Showing posts with label Andrea Bocelli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andrea Bocelli. Show all posts
Monday, November 20, 2023
Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli - The Greatest Gift
Friday, October 6, 2023
Andrea Bocelli, Ariana Grande - E Più Ti Penso
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Stranger In Paradise (from Duets II: The Great Performances)
Tony Bennett performing Stranger In Paradise with Andrea Bocelli from Duets II: The Great Performances
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Thursday, January 19, 2023
Andrea Bocelli - L'appuntamento - Live From Lake Las Vegas Resort, USA
Music video by Andrea Bocelli performing L'appuntamento. (C) 2006 Sugar Srl, under exclusive license to Universal Music B.V.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Andrea Bocelli, Natalie Cole - The Christmas Song
Listen to Andrea Bocelli’s Christmas album here: http://lnk.to/Bocelli-MyChristmas
Watch the Music for Hope full event here: https://andreabocelli.lnk.to/LiveFrom...
Listen to the Music for Hope full event here: https://andreabocelli.lnk.to/MusicFor...
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Monday, September 12, 2022
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Andrea Bocelli - A Te - Live From Teatro Del Silenzio, Italy / 2007 ft. ...
2,237,162 views Oct 23, 2015 Music video by Andrea Bocelli performing A Te. (C) 2007 Sugar Srl
Watch the Music for Hope full event here: https://andreabocelli.lnk.to/LiveFrom...
Listen to the Music for Hope full event here: https://andreabocelli.lnk.to/MusicFor...
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Thursday, December 9, 2021
ANDREA BOCELLI
Born: September 22, 1958 (age 63) Italy
Andrea Bocelli, (born September 22, 1958, Lajatico, near Pisa, Italy), Italian tenor noted for his unique blend of opera and pop music.
From a young age Bocelli was afflicted with congenital glaucoma. He began taking piano lessons at age six and later played flute and saxophone. At age 12 he became totally blind after suffering a brain hemorrhage as the result of a soccer accident. Undeterred by his lack of sight, he studied law at the University of Pisa while singing at piano bars and nightclubs to finance his education. After obtaining his degree, he practiced law as a state-appointed attorney for a year before deciding on a musical career and studying voice with tenor Franco Corelli.
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Bocelli’s breakthrough came in 1992, when he was asked by Italian pop star Zucchero Fornaciari to record a demo of “Miserere,” a song intended for renowned vocalist Luciano Pavarotti. Pavarotti was highly impressed with Bocelli’s voice, and the two became friends. The next year Bocelli signed a recording contract, and his debut album, Il mare calmo della sera (1994), brought him further attention in Europe. In 1995 he released Bocelli, which featured the single “Con te partirò.” He later recorded the song as a duet in English (“Time to Say Goodbye”) with Sarah Brightman, and both versions became hits. Bocelli’s popularity in the United States grew in 1997 with the release of Romanza—which collected songs from his previous albums and eventually sold more than 15 million copies worldwide—and with repeated PBS airings of his live show Romanza in Concert: A Night in Tuscany.
Though he claimed opera as his first love, Bocelli mixed arias with popular music on his recordings (a genre referred to by the press as “popera”) in an effort to expand his audience base. Criticized by some reviewers as being too lightweight to be taken seriously by the opera world, Bocelli nevertheless performed in The Merry Widow in 1999, singing three arias, and made his American operatic debut later that year in the title role of Jules Massenet’s Werther at the Michigan Opera Theatre. Still, while his Sacred Arias (1999) sold remarkably well for a strictly classical recording, he found greater commercial success with Sogno (1999), which featured a duet with pop star Céline Dion (“The Prayer”).
Among Bocelli’s early 21st-century releases are Cieli di Toscana (2001; “Skies of Tuscany”); the pop-focused Amore (2006), which included guest appearances by Christina Aguilera and Stevie Wonder; the holiday collection My Christmas (2009); the live album Concerto: One Night in Central Park (2011). In addition to recording, he toured extensively, making his debut at the New York Philharmonic in 2006 and at the Metropolitan Opera in 2011.
During the 2010s Bocelli continued to record studio albums, including Passione (2013), which included a duet with Jennifer Lopez; Cinema (2015), a collection of movie themes; and Sì (2018), which featured duets with his son and Josh Groban. The latter debuted at number one on Billboard’s all-genre chart.
The memoir Musica del silenzio (The Music of Silence) was published in 2001.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Andrea Bocelli’s ‘Ich Liebe Dich’ father-daughter duet is too much for our hearts
Andrea Bocelli sang beside daughter Virginia as she played the Beethoven love song on the piano, for their first ever duet.
It was a special moment for Andrea Bocelli when he joined his youngest child for a heartwarming father-daughter duet.
After spending many days together in their home last year, Bocelli and then eight-year-old Virginia had been practizing Beethoven’s ‘Ich liebe dich’ (‘Tender Love’), and the young pianist was ready to play it in its entirety.
As Bocelli sang the opening line to Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Herrosee’s poem, his daughter seamlessly began to play Beethoven’s love song on the piano beside him.
The result is a tender, heartwarming collaboration between a world-famous tenor and his child...
The clip was first shared by the Italian singer on 3 May, 2020.
“Little Virginia has been working hard over the past few weeks to honor her obligations,” he captioned the video.
“We now present our first duet, a jewel created long ago but which remains wonderfully current, a lied which speaks of love with an infinite tenderness.”
Bocelli goes on to reveal that, after hours of practice together at the , the piece had become the pair’s song.
He added: “Thanks to the great Beethoven who, with his setting of an amateur’s poem (Karl Friedrich Herrosee), built a mountain out two blades of grass.”
The tenor is no stranger to performing alongside his children.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
13-year-old brings The Voice Kids judges to tears with spine-tingling operatic ‘Time To Say Goodbye’
Solomia Lukyanets was just a teenager when she auditioned on The Voice Kids, Germany. Watch how she completely stole the show...
As the opening melody to ’s signature song sounded, the judges of The Voice Kids in Germany knew they were about to hear something very special.
Standing on the stage behind them, unbeknown to the judges, was 13-year-old Ukrainian singer Solomia Lukyanets.
The gifted teenager had decided to perform the star tenor’s demanding Italian song for the first round of the singing competition in 2015.
As she softly sang the first verse, it quickly became apparent that Solomia’s vocal talents were way beyond her years. Watch below as the youngster reveals her surprisingly powerful and sonorous voice.
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Within moments, judges Lena Meyer-Landrut and Johannes Strate have pressed their buttons. The young singer’s rendition is so beautiful that it even brings Lena to tears.
It takes the remaining judge, Mark Forster, a little longer to turn around. But as soon as Solomia begins the chorus, the rich timbre of her operatic voice rings through, and he can’t resist either.
The audience are on their feet before Solomia even finishes the song, some even crying from the performance. We love the gentle strength in Solomia’s lower range, the angelic beauty of her head voice, and the way she morphs into a full-on operatic diva for that great chorus melody. What incredible control and musicianship from such a young voice.
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Unfortunately Solomia didn’t go on to win that season of The Voice Kids, and was eliminated during the battle rounds.
But the opera singer is now 20 years old, and continues to showcase her talented vocals in concert halls and on social media. You can follow her musical goings-on on .
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Andrea Bocelli violated Italy’s lock-down ...
... because he felt ‘humiliated and offended’
The tenor encouraged people to reject social distancing, said children in schools shouldn’t wear masks and said he knows no one admitted to intensive care from COVID-19.
says he voluntarily violated the ban on going out during Italy’s lock-down.
Speaking as a guest at a , called Covid-19 in Italy: Between Information, Science and Rights, the Italian tenor said:
“I looked at reality and I saw that things were not as we were being told.
“When I started to express doubts about the seriousness of this so-called pandemic, the first to attack me were my children who told me to think about Tosca, because you don’t understand viruses.
“I know a lot of people but none of them ended up in intensive care. So, what was all this gravity for?”
Bocelli went on to say he felt “humiliated and offended as a citizen”, when a national quarantine was imposed by the Italian government on 9 March, restricting the movement of people in response to the coronavirus crisis.
The 61-year-old singer, who recently admitted to having had COVID-19 before his , also said he violated lockdown by going out, because “it didn’t seem right or healthy to me”.
He added: “I am of a certain age and I need sun and vitamin D.”
Bocelli announced he had tested positive for the virus in March, weeks before his ‘Music for Hope’ concert. He had no serious symptoms linked to the virus, and added that he had donated blood to fund research.
Bocelli, who has two grown-up sons from his previous marriage and one daughter with wife and manager, , also criticised the Italian government’s approach to reopening schools.
“I have an 8-year-old daughter and it’s unthinkable that these children will have to go to school divided by a piece of plexiglass and hidden behind a mask.
“It’s unthinkable that schools were closed so quickly, and with the same speed nightclubs were reopened, where young people go not to learn, but to disperse their brains.”
At the end of his speech, Bocelli controversially encouraged others to reject lockdown and social distancing rules. “Let’s refuse to follow this rule, let’s take some books, turn around, get to know each other, speak, talk to each other.”
The tenor has since apologised for his comments, saying: “If my speech to the Italian Senate caused suffering, I wish to extend my sincere apologies, because my intention could not have been more different.
“[My intent] was to send a message of hope for a near future in which – children first and foremost – can find a sense of normality again and hope to live ‘as children’, playing with and hugging one another, as they should at their age, and to be able to grow up happy and healthy.”
Under the latest – which have now been largely regionalized – face masks are mandatory on public transport and in shops, and social distancing of one metre is required in public spaces.
Theatres and concert halls can now resume; indoor events with a maximum attendance of 200 audience members; and 1,000 for outdoor areas. It is estimated that 35,000 people have died of coronavirus in Italy.
(C) 2020 by ClassicFM
Monday, April 13, 2020
Andrea Bocelli’s ‘Music for Hope'
By Rosie Penetreath, ClassicFM London
The Italian tenor sang at the historic landmark without an audience, in a special concert for Easter Sunday.
performed a special online concert from the Duomo cathedral in Milan this Easter Sunday (12 April 2020).
Entitled ‘Music for Hope’, Bocelli’s concert was poignantly performed without an audience and instead streamed globally via , in light of social distancing measures in place across the globe to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Bocelli was joined – at distance, of course – by cathedral organist, Emanuele Vianelli, who provided accompaniment for his chosen pieces. Selected to communicate a message of love, healing and hope to Italy and the rest of the world during this difficult time, the pieces included the popular / setting of ‘Ave Maria’ and ’s ‘Sancta Maria’, as well as an arrangement of John Newton’s enduring ‘Amazing Grace.’
The Italian tenor, who was invited to give the special solo performance by the City of Milan and the cathedral itself, says: “On the day on which we celebrate the trust in a life that triumphs, I’m honoured and happy to answer ‘Sì’ to the invitation of the City and the Duomo of Milan.”
Bocelli continues: “I believe in the strength of praying together; I believe in the Christian Easter, a universal symbol of rebirth that everyone – whether they are believers or not – truly needs right now.
“Thanks to music, streamed live, bringing together millions of clasped hands everywhere in the world, we will hug this wounded Earth’s pulsing heart, this wonderful international forge that is reason for Italian pride.”
The Andrea Bocelli Foundation is for hospitals, to help with the purchase of medical and protective equipment needed in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Five years ago ...
... Andrea Bocelli got married in a dream ceremony in Tuscany
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On 21 March 2014, the legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli married his long-term partner and manager, Veronica Berti, in an enviably stylish ceremony in Tuscany.
Five years ago, and Berti (detective show, anyone?) got married in the port of Livorno, Italy, which also happens to be the most beautiful place in the world. Here are all the gorgeous photos.
Look. Just look at how stunning this is.
Livorno, Italy. Picture: Getty Andrea, arriving with the rest of his impeccably dressed family
Andrea Bocelli arrives at the Sanctuary of Madonna di Montenero. Picture: Veronica, waving to the crowds and looking impossibly chic
Veronica Berti arrives at the Sanctuary of Madonna di Montenero. Picture: Escaping the paps
Veronica Berti at the Sanctuary of Madonna di Montenero. Picture: Arriving at the Sanctuary of Madonna di Montenero. How do we get married here, please?
Sanctuary of Madonna di Montenero. Picture: Some guests, mingling in the lovely sanctuary
Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Berti’s wedding. Picture: Only the prettiest corsages for the Bocellis.
Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Berti’s wedding. Picture: The big moment
Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Berti. Picture: They’re married!
Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Berti. Picture: Time to get sprayed with champers
Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Berti. Picture: Awww.
Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Berti. Picture: Leaving the Sanctuary of Madonna di Montenero in a suitably flashy vehicle.
Sanctuary of Madonna di Montenero. Picture: Well, wasn’t that lovely. Happy anniversary to the Bocellis.
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