Singer (Tenor)

Yuri Sabatini

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The most amazing tenor in UK, high in demand for private concerts and the most exclusive events.
Singer (Tenor)
London
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Yuri’s voice is a powerful blend of clarity and depth, delivering each note with a ringing brilliance that commands attention and moves audiences. His tenor voice carries a silvery, lyrical quality, resonating with both warmth and vibrancy, while a heroic brightness ensures his upper register soars effortlessly. Yuri’s performances aren’t just vocal displays; they are immersive experiences that capture the passion, precision, and artistry of a seasoned performer. From Italian arias to contemporary classics, Yuri’s versatility shines as he brings each piece to life with incredible expressiveness and emotional nuance, captivating audiences with both power and subtlety. Whether in intimate settings or grand venues, his voice is known for its resonant beauty and a commanding presence that leaves a lasting impression.

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Yuri's Reviews

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Sabrina N
3 years ago
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5 out of 5

Yuri came to sing at my husband's 50th birthday party. It was a surprise not only for my husband but for everyone at the party. I couldn't believe a real tenor was singing in our garden, it was such a privilege to hear someone with such talent at such close proximity. We were enchanted for the whole duration, even some of the smaller children sat down to listen! My husband said it was the best and least expected present ever, so we are all super happy. We not only enjoyed the amazing voice but also the ability to get into the characters of the arias, from the sad 'e lucevan le stelle to the funny 'la donna e' mobile'. And the amazing version of 'nessun dorma' at the end, we didn't want it to end! Thank you so much Yuri, we thoroughly enjoyed every single moment and I hope we have the chance to hear your beautiful voice again soon.

Reply from Yuri
1 year ago

A real pleasure! Hope you all are well. Kind Regards, Yuri

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Deborah K
3 years ago
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5 out of 5

Yuri worked with me to create a wonderful programme for a surprise online 50th birthday recital. He was so helpful in advance and a delight on the evening. The audience loved his performance. It was a very special night, Thank you.

Reply from Yuri
1 year ago

That went down well! Hope all is well with you. Kind Regards, Yuri

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Rebecca R
4 years ago
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5 out of 5

When I got the idea to have a concert for my wife I never dreamt that it would turn out to be such a wondrous occasion. Yuri's talent and personality transformed a modest garden party into a truly operatic experience. The whole audience was enthralled by Yuri's voice and thrilled by his introduction to each item. Yuri has my highest recommendation.

Reply from Yuri
1 year ago

It was a pleasure. Hope all is well. Best regards, Yuri

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Ticiana F
5 years ago
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5 out of 5

Yuri was the highlight of the evening at our wedding reception. I already knew my Italian family would love his performance, but I was surprised to see our other English and European guests singing along at the top of their lungs. It's truly wonderful to see all your guests singing together, I could see in their faces they were having a lot of fun, it was such a special moment. Yuri was always easy to communicate with, very accommodating with our song requests, showed up on time looking great and his performance was unforgettable. I'm so glad we decided to book him!

Reply from Yuri
1 year ago

Thank you, Ticiana. I hope all is well with you. Kind regards, Yuri

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Susan W
1 year ago, for a Hotel / Restaurant event in Upper Richmond Rd W
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5 out of 5

I sat spellbound at this man's incredible voice, versatility and presence. I had no idea there was someone out there to top all my favourite tenors-believe me, there is! A huge repertoire - I honestly thought I'd heard Nessun Dorma enough times, but this one had me in floods of tears with the beauty of his voice, his long notes, high soft notes -and his utter charm. Can't wait to find out where he'll be next!

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Ellen R
1 year ago, for a Concert in Market Rasen LN8
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5 out of 5

Thank you for your recital in Lincolnshire. With much appreciation Yuri performed a spellbinding series of arias and songs showing great versatility by Faure to Puccini, Bizet to Lerner and Lowe . Yuri's fine tenor voice, his understanding of performance and kind personality makes him what must be one of few so sought after tenors singing to a very high standard

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Yuri's Song list

A Vucchella (Tosti)
Abide with me
Ach! So From (Martha)
Addio, sogni di gloria
Ah! Leve Toi Soleil
All The Things You Are
Alma Del Core
Amada Mia
Amapola
Amarilli, Caccini
Amor Ti Vieta
Anema e Core
Apres Un Reve
Aranjuez
Autumn leaves
Ave Maria - Gounoud
Ave Maria - Schubert
Be My Love
Because You Are Mine
Being alive
Besame Mucho
Bring Him Home
Canto Alla Terra
Caro Mio Ben
Cavatina (She Was Beautiful)
Celeste Aida
Che Gelida Manina
Cielito Lindo
Cielo E Mar
Cinema Paradiso Love Theme - Se
Core 'Ngrato
Dalla sua pace, Don Giovanni
Danny Boy
Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herts
Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
Donna Non Vidi Mai
E' La Solita Storia Del Pastore
E Lucevan Le Stelle
Edelweiss
Ella Mi Fu Rapita... Parmi Veder Le Lagrime
Fever
Girls were made to love and kiss, Paganini, Lehar
Giunto Sul Passo Estremo, Mefistofele, Boito
Granada, Lara
Halleluja, Cohen
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Ideale
Il Mio Tesoro Intanto, Don Giovanni
Il Mondo
Ingemisco, Verdi
Kang Ding Love Song (Mandarin Folk Song)
La Donnna E' Mobile, Verdi
La Danza, Rossini
La Serenata, Tosti
La Spagnola
La vie en rose
Le Violette
Libiamo Ne Lieti Calici
Lippen Schweigen, Lehar
Lolita
Love changes everything
Love unspoken
Lunge Da Lei... De Miei Bollenti..
Mamma
Marechiare
Maria (West Side Story)
Mattinata
Memory, Cats
Moon River
Music of the night
Musica Proibita
Nel Cor Piu' Non Mi Sento
Nella Fantasia, Morricone
Nessun Dorma, Puccini
Non Piangere Liu', Puccini
Non Ti Scordar Di Me
Oh Del Mio Amato Ben
Oh Holy Night
Ombra Mai Fu (O Mio Signor)
'O Paese D'o Sole
Oh Holy night
Oh What A Beautiful Morning
Oh Soave Fanciulla
'O Sole Mio
Oh Madchen Mein Madchen
On The Street Where You Live
Parla Piu' Piano
Parlami d'amore Mariù
Panis Angelicus
Perhaps Love
Pourquoi Me Reveller
Princesita
Quanto E' Bella Quanto E' Cara
Questa O Quella
Recitar... Vesti La Giubba
Recondita Armonia, Tosca
Rondine al nido
Salut Demeure Chaste Et Pure, Faust
Santa Lucia
Se, Morricone
Sebben Crudele
Sento Nel Core
Silent night
Sogno soave e casto, Don Paquale, Donizetti
Some Enchanted Evening
Somewhere over the rainbow
Spirto gentil
Strangers in the night
The Impossible Dream
The Lord's my shepherd
The Prayer
Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro')
Tombe Degli Avi Miei
Tonight
Torna A Surriento
Tra Voi Belle
Un' Aura Amorosa
Una Furtiva Lagrima
Unchained Melody
Vainement Ma Bien Aimee
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
When I fall in love
White Christmas
With A Song In My Heart

Yuri's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£312.50
Up to 1 hour£625
Up to 2 hours£875
Up to 3 hours£1250

Add-ons

PA Equipment
+£80
Digital Piano
+£120
Accompanist
+£300
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

No

How much time do you need to set up?

As little as 30 mins before performance time.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Absolutely!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

If I'm singing to backing tracks, I can bring a PA system with me from which I can play backing tracks. If I'm performing with live music played by an accompanist, it would be ideal to have a piano at the venue, but if that's not the case, I can arrange to bring a digital piano for an additional 100 pounds.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

In one occasion, I've learned a Ukrainian folk song in 3 weeks and a Chinese Mandarin song in 4! In both cases, the audience was convinced I could speak the language fluently, so I'm happy to learn a special song for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehersal time etc.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I'm told most often that my performances are spellbinding, it is a mixture of my voice, my character and my interpretation.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Recently: The Midland Hotel in Manchester; The Sopwell House in St Albans; The Grand Connaught Rooms and the Rosewood Hotel, both in Holborn; The Amba hotel in Charing Cross; The Guildhall, the Mansion House and the London Stock Exchange in the City of London.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Luciano Pavarotti, Mario Lanza and Giuseppe di Stefano.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

A gala concert at the Mansion House (Home of the Lord Major of London) for 250 distinguished guests. But I'm not sure that was the most high profile.. I've also sung in front of 10.000 people in Trafalgar Square and that was quite something.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Classical crossover, Opera, Christmas, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1930s era music, Musical theatre
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Actor, Singing teaching, Community music worker
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