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Dueling “Nessun Dorma”
By Deborah Lee | May 15, 2009
The TV show Britain’s Got Talent has had two very distinct performances of “Nessum Dorma” from Puccini’s opera Turandot. First was Paul Potts who meekly came on stage and then brought down the house with his impassioned traditional version.
Recently, Greg Pritchard, sporting a wild-haired rocker look, wowed everyone by showcasing his counter tenor voice. Counter tenors sing very high and it’s always a little freaky to me when watch them sing.
I enjoyed both performances very much. I love music done well and I love when false perceptions about music are broken.
Even though I can here that Paul lacks training and has room for improvement in that area, I am moved by the passion of his singing. It’s not just a voice that is heard in good singing, it is soul as well.
I was amazed at Greg’s control and skill as a singer as he effortlessly placed those notes in all the right places. Something I’ve always struggled with.
Of course, you’ve got to give kudos to Puccini for writing such a beautiful piece of music.
People often say that getting musical training takes away your ability to enjoy music because you start to analyze it. That hasn’t been true for me. I find increases my love for it even more. I love how one song, written by one person, can live so many different lives through the voices of many. It’s one of the awesome things about music.
Look below for videos of the two “Nessu Dorma” performances. Very different and very beautiful.
Live Musically,
Deborah
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