Roy Cornelius Smith - Nessun dorma from Turandot

[martykoch01]

I saw Mr. Smith in a San Antonio Opera production of Boheme several years ago and his sound flooded the small hall they were in at that time. I knew then he was something special and see now that he has grown into bigger roles quite well. Bravo!

[astinus4]

Great singing, awful costume

[farhanelyas]

I love Roy and his voice...his singing is just beautiful....

[michaelscotterv]

Bravo, Roy. 

[femmesusan1]

I've heard this sung by many other singers, but I think he does it the best- esp in person. Such a beautiful bass in his voice. Such power! Love it!!

[LeszAlessandro23]

he's the best! <3



[ChristineMarie1992]

lovely as always Roy :) you were the best Calaf we ever had

[magosoad]

I saw this at the volksoper of Vienna a few months ago. That was incredible.

[skytop1111]

Tremendous feeling and sensitivity. Huge dynamic vibrance.

[gyslangsdeweg]

er is nog hoop na corelli.

[gyslangsdeweg]

ther is stil hope after corelli

[vivadomingo1]

He should be singing at the MET!!! I hope they wake up and book him for many years to come!

[assindiastignani]

@vivadomingo1 The MET wants pretty boys with designer hair and who look good in swim suits. Voice is optional, although anything heavier than a Nemorino voice simply cannot be allowed in in the big Verdi and Puccini roles.

[DonPaolissimo]

The guy is good, but he certainly should have held the last note a few seconds more!!!!!!

[fhornredmuse]

I worked with Roy at Opera Memphis for this opera, and his is still the best performance of Nessum Dorma I've ever heard. I was always late for my costume change because I'd stay behind and listen to this part backstage. :-) Our costumes were better, too! He's a great guy, too.

[divadlo78]

I saw that production, and the night I saw it he sang 10 times better, I don't like him in the video, live was magical. Congratulations to the creators of such beautiful and powerful production!

[madmooster]

Yeti sings Puccini. Sorry. The costume made me do it.

[lhrlyc]

not sure about the costume or the hair ... but the voice wins me!

[quidmqn90]

I play this song for my 1yr. old nephew he loves it . He smiles and claps at the end and goes yeah as he's clapping

[quidmqn90]

I have a 1 yrs. old nephew who loves this song. When I play it for him claps and smiles

[karifrid]

One of the most beautyful tenor voices I have heard.Its the first time to day,NOT the last. (A Carreras like beauty,but less vibrato) Would like a little longer high note though in the end. Kári Friðriksson tenor from Iceland.(The best is that my vife thought (first) that I was listening to my video of this aria (me singing)so I hope I will sound like this after some more lessons and training.) Bravo Smith!!!

[ilovesexilovenaked]

oh my god...this is just Beyond high and great. thank you. you made me so happy. please i want to be a friend of you.

[ilovesexilovenaked]

can any body tell me what he's saying in english?

i adore the song but want to know its meaning

[Mr19841504]

bravo!!!!

[spanishlioness75]

I was suprised.  One of the best.

[ciociosan]

bravo!

[MUSICALLAN]

Just heard Smith in his NY City Opera debut in ESTHER. Aside from being blown away (nearly literally) by the size of the voice, I was even more impressed by the range of his tonal palette: Playing the village Haman, he purposely sang with an edgy bluster... yet when Haman needed to endear himself to the King of Persia, Smith took on a sweeter sound. That kind of vocal versatility -- "acting through the voice" -- is a rare virtue in today's opera world.

[FedoraMr]

Muy bonito. me gusto... pero abre mucho el FA.