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The Classic FM Concert with John Suchet 8pm - 10pm
7 times Andy Murray looked like an amazing operatic tenor
The 2013 Wimbledon champion may be a national treasure on the tennis courts of the world, but we're pretty sure he's neglecting his real calling, belting out Puccini and Verdi on the opera stage. Just look at him, his top Cs must be superb.
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1. Vincerò!
Thundering out the top note of Nessun dorma alongside the great Pavarotti, and our Andy nails it.
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2. Ella mi fu rapita!...Parmi veder le lagrime
The tennis star and tenor dreamboat Jonas Kaufmann share a similar opera-face when it comes to this Verdi. And clearly the same hairdresser.
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3. A mes voeux a daigné sourire
It's a long rally here with 9 top Cs in Donizetti's classic aria. But just look at that concentration.
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4. In fernem Land
He lines up Wagner's top A, and puts it away like an overhead volley. Sorry, Placido.
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5. Vesti la giubba
Well and truly outdoing Carreras in this verismo classic. Come on, José - sing it like you mean it.
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6. Mimiiiii… Mimiiiiii!
Oh, the anguish of the heartbreaking final notes of Puccini's La Boheme. In terms of acting, Murray leaves Roberto Alagna in his dust.
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7. Extreme close-up opera face
The top As are being blasted and the tonsils are on show
