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For the series’ Italy-set sophomore season, De Veer elevated the original theme, combining operatic vocals over a bouncy dance beat.

It too is boldly operatic, especially for a sacred work.

But it happened to include a performance by a noted traditional mezzo-soprano, Jamie Barton, that already sets a high standard for operatic performance of the young year.

As she nailed the song’s signature riff in Bobbi’s operatic voice, Gasteyer reminded everyone at Radio City Music Hall what a star she has always been.

"The kind of stories that these characters are facing are a little bit more existential and tragic. It has a little bit more of an operatic, dramatic dimension," he said.