David Devito is a Gold Coast based singer. He sings Nessun Dorma at Australia's Got Talent 2011. This performance is from 12 July 2011. Find David De Vito singing and cooking at De Vito Waterfront Southport. www.devito.com.au
Incredible voice, also a great man. I met David at he’s restaurant complaining about the portion size😂😂 he handled it like a champion and invited me back to listen to him sing, the love and passion for he’s father is so beautiful. David if you ever read this I wish you all the best mate.
"All'alba Vincerò"...he didn't win the competition but he won the heart of many fans with this performance. Incredible, totally flawless and so moving...I played this video like tenth times.
I'm with Bryan,this rendition moved me to tears.Yes,we all immediately think Pavarotti when the words 'Nessun Dorma' are mentioned.But without doubt Mr.DeVito brings a certain purity to it.From England,I say,WELL DONE,Sir.Yup Australia sure does have talent,in buckets.Bravo!
The first and only not italian singer that was able to sing this song correctly: good voice, excellent italian pronuntiation. Best talent version. Well done!
Bravo David, ogni tanto ti vedevo cantare in qualche locale della Gold Coast, ma tu e la tua voce eravate di un altro pianeta, è bello che sei arrivato in alto e ti sei fatto conoscere a tutta l'Australia e al mondo con la tua bella voce interpretando "Nessun Dorma" la perla del nostro Luciano Pavarotti che ti guarda dall'alto.....Marino Belligoi
I wandered into a restaurant and bar last night call The Vault at Broadbeach,this is who was singing, OMG, both him and his wife have amazing voices, the place was rocking, the music was superb, I can't wait to go back. They own this restaurant and tapas bar.
He did a wonderful job. Every tenor has a different voice and this guy is a performer. I have been listening to opera for over 62 years. I have heard many since the 1950's, including my home town Mario Lanza, and he did proud indeed.
I have lost count of the number of times I have heard this song sung by would-be opera singers, but I have to say that David is one of the view people who has actually pulled it off. You can sense the under lying support he has to his voice as this classic, all the way through, was sung effortlessly. The breath control was incredible.
Heard this in competitions so many times and enjoyed watching them all, but there is something very special about David, and if he is careful and stays focussed, he could be even greater than he already is! He has a specia natural warmth in his voice that give him the edge for me. Great tallent big fella!
The problem with people who hate opera are usually thinking that way as they have not really been exposed to the glory of it. Even though most opera is in a language we are not familiar with, if you know the story, it can be totally enjoyed. One good thing about opera is that people are blessed by a good performance, I don't think you would get mob violence from people who are listening to it. Absolutely not. It is one of the many factors producing our great civilization. If we are moving forward, if modern music has nothing greater, it just does not get any better, then we have to ride the peak and not discard it. This is good for the soul, truly. Marvelous performance.
I think the younger generation are beginning to appreciate what it takes to sing opera, they may not sit through a complete opera like say Wagner's Ring Cycle (for that matter neither would I - 12 hours is a bit much) but I think they do love some of the beautuful arias (thanks to advertisers using some of the songs - I remember the Rice Bubble ad using the aria from Madama Butterfly). I have watched the reaction of some USA rappers listening to Pavarotti singing Nessum Doorma and the look of total surprise and enjoyment on their faces (and they say as much) especially when Pavarotti hits that high note at the end of the piece. Also there is a new kid (26) on the block called Dimash (from Kazakhstan) whose range is unbelievable and he enjoys a considerable following of young people who appreciate his voice (also he is rather cute but his voice is literally out of this world) - for a man to sing the Diva's song is almost unheard of and impossible for a man to hit higher notes than a soprano and boy descants but he does it and is pitch perfect - try looking him up. 🇦🇺🇦🇺😷😷😷😷😷😷
David has a rich beautiful sound, puts the other so-called tenor Nessun Dorma wannabees to shame, like Paul Potts. He should be searching for a great Italian singing teacher to enhance his artistry! Philip Tropea tenor
That was absolutely magnificent David, what a beautiful voice you have. I'm sure it will take you far and better days are ahead of you. You are a lovely person as well.
I've listened to many people attempting to sing this song, Italians and not, but you're honestly amazing!! And listening to you, feeling the power and the elegance of your voice really makes me proud to be Italian! Bravissimo!!!
Thankyou so much for your comments.My interpretation of this Aria was to make it different to the original by adding pop style inflections in some of the phrasing .I love the original but wanted to change it slightly to make it my own .I wanted the quiet parts to be more vulnerable and the finale to be mind blowingly powerful.I normally never sing a song as it has been written without DeVito-izing it. LOL ! Peace
by the end of that I had tears rolling down my face aswell and I very rarely cry, especially not at an opera piece. When a great singer connects with all his heart and soul into a performance it is a great thing to watch. Good luck David, that was very moving
Fantastic. God given powerful voice. I've heard this from countless singers in my 63 years and kind, sir, yours is just wonderful. Thank you, thank you.
Listening to his comments just reinforced the beauty of the performance. I can imagine my father crying at my daughter's beautiful voice as she sang arias to him before he died. Love the family performance.
Cheers Mate! I have no musical skills at all so I can't comment about technical things. But I amd a HUGE fan of music and singing and I have to be moved by the passion of the performer(s). A techincally perfect performance does nothing for me without passion. And you Sir moved me! It was a pleasure to hear you and thank goodness for RU-vid or this Yank wouldn't have had the pleasure.
I think David has found himself as a singer. I love Nessun Dorma. It's range of notes really show who has the talent. I figured his dad probably coached him.
Technically, this is the best version I’ve heard from these talent show opera singers. Unlike Paul Potts, Jonathan Antoine and a number of other talent show singers, this guy could and should make a go for it in grand opera. He actually has the proper voice for it whereas the others didn’t.
so happy for you david. My wife and I used to love coming down regularly to eat your wonderful food at CIAO and just to hear you sing! Well done mate. Simply inspiring!
Ciao David, so che sei italiano, bhè... non posso che dirti che fai onore al nostro paese. Ti faccio i miei migliori auguri, sei straordinariamente bravo.
WJ SINGER Thank you sir for not calling this a 'SONG' but a tenor 'ARIA'. It is from the Opera TURANDOT by Giacomo Puccini composed in 1926 and sung pretty well here
This area is simply amazing. It's so powerful and moving. Maybe there are some areas better than this one but everytime i listen it I feel much stronger than the previous second. And I love the fact that Americans, Australians, Germans sing it in Italian, my first language
@daviddevitomusic Aloha David Devito!!! I am such a fan!! Ive heard alot people singing Nessun Dorma, and they really couldn't hold the note that you did so well, I believe in my heart your gonna touch many lives with your beautiful voice! I wish you luck in the future dear friend!! God bless you and your family (dad especially) greetings from Hawaii!!
He’d more likely applaud politely and maybe offer to teach him to break him of his multiple bad habits and teach him actual technique. Then he’d have him sing this in the correct key
@daviddevitomusic David, as a lover of opera, I feel confident in saying that you are one of the best in the world, mate. I love every single one of your performances on Australia's Got Talent and I can't wait to hear more of your music. If you ever release an album, I'll be one of the first to buy it. All the best, mate. You're gonna be huge after this, I can feel it.
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