Martin Hurkens - nessun dorma - Holland's Got Talent 2010

Recorded from TV 23-07-2010
RTL4 - Holland's Got Talent - Auditions
Martin Hurkens - nessun dorma
I have to apologize about the quality of this video. The original recorded video is 720x480 not HD 1080p
I converted it to try a 1080p upload to youtube ^^
(Sorry no English subs in this video)

[@MusicforMe123]

I can clearly say that is one of the best performances that I have ever heard. Why he is not noticed until now is beyond belief.

[@davidsolo9398]

how am I only hearing this now? 10x better than anyone else I've heard on these talent shows

[@sheilamorrell6329]

Why am I only hearing this 11 years later, just superb, just a joy.

[@givepeaceachancesabineklin5837]

I asked myself the same. But - better late than never.

[@teresasarigan251]

me too

[@classchome5651]

+Me too

[@wendystewart1867]

Me too

[@lordbyron3603]

Me too ! I pulled this up by accident. Magnificent voice !

[@anmariehaller9085]

Wow, what a voice!! What an honor to be able to hear Martin singing. Hope we will hear much more of him in the future!!!

[@inesguerinirocco3136]

😮Io 😅

[@emilytsay5790]

Who's still listening in 2024? What an amazing voice! Can be compatible with any professional male opera singer! BTW, I'm here after listening to You raise me up again. Thanks for your warm and gentle voice I'm very touching.

[@Honeythorn68]

This is a very difficult aria to sing in the first place...Especially the last vincerò, you have to nail that with beyond perferction. And this guy KILLED IT!!!!! One of the BEST I've ever seen an ameture do. Nessun Dorma is my number one Aria and not many can sing this. His singing made me cry, it moved me so much.

[@davidmoore1517]

Hello there,how are you doing,i hope your okay??

[@Mbelo66]

This man sings with great passion, incredible voice. Voice like him is an honor to hear

[@jd5787]

Pure talent... Glad he signed up for this competition and I got to see his performance 12 years (too) late. Thanks for sharing.

[@scouse1967]

Out bloody standing.Martin is just pure pitch and tone perfection in EVERY song he has covered.Long may he carry on and bring us more of his amazing and brilliant talent :)

[@coerfjoe1]

Every choir member comes across natural talents that go unrecognized. We had 2 'ringers' show up for Christmas rehearsal and we were rehearsing "Messiah." Before the evening rehearsal was finished we discovered there was a bass member who sang the tenor part as well! This exceptional discovery, Martin Hurkens, is so wonderful to emerge to acclaim so deserving. You can postpone your dream, raise a family, and re-emerge.

[@nanborg65]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! Someone who says he can sing Nessun Dorma and actually has the voice-type and musicality to back it up. Wow. That's a real Nessun Dorma.

[@SuperDen1965]

Not forgetting Paul Potts

[@edwinmalachy]

He landed flat after the climax

[@nanborg65]

@@edwinmalachy It bothers me a lot more that his stentorian high-B had almost no vibrato whatsoever. Lack of a full, healthy vibrato very often gives the impression of notes being under pitch. My praise of this singer, in any case, was based more on his voice type and his musicality (both impressive) than it was on his technique (needs some work) or this particular performance. Thank you for your response!

[@nanborg65]

@@SuperDen1965 Why? He can't sing this aria passably. He is a pop tenor with a small, skinny, throaty voice--completely the wrong voice type for this piece. Well, I guess you're not really well-versed in opera, so you don't know the difference yet. But keep listening to more real tenors doing this piece and you will hear amazing things.

[@peterbrown6867]

@@nanborg65 Paul Potts actually can sing this very well. You might want to listen to his pitch-perfect rendition of Puccini’s Nessun Dorma. Paul also made it as a tenor. He racked up 165 million views on youtube.

[@thomashockin4128]

His tonality is totally outstanding!!!! Better than many I have heard !!

[@simonl3333]

12 years later, still amazing talent.

[@nanborg65]

This can't be an "amateur." That 's a professional quality voice in every way.

[@johnmcmahon8513]

💯 CORRECT! I strongly suspect He's been classically trained. That's perfect pitch and in Italian no less ! Deep dive will reveal he's a former student of Opera in Italy!!

[@ButterFly-cw7sj]

My eyes swelled with tears while he sang. Every fiber of my body was deeply moved. It was such a great performance. Bravooooo!!!!

[@RetiredLover]

Butterfly…I had the same reaction. Beautiful music does that to me. I don’t really know why…..

[@susiearviso3032]

This brought tears to my eyes. Humanity is full of surprises.

[@JamesAHollandMusic]

Wow! This is better done than what I’ve heard from a lot of big name Tenors! Being 48 myself, I must give this man all the respect in the world. Bravo!

[@ioiobaci]

i can't bellieve my ears! wow! what a performance, man... what a tribut... congratulations love from Romania

[@thanspapa]

I have heard so many sing this most incredible piece by Puccini. I could listen to Mr. Hurkens all day

[@georgeflutey5925]

Hey Robert, you,re right. this guys the real deal. Right from the first note, spot on. He,s awesome!

[@freddie54100]

Robert O'Leary me too!!

[@marvrohinsky1494]

Robert O'Leary .

[@derekthompson9270]

Not a good choice of music done to death too many times - he's no better than Paul Potts - his technique is very rough and unpolished.

[@MrJack9325]

This the best version of Nessun Dorma on the tv show...his italian is PERFECT

[@TommasoLumare]

+MrCheccobianconero Concordo in pieno :) I am agree with you.

[@damomostudio]

+MrCheccobianconero secondo me: bene, intonato, potente. Ma la dizione è da rivedere. Gli anglosassoni devono assolutamente evitare di raddoppiare le erre quando cantano in Italiano. E' fastidioso. Per il resto, bravissimo ! IMHO :well tuned, powerful. But the term is to be reviewed. The Anglo-Saxons must absolutely avoid duplication of R letters when they sing in Italian. It 'annoying. For the rest, very good!

[@TommasoLumare]

+Antonello D'Amico Nel cantato quando si fa pausa sulla "r" in una parola inevitabilmente la raddoppi. Cmq in un solo punto l'ha raddoppiata riascoltandolo in "...d'amore" senza che ci fosse la pausa però confermo che, da parte di un non italofono, è stato il più bravo in assoluto. D'altronde chi in Italia ha una dizione perfetta delle parole? Solo professionisti come attori, radiofonisti, giornalisti, cantanti etc.

[@damomostudio]

Non è proprio così, chi studia canto Lirico studia perfettamente dizione, ed anche arte teatrale. In Italia i Conservatori di Musica sono strutturati per il "solismo", sia a livello lirico che strumentale. Mancano, viceversa, performance sulla musica di insieme.

[@MrJack9325]

non so onestamente cose tecniche riguardo la voce o la lirica. sentendo tante altre versioni di canzoni italiane orrendamente storpiate questa è decisamente una delle migliori perfomance

[@BobsArtGallery]

I´m very impressed...This voice is a gift from God. Next step; A dentist, and a good shave !!

[@robertj.1106]

Deze man heeft een prachtige stem, de beste die ik heb gehoord op talentenjachten. Bedankt voor het plaatsen. Robert Jongenelen

[@zanac1868]

That was wonderful! Best I have heard in many years and it is already ten years old! Wow!

[@johnmarlog6933]

it is fantastic to see the young members of the audience actually enjoying this beautiful music...they do appreciate it

[@naiman4535]

I've seen a lot of people sing Nessun Dorma on these talent shows, but this guy can REALLY sing it! All throughout his range, he had the fullness, the quality in his voice - nothing was lacking. Truly amazing!

[@pete.thismoment]

When an otherwise "seemingly" ordinary man hit that perfect note at the height of this song it's not possible to NOT be touched in the heart - because we all want to experience ourselves somewhere, sometime in our lives as hitting our own unique high point!

[@JaneenBarber]

What a privilege to hear this, to be witness to a truly magnificent moment in all of time. In the connections of every being that together form LIFE, this will forever TOUCH those you hear it.

[@leemosby8852]

Thank you, Janeen. Your comments were, what I would consider, "Spot on"!! Martin's performance was professional quality; if I ever hard it sung like that. That was sensational!!! Your comments were equally poignant!!! I hope you and Martin keep up the good work!!! Your comments were extremely well thought-out. ---Lee

[@DalyahArani]

Oh that's great, thanks! I'm really happy for him. Before this show he was an unemployed baker and now he can do what he loves for a living. Nice!

[@KatrinaMess]

Wonderful! He projects a level of emotion and human experience few other performances have. Brava!

[@ΑΓΓΕΛΙΚΗΣΠΥΡΕΤΟΥ]

Born to sing this. Best of all...!!!

[@1joehig]

Wow. This tenor is among the top 1% of amateurs. He is excellent.

[@StickThreeNine]

I'm a professional opera singer and i can tell you that his technique is fantastic! Not amateur at all. Unlike all the others that join those competitions

[@salvatoremannini686]

Voce potente, luminosa, ariosa, limpida. Perfetta pronuncia. Una sola parola: STUPENDO !!!!!!!!!!!

[@dianabxh]

I never heard a powerful voice like His and so powerful interpretation! Bravo!

[@wvob6752]

No Pavarotti? Most powerful tenor ever.

[@unwichtich8025]

@@wvob6752 Never. Try Mario del Monaco.

[@annemccarron2281]

You must not listen to much opera. He is good. There are many outstanding tenors who sing this song phenomenally.

[@Dennisoehler]

Martin sings to everyone in the crowd!!! Unparalleled performance, and he radiates and is surrounded by love!!! What a magnificent person!! This is why music was “invented!!”

[@martinlang4479]

Why wasn't he discovered 30 years ago? How can such a talent be kept hidden all that time? I suppose better late than never, but it's still such a pity we haven't been able to listen to him for the last 30 years - when he may just have been singing in the bathroom. But I wish those who come onto the show to sing opera would find something different.

[@be.ttubee]

It is a Dutch thing. Such arrogant SOBs.

[@RHM741]

The best voice for this song in any Talent Show. What a great pleasure to hear you sir. Thank you.

[@mauro-wn7nk]

I'm italian and this performance of"Nessun dorma"is very very the best

[@BobsArtGallery]

I listened to Martin a hundred times through the years...But where is he today with his God gifted voice ?

[@margaretjackson2325]

best song ever, and this gentleman sang it beautifully. xxxx

[@courag1]

Fantastic! He had both the support for the high and the low notes. Again, fantastic!

[@multicolor8476]

Brilliant, powerful. From the very first note it was obvious that he was amazing.

[@faithfulforever6331]

Beauty comes from within and the singing voice comes from the same place within us in which our soul resides. That is why we are so touched by this kind of voice.

[@n3uro84]

That was the greatest voice I've heard in a very, VERY long time... Wow.

[@feurzauber]

Like a professional tenor, absolutly perfect !!!!

[@TheFiown]

A PERFECT rendition, wow !

[@jemmabond]

You're right. It's amazing how a show like this can change your life!

[@Coral-gl7jx]

Absolutely fabulous, from an Australian listener.

[@marcoandreetto5855]

Tra coloro che si sono cimentati su questa Aria, devo dire che questa è la migliore che abbia ascoltato... Bravo!!!

[@Cafumango2011]

Linda voz, excelente interpretação. Parabéns.

[@saigonlawman68]

Speechless. Stunned. Emotive. Was not expecting this level of excellence. Bravo!!!

[@lttlEspana]

That was absolutely beautiful. I felt more heart out of him than when Paul Potts sang it from Britains Got Talent.

[@onelife2342]

I could not agree more

[@movilsupersupermovil9528]

Eugenio blas

[@colvineetbhatia]

Totally Agree. Almost Pavarotti level. Too Good!

[@ΑΓΓΕΛΙΚΗΣΠΥΡΕΤΟΥ]

I felt the same...!

[@ΑΓΓΕΛΙΚΗΣΠΥΡΕΤΟΥ]

@@colvineetbhatia better than Pavarotti

[@Dennisoehler]

Martin sings to everyone in the audience. No one else does that as well. The “pros” fixate . They deserve recordings. Martin captivates the whole audience. Experience his performances in Japan and China!!

[@petruciofrancisco2424]

Que voz maravilhosa ! espetacular !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Atomo_S]

Magnífico!

[@SanderaTheGypsy]

I love these videos. I am introduced to new genres and incredibly beautiful performances. They move and inspire me. Thank You!

[@MORSKA62]

I'm impressed, Voice full of passion, perfect, fantastic!!! Thanks Martin, that you are!!! Dziękuję Martin, że istniejesz!

[@ryszardkoprowski1414]

Grazyna Woroch dopisuję się, thank you sir!

[@zencosuzuki8496]

Prawda. Piękny głos, pełen pasji. Wspaniały występ:)

[@beadsstitcher]

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! That is truly brilliant performance.Thank you so much for sharing this video.Greetings from Australia.

[@georgeisaak5321]

This gentleman is natural , he is talented , not technically flawless but superbly amazing whatsoever ! You don't know how difficult it is to reach that high note at the end and sustain it for few seconds without allowing it to lose any intensity or lose the pitch until you try it ...No wonder why the judge at the right side was in shock .

[@jimwalsh2583]

B

[@richardsage4020]

@@benzzuk1 Let's agree to add something to what Puccini wrote. For length and dramatic effect on the last (not penultimate note) I submit this as the ultimate so far, apparently without any digital trickery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6WUoqaipLd5ma8 Ironically the lack of finality at the end is at one with both the setting of Nessun Dorma in Turandot, and the end of the overture to Die Meistersinger.

[@mimis.ilianal.5914]

@@benzzuk1 Absolument merveilleux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bianka1045]

Gyönyörű hang! Olvastam, hogy már meghalt. Nagyon sajnálom!

[@ilmare73]

Nessun Dorma . This song is magical ,anywhere in the world . Bravo !!!!

[@bonnies1234567]

Yes! Holland's got talent. They have Martin Hurkens. A magnificent performance.

[@prestonholloway8642]

Beautifully done!!!!! Love it!!!

[@paulocabral7624]

Wonderfull Voice, God keep blessing you Martin, from Brasil !!

[@marisabrasildeamorimabreud6658]

Que voz maravilhosa, gente !!!

[@jpsouza43]

Amazing!!!! The Brasil are listening this song next moment and we are loving…… How God is amazing😻😻😻

[@adolfocostacosta4676]

Que bárbaro !!!! Se me pone la piel de gallina al escuchar esta prodigiosa voz. Felicitaciones desde España. AH! !! Soy un chico de Ecuador que me encanta esta Opera.

[@jonmason1955]

Ouch! I thought Susan Boyle made me tear up, this man made me cry he's so effortlessly fantastic! This is singing fully using his God given instrument! BRAVO - BRAVO

[@Chandler5710]

gorgeous sound - and it sounds like he has actually studied voice - sometimes on these shows we hear a natural talent that needs refining - he has a very powerful and beautiful song.

[@蔡非非-e1z]

Indeed, the best Nessun Dorma ever! Better then any Artist I have ever heard!!

[@fmendezpalama]

OMG! Are you serious? Have you ever heard about Pavarotti, Domingo, Carreras, Krauss, del Monaco, ...?

[@김은주-l4y3f]

His voice makes me cry for being touched and moved ....

[@damianojoshi7185]

I'm Italian and I have to say that this italian Is really perfect! Bravo👌🙏

[@MrMuti22]

Più o meno

[@leoniegureghian7156]

BRAVO! Awesome performance, great voice ...

[@OneWayOnlyJesus]

My favorite opera song since Paul Potts sang it (I don't know many opera songs). This platform is such a wonderful forum for people that aren't as polished looking (like the smirky judges) or as good at pushing themselves into the very competitive entertainment industry. It is great to see normal people show their expert talents! Bravo Mr. Hurkens, bravo!

[@OneWayOnlyJesus]

And this guy is ridiculously good!

[@Jugivadi]

I saw some asses still in their chairs. Must have passed out in amazement.

[@mimmomatafora8603]

Grande grande esibizione su un pezzo difficilissimo.... complimenti da un italiano 👏👏👏

[@MrVirgil61]

Fantastic !!!!!!!!

[@korneliameyer4488]

Was fuer ein sympathischer Mann mit einer so positiven Ausstrahlung.

[@davidhightower3455]

He sang it from his soul! Amen!

[@totozeus]

sono italiano e non ho mai sentito così bene le parole in perfetto italiano del "nessun dorma" come lui .... perfect !!!

[@kertamo6721]

This man sounds like a trained opera singer.

[@DantePugliese]

What a perfect execution! Even the pronounce is perfect! BRAVO!!!

[@DantePugliese]

Great voice! Great pronunciation! Great timing!

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Wonderful voice, such a joy to listen to. Thank you.👏👏👏

[@stevevye8093]

Excellent , one of the best versions i've heard.

[@OMG-rv5rt]

OMG, das ist doch so wunderbare Stimme, ein Können ohne Gleichen ... Ich verstehe nicht- wer macht hier "Daumen nach unten"??? Ist da was kaputt??

[@cusrer]

Incredibile!!!!!!!! Bravo. Complimenti. I've no words. Sergio

[@brigittel.5929]

Wow... eine fantastische Stimme.Von ihm würde ich gerne weitere klassische Lieder hören. Danke fürs reinstellen.

[@brennan508]

absolutely love his timbre!

[@chapeltibet4551]

Wonderful, all these great artists pouring out the beauty and love.

[@aprilbeirne9944]

That was simply amazing

[@margaretjackson2325]

this song always gives me goose bumps..

[@luisoyarzun415]

GENIAL ,SUMAMENTE BELLA INTERPRETACION POR UN TENOR NOTABLE !! SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA

[@angelofurini]

Maravilhoso! Estupendo cantor! Choro (de alegria e emoção) quando ouço suas canções e interpretações.

[@antoniorodrigues1996]

Só não chora ,quem não tem sentimentos 😢

[@sfkcbf]

This man's performance certainly deserves far more admiration that the unfortunate falsetto-soprano rendition that excited people. The most astonishing, wonderful performance that I ever had heard is the 1944 one by Jussi Bjorling.

[@TessMArt]

I agree. No singer has ever being able to surpass Bjorling's

[@MikeyKeogh]

I second this

[@ACowIsHuge]

This is perfection of musical talent

[@meikobsi]

No hay que ser famoso para ser un artistazo la verdad tiene mucho sentimiento su versión

[@rockingv]

An absolutely riveting performance of this piece. From the opening note of his voice. It made me cry just the same as I did when i heard Pavarroti at his very best.

[@MrJurvis]

Creo que lo mas impresionante de esta actuación es que un panadero cincuentón, sin formación musical no solo tiene una bonita voz sino una musicalidad excepcional y una técnica autodidacta que le permite afrontar una aria tan compleja como esta y ejecutarla a un muy buen nivel. Este hombre siente la música y la música está dentro de él. Solo hay que ver como la baila y la paz que le transmite; se ve claramente en su cara al finalizar. Felicidades y viva la música.

[@Mr.Petlover]

i got tears in my eyes. Mables wonderful!!

[@tryarunm]

Sir, your superb voice, your talent and, most of all, your humility, remind me of my father, Ben Masilamoni. Please record as much as you can so that the world of music might be enriched forever, and all generations to come might enjoy music in excelsis!

[@johnlogan3908]

Dang the hair is standing up on my arms AND legs!!! BRAVO!!!