An opera singer left the judges of Spain’s Got Talent completely stunned when her elegant classical performance suddenly transformed into a powerful rendition of AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell.”
Cristina Ramos, 37, initially appeared on stage in a formal gown and began singing opera for the judging panel. Her performance quickly impressed the judges, who watched with smiles as she demonstrated her vocal range.
But less than a minute into the performance, everything changed.
From Opera to Rock in Seconds
Cristina Ramos, 37, was singing opera to the Spain’s Got Talent judges before tearing off her formal gown (left) to reveal ripped pants and corset (right) to instead sing AC/DC’s Highway to Hell
The familiar guitar riff from AC/DC’s 1979 rock anthem suddenly interrupted Ramos’ opera performance.
At first, Ramos appeared confused, while the judges looked around as if they were trying to work out what was happening.
Then came the surprise.
Ramos tore away the bottom of her formal gown, revealing ripped trousers and a corset underneath, before launching into “Highway to Hell.”
The dramatic transformation completely changed the atmosphere in the room.
The judges stared in disbelief as the opera singer switched effortlessly into the rock classic, showcasing a very different side of her voice and stage presence.
One judge became so excited that he jumped onto the bench in front of the panel and kicked his legs in celebration.
She displayed her impressive vocal abilities with opera to the smiling judges on the reality television show before the guitar riff from Highway to Hell interrupted her performance less than a minute in
The Gold Buzzer Sends Her Through
The judges remained wide-eyed and stunned throughout the performance, with one even jumping on the bench in front of them to kick his legs about excitedly
As expected, she advanced in the competition after one of the judges pressed the gold buzzer which showered Ms Ramos in gold confetti
The panel of judges were wowed by her performance, and it seemed likely Ms Ramos would advance in the competition even before she broke out into Highway to Hell
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson (right) was recently ordered by doctors to cease the Rock or Bust tour immediately or risk hearing loss (Angus Young pictured left)
Ramos had already impressed the panel with her opera performance, making it appear likely that she would progress even before the unexpected AC/DC cover began.
After the dramatic change in musical style, however, there was little doubt about the judges’ reaction.
One of them pressed the Golden Buzzer, sending gold confetti raining down over Ramos and securing her advancement in the competition.
Her performance quickly became the standout moment of the audition, combining classical opera with one of AC/DC’s most recognizable rock songs.
A Dramatic Moment for AC/DC
Ramos’ performance came at a difficult moment for AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson.
Around the same time, Johnson had been ordered by doctors to stop performing on the band’s Rock or Bust tour immediately because continuing could put his hearing at risk.
While Ramos’ unexpected performance offered a fresh take on one of AC/DC’s best-known songs, it was her ability to move from opera to hard rock in the space of a few seconds that left the Spain’s Got Talent judges most amazed.
The performance earned an enthusiastic response from viewers as well, with fans praising Ramos’ voice, stage presence and sheer versatility.
One commenter wrote: “Now that’s talent. What a voice!”
Another simply summed up the reaction: “Ooh yeah, baby! She’s got the voice, the moves, the body, the attitude!”
For Ramos, the audition proved that an opera singer could command the stage just as powerfully with a rock anthem — and the Golden Buzzer ensured her remarkable performance would continue in the competition.