Andrea Bocelli
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Biography
[Edit]Often called "the fourth tenor," Andrea Bocelli has established himself as an enduring international star in both classical and pop music. A disciple of Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero Fornaciari, the blind, Tuscany-born vocalist emerged as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary opera during the late 20th century. His participation in Pavarotti's 1992 hit "Miserere" and Fornaciari's 1993 world tour helped propel him to international attention. Opera represented only one side of his musical persona, however, as Bocelli fared equally well as a pop ballad singer, recording duets with such singers as Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman, and Eros Ramazzotti. Al Jarreau, who sang with Bocelli during Night of the Proms in November 1995, aptly praised the vocalist when he said, "I have had the honor to sing with the most beautiful voice in the world."
Bocelli grew up on a farm in Lajatico, a rural village in Tuscany. Beginning piano lessons at the age of six, he later added flute and saxophone to his list of musical abilities. The young Bocelli also suffered from poor eyesight, having been born with congenital glaucoma, and a soccer accident rendered him completely blind at the age of 12. Undaunted, Bocelli continued to sing and later enrolled at the University of Pisa, where he earned a law doctorate. Briefly working as a lawyer allowed him to pay for his singing lessons with famed tenor Franco Corelli; performing in piano bars also helped balance the budget.
Bocelli's first break as a singer came in 1992, when the Italian rock singer Zucchero Fornaciari auditioned tenors to record a demo version of "Miserere," which he had co-written with U2's Bono. Successfully passing the audition, Bocelli recorded the tune as a duet with Pavarotti, with whom he became a close friend. After touring with Fornaciari in 1993, Bocelli then performed as a guest star at the Pavarotti International Festival, held in Modena in September 1994. In November 1995, Bocelli toured Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and France under the auspices of the Night of the Proms concert series, which also featured Al Jarreau, Bryan Ferry, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp, and John Miles. Furthermore, he began a solo career that would soon make him an icon in the classical crossover genre.
Bocelli's first two albums — Andrea Bocelli in 1994 and Bocelli in 1996 — showcased his operatic singing, while his third effort, Viaggio Italiano, featured famous arias and traditional songs from Naples. Although released only in Italy, the album sold upwards of 300,000 copies. With his fourth effort, 1997's Romanza, Bocelli rose to superstar status as he embraced more elements of pop music. The multi-platinum album included the international hit "Time to Say Goodbye," recorded as a duet with Sarah Brightman. Bocelli continued to focus on pop balladry with Sogno, released in 1999, which featured a duet with Celine Dion on "The Prayer." The album sold more than ten million copies worldwide, received a Golden Globe Award, and led to Bocelli's Grammy nomination as Best New Artist. A collection of holiday arias arrived that same year, followed by Verdi in 2000.
In 2001, Bocelli paid tribute to his Tuscan roots with Cieli di Toscana, while the popular Andrea kept his international presence alive in 2004. Bocelli returned in 2006 with two releases: Amore, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Top 200 chart (Bocelli's highest chart position in America), and the live CD/DVD package Under the Desert Sky. His 20th album, a collection of Neapolitan love songs entitled Incanto, was issued in 2008, followed by a holiday album, My Christmas, in 2009. During 2010, he released and toured around Notte Illuminata, and in 2011, Bocelli made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York as well as performing in Central Park with the New York Philharmonic and guests including Tony Bennett, Celine Dion, Chris Botti, and Bryn Terfel. Concerto: One Night in Central Park featured Bocelli's 2011 free concert on Central Park's Great Lawn. In 2013, Bocelli delivered his 14th studio album, Passione, featuring several duets including tracks with Jennifer Lopez, Nelly Furtado, and trumpeter Chris Botti. A complementary live CD/DVD release, Love in Portofino, appeared later that year. Filmed at a special concert Bocelli gave on the Piazzetta in Portofino, Italy in August 2012, it also received a limited theatrical run.
Collections
Title: Hit Man David Foster & Friends
Genre: Pop
Title: Hit Man David Foster & Friends (Deluxe Edition)
Genre: Pop
Title: The Classical Album 2005
Genre:
Title: The World's Greatest Opera Album
Genre: Opera
Title: We All Love Ennio Morricone
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: We All Love Ennio Morricone
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Puccini Gold
Genre: Opera
Title: The Opera Album 2011
Genre:
Title: Let It Snow
Genre: Soul, World Music, Pop
Title: Grammy Nominees 1999
Genre: Hard Rock, Dancefloor, World Music, Country, Pop
Title: Grammy Nominees 2000
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Latin, Pop, Pop Rock, Synth Pop
Title: Romantic Collection Italy
Genre: World Music, Pop, Operatic Pop
Title: Absolute Italian Classics
Genre: Pop
Title: Old Italian Songs
Genre: Dancefloor, World Music, Latin, Pop
Title: Opera - Mania
Genre: World Music, Pop, Operatic Pop
Title: Compact Disc Club - Radio Italia (CD 2)
Genre: World Music
Title: Amor De Verano CD1
Title: The Best Of Love Ballads
Genre: Pop
Title: Kuschelrock Christmas (CD3)
Genre: Pop
Title: Time To Say Goodbye (Disc 1)
Genre: Disco
Title: The Classical Album CD1
Genre: Dancefloor, Classical
Title: Xmas Christmas Dance Party 2013 (CD2)
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: CDC - Radio Italia CD2
Genre: Club/Dance
Title: Radio Italia Club 2013 (CD2)
Genre: World Music, Pop Rock
Title: Elegant Cafe Vol. 2 (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: Elegant Cafe Vol. 2 (CD2)
Title: Elegant Cafe Vol. 2 (CD3)
Title: Elegant Cafe Vol. 2 (CD4)
Title: Hitzone 35
Title: Now That'S What I Call Music! 4 (Israeli Series) (CD1)
Genre: Electronica, Rap, Rock, Dance Rock, Club/Dance, Pop, Pop Rock, Dance Pop
Title: Radio Italia (CD2)
Genre: World Music, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: The Best Hits Italy
Genre: World Music
Title: Autumn Leaves - Anthology Of One Song
Genre: Jazz
Title: Romantic Ballads (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: CDClub Promo Only January 2014 Part 4
Genre: House, Club/Dance, Progressive
Title: 1999 Grammy Nominees
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Pop
Title: Best Dance Music Vol. 49
Genre: Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: Romantic Collection Ballads (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: DJ Promotion CDPool House Mixes 369
Genre: House, Club/Dance, Progressive
Title: Club Promo Only January 2014 Part 4
Genre: Dancefloor
Title: Quest For Camelot
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Best Panpipes Album In The World Ever (CD3)
Genre: Instrumental
Title: Best Of... Remixes 2011 Vol. 48
Genre: Dancefloor, DJ/Remixes
Title: Amor Eterno (CD1)
Title: Zuccero & Co - The Ultimate Duets Collection (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: The Opera 2011 Album (CD1)
Title: Pump Fire Different Life (CD1)
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: Exitos Inolvidables Baladas En Espanol (CD3)
Genre: Pop
Title: Romantic Collection - Italia
Genre: Pop
Title: The Classical Album 2015 (CD1)
Genre: Traditional Pop Music, Classical
Title: Feliz Navidad Party 2015 (CD1 FELIZ NAVIDAD PARTY 2015)
Genre: Pop
Title: Romantic Collection. Aria
Genre: New Age
Title: Disco Italiano 200 Hits (CD3)
Genre: Pop
Title: Disco Italiano 200 Hits (CD4)
Genre: Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Duets II
Artist: Tony Bennett
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack, Classical
Title: These Are Special Times
Artist: Céline Dion / Celine Dion
Genre: Rock, Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: 20 Grandes Éxitos (New Edition 2014) / 20 Grandes Exitos (New Edition 2014)
Artist: Laura Pausini
Genre: Latin
Title: Sarah Brightman - Time to Say Goodbye
Artist: Sarah Brightman, London Symphony Orchestra And Chorus
Genre: Rock, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Magic of Lang Lang
Artist: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lang Lang, Daniel Barenboim
Genre: Classical
Title: A Christmas Carol (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Alan Silvestri
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack, Classical
Title: Pavarotti Forever
Artist: The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Luciano Pavarotti, Zubin Mehta
Genre: Classical, Opera, Classical Crossover
Title: Opera 2012
Artist: Juan Diego Florez, Cecilia Bartoli, Roberto Alagna, Bryn Terfel, Joyce Di Donato, Aleksandra Kurzak
Title: Hit Man David Foster & Friends (Amazon Excl.)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: New Age, Rock, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack, Vocal & Symphonic
Title: Greatest Hits (2CD) (Special Card Box Limited Edition) (CD2)
Artist: Sarah Brightman
Genre: Electronica, Soul, Rock, Disco, Pop, Pop Rock, Synth Pop, Classical
Title: Un `Emozione Per Sempre
Artist: Eros Ramazzotti
Genre: Rock, World Music, Latin, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: De Luxe Collection
Artist: Eros Ramazzotti
Genre: Rock, World Music, Latin, Pop, Pop Rock, Alternative
Title: Together For The Children Of Bosnia
Artist: Zucchero, Luciano Pavarotti
Title: The Complete Edition (Disc 13: Original Songs)
Artist: Ennio Morricone
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: These Are Special Times 2014
Artist: Céline Dion / Celine Dion
Genre: Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Ready Earth Bounce Weekend (CD1)
Artist: Promoe
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Synth Pop, Indie