Glasgow busker joined by X Factor opera group G4 in powerful city centre performance
A busker was performing in the city centre when an opera group who found fame on the X Factor walked past - and joined in offering a mesmerising performance.
The Opera Guy, who has 24,000 followers on Facebook, shared a video on Wednesday as he was joined by British vocal troupe G4.
Jonathan Ansell, Duncan Sandilands, Jai McDowall and Mike Christie had just finished an interview at Heart when they came across the local singer and decided to join in on the fun.
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The famed boyband finished second in Series 1 of the X Factor back in 2004, and are known for their operatic delivery of modern pop songs. Former member Matthew Stiff left the group in 2007.
In the video, which has had over 263,000 views, the group perform Nessun dorma with Jonathan taking the lead before The Opera Guy jumps in to take over the mic.
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Midway through the performance, Jonathan tells the crowd: "It's not every day you're walking down the street... we've just had an interview at Heart... we're G4, this is The Opera Guy and we are thrilled to share this song with you here today Glasgow."
The show carried on before a powerful note is hit at the end by all five singers. The Opera Guy, beaming with pride, then thanks the crowd for watching.
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