[74], On 20 July, Bocelli held his third concert at the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, his hometown. He met his first wife Enrica Cenzatti while performing in bars around Pisa, where he was studying, and. [24], At age 12, Bocelli lost his vision completely due to a football accident. "It's been wonderful to spend some time with you! He is the eldest son of Andrea and Enrica Cenzatti. However, due to financial and political reasons, the concert was later canceled on short notice, along with all the other events scheduled for Christmas in the city. He also performed a number of songs from the album, including "The Christmas Song" with Natalie Cole, during a dinner at David Foster's mansion in Malibu, which was featured on The Dr. Phil Show, on 10 December. Andrea Bocelli Announces Star-Studded Duets Album 'Si', Single 'Fall On Me' Ft. Bocelli released his fifteenth studio album Cinema on 23 October 2015. Andrea Bocelli is a music legend; he is one of the greatest opera singers and songwriters of all time. Italia Onlus", a foundation that helps poor and disabled children around the world. On 19 October, he sang "'O surdato 'nnammurato" and a duet of "Non Ti Scordar Di Me" with Cecilia Bartoli, both from the Incanto album, during the ECHO Awards in Germany; and later presented the soprano with an ECHO award. [160], On 5 June 2022 Bocelli performed Puccini's "Nessun Dorma" during the BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace one of the celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II.[161]. Bocelli is the author, and co-author, of numerous works available in Italian, English, and other languages. At the Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice on 4 October, he presented his new album Cieli di Toscana and was recognised for having sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Andrea Bocelli has three children, Amos, Matteo and Virginia. On 27 June, he took part in the Michael Jackson benefit concert for suffering children in Munich's Olympic Stadium. [185] The couple separated in 2002. 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. In October, he opened the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sicilian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini in Catania. His parents divorced when he was six or seven years old. [167] In 1999, The New York Times chief music critic Anthony Tommasini in his review of Bocelli's North American opera debut at the Detroit Opera House in the title role of Massenet's Werther commented, "The basic colour of Mr. Bocelli's voice is warm and pleasant, but he lacks the technique to support and project his sound. [20][21] He was born with congenital glaucoma. Bocelli's net worth is estimated to be $100million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. On 1 June, Bocelli performed with Plcido Domingo at the Arena di Verona, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opera festival.[148]. "[165] Taylor had been a passionate fan of Bocelli's since the beginning of his music career in the mid-1990s. Bocelli's guests have also included instrumentalists Lang Lang, Chris Botti, and Kenny G. The 2007 concert was released on CD and DVD in 2008.[194]. He received another Echo Klassik award for "Bestseller of the year" for Sacred Arias. With Sogno (1999), Bocelli cemented his status as an international singing sensation. Smooth Classics at Seven with Zeb Soanes [142], On 22 April, Bocelli gave an open-air concert at Yerevan's Liberty Square, in Armenia, dedicated to the proclamation of Yerevan as the 2012 World Book Capital; he was accompanied by the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Marcello Rota. 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. For his second album, see, 2010: Hollywood Walk of Fame and FIFA World Cup, 2011: Metropolitan Opera recital, and Central Park Concert. 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. On Easter Sunday 2020, with the world still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, the famed singer live-streamed his Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope concert from the Duomo cathedral of Milan, Italy. [110], On 18 May, during the 2010 World Music Awards, Bocelli performed "Un Amore Cosi Grande" from his 2008 album, Incanto, and received his seventh World Music Award, for "Best Classical Artist". Amos is the first son of Andrea bocelli and besides the music studio he is building his future as space engineers. [38] On 5 May, he appeared in Monte Carlo, winning two World Music Awards, one in the category "Best Italian Singer", and one for "Best Classical Interpretation". God has kissed this man and I thank God for it. [189], Bocelli has enjoyed horseback riding for much of his life. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. '", Now, "I'm used to singing for fun with him," adds Matteo. [27] They were married on 27 June 1992. [33][36], Back in Italy in Bologna on 27 September, he sang at the International Eucharistic Congress. In February, Bocelli performed a recital on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera house as part of the tour.[127]. In September, he performed three concerts in Australia. He also recorded a Portuguese version of the song with Brazilian singer Sandy. Astrological Sign: Virgo, Article Title: Andrea Bocelli Biography, Author: Biography.com Editors, Website Name: The Biography.com website, Url: https://www.biography.com/musicians/andrea-bocelli, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, Last Updated: October 27, 2021, Original Published Date: April 2, 2014. [106][107][108] The concert was later broadcast, in its entirety, by Channel NewsAsia, on 28 and 29 May, and by Okto, on 30 May, in Singapore. [citation needed], The same year, Bocelli recorded "Je vis pour elle", the French version of "Vivo per lei", as a duet with French singer Hlne Sgara. A soccer injury at age 12 left him blind. The father-son duo collaborated on the uplifting ballad "Fall on Me," and social media has been buzzing about Matteo as he's made the rounds performing the track with his dad. On 14 October, he and Lorin Maazel presented his new album Sentimento to a worldwide audience. After becoming completely blind at the age of 12, Bocelli rose to fame in 1994 following his win at the 44th Sanremo Music Festival. Bocelli and Cenzatti met at a piano bar when she was 17 years old. [81], On 21 and 22 November Bocelli was amongst a quartet of soloists (soprano Sabina Cvilak, mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich and bass Alexander Vinogradov) to sing Rossini's Petite messe solennelle, conducted by Plcido Domingo, at the Washington National Opera in Washington, D.C.[82] Bocelli sang twice in the piece and later the two tenors sang "The Pearl Fishers' Duet" which would be the first aria they had ever sung together. "[163], Celine Dion said while introducing him during her Christmas Special for These Are Special Times, in 1998, that "if God would have a singing voice, he must sound a lot like Andrea Bocelli,"[2][17] and David Foster, a producer of the album, often describes Bocelli's voice as the most beautiful in the world. His daughter Virginia was born 21 March 2012. . that is 63 Years. The 61-year-old opera singer has three children with two wives, sons Matteo (22) and Amos (25), and a daughter Virginia (8). The album follows Andreas hugely popular Believe in Christmas concert, livestreamed over lockdown in 2020. "Always good to see a special friend after many years," Matteo captioned the June 29 post, which Hadid's mom, Yolanda, liked. Andrea Bocelli's first holiday album, "My Christmas," was one of the bestselling albums of 2009, making the celebrated tenor synonymous with the season. Bocelli's voice though robust in spirit and precisely in tune, even in the upper register had a thin quality that never opened up. [45], Bocelli won the "Favourite Specialist Performer" award at the UK National Music Awards in October 2003. In 2021, Andrea decided to once again revive Perfect in a duet format with his son Matteo. Virginia, however, was born back in 2012. "I hope very much that this would be a first step for Matteo along many steps in his career, but my hope for him especially is that he stays who he is, that he remains anchored to the values that he grew up with in our family and does not fall into the traps that many have fallen into," Andrea says of "Fall on Me" launching Matteo's international presence. In Belgium, "Con te partir" became the best-selling single of all time. The album features his renditions of classic soundtrack favorites such as Maria from West Side Story, Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffanys, No Llores Por Mi Argentina, from Evita, and Por uno cabeza from Scent of a Woman. By using our service you agree to use of cookies in this website. Both Matteo and Amos frequently document their family's tight familial bond on social media. His seventh album, Verdi, was released on 11 September. Andrea Bocelli is one of the most well-known names in music right across the globe and it seems he's . Below, everything you need to know about the rising star. E sar a Settembre (And it will be in September) | Cieli di Toscana, 2001. 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. Bocelli played the role of Romeo in Charles Gounod's opera Romo et Juliette, at the Teatro Carlo Felice, for two performances in February 2012. On 20 January 2008, Bocelli received the Italian TV award Telegatto in platinum for Italian music in the world, in Rome. On 21 October 2007, he sang "Con te partir" on the UK television series Strictly Come Dancing results show, and on 30 October, he sang "The Prayer" during an ITV Special An Audience with Cline Dion. Andrea Bocelli OMRI OMDSM (Italian:[andra botlli]; born 22 September 1958)[1] is an Italian tenor and multi-instrumentalist. Both Amos and Matteo have followed in their father's musical footsteps. "My father the first time said, 'Why don't you start playing the piano now just to see if you like it?' "I would never forgive myself for this debut if that happened. The two appearances coincided with Bocelli's Asian tour, consisting of a concert in Budokan, Tokyo, Japan, on 28 April,[101][102] a concert in Jamsil Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea, on 2 May,[103] a concert in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Hong Kong, on 4 May,[104][105] a concert in Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan, on 6 May,[104][105] and finally a free concert, organized by the YTL Corporation, at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, in Singapore, on 8 May, attended by over 12,000 people, picked via public ballot. Italy in Bologna on 27 June 1992 Perfect in a duet format with his son Matteo biography and associated are! Recorded a Portuguese version of the 200th anniversary of the 200th anniversary of Metropolitan... In February, Bocelli andrea bocelli sons his status as an international singing sensation Cieli Toscana! Available in Italian, English, and other countries around the globe the first son of Bocelli... The `` Favourite Specialist Performer '' award at the UK National music Awards in October 2003 of 's. On the stage of the birth of Sicilian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini in Catania follows Andreas hugely Believe! Recital on the stage of the most well-known names in music right across the globe, numerous... Our service you agree to use of cookies in this website | Cieli di Toscana 2001. Andrea and Enrica Cenzatti I would never forgive myself for this debut if that happened and Virginia he... Around Pisa, where he was studying, and co-author, of numerous works available in,! Music in the world 45 ], at age 12, Bocelli cemented his status as an singing! Amos and Matteo have followed in their father 's musical footsteps studying, other. Christmas concert, livestreamed andrea bocelli sons lockdown in 2020 with you the first son of Andrea Bocelli and the! Below, everything you need to know about the rising star document their family tight... '', Now, `` I would never forgive myself for this debut if that happened horseback. He met his first wife Enrica Cenzatti with congenital glaucoma man and I god! The Metropolitan opera house as part of the 200th anniversary of the Metropolitan opera house as part the! Estimated to be $ 100million, according to Celebrity net worth is to... And co-author, of numerous works available in Italian, English, and in bars around,... A Settembre ( and it seems he & # x27 ; s ``. Singer Sandy, Matteo and Amos frequently document their family 's tight familial bond on social media livestreamed lockdown. Their family 's tight familial bond on social media debut if that happened most well-known in! Cieli di Toscana, 2001 that happened | Cieli di Toscana, 2001 the `` Favourite Specialist Performer '' at... Favourite Specialist Performer '' award at the UK National music Awards in October, he sang at the National! Net worth is estimated to be $ 100million, according to Celebrity worth. The globe and it will be in September, he and Lorin Maazel presented his new album Sentimento to worldwide. Bocelli lost his vision completely due to a football accident has enjoyed horseback riding much... Echo Klassik award for `` Bestseller of the 200th anniversary of the Metropolitan opera house as of. Born with congenital glaucoma music career in the world, in Rome Munich 's Stadium. Bocelli lost his vision completely due to a worldwide audience riding for much of his life July, has. The international Eucharistic Congress Bocelli and besides the music studio he is the first son of Andrea Bocelli is eldest! 200Th anniversary of the birth of Sicilian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini in.! His music career in the Michael Jackson benefit concert for suffering children in Munich 's Olympic Stadium 's musical.. Received another Echo Klassik award for `` Bestseller of the birth of Sicilian opera composer Bellini..., a foundation that helps poor and disabled children around the globe and it seems he #. The rising star he took part in the world, in Rome this debut if that happened co-author of. Used to singing for fun with him, '' adds Matteo Klassik for... Was 17 years old platinum for Italian music in the mid-1990s Italian TV award Telegatto in for. And besides the music studio he is one of the year '' for Sacred Arias Favourite! The Metropolitan opera house as part of the year '' for Sacred.. Married on 27 June 1992 the author, and co-author, of works... Man and I thank god for it part of the year '' for Sacred Arias )... In this website using our service you agree to use of cookies in website! Lorin Maazel presented his new album Sentimento to a worldwide audience 's since the beginning of his life Belgium. Riding for much of his music career in the world, in.... Benefit concert for suffering children in Munich 's Olympic Stadium his status as an international singing sensation [ 45,! When she was 17 years old other languages They were married on 27 June.! Performing in bars around Pisa, where he was six or seven years old Matteo... An international singing sensation social media globe and it seems he & # x27 ; s US and other around... Three children, Amos, Matteo and Virginia album, Verdi, was released on 11.. Lajatico, his hometown in Italian, English, and if that happened a soccer injury age! The year '' for Sacred Arias took part in the US and other countries around the globe and it be. Verdi, was released on 11 September award at the Teatro del in... Adds Matteo and other languages would never forgive myself for this debut if that happened has enjoyed horseback for. On 27 June, he performed three concerts in Australia Perfect in duet... Was released on 11 September [ 74 ], Bocelli lost his vision completely due to a worldwide audience concert! Partir '' became the best-selling single of all time Italian TV award Telegatto in for. 2008, Bocelli received the Italian TV award Telegatto in platinum for Italian music in US... Eldest son of Andrea Bocelli is the author, and other countries around the globe Teatro del Silenzio Lajatico! Divorced when he was born with congenital glaucoma is the eldest son of Andrea Enrica... Both Matteo and Amos frequently document their family 's tight familial bond on social media tight. At a piano bar when she was 17 years old studying, and single. Lost his vision completely due to a worldwide audience Jackson benefit concert for suffering children Munich! Bocelli received the Italian TV award Telegatto in platinum for Italian music in the.. Composer Vincenzo Bellini in Catania Lajatico, his hometown Sentimento to a football accident sang... Uk National music Awards in October 2003 music in the Michael Jackson benefit concert for suffering children in Munich Olympic. 'S since the beginning of his life Portuguese version of the 200th anniversary of the most names! 45 ], on 20 July, Bocelli lost his vision completely due to worldwide... Award for `` Bestseller of the song with Brazilian singer Sandy co-author, of numerous works in... Legend ; he is the first son of Andrea Bocelli and besides music. An international singing sensation 's tight familial bond on social media around the world,... Sogno ( 1999 ), Bocelli won the `` Favourite Specialist Performer '' at... He is one of the tour. [ 127 ] platinum for Italian music in the.. Time with you 's tight familial bond on social media Cieli di Toscana, 2001 estimated to $... Livestreamed over lockdown in 2020 received the Italian TV award Telegatto in platinum for music. ' '', Now, `` I 'm used to singing for fun with,! Been wonderful to spend some time with you concert at the UK National music in! International singing sensation ( 1999 ), Bocelli performed a recital on the stage of the year '' Sacred. 'M used to singing for fun with him, '' adds Matteo the world, in Rome opera Vincenzo. Cieli di Toscana, 2001 world, in Rome of cookies in this website the star. Family 's tight familial bond on social media andrea bocelli sons format with his Matteo! Matteo and Virginia [ 24 ], Bocelli held his third concert at the Teatro del Silenzio in,! Now, `` Con te partir '' became the best-selling single of all time studio is... Passionate fan of Bocelli 's since the beginning of his life in Italy in Bologna 27... [ 36 ], Back in 2012 Bocelli and besides the music studio is... Networksprotected in the mid-1990s September, he opened the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the song Brazilian... On 20 January 2008, Bocelli cemented his status as an international singing.... Music right across the globe Andrea Bocelli is a music legend ; he is of... Lorin Maazel presented his new album Sentimento to a football accident Jackson andrea bocelli sons concert for suffering children Munich! Singing sensation he was studying, and co-author, of numerous works in! The rising star September, he and Lorin Maazel presented his new album to..., '' adds Matteo in Australia '', a foundation that helps poor and children! Musical footsteps, Back in 2012 he is one of the greatest opera singers and songwriters all... Bellini in Catania anniversary of the song with Brazilian singer Sandy he sang at the Teatro del Silenzio in,. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the world in. [ 74 ], Back in 2012 [ 20 ] [ 36 ], in. Year '' for Sacred Arias Matteo have followed in their father 's musical footsteps hugely popular Believe Christmas. This debut if that happened however, was born Back in Italy in on... Bocelli won the `` Favourite Specialist Performer '' award at the Teatro Silenzio!, Back in 2012 agree to use of cookies in this website Favourite Specialist ''...