 tenors ❤❤❤

[@МОИГЕНИАЛЬНЫЕБОЖЕСТВЕННЫЕМЫСЛИ]

I also sang the climax of "Nessun dorma": kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqjSpoqmbtWYlcU

[@waynejohnson1304]

This song belongs to Pavarotti. It always has. It always will. He owns it. He was put on this earth to sing this song better than anyone who has ever lived and who will ever live. It is his alone.

[@potusumanbibingka]

😂 there's no greater Calaf than Franco Corelli. compare Pavarotti's performance to Corelli. please listen carefully

[@waynejohnson1304]

@@potusumanbibingka I just listened to his rendition of it and he did a very good job but, no one held the high note longer than Pavarotti. This song was his masterpiece.

Actually, Mario Lanza owns this .. if not for him, Pavarotti (by his own admission) would never have studied opera.

[@waynejohnson1304]

@ No one ever held the high note longer than Pavarotti. Enrico Caruso was the inspiration for Pavarotti, I think.

[@aawaaw9010]

Cannot be more aggrier! Stimmt ich bin dafür!!!

[@MrBill4749]

Bjoerling's tenor voice was simply unsurpassed. It was effortless from top to bottom. His technique was flawless. And that sound! That silvery brilliance that was filled with emotion. Magnificent talent.

[@scully8950]

Yes, but it was not the "vincerò" of an Italian. As an Italian, I can hear that his pronunciation has something strange, which I don't hear with Pavarotti. You cannot defeat a Maestro who sings at superlative levels in his native language, there is not only the technique, pronunciation and accent also make the difference.

[@a.r.8954]

@@scully8950 lol bruh his Italian contemporaries didn't give a fuck that he was Swedish---he was considered one of the best of all time.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

@@a.r.8954 He was not considered the best of all time, there are quite a few tenors ho could be ranked the best of all time. He was a fine lyric tenor, but his voice was to cold for this type of Italian reperiotre. Pavarotti also did not have the right voice for this repertoire. This is mean to be sung by a real heroic tenor such as Lauri Volpi or Corelli.

[@a.r.8954]

@@ZENOBlAmusic I said one of the best ;) otherwise I agree with you

[@ChantePierce-kp3uf]

@@ZENOBlAmusic NO ONE BETTER THAN PAVAROTTI !

[@Starz723]

I sang with the Collegiate Chorale in NYC. We were the chorus for the Pavarotti plus concerts and the Richard Tucker Galas at Lincoln Center. You have no idea what its like to be on the stage with Pavarotti. There really are no words. How lucky was I to join that Chorus and then be chosen to be Pavarotti's chorus. After the broadcast was over, the audience wouldnt let him leave. Standing ovation with at least 5 curtain calls, sometimes up to 8. Nessum Dorma is his signature song. There is no one who can sustain the ending as long as he can with one breath. Im sitting behind him and tears are rolling down my face, One night, the energy that came up from the audience felt like a wind. Astounding. Pavarotti can hold the note much longer than what was on this tape. Pavarotti is the best when it comes to Nessum Dorma. IMO, he is the best Tenor. His tone, vibrato, voice placement and sustain is unsurpassed. He was in a league of his own and will be forever. RIP Maestro Pavarotti.

[@jacquelinesavoie9749]

My God! What an incredibly marvellous experience that must have been! I too would have wept tears of joy! I did see the Three Tenors in Toronto.

[@josephbasha2941]

For the Past 65 years of listening to glorious Opera Divine from all part of the OUR beautiful World ,to finally be asked who is Best among the Best is very puzzling ,How to or on what criteria It is impossible as the voice is personal and music comes from various environment and people background ,hence I vote for All the participant with modesty and great gratitude

[@RoadM17]

Domingo’s voice power, Kauffman’s resonance, Carreras’s dramatic power, but Pavarotti’s magnificence is top.

[@ethelryan257]

Kauffman is always musical. Just, Pavarotti is...near perfection in ever aspect.

[@luzesquivel6010]

Agree with you.

[@VaroujMahtesi]

Since when does Kaufmann have resonance?

[@LawryBoyer]

Domingos voice is nice but damn he totally lost the orchestra

[@hugonasi1909]

Poor Aretha didn't give the level

[@Bremzie_]

For me the best Nessun Dorma is from Luciano Pavarotti in 1994. Gives me goosebumps every freaking time.

[@andreatorrr3994]

This Song was tailored made for Pavarotti. Hundred years before he born. Incredibile how he feels this Song in the soul. You can see It. Cheers from Italy

[@mariacarmenrodriguez5593]

Escuchar a PAVAROTTI es lo mejor q me ha pasado sientes la música en tu corazón y en lo más profundo de tu ser

[@citlallibuchholz443]

I love how Luciano always puts everyone in shame, my mom was rating everyone and instantly knew when he came.😊 I love his voice

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

It really wasn't, Pavarotti's voice is not really well suited to this aria.

[@ChantePierce-kp3uf]

AND his reaction after singing the song ! He was transported to another realm !

[@dianaloria6883]

Wow, this is so fun! Thank you for putting this together!👏🏻🎉💕

[@JudasPierre]

Hey dear friend,I hope you don't mind making new friends and music,you seem to be a music lover do you have any recommendations for me,I love gospel songs ...

[@aob326]

How Pavarotti held that note @6:11 with such force and clarity for so long made me question the realms of possibility 😮

[@kevinkelleher9323]

He said that he had to hold it to the count of 12 or the audience felt cheated. I attend and also listen to a lot of opera. I am addicted to counting now and it is not uncommon for many A - level tenors and sopranos today to reach 12 or slightly more. But there is more involved in it than just the time duration.

[@mro2112]

A tie between Mario Lanza and Luciano Pavarotti. I grew up on Lanza, so I heard the passion, trills, and "crying" in his voice. Pavarotti is pure perfection...

[@samswaim1688]

This one was hard... It is almost a toss up between Lanza and Pavarotti... I think the better quality of the acoustics during Pavarotti's era was what makes him sound just a whisker better; but, if the acoustic equipment was the same then it is an absolute tie.

[@dave1812]

Lanza gave me chills with his crying and the vibrato trills. the woman just didn't do it justice imho,

[@guyfleming6114]

My first album given to me 60 years ago from my grandma was Mario Lanza. Love it even to this day. But Pavarotti is awesome singing this song.

[@dave1812]

@@Deejaay83urj38 totally what i thought, guess you cant say that out loud nowadays, but nessun dorma was composed for a strong male singer, not a Beyonce-esque singer with way to much vibrato and sung 2 octaves up

[@gionoite6157]

I agree, these are the 2 standouts, though many are amazing. Not even Pavarotti's best. I love when Jose and Placido tease Luciano at another point in 3 Tenors.

[@Engelhafen]

Pavarotti in his prime - he could give you goose bumps. I forgot what emotion Mario Lanza could bring to opera.

[@eduardodonat9143]

Creo que este es el comentario más adecuado.

[@johntechwriter]

Yes, Lanza’s reputation as an operatic tenor was diluted by his often corny screen performances, but if you listen to him with an open mind, he was in the top rank of tenors.

[@mizmp33ot15]

@@johntechwriter Completely agree. If he’d pursued Grand Opera, rather than movies, he would have been viewed as a premier tenor of all time. Still my favorite. Just listening to these clips, it’s amazing how Domingo sounded. He was phenomenal.

[@gemelindacjp7976]

How many people did Lanza introduce to opera by doing movies? He died too young.

[@Theturtleowl]

Luciano Parvarotti still brings me to tears with this song. He is the only one to do so.

[@SuperMaxuss]

Absolutely true!

[@steveharsch6577]

Listen to Paul Potts !

[@EliAnd1135]

I’m just sitting here smiling my butt off because there are so many talented people on this planet singing this insanely beautiful song

[@joelventura7289]

5

[@monkatyoung7560]

I was skeptical about Pavrotti being the best so I closed my eyes and listened to them all and the only one that gave me chills and moved my soul was Pavrotti. No joke. It's as if the song was written for him.

[@mig6pie]

Cuore ingrato, that was made for him, che gelida manina, he was unique

[@omarp.rawidigdo1357]

@@mig6pie why would he write it if he couldnt perform it the best

[@patrickjanuary7042]

And it wasnt even his song!!!!!

[@patrickjanuary7042]

@@omarp.rawidigdo1357 he didnt write it

[@Valairable]

I did the same, with the same result, absolutely fantastic

[@andyjmusic4831]

Bloody hell I always thought Pavarotti was the best tenor and after watching this I'm confirmed right. His lung capacity.......sweet Jesus!

[@broadcasttttable]

And he's (or was) a smoker!

[@franciscoroman9927]

Close call between Kauffman and Pavarotti. Today I give it to Kauffman. I really loved all performances, great video

[@igordimitrov3370]

1. Pavarotti by far - most powerful voice for this aria and he can hold stable the high notes for all eternity 2. Corelli - clear and powerful 3. Domingo - theatrical, but he don't overextended Aretha Franklin interpretation is amazing

[@jacobedwards4942]

you wrote exactly my thoughts

[@fabriziosarcinelli7566]

Please learn opera. You are of the many vicriano of opera marketing (Bocelli, three tenor ecc)

[@igordimitrov3370]

Bach 33 In this comparison no one is even close to Pavarotti and a lot of them are not opera singers - Aretha, Bolton, some reality stars, so I can't understand your point. And even in general if we compare the greatest tenors of all time there is Pavarotti and all others with the only exception of Caruso.

[@fabriziosarcinelli7566]

@@igordimitrov3370 ahahaha. There are a lot of better tenors. Corelli, Del Monaco, bjorling, Caruso, Lauri Volpi, Gigli, filippeschi, fisichella, Tito schipa. Please, go to study

[@igordimitrov3370]

@@fabriziosarcinelli7566 I have heard all of them with the exception of filippeschi. They are more specific, lirical, dramatic or theatrical but thare is only one voice that I will remember from the first time I've heard him back than in 1994 to the day I die and that's Pavarotti.

[@pablo.romero]

‘Nessun Dorma’ is a famous aria from Turandot‘s final act. The lyrics were written by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni and the aria is sung by the character Calaf, aka the Unknown Prince. Calaf falls in love with the cold Princess Turandot, who sets him three riddles. Calaf, to her dismay, gets them correct, unlike her other suiters. In a bid to finally win her hand Calaf sets her a new challenge - to discover his real name before dawn. If she fails, she has to marry him. "...None shall sleep, None shall sleep! Even you, oh Princess, In your cold room, Watch the stars, That tremble with love And with hope. But my secret is hidden within me, My name no one shall know, No… no… On your mouth, I will tell it, When the light shines. And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine! (No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.) Vanish, o night! Set, stars! Set, stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!..."

[@michealsims1960]

WOW! Thanks for including the lyrics along with the story!

[@robinmeadows2190]

How beautiful, thank you 😊

[@elizabethnodari-waddell8263]

Thank you for the post

[@danoslehoy]

Pero no mencionás lo más importante: el creador de la música.

[@pablo.romero]

@@danoslehoy : Esta mencionado arriba. En lugar de solo señalar y criticar, haz tu propio aporte.

[@madams989]

Pavarotti: ‘hold my beer’...

[@andreapiovanelli681]

*hold my note* 😂

[@michaelpetrovich2959]

No kidding.

[@siomhe8539]

you mean: Hold my chianti...I'll hold the note...

[@gracemagpayo5870]

David phelps joined the group

[@gracemagpayo5870]

@Marie Whitbread exept from them ofcourse

[@michaelstorm2165]

Lanza and Pavarotti, virtual tie. The emotion comes through vocally for both, with the slight edge going to Lanza's visually. The face says it all😎

[@maggiemainor7742]

Lanza, yes!!!! Pavarotti...hard no.

[@ChantePierce-kp3uf]

Pavarotti is the MASTER !

[@LornaLens]

I love the passion in Mario Lanza and Luciano Pavarotti bring and their voices are so much goose bumps. I also love Carelli, Domingo, and Carreras are amazing but Pavarotti omg!

[@Labia.53]

Totalmente contigo. Monica Naranjo que se dedique a dar gritos en otro forum.

[@Labia.53]

Pavarotti y Mario Lanza, los mejores.

[@ArtVanAuggie]

For raw feeliing, Pavarotti and Lanza. Those guys would send chills up your spine. Jussi B is probably the greatest technician.

[@frederickrapp5396]

I agree with your assessment. Pavarotti and the great Lanza are in a league of their own. Honorable mention goes to Andrea Bocelli. Among the women, I was tremendously impressed with the magnificent Sarah Brightman. She held that last note longer, and with more power, than any of the men seen here. I was not impressed with Michael Bolton’s performance. He does not really have the voice and vocal range to sing opera, especially the climax from Turandot. Only the best of the best can sing the climax of “Nessun Dorma.” Mediocre singers need not apply.

[@bruhmoment-pn2tz]

@@frederickrapp5396 brightman probably has the advantage of people automatically thinking that higher notes are louder

[@attiebotes131]

100% Agree.

[@frederickrapp5396]

@@bruhmoment-pn2tz Good point. Makes a lot of sense.

[@pamelsims2068]

Lanza and his Hollywood hamming up of every song... always over egged the omelette. Less is more!

[@hopebrooks4979]

so many beautiful voices and I'm always open to see if anyone can, but truly I've never heard it done like Pavarotti. Makes me want to cry everytime

[@jutlander6057]

I second that ! And can not explain it, cause there are many others that do it extremely well 🤔

[@pegherzberg2963]

Oh, my goodness - Maestro Pavarotti not only hits the notes spot on - but the passion brings you right into his world - his magnificent world

[@lorigianow3180]

When Italians sing , they sing to the world!

[@chrisfertig3705]

Once, when being compared with Bjorling, Pavarotti replied, “Please. I’m only human.”

[@thomassicard3733]

Correct.

[@sunnieJ7389]

I thought no one could beat Pavarotti with this song but Bjorling might be the exception. Both men have phenomenal voices and I would hate to have to choose between them

[@SirKapivara]

Agreed. Jussi - 10 Pavarotti - 9.99

[@nihita1967]

I could not agree more, Jussi is absolutely the best.

[@plankface]

I just googled Bjorling cause he was so amazing, but no video....he died at 49...so young, made me sad to think of such grand talent lost.

[@Adrifrombolivia]

What a wonderful piece of art is Nessun Dorma. I've got goosebumps each time. Wonderful voices all.

[@yokuchan1172]

Pavarotti is amazing... But Corelli will forever own it in my heart. I think that Pavarotti has unmatched technique but when it comes to emotional context of the opera's story, Corelli conveyed the confidence and pure love the best. I guess it just depends if you prefer the singing aspect or story emotional aspect lol

[@coach6250]

Bjorling has a power far beyond all the others, but I love Pavarotti's and Domingo's performances, too. And Caruso - I forgot how good he was.

[@randalcolucci6833]

Yes. But Corelli and Kaufman were outstanding. Singing, esp opera, is a nonlinear affair. You don't know what you're gonna get at the start of a note and especially at the end of one. Any one of the great singers can have good and bad days so one MUST compare good to good and consider also, if possible, the age of the performer when he sang it. Comparing a 35 yr old to a 50 or 60 yr old is hardly fair. Bjorling was truly one of the greats. This isn't a solo, IMHO, emmenable for a female singer.

[@tonidoyle6951]

I loved Bjorling's voice, too.

[@FenderBassMan]

I loves me some Jussi Bjorling! Yeah, okay, so I play electric bass in a punk rock band. I love any music that quickens my pulse, and Bjorling does it best.

[@tonidoyle6951]

@@FenderBassMan I have watched this video several times, but a few days ago, I listened to it without watching it. And I have to agree with you. Bjorling does everything right. He reaches the high note by actually reaching it and not just getting louder. Also, he does not take a breath between the last two notes. I love that part. Of course, we don't see him live, but it doesn't sound like he is straining like some of the others. I would like to hear him sing the entire song.

[@lars-gunnarastrom4535]

@@FenderBassMan Thank you FenderBassMan, I´m proud of my contryman. He vas so gooood and his organ vas better than anyone, so smoot and clear.

[@kevinsundelin8639]

There's something about this song that makes me emotional, hearing the climax so many times over and over made me cry, such a masterpiece!

[@FenderBassMan]

Puccini's compositions were among the most beautiful of all time. I hold him in high regard and place him in the same strata as Rachmaninoff (who I also adore, obviously)

[@ColonizersBlow]

For me too. This and La mamma morta.

[@Anastashya]

@@ColonizersBlow Yes! La Mama Morta!

[@piscesequinox9624]

I would say that Pavarotti was born to sing that song. Pavarotti could open up a dimensional worm hole with his voice singing Nessun Dorma .

[@heisenberg470]

Firstly it is not a song, it's an Aria. Secondly it is not true that Pavarotti had such a high volume voice, Corelli was certainly more powerful and dramatic.

[@hughw2377]

Amazing to hear all the different styles of the song 😊

[@MariaPerez-pl9tc]

"Nessun Dorma" was created for one voice only and that was Pavarotti....the rest are wonderful voices, but Maestro Pavaraotti is the One......MHO.....

[@Pasunsoprano]

Nessun dorma was created long before Pavarotti was even born.

[@rastra1321]

Maria Perez 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 100%. No competition...thought it was an odd title anyway...I was like duh...Why would they even need to make a vid on it??? We know who’s the best...🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@memyselfandi1512]

I disagree listen with your eyes closed.

[@xxsaruman82xx87]

You're wrong, sorry. Pavarotti's voice was too small and light for Calaf. This role belongs to Corelli, followed by the likes of Mario Del Monaco, Lauri-Volpi and Martinelli.

[@xxsaruman82xx87]

@@rastra1321 Exactly - Corelli is the best.

[@Chinaman508]

1. Pavarotti - greatest ever 2. Kaufmann - simply flawless 3. Corelli - fantastic

[@ugomandato7880]

Pavarotti bocelli il volo the best

[@shiftyy954]

@@ugomandato7880 bo... bo... WHAT? eww

[@petercallaghan3361]

but that wasn't the question. the question was who was the best. pay attention

[@poundinthastreets]

I literally just posted the same 3 in the same order. Great ear, sir, great ear....

[@joshhansen858]

@@shiftyy954 are you hating on my angel bocceli ? wanna have a fight with me ?

[@cschulz9865]

Pavarotti, the cleanest and longest held. Amazing. Crystal.

[@creatioexnihilo6599]

Best volume as well. That's what you get with maximum technique. Franco Corelli was in his class.

[@muffin6369]

22 fucking seconds no one comes close!!!!

[@cschulz9865]

Aretha Franklin mangled the hell out of it. Terrible.

[@JayDixit]

also best makeup

[@debranelson1987]

Except for Andrea Bocelli.

[@Mr.Gooney]

Luciano Pavarotti not even debatable out of this bunch. In my opinion of course 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@joeheid2776]

I agree. Pavs was the best. Period

[@raquelll2933]

After Pavarotti online Rinaldo Vianna kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKbZaHmqjNyDj80

[@pbj4toast]

yup. I just watched it again and pavarotti kicked everyone's butts.

[@guigui9344]

Jussi börling is stunning! More intense than Pavarotti and still a clear and powerful voice.

[@MaxiHartlieb]

@@guigui9344 yes I still would go for björling too, and Pavarotti. I don't wanna say one of them is better. They are both incredible.

[@giannizampolli]

Despite the worst recording for Pavarotti, still he is the best, way above everyone else. And if you listen to a better recording then he will be a light year above the others. Holds the note, wider range, warmer voice, almost no effort, etc etc. He was from another planet. “Nessun dorma” is the top test for a tenor.

[@bertis-pu8km]

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU.

[@richardgoodall833]

All brilliant but Lanza (Pavarotti's idol) being a tenor with bass registers had the warmer and wider range... In the end we all vote for our favourites don't we..

[@kenoliver8913]

Dunno that it's the tenor "top test" - there are technically harder famous arias. "Nessun Dorma" does test the tenor's spinto quality, so there are very good tenors (some here - eg Carreras) its not well suited to. And it is DEFINTELY not suited to lyric mezzo-sopranos. Pavarotti, Bjorling and Kaufman are best here, though.

[@richardgoodall833]

@Marie Whitbread To be accurate, Pavarotti's faves were Caruso Lanza and Gigli....but he did learn so much from Lanza...

[@jadezee6316]

@@richardgoodall833 where did you get lanza was his idol...Giuseppe Di Stefano...was his guy

[@Neonlike0]

Hands down Pavarotti, the way he slides the note perfectly at the top of the climax is just stunning - I also liked Boccelli, Bjorling, Gi-Cheon, Corelli, Kauffman- the Italians win.

[@Xydorf]

Björling was Swedish

[@davidjones-owen8194]

"Let's hear what the majority thinks..." Yes, I agree. Pavarotti by a mile but I really enjoyed Sarah Brightman's soaring soprano and Aretha Franklin's inventive improvisation (I think she was a last minute stand-in for the Big P, so credit to her from that angle as well)

[@frazzleface753]

Pavarotti, of course. But my god, Paul Potts gives such an emotionally powerful performance, he looks and sounds like he's channeling guidance from Puccini himself. I think I admire those who make it their own without straying too far into another genre. Sarah Brightman's performance is wonderfully wacky.

[@carljacobson8342]

You may enjoy young British Tenor Jonathan Antoine, his Home Performance Video of "Nessun Dorma" is FANTASTIC!!! Newest Music Video, Jonathan singing "Io Si/Seen" per Diane Warren's request! He sings the harmonies too. BEAUTIFUL!!! It debuted at #1 on itunes Classical Chart.

[@sinephase]

sounded like he ran out of breath though

[@RXC13]

Among all this amazing performances, Paul's felt flat. Don't get me wrong, I loved his audition in BGT, but now that I have many other reference points, his performance does not stand above the pack.

[@billionear]

I will say when Paul Potts auditioned for BGT he made me sit up and sent chills down my spine. Pavarotti is the master of course but that night, that night when Paul took the stage it was Pavarotti who became the student.

[@smerchly]

@@RXC13 In this video Paul's voice was cut short . I'll put him #3 . Callejia #2 and Pavarotti as the King.

[@shizueleighhicks6174]

When I saw Mario Lanza I swooned. I always do. His looks. The smile and that show stopping voice. So glad he was a favorite of Mom’s. Growing up in the 1950s I must have heard him sing “Come Prima” 2 million times. Everything about Mario Lanza’s voice is majestic. Love it, love it, love it!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️🌹🌈

[@noeleneroodt783]

I grew up with Mario Lanza's music. My mother was totally in love with him. We had all the old 78 records! Absolute magic 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@barbaracampbell9907]

My mom loved him heard this music by him growing up

[@lindsaymang3248]

I totally agree …. His heart was in every song he sang …. So beautiful to hear him… but I feel great sadness.

[@lindsaymang3248]

Mario Lanza was a gift from God!

[@victoriabelveduto3279]

Shizue Leigh Hicks....he was my mom's favorite also and I'll never forget how she and our neighbor cried their hearts out when he died so young. 💔

[@tylersgamespace4891]

With all due respect Pavarotti is the greatest tenor of all times there is no equal.

[@allieone8518]

INTERSTELLARGAMING No, Jussi Bjorling is the greatest. Pavarotti acknowledged it himself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4fNp3mObp2kg7s

[@nicknock2752]

Оh really? How bout Mario del Monaco, Mario Lanza and me?

[@chrisrobertson778]

ERR UMMM Caruso!!!!

[@pbj4toast]

@@chrisrobertson778 Granted the Caruso recordings are not to today's standards, but personally I would put pavarotti ahead of him. I cut my teeth on Mario Lanza, listening to dad's recording of the Student Prince.

[@joshhansen858]

all about taste. i love andrea bocceli.

[@AT-gq5oh]

timestamps: Joseph Calleja 0:22 Andea Boccelli 0:47 Mario Lanza 1:17 Sarah Brightman 1:42 Jussi Bjorling 2:15 Micheal Bolton 2:41 José Carreras 3:06 Park Gi-Cheon 3:32 Deanna Durbin 3:58 Il Volo 4:29 Plácido Domingo 4:56 Aretha Franklin 5:20 Luciano Pavarotti 6:04 Beniamino Gigli 6:36 Greg Pritchard 6:58 Franco Corelli 7:16 Monica Naranjo 7:40 Paul Potts 8:06 David Phelps 8:35 Jonas Kaufmann 9:07 The Three Tenors 9:35

[@kmalloney]

1) Bjorling 2) Kauffman 3) Pavarotti.... And of COURSE THE ONE WHO SINGS TO DOLPHINS, THE GREAT SARAH BRIGHTMAN I've seen all but one live... Several times. Everytime their voices are played, my chest vibrates and I get an energetic charge or warmness that runs from the base of my spine right up to the top of my head and out the very top. It's makes my eyes leak..... Not out of sadness, but overwhelming Love emotion, I think.

[@catmouseize]

Kimberly Jordan people like you are the reason why music exists!

[@kmalloney]

@@catmouseize I'm sure you feel the same way 🙏😊.

[@mr.x5374]

@@kmalloney wow

[@chrispbacon5313]

I liked Sarah. I've never heard a woman sing it before!😃

[@Vince_uk]

Just caught this, there is only one who brings tears to my eyes and that is Pavarotti. The sheer raw power and emotion topped by the slight vibrato on that last note is breathtaking the first and everytime you hear it.

[@fireside9549]

Wtf is Michael Bolton doing on here! 😂

[@gilangfrans642]

Ikr!!

[@catherinebiechele281]

To show that he was about the worst person to perform Nessun Dorma on stage, ever!

[@fireside9549]

@@catherinebiechele281 haha agreed!

[@maymay-50]

😂😂

[@ifyounotabarbzthenelectric8566]

As you said that I saw him it didn't have the power behind it like I wanted

[@MargaretWalkerCellist]

Pavarotti, definitely, because his Italian is natural to his voice, he has the breath for the piece, and can sustain the phrase better than ANYONE ELSE!

[@roberthaviar8243]

Without any doubt Maestro Luciano Pavarotti! In his rendition I am always in tears.

[@leeh6317]

Soo many are great. But there is something about Pavarotti…:he not only sings with his amazing voice, but with his eyes… he honestly loves the music and seems always on the verge of tears, which makes all of us want to weep with joy when he sings

[@barbarasantasiero4135]

So true

[@Faristol7]

Pavorotti is like a piece of starched collar, even though he can hold that last note for a very long time until his eyes water. But Mario Lanza is a 'natural' who oozes emotion and effortlessness. Mario is my choice.

[@zauberfee2492]

​​@@Faristol7 Beide . Der eine sang mit Leichtigkeit und Leidenschft Der andere sang sehr konzentriert in Anspannung , dennoch mit seiner Seele und Herz. Hatte auch seine Leidenschft zur Musik Manchmal versuchte Pavarotti zu tänzeln und mal kein Steifer Kragen zu sein. Amüsant

[@Faristol7]

@@zauberfee2492 Genau.

[@jamesbrathwaite9362]

If pavarotti doesn't give you goosebumps, are you even alive?

[@71joanneful]

Every time.. from head to toe

[@migwigpee0796]

No I’m dead inside✌🏽

[@Theturtleowl]

My whole spine is trembling when I hear him.

[@jennashaff2010]

Do tears count?

[@dianemariemichelle3141]

Rest in peace in 1935 and 2007

[@tedphillips2501]

Pavarotti has that certain "ping" in his voice that makes his singing sparkle. His breath control is amazing. Notice how he makes hitting the high 'C' look and sound effortless. RIP.

[@houcineabdelhak3177]

Exactlyyyy

[@paulpotts]

It’s not a high C. Many people think it is but they are a semitone out ;)

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

There is no high C in Nessun Dorma, It's a B.

[@metafull]

Its a b

[@billiejoetoe]

I think some people confuse it for a C because some people go sharp when they get to the B.

[@myaubaine2]

I don’t understand our obsession with « the best »! Every one of these renditions is absolutely fabulous! And unique….

[@tlgarrison8433]

Agreed! That said, there is a purity to to Pavarotti's voice that sets him apart.

[@sandramagnuski5963]

Pavarotti had the power and heart to the song...RIP kind Sir....your voice will go on forever.❤

[@barbarasantasiero4135]

Was privileged to see Three Tenors at the Meadowlands in NJ-- Pavarotti brought chills & tears to my eyes - no one like him ❤

[@antoinetteflaccus]

Yes, me too. I could cry ,whenever I will listen to him.