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Nessun Dorma by k2501961

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Nessun Dorma

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Andrea Bocelli

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Next show - Sunday, May 26th @ 8:30 - 9:45 PM Eastern Time US: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/lkomh

It's now time for the concert! This is my entry for the Final Round of the "Romantic Dreams" contest!

Please click on the play button below to listen to the recording:

Nessun Dorma is from the opera "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini and it is one of the best-known operatic arias; for example it was sung by Paul Potts on the television show "Britian's Got Talent" and most famously by Luciano Pavarotti.

In a nutshell, Calaf (the unknown prince) falls in love at first sight with the beautiful but cold Princess Turandot. To marry the princess he must first answer her three riddles. If he fails, he will be beheaded (ouch!)

Please enjoy the performance and thank you so much for listening to one of the most romantic operatic arias ever composed!

~ Chris

The Italian lyric and translation in English:

ITALIAN:

Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma!
Tu pure, o, Principessa,
nella tua fredda stanza,
guardi le stelle
che fremono d'amore
e di speranza.

Ma il mio mistero e chiuso in me,
il nome mio nessun sapra!
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo diro
quando la luce splendera!

Ed il mio bacio sciogliera il silenzio
che ti fa mia!

(Il nome suo nessun sapra!...
e noi dovrem, ahime, morir!)

Dilegua, o notte!
Tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle!
All'alba vincero!
vincero, vincero!

ENGLISH:

None must sleep! None must sleep!
And you, too, Princess,
in your cold room,
gaze at the stars
which tremble with love
and hope!

But my mystery is locked within me,
no-one shall know my name!
No, no, I shall say it as my mouth
meets yours when the dawn is breaking!

And my kiss will break the silence
which makes you mine!

(No-one shall know his name,
and we, alas, shall die!)

Vanish, o night!
Fade, stars!
At dawn I shall win!

For additional info see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nessun_Dorma

My "date" for the gala:

Renee Fleming, Opera Diva
"America's Soprano"
http://www.reneefleming.com/

, Nimitz said:

I'm speechless. Woke early and this is what greeted me!!!! Stunning.

, BabyJ said:

ditto

, BabyJ said:

Took me a second to gather my thoughts! LOL!
That blew me out of the water.... out of my league, for sure!! So incredibly beautiful, Chris! You have such a talent!!
It's been very nice to get to know you a little throughout this fabulous contest! Thanks for trying to help me use stereo. I think I will be in touch before long to see if we can do that... especially with this new 'button', I'm getting left in the dust, sounding more like I'm singing in a tin can!
~Renita

, 75AngellaGOLD said:

hooo wow meed to keep my breath ! wow *********
can t say other then Magic!!
BEST of you LUCK !!
youre and magical signer :)hugs

, Boney-JoPATRON said:

My thoughts are with those families who have been affected by Oklahoma City Tornado

Hi Chris....I have to sit down for this performance coz I know ya gonna knock me off my feet!

, Boney-JoPATRON said:

My thoughts are with those families who have been affected by Oklahoma City Tornado

oh my................I forgot to breathe

, Boney-JoPATRON said:

My thoughts are with those families who have been affected by Oklahoma City Tornado

faints!

, Boney-JoPATRON said:

My thoughts are with those families who have been affected by Oklahoma City Tornado

lol, just kidding

, Boney-JoPATRON said:

My thoughts are with those families who have been affected by Oklahoma City Tornado

Standing Ovation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris that was just stunning!

Millions and Millions of stars

HOF!!!!!!!!!!

, Boney-JoPATRON said:

My thoughts are with those families who have been affected by Oklahoma City Tornado

hits replay

, Boney-JoPATRON said:

My thoughts are with those families who have been affected by Oklahoma City Tornado

I would like to take this opportunity to say....it was such a pleasure to meet and sing with you Chris...you are one talented guy!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck my friend!

Huggs Jo

, yuliseseGOLD said:

Oh WOW Chris...such a Big song and you delivered on every note...I think we can all go home now...I think we have our WINNER for sure....Absolutely Stunning Performance my friend....Gob Snacked!!!
Brilliant man...Brilliant!!!

Off for another listen

, yuliseseGOLD said:

Stunning Chris....WTG.
It has been a true pleasure to be in this contest with you.
Again...Fantastic Performance.

I'd say Best of Luck...but somehow I don't think you'll need it on this one man....Bravo!!!

Tony

, Bubba1PATRON said:

Chris this is so freaking outstanding brother.............

Brilliant !

Bravo... standing ovation.

, magz22GOLD said:

r/ba82dccec Paper Roses ( 2012)

Hi Chris :)

You know how I feel about you singing this beautiful song....
love it!!!!...can't tell you how much I love this song....and the way you sing it.....

outstanding, standing ovation, and encore....my friend...
absolutely awesome, and breath taking....loved every note :)

we got our winner everyone...... :)

Well done Chris :)

I have really enjoyed listening to your awesome voice, and taking note of your very helpful comments about singing....
loved singing with you, and is a pleasure to have you as a friend thank you :)
I am glad we will be staying in touch, look forward to it :)

not going to wish you Good Luck because you dont need it...
you are the winner for sure in my eyes :)

Hugs :) xxx

, magz22GOLD said:

r/ba82dccec Paper Roses ( 2012)

I already nominated you for HOF....just had too lol!!!!....

:)

, wizards_lass said:

speechless, what do you say when you hear something like this?
there are no words to describe such beauty....
Good luck and so wonderful having you in the contest!

, wizards_lass said:

listening again....just to make sure I was awake.
No, I must be dreaming! It can't be real.
Amazing, spectacular, superb performance!

, Luvtosing said:

All I can say is WOW!!! That was totally awesome! Outstanding performance indeed! Applause, Standing Ovation. I have to agree with the Lass...there are no words to describe this performance...it's absolutely breathtaking! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us. It has been a pleasure listening to you sing. Good Luck to you and thanks again for being in the contest!

, mickie1086 said:

WHY aren't you famous yet???? Get on the stage boy and let yourself be discovered!!! Bravo! Bellisimo!!!!