RIP Rafael - had the pleasure of hearing him live on many occasions, a stunning voice and by all accounts a lovely human being, gone far too soon.

Anyone else burst into tears during *that* note?

Nothing is more otherworldly than watching an opera singer sing in normal clothes.

You know, one minute you're wandering around youtube music aimlessly, then a couple of minutes later, the quality of your life has been lifted somewhat. So many people must owe Mr. Rojas quite a debt! Wonderful.

Astounding how many people kept on walking and missed an opportunity to listen to something so profoundly glorious.

That kills me. He makes a sound that breaks you into sobbing, and then he looks around, with a big smile of appreciation that people are there listening in awe, and then he just saunters away. It's amazing.

Always know its A class when your hairs stand up and you get goose bumps.

I'm crying at the power in his voice and amazed how he just mixes with the shoppers afterwards as he leaves

Italian Opera makes people cry everywhere in the world. I’m so proud being Italian...

More flashmobs like this would cure the world.

This would be a great performance in an opera house, but considering it's in a mall it's even more outstanding and amazing. Rafael Rojas has one of the finest voices I've ever heard and this is an absolutely terrific performance that brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful in every way. What lucky people those shoppers were to be treated to such transcendent beauty just for stopping to listen.

The chorus stepping forward gave me goosebumps.

How can you keep walking...unless you have an appointment to keep for an organ transplant. Shopping can wait no? You got that performance for free. How lucky are they.

Every time someone on earth sings Nessun Dorma this well.. Puccini gets another set of wings in Heaven.

When Pavarotti sang this it sent shivers down my spine you’ve just done it again fantastic bravo 😀

Wow this gives me goosebumps how can people carry on shopping and ignore this talented man ? Brilliant performance

One of the best renditions of this aria I have ever heard!!!

Good grief! What an amazing voice. Why do flash mobs like this always happen when I'm not there, sniff.

Here I am in July 2020 in tears. Just struck a chord. To have such a gift and just go and share it .... Stunning.

I've come back and watched this so many times. I can just imagine being there when this happened. So so good!

WOW that's really bringing opera to the people and when the chorus kicked in, bloody hell, if that doesn't move you, you have no soul.

Brilliant, this aria has the hairs on your neck standing, every time..

Best gift: the disbelief and smiles on the faces of children and teens.

Wow. Such a powerful voice and yet he stood there so casually with his hands in his pockets throughout! Bravo sir, wonderful performance.

Best thing in the world is we may never chose to buy or select this song but if someone performs it how the heck can you ignore it. Marvelous.

"I can just nail this with my hands in my pockets"

That gave me goosebumps His voice was mesmerising.

His voice brings tears to my eyes! A lot of passion!

The little side footage of young and older people enjoying this is very heart warming.

What a lovely gift to all those shoppers!

Those high powerful notes make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up👏👏

Gosh just come across this video by accident such a lovely and powerful voice brought tears to my eyes in 2020

The moment you think: How'S he gonna do that with the choir, the ladies appear! Incredible!

We need to have these beautiful moments in the USA!

I've never been touched by anything like this ever. What an amazing man. Sadly he passed away recently. It's hard to believe someone with such talent could die.

Such a amazing voice such a sad loss RIP RAFAEL

Wow, epic performance. Those people were so lucky to witness this performance live.

He only went down town to do shopping but thought 'I'll cheer these miserable locals up'

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. What an incredible experience for the audience. That would be my dream come true.

So sad to hear that Rafael Rojas has recently died. This performance is a beautiful thing to have left us with.

Blow my mind what a fantastic voice this man has

Saw Turandot with Pavorotti. Never forget it. This was really enjoyable . Great performance.

Wow I am glad people took few mins to listen this incredible voices. So many smiles..

I watched this video for the first time 4 years ago and coming back to watch now, I have only just become aware of Rafael Rojas's passing. What an absolute tragedy. I do hope those children who saw this performance , will remember it's magnificence and maybe, just maybe, it will have started off a love of Opera and Classical Music. RIP Rafael.

That Gentleman has an incredible voice. Bravo!

omg wish I could give 50 likes between tears. Amazing.

lots of the shopping people have no idea what is happening , they just take their mobile phone and forget to enjoy...I enjoyed tremendously 🙏🙏🙏

I’ve stopped crying now. This guy looks like someone you’d stand next to in the checkout queue at Tesco, but God what an amazing voice! I think that this performance will stay with me for a very long time. So incredibly sad to see that he died only this month at the tragically young age of 59 - RIP and thank you Rafael, you made my day.

Rafael Rojas, one of the best tenors today.

Who?....in the name of all that is sacred in this world would dislike this wonderful performance? Just once, in my lifetime, I wish I could witness a "flash" performance of this nature. What fortunate people these are!!

Nice to see the local (Yorkshire) folk, young and old giving Mr. Rojas the respect he deserved. Wow, what a voice!

amazing and wish more artists are willing to share amazing talents of the world more openly to allow so many that simply can't afford or have time or different circumstances where they never will witness the beauty of fellow human talents. this is one example of sharing how wonderful a fellow brother can do with his voice.. inspirational.

I never cry. I cried.

Didn't understand a word he sang, and you know what? I don't care. thus was beautiful. Sometimes you don't have to understand, just appreciate the beauty that is.

I’ve watched this so many times now and it still brings tears to my eyes

He’s great and so is the chorus. Could they all magically appear at my house?

To witness that performance would be something truly to behold, bravo

God gives us all a deep need to appreciate a voice that stirs the soul.

People in leeds shopping centre were very lucky to witness this.

Like some other people in the comments, this brought me right to tears and I don’t cry that easily. Something about the deep sincerity and humility of the way he sings it. Fantastic. Makes up for all the madness and horror in the world. Wonderful.

that was epic comes complete with tears much better than the stuff they listen to now

I've watched this 20 times, and it still blows me away! Bravo, sir!!!

Wish this would happen down the metro centre in gateshead, hairs are standing up on the back of my neck 💞

As soon as he opens his mouth i instantly feel comfort. Lord what a glorious voice. If the angels sing like this i'm ready.💖

It always amazes me when such talented people give their time and perform for the public. A truly wonderful performance.

Really nice to the younger generation taking such interest too 😊👍

So sorry to hear Rafael has passed away 😔 I’ve watched this amazing performance numerous times RIP Rafael … it was an absolute privilege to see you perform 🙏

One minute I was alright then I stumbled upon this and now I am in tears! Fantastic and I loved how the shoppers really appreciated this fabulous performance!

Wonderful. I was in tears at the end.

Oh my gosh, with the Bolero performance and this both my husband and I were trying not to cry. These performances are incredible. How can those crazy shoppers ignore something so heavenly. Thank you, from Seattle

The woman in the chorus carrying the toddler...priceless. Someday when he or she grows up and sees this hopefully they will say "WOW my Mom was so freaking cool...."

EPIC, just walks away like a boss at the end.

Makes you feel alive!

Made me cry.....so beautiful watched a second time today....moved me to tears again.

What a treasure the world has lost. RIP and may you continue singing to the angels above in that beautiful voice. I knew you were special as soon as you sang the first note, but that was absolutely amazing and perfection. It brought tears and goosebumps and even a lump in my throat to hear such a wonderful rendition, and then once completed to smile and nonchalantly walk off just like the crowd. BUT no, you're different. You've a gift and I'm pleased you were able to share and I heard you 💓

REAL SINGING!!!! Took my breath away, gave me chills, tears and a feeling of exhilaration... What a voice... Pitch perfect... Soaring... Emotive... The ladies suddenly appearing and singing sooooo beautifully is just magical 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💣💣💣💣💣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💥

Absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD,,, ONCE IN A LIFETIME,,,,

Just a beautiful rendition. Perfect.

He could hold that note longer than i can hold a Job!!

Gosh what a performance and beautifully choreographed. Rest In Peace Rafael 🙏

How could anyone in a world of hip hop jungle beat, screeching pop, and awful modern welps squealing into a microphone not be moved to tears in the presence of such vaulting tones? Thank you... you made my day... i will be hearing this in my head and heart all day

We are so lucky to have the fantastic Opera North based in Leeds. I heard Rojas in the much acclaimed 'Andrea Chenier' in a previous season and he is currently playing the lead in Verdi's 'Un ballo in maschera' which is touring the north. Catch it while you can!

One of the greatest operatic voices in history. Listen to the power. Beautiful. I'm so fortunate to have been exposed to opera at a young age.

That kids emotional expression at 3:13. He just discovered Opera!

Happy to see most of the people recognise a good singer. OK Puccini helped a little bit :D

Don’t know much about opera, but this gave me goosebumps ❤️

The walking-by choir was such a nice touch

Absolutely loved the reaction from young blonde mum with toddler in pushchair.Pink top and jacket with fur collar.Busy chatting to her friend at first but then was totally engrossed.She just loved it.Never judge a book by it's cover!

I get goosebumps every time I hear this song. Absolutely incredible! One of the best I have ever heard.

How can you just stroll into a shopping centre and perform like that?? Staggering.

RIP you wonderful person, you! May your voice rise high upstairs and may your loved ones be comforted by those you have left behind.

A voice to bring down walls, crack open hearts and move the world to tears. What an incredible talent, which I am discovering only now, upon his death…at 59??? Too soon. Too soon. It’s just not fair…

Absolute class. Opera seems to stop people and relate to their emotions. This guy sings this fantastically by the way, well done all!

What a fantastic voice it does bring a tear to your eyes.

This guy deserves a record contract..he is brilliant..out of this world..Best I have seen....

At our little campground in the woods nestled between two ridges in the Tn hills, I was talking with a guest whose friend casually said she was a soprano. I asked her to sing for me...and she blessed me with a performance of this song. I stood there and cried...I was so moved by the beauty and purity of her voice, the astounding volume, and the breath-taking sound echoing off the wooded hills around me. Her voice drifted down the creek to the campers in remote places, who stopped in their tracks and wondered at the haunting song carried on the October breeze. I have never, never been so blessed by a unexpected and God given gift in my life. She was trained by a student of the great Pavarotti himself. I have never been given such a gift; and I will never forget that amazing morning in the Tennessee hills at my little campground in the middle of nowhere.

We need more like this in ALL our cities

Wonderful talent, always sends a shiver down my spine.

Makes me cry...for joy. I guess I've seen this a half dozen times including 3 times today. A tenor like this is a powerfully amazing food for the soul

This was so beautiful , what lucky shoppers. Wish that would happen to me