Poster Adam Lambert and Dimitrius Graham on 'American Idol.'
Adam Lambert and Dimitrius Graham sing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on the season finale of 'American Idol.'
ABC

Watch opera-trained 'American Idol' star sing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' with Adam Lambert

Singer Dimitrius Graham needed a judge's save to make it into the top 10 of American Idol — and he never made it further than that — but that didn't stop him from having one of the finest moments in the ABC show's live season finale Sunday night.

The Baltimore native, who has performed in gospel choirs and is classically trained as an opera singer, performed a duet with Adam Lambert of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." It was magnificent.

Graham more than held his own with Lambert, a former Idol runner-up who has gone on to a successful solo career and a regular stint as the lead singer of Queen. Graham, with choral backing, even did the operatic portion of the song that Queen doesn't attempt to do live.

The only downside was that the epic tune was drastically shortened to accommodate the timing of the live show.

Still, it was a performance you should not miss. Watch it now.

Love the music?

Donate by phone
1-800-562-8440

Show your support by making a gift to YourClassical.

Each day, we’re here for you with thoughtful streams that set the tone for your day – not to mention the stories and programs that inspire you to new discovery and help you explore the music you love.

YourClassical is available for free, because we are listener-supported public media. Take a moment to make your gift today.

More Ways to Give

Your Donation

$5/month
$10/month
$15/month
$20/month
$
<!--DO NOT REMOVE-CONTENTS PLACED HERE-->