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Readers Respond: The Best Nessun Dorma Performers, Performances, and Recordings

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Nessun Dorma Every Day

David Phelps sends chills up and down my spine every time I hear him sing this beautiful song. Someone else commented that he sings from the depths of his soul. I agree!
—e8srmsgt

A different singer

Have you heard David Phelps sing Nessun Dorma? He has the best tenor voice I have heard.
—Guest J Parks

THE MASTER

Tears in my eyes from the first time i ever heard this and still tears in my eyes now. The master baffles me with reaching and holding the notes so effortlessly. Funny thing is i don't understand a word of it, but i don't care, this song and the way it was sung will never be surpassed.
—Guest PAUL ROGERS

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Best male performance - Jussi Bjorling. I really think people should listen to Bjorling, Corelli, del Monaco and Domingo before deciding who is "best ever". No vote for females - this is a tenor aria, I know a lot of people think of it as a stand-alone song, but as I know the story of Turandot and the lyrics of this aria, hearing a woman sing it is the same as a man singing "I would've danced all night".
—Guest kitty

Jackie Evancho

I've seen and heard this perfrormed hundreds of times but Jackie Evancho brings a pure beauty and magic to this like no other has done in my lifetime
—Guest Ali

two best

Best male performer I've heard so far: Pavarotti Best female performer: Jackie Evancho
—Guest SY

Jackie Evancho

I just heard her on mountain lake PBS singing this song and it was absolutely spellbinding as is this wonderful piece of music
—Guest Lynne

nessun dorma

Jackie Evancho, allready uncontested champ under 11
—Guest ed rathbun

Nessun Dorma

David Phelps sings from his soul. Most beautiful and moving rendition I have ever heard of Nessun Dorma. Magnificent...
—mjch57

Nessum Dorma

Russell Watson performs this song with heart and soul. He is by far the best I have heard even better than Pavoritte
—Guest rosaleen shiels

THE OLDIES "OPERA SINGERS"

CRITICIZE! IT'S OVER! NO ONE WAS BETTER THAN ANYONE! IF WE PERFORMED AT THE MET, LA SCALA, etc. WE WERE THE GREAT'S! VERY FEW OF US ARE LEFT TODAY! WE WERE A GIFT TO THE WORLD! SO FORGET TODAY AND REMEMBER YESTERDAY!
—Guest LYDIA

The One and Only

The best version of 'Nesun Dorma' is, by far, Franco Corelli's. Spine tingling in it's emotion and sincerity. He approaches notes rather than 'nails' them and is the most dramatic and moving version of this song I have ever heard.
—kevsullivan2

Mr.

If you enjoy Nessun Dorma, then you owe it to yourself to listen to 11 year old Jackie Evancho. Go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPrVxP1iRg4
—Guest obewon

Danny De Vito - Australia's Got Talent

A performance I will remember for ever as he sent shivers down my spine. It happens from time to time and he deserves to be known and supported worldwide - he is that good. Currently being seen in Australia's Got Talent. He has, but so have others in the current lineup. He is going to be famous even if he is not the outright winner of the show. I was blown away with his performance of Nessun Dorma on Tuesday night, July 12th, 2011 - Australia's Got Talent. Have a look at the video clip and see for yourself why I am writing this.
—Guest Gillian Holt

musician

Caruso, Lanza, Pavarotti, Phelps in that order. All beautiful voices. All inspirational in their own way.
—Guest Nancy

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