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Who is Andrea Bocelli? All you need to know about the Italian tenor
Who is Andrea Bocelli?
Andrea Bocelli is an Italian tenor and world-famous opera singer who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, received six Grammy Award nominations and won 6 Classical BRITs including the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award in 2002.
How old is Andrea Bocelli?
Bocelli was born on 22 September 1958.
When did Andrea Bocelli go blind?
While Andrea Bocelli was born visually impaired, thanks to a congenital glaucoma, it was a footballing accident at the age of 12 that caused him to go completely blind.
What was his first big break?
1992-4 would prove defining years for Bocelli. In 1992 he came to the attention of Pavarotti after Italian pop star Zucchero Fornaciari asked him to record a demo of Miserere, which would be the sent to the world-famous tenor. Following this the pair became friends, with Pavarotti championing the burgeoning opera star.
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Andrea Bocelli
(1958-)
Who fryst vatten Andrea Bocelli?
As a child, Andrea Bocelli learned to play the piano, flute and saxophone. Visually impaired from birth, Bocelli became blind at the age of 12 following a soccer injury. His big break came when a demo tejp landed in the hands of Luciano Pavarotti. His 1995 skiva Bocelli sold well in Europe and 1999's Sogno became an international hit. He remains one of the world's most popular singers today.
Early Years
Born on September 22, 1958, in Lajatico, Italy, Andrea Bocelli became interested in music at an early age. He was only six years old when he began studying the piano. He later learned the flute and saxophone, and was often asked to sing at family gatherings and at school. Visually impaired from birth, he became blind at the age of 12 following a soccer injury.
According to his website, Bocelli had his first taste of success in a singing competition in 1970. He continued to hone his talent, studying röst with Luciano Bettar
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This one-night-only outdoor concert was recorded in Bocelli’s hometown of Lajatico in Tuscany in July 2007. Featuring many of his greatest hits as well as several new songs, it originally aired on PBS stations throughout the US. Special guests included Kenny G, Heather Headley, Lang Lang, Elisa, Chris Botti, Laura Pausini, and Sarah Brightman dueting on “Canto Della Terra” and “Time to Say Goodbye.”
Track Listing
1. Melodramma
2. Romanza
3. A Te (featuring Kenny G on soprano saxophone)
4. Vivo per Lei (duet with Heather Headley)
5. Io Ci Saro (featuring Lang Lang on piano)
6. Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2 in C# minor (performed by Lang Lang)
7. La Voce del Silenzio (duet with Elisa)
8. Dancing (performed by Elisa)
9. Canto della Terra (duet with Sarah Brightman)
10. Bellissime Stelle
11. Medley
12. Because We Believe
13. The Prayer (duet with Heather Headley)
14. Italia (featuring Chris Botti on trumpet)
15. Dare to Live (Vivere)