Opera may not be the most popular music genre today, but it still boasts a plethora of renowned singers worldwide.
Among these, one name that stands out is Andrea Bocelli, an Italian opera singer whose fame has spread far and wide.
His melodious voice has graced many songs, but one of his most celebrated works is “The Prayer,” a duet he performed with the legendary Celine Dion.
This song, while beautiful, is a challenging piece to perform.
However, a certain performer rose to the occasion, demonstrating his exceptional talent.
The artist in question is Marcelito Pomoy, a Filipino singer who emerged as the winner of the second season of Pilipina’s Got Talent.
Pomoy is particularly recognized for his unique ability to sing in two distinct registers, soprano and tenor, a skill that is not common among singers.
This extraordinary talent proved to be advantageous when singing a song like “The Prayer,” which requires the singer to switch between two separate vocal parts.
To showcase his skills, Pomoy visited the Wish 107.5 radio station, where he performed this song.
Despite the anticipation, no one was quite ready for the remarkable performance that was about to unfold.
Pomoy chose to begin with Dion’s part of the song.
From the onset, his rendition was almost perfect, mirroring Dion’s voice so closely that it was almost indistinguishable.
His performance was so impressive that it seemed as if Dion herself was singing.
Dion’s part of the song reaches particularly high notes, but Pomoy navigated these with ease, capturing every note and nuance.
As the first verse approached its end, the notes became even higher and more challenging.
However, Pomoy made it seem effortless.
But the real surprise was yet to come.
After the completion of the first verse, Pomoy transitioned to singing Bocelli’s part, which is in a different language.
Despite the stark contrast between Bocelli’s deep voice and Dion’s, Pomoy managed the switch seamlessly.
What was even more astonishing was his ability to alternate between the two tones repeatedly without any apparent effort.
As the song progressed, the deeper vocals became more powerful, but Pomoy executed them flawlessly.
While there are many good covers of this song on the internet, few can perform both parts as smoothly as Pomoy did.
This performance clearly indicated that Pomoy has a promising future in singing if he continues to display such talent.
Towards the end of the song, Pomoy delivered a few final powerful notes before gradually bringing the song to a serene close.
The constant switching between the two vocal ranges put a considerable strain on his vocal muscles, requiring him to stretch his mouth afterwards.
Despite the numerous impressive singing performances available on YouTube, this one holds a special place due to its unique nature.
Pomoy’s performance challenges the common belief that a singer’s voice typically fits within a single vocal range.
His effortless rendition of “The Prayer,” a song that is notoriously difficult to perform, truly speaks volumes about his talent.
A hearty congratulations to Marcelito Pomoy on his extraordinary performance!
Watch his incredible performance in the video below!
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