Corelli was hands down the greatest tenor of the past century. I know some purists are going to start throwing names out, but for sheer beauty of voice, brilliance of tone and the ability to get maximum projection as a true spinto tenor he was unmatched. He and Del Monaco are two names mentioned that could bounce their voices off the back walls of the old Met. Had the privilege to hear him live and there was no better.

The best of this aria his voice is incredible. Others have done very well but he is the best

The best tenor of all times Such a .rich ,power and big voice ! His manly voice electrifies everyone's body and soul ! The words are very insignificant and poor to describe the greatness of the legend FRANCO CORELLI !

Franco Corelli is the greatest singer I have ever heard.

My personal favorite Tenor. Perhaps the most perfect compliment of quality of voice, passion, and musicianship of all Operatic performers of the 20th century. Combining a hybrid between Dramatic and Lyrical Tenor vocalization.

It's hard to believe that this huge talent would suffer from almost crippling stage fright before a performance. Yet still go out and give a performance for the ages.

This is how you sing nessun dorma.

OMG his high notes were so powerful and brilliant, I don't think I'll ever hear a voice like his again. Listen to his high C in Di Quella Pira, extraordinary tenor!

This is pure excellence at its peak. Nessun Dorma is just an aria that is written for Corelli.

This is a gift. Sung by a revered tenor with great beauty & gusto. Few can match him today? Commanding stage presence too. Comparisons are not right.It's not a contest. Corelli does one beautiful job here on this killer aria.

I'm too young to know Franco Corelli from stage but I know almost everything he recorded.I grew up on his recordings . My parents played his records every single day.He was a kind of god in my childhood home.I love him to these days and still keep his records.

I love Franco Corelli. He is the best singer I have ever heard and he is extremely handsome.

he will always be regarded as the greatest tenor of the 20th century

Absolutely gorgeous! My favorite Opera singer of all. He has it all and set the standard for a tenor.

Franco Corelli my favourite tenor

The best Calaf and tenor who ever graced the opera stage. He has a voice of steel

Corelli is a fabulous singer and extremely handsome. It works for me.

Corelli the most magnificent operatic tenor. 🌹💖☀️🌟

가장 완벽한 칼리프 ❤❤❤❤❤

This was my Father's favorite tenor. This version was from the EMI recording of Turandot with Birgit Nillson and Renata Scotto.

This is a gem

He is my favourite tenor ever

The greatest!! The absolute vocal perfection! Nothing or nobody compares. His passion his movements, his drama drifts between calm seas and perfect storms.

Voce, bellezza, modulazione,acuti, pastosità, questo è Corelli,tenore fra i più grandi in assoluto.

Corelli is an amazing tenor.

I have no words...I must simply let my soul feel it

Wow, what a dynamic and powerful voice !! BEAUTIFUL !

Franco Corelli is one of the best tenor voices, ever... Spinto tenor. The costumes and his eyebrow makeup in this youtube video does not do his voice justice at all. He is far far more handsome in reality :-).

the best most powerful masculine sounding tenor I have ever heard, brilliant.

This filmed version of Nessun Dorma is Perfection!

Such a beautiful voice

CORELLI's Voice = Pure Liquid GOLD!! The Best Ever!! And such a GORGEOUS Man!! Incomparable combination .. UNbeatable!!

First time i hear him, about time. Absolute amazing.

Божественно одарён. Пределов у этого голоса нет.

Che voce, che uomo, che tenore ineguagliabile!

Que emoción escuchar a este maestro del canto. Que belleza de voz e interpretación.

The absolute Nessun Dorma!!!

I swear he has to be the most handsome man I’ve ever seen! And that magnificent voice, astounding! ❤

No soy un experto. Pero para mi, esta interpretacion es colosal. Es la mejor que he escuchado de esta cancion.

Il più bel Calaf di sempre. E anche il più bravo. Il suo VINCERÒ ha vinto su tutti gli altri. Ha offuscato tutti gli altri precedenti e futuri. Per sempre nella storia e nel mio cuore. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Amazing Franco Corelli is one the best tenors ive ever seen Franco owns this aria

The best version of this song ever to be sang.

Nadie interpretó interpreta o interpretará jamás esa aria... como el maestro Corelli

For me, Corelli is the greatest opera singer of all time. Well, Pavarotti said that Corelli can still be famous if he is still alive. That's for sure.

Beautiful voice

He sure doesn't look like he was 61 years old at the time of this re-creation of his legendary Calaf! In his 1973 Andrea Chénier film, he looks 32 instead of 52.

Extraordinario!!!!!Il divino Corelli….gracias ❤❤❤❤❤

THE BEST TENOR EVER!

Corelli sang many, many times this (and other) role at the Met. Actually after 50 or so years he and Nilsson brought this opera back to the Met making a great succes of it.

I have no words in the presence of this master...

Just went to like this video and discovered that I already had. I wonder how many times I’ve gone through this ritual

Dite quel che volete,ma credo che Corelli sia stato il più grande Calaf della storia dell'opera,per voce,interpretazione,fascino vocale e fisico.Pochi tenori hanno associato alla potenza della voce la capacità di saperla modulare anche negli acuti.

Incomparable. What a voice.

Una gioia immensa ascoltarlo . La Rai dovrebbe dedicargli un intero programma, farlo conoscere ai giovani perché sappiano quale grande uomo e grande tenore era il Maestro Corelli. All'estero tutti lo amano e lo ricordano.

The greatest, most powerfully intense songster of the modern era. Passion that avalanches down a mountain, interluded with the calmness of a sea waiting to boil over.

Un uomo superbo che cantava come un sogno di bellezza.

best of best

Как Великий Подарок Судьбы стало для меня знакомство и дружба с величайшим певцом всех времен и народов Франко Корелли !!!

Simplemente maravilloso.!!!

Difficile trovare chi con gli acuti può trasmettere emozioni come le trasmette il mio grande Franco Corelli. Voce per me ineguagliabile. La sua voce patrimonio dell'umanità. ❤❤❤

I don't cry when I hear Pavarotti, del Monaco, Corelli or others cause I can't feel that same thing in their voice. And let's be honest. It's the song that is incredibly strong

Bravo!!!!

He was one of the four principles in the really legendary "Carmen," with Leontyne Price as Carmen, Mirella Freni as Michaela, and Robert Merrill as Escamillo (the Toreador). He is so luscious and handsome, so heartbroken, so all out furiously devastated at the end -- I really recommend looking for that recording, it's just pure pleasure no matter who is doing what.

What a voice!!! So powerful

One of my favorite tenors 💚🌟💙

corelli forever

The best rendition of this classic!

Beautiful!

Tanti bravi tenori.... Poi c'e Corelli. Altro pianeta

I am always in love with Corelli. He's just amazing!

super...ho l'onore di vivere nella sua città...

Beautiful voice.

too bad there isn't a complete version on youtube. I really like this old-style set.

divine

Franco is the best tenor ever

Great voice. Love the outfit!

Best of the best.

The BEST ever historical classic singer! MERCI BEAUCOUP for so much real thrilling rendering!

Pido perdón por pensar en todos estos años que la mejor interpretación del Nessum Dorma fue la de Pavarotti (la cual es extraordinaria sin duda), pero ahora veo que la de Corelli sera la cumbre

Волшебно!!!

Fantastic voice and drop-dead gorgeous besides. Mm, mm.

I began listening to opera when I was 7 years old because my parents listened to it. Right away I knew I liked it. I though it was really wonderful that people could sing like that. Thus, I started becoming familiar with different operas and different singers. I first heard Franco Corelli sing when I was 13 in 1961. I thought to myself right away that in my estimation everything about his voice, including the way he sang, and even the slight lisp in his voice was absolutely gorgeous.

total perfection. Never will there be such a superb Calaf.

Fabulous!!!

I love Franco Corelli's voice because it's natural. He taught himself how to sing! Those that teach themselfs how to sing or play an instrument do it from heart and soul. They may be rough around the edges but after all; who's perfect at anything?

What i love about corelli is that his voice is so clear. You can hear every every syllable. Its crisp and clear. Beautiful

magnifica voz

There is every Tenor, then, there are Pavarotti and Björling, and then, above all, there is Franco Corelli.

I am so glad Corelli's recordings are here. I am too young to have heard him when he was at his peak. But, i find his voice so wonderful, he is also as handsome as a movie star and a great actor. To see him perform must have been miraculous.

Amazing rendition of Nessun Dorma from a amazing tenor

Simplesmente maravilhoso!!!

Il si naturale per lui era una barzelletta; se il dirett. d'orch. si fosse degnato di coronarlo un po di più, si sente benissimo che lui avrebbe potuto restarci ben più a lungo, con una giustezza d'intonazione e ricchezza d'armonici senza paragoni. E pensare che la sua voce era scura, quasi baritonale (ma la tecnica di respirazione era semplicemente perfetta); la forza di penetrazione dei suoi acuti era eccezionale dal vivo in teatro, proprio in virtù della sua tecnica infallibile. Ci manchi.

I first heard and saw Corelli in La Tosca and he conquered my admiration. While all my friends were into rock and roll I followed Corelli's career. To me he is the greatest tenor of the 20th century, whose dramatics came from the heart by means of a powerful and sensitive voice.

This is a glorious performance, charged with emotion and rare vocal beauty!!!!

There are so many great versions of this beautiful aria.This one is right up there with the best.

al teatro d'opera di Roma ho ascoltato dei cantanti,certo DelMonaco e Franco Corelli hanno performance eccellenti in questa circostanza.

@CEMILIOB Grande maestro, senza parole, no words can describe how im feeling inside each time I listen to your magnific voice.

Of all the tenor who portrayed the role Calaf. I guarantee that he's the best one that nailed it.

Ay caramba! No por nada Pavarotti lo elogiaba tanto... un monstruo, Corelli! El jefe de los tenores.

Bonjour sublime mr corelli tant par la voix que par une classe et elegance un plaisir a entendre et regarder