Source: YouTube/Andrea Bocelli. Below, everything you need to know about the rising star. Since 1994, Bocelli has recorded 15 solo studio albums of both pop and classical music, three greatest hits albums, and nine complete operas, selling over 75 million records worldwide. He sang "La voce del silenzio" "The voice of silence" and "Dare to Live" during the ceremony. He was joined by Heather Headley and 120 musicians from the Stockholm Concert Orchestra, in all three concerts, and by Swedish mezzo-soprano Malena Ernman in his Swedish concert.[93][94][95]. [99][100] The concert was later broadcast by Shanghai TV, and by CCTV Channels throughout mainland China. [30] Bocelli signed with the Sugar Music label in Milan after Caterina Caselli heard Bocelli sing "Miserere" and "Nessun Dorma" at a birthday party for Zucchero. He performed the song again on 30 November during The Today Show also live. Uros Live Arena December 1, 2022 by emily. Bocelli later praised Filipina teen-aged singer Charice, whom he first heard perform at that concert. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. [80] On 31 October, he performed a solo version of "The Prayer", as well as "Because", a song from Incanto, live on The Oprah Winfrey Show. [26], Bocelli also spent time singing during his childhood. Let's not do this as a love duet which is what it was originally written for let's do it as a dialogue between father and son. Andrea Bocelli is one of the most famous musicians and he's been sharing his vocal talent with the world for years. He also became a member of the board of directors of his fathers charity initiative, ABF Andrea Bocelli Foundation, in 2016. . 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It will be live streamed on YouTube, but there will be no audience in the church. [111], On 5 July, Bocelli gave a concert at the opening of the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center, in Astana, on the occasion of Kazakhstan's president Nursultan Nazarbayev's 70th birthday. In November, he received the Platinum Europe Award for one million sales of the album Cieli di Toscana, and at the Italian Music Awards he was given a special award from the Federation of the Italian Music Industry for his merits as an "Ambassador of Italian music in the world". [49] In November he once again toured in the United States, this time accompanied by Ana Maria Martinez, Kallen Esperian and Steven Mercurio. In September, he debuted at the Avery Fisher Hall, in New York, with four concerts. He studied magazine journalism at Drake University, graduating with a B.A. It also marked as Bocelli's debut to the American audiences. His 1995 album Bocelli sold well in Europe and 1999's Sogno became an international hit. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Telenor Arena On 30 November, his book La musica del silenzio, an autobiographical novel, was released in Italy,[40] and in 2017 it was turned into a movie as The Music of Silence, directed by Michael Radford. Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday, March 30th 2023, 8:00 pm Bocelli was first married to Enrica Cenzatti. The Italian tenor, 60, just released S, his first album of original songs in 14 years, and the collection includes a slew of surprising duets, from Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran to son Matteo! Both Amos and Matteo have followed in their father's musical footsteps. On 7 May 2016, Bocelli performed at the King Power Stadium before Leicester City's final match of the 201516 Premier League against Everton, as part of the club's title celebrations. His parents met each other in 1987 when his father was performing in a . . [12] The 2019 album S debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and US Billboard 200, becoming Bocelli's first number-one album in both countries. Dell amore non si sa (Love is unknown) | Andrea, 2004. His daughter Virginia was born 21 March 2012. He has a Bachelors of Arts degree in piano from the Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali L. Boccherini. He received another Echo Klassik award for "Bestseller of the year" for Sacred Arias. Andrea Bocelli's Son Matteo Is The Hunkiest Man Alive Today May 03, 2021 by apost team Andrea Bocelli is known for having one of the best and most beautiful voices in music. Since its opening in 2006, Bocelli has held 12 concerts, every July, with guests including Plcido Domingo, Jos Carreras, Sarah Brightman, Katherine Jenkins, Zucchero, Laura Pausini, and Elisa. He then resumed his tour, accompanied by Maria Luigia Borsi, Ruth Rogers and Marcello Rota. Andrea Bocelli 2022-2024 Tour Dates: 10/25 Brisbane, AU @ Entertainment Centre 10/27 Sydney, AU @ Qudos Bank Arena 10/29 Hunter Valley, AU @ Hope Estate. Jeff Nelson is the Senior News Editor, Entertainment at PEOPLE. Bocelli was also awarded the Pisano Doc, during the dress rehearsal for the concert, on 24 July, and received the 2010 Premio Lunezia nel mondo, during a private ceremony held on 21 July, for "the musical-literary quality of his songs.". #AmosBocelli #Amos #Bocelli #AndreaBocelli #Andrea #Bocelli World-renown tenor Andrea Bocelli revealed how he met and fell in love with his much younger wife Veronica Berti who is also his manager. [128] He first gave a concert in Jakarta, Indonesia. Andrea Bocelli Says the Secret to His 16-Year Relationship with His Wife Is 'In the Bedroom'! [4], Since 1994, Bocelli has recorded 15 solo studio albums of both pop and classical music, three greatest hits albums, and nine complete operas, selling over 75 million records worldwide. A new musical documentary features world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli and his wife, Veronica, as they travel on horseback through Italian terrain to complete parts of the major Via Francigena pilgrimage route. In September 2011, the couple announced that Berti was expecting her first and Bocelli's third child, a daughter,[186] in the spring. As a child, Andrea Bocelli learned to play the piano, flute and saxophone. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has shaped the landscape of light opera, and crossover classical pop, over the last 25 years. Today, he has the honor of sharing his fame with his three children. They had two children together, sons Matteo Bocelli and Amos Bocelli. Andrea has three children: Matteo and his older brother Amos, 23, from his first marriage, and 6-year-old daughter Veronica with wife Veronica Berti, 34. [57] He also began another tour with a concert at the Piazza di Castello in Turin. [193] He serves as its honorary president and performs for one night only, every July; the rest of the year, the theatre doesn't operate. On 21 October 2022, Bocelli released his first collaboration album with his son and daughter, Matteo and Virginia, titled A Family Christmas. Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli perform "The Greatest Gift": . And this purity of heart and beauty of sound just touches the listener. In December he gave his first concert in China and at the end of the month, sang Gounod's Ave Maria at Pavarotti's wedding in Modena. [46] It did not attract unanimous praise, though. It can be evident from his latest live-streamed solo performance on YouTube on Easter. His seventh album Sacred Arias, which contains exclusively sacred music, was released worldwide on 8 November, and two weeks later reached number one on the US Classic Billboard charts making Bocelli the first vocalist to hold all top three places on the chart, with Aria, the opera album in second place, and Viaggio Italiano in third place. . He was named after an old friend of his father. [20][21] He was born with congenital glaucoma. When Inter won the Champions League in 2010, I was with my friends and I was listening to the game on the radio, and everything was a little bit in advance so I was celebrating before them. [28][20] To earn money, he performed evenings in piano bars, and it was there that he met his future wife Enrica in 1987. Enrica and Andrea welcomed their first child, Amos, on 22 February 1995, and their second son Matteo shortly after on 8 October 1997. L'appuntamento dunque per la prima puntata di Sogno e son desto condotto da Massimo Ranieri e con Andrea Bocelli e Francesco De Gregori per sabato 11 gennaio, in prima serata sulla prima rete . In late March, early April, as part of the 2011 Latin Leg of his Incanto Tour, Bocelli gave concerts in Bogot, and Panama City. [83] He later held a concert at "Atrio de la Catedral" in Campeche, Mexico, on 28 November, where he sang songs from Incanto as well as some of his Spanish hits, including Bsame Mucho, Somos Novios, Amapola and Por ti Volare the Spanish version of Con te Partiro.[83]. "[168], In describing Bocelli's singing, The New York Times music critic Bernard Holland noted, "the tone is rasping, thin and, in general, poorly supported. Matteo and Virginia will bring a new generation of Bocelli talent. [27] He gave his first concert in a small village not far from where he was born. On 12 April 2020, during the national COVID-19 lockdowns in Italy, Bocelli performed an Easter Sunday concert from an empty Milan Cathedral, accompanied by cathedral organist Emanuele Vianelli. [20] He completed law school and spent one year as a court-appointed lawyer.[29]. He performed seven more concerts in the US accompanied by Ana Mara Martnez, and on 23 December, he sang the Italian national anthem as well as works of Bellini and Verdi at the traditional Christmas concert in the Italian Senate, which was broadcast live on television for the first time. Andrea Bocelli's younger son Matteo, 21, inherited his father's bone structure as well as his soaring vocals. Released in December 1997, the song became a hit in Belgium (Wallonia) and France, where it reached No. On 28 May, he took part in "Pavarotti & Friends" charity concert in Modena in aid of Angola. His sustained notes wobble. His message for the holidays is: there is always hope. [44], In February 2003, Bocelli performed Madama Butterfly in an exclusive Monte Carlo concert, which was attended by Caroline, Princess of Hanover. He captured a listing in the Guinness Book of World Records with the release of his classical album Sacred Arias, as he simultaneously held the top three positions on the US Classical Albums charts. His father is the Grammy- and Emmy-nominated tenor who performed a duet Fall On Me with him. These include Bernard Holland of The New York Times and Andrew Clements of The Guardian. It is the theme of his new album and his Christmas concert, which is taking place on Saturday. Andrea Bocelli is a music legend; he is one of the greatest opera singers and songwriters of all time. 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