Chinese Opera Student Goes Viral After Stunning Duet with Lisette Oropesa
In a moment that captured the hearts of music lovers worldwide, Chinese opera student Liu Jianwei went viral after unexpectedly joining world-renowned soprano Lisette Oropesa during a live performance in Italy.
The spontaneous duet has since gathered over 2.6 million views across social media platforms.
It all happened during Oropesa’s fourth encore at the prestigious Teatro Regio di Parma in Parma, Italy.
The Cuban-American soprano was performing “Sempre libera” from Verdi’s La Traviata—a piece traditionally featuring both a soprano and a tenor. While Oropesa effortlessly delivered her part, the male tenor lines were missing.
That’s when 24-year-old Liu Jianwei, a dedicated opera student seated in the audience, decided to join in. Hearing the absence of the tenor part, he confidently sang the male verse from his seat, matching Oropesa’s professional level with stunning control and tone.
Oropesa, clearly impressed by his talent and bravery, welcomed the impromptu duet with a smile, earning enthusiastic applause from the audience. The magical performance quickly spread online, earning praise not only for Jianwei’s incredible voice but also for the spirit of classical music and collaboration.
Liu’s bold decision highlights the passion shared by aspiring musicians around the world.
It’s a rare moment where a student gets to perform alongside a globally celebrated opera star—and does it with grace and skill.
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