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". The Grammy Award multi-nominee will be performing with Matteo and Virginia during a 2022 YouTube special: A Bocelli Family Christmas. 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. "[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. [40] To promote Sacred Arias, Bocelli recorded his second PBS concert at the Roman church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, in Rome, in 1999, singing most of the songs from the album. [158] About 5 million people tuned in for the livestream performance and, by 13 April 2020, over 32million views were logged on the archived video.[159]. 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. The pair tied the knot back in 1992 and welcomed their first son, Amos, in 1995, and their second, Matteo, in 1997. In December, he received another award in Germany, the Goldene Europa for classical music. At the end of May, he toured Portugal and Spain and sang with Portuguese Fado singer Dulce Pontes. His frst two children are Amos and Matteo, who were both born during the time of his first marriage with Enrica Cenzatti. Bocelli has released numerous studio and live albums through his career including Viaggio Italiano (1995), Aria: The Opera Album (1998), Sacred Arias (1999), Verdi (2000), Cieli di Toscana (2001), Sentimento (2002), Andrea (2004), Amore (2006), Under the Desert Sky (2006), Incanto (2008), Vivere Live in Tuscany (2008), My Christmas (2009) and Concerto: One Night in Central Park (2011). (Andrea Bocelli's Son) Amos Bocelli is an Italian musician. Son Matteo 'Si' features the classical star singing with Ed Sheeran, Josh Groban and Dua Lipa among others.. Bocelli married his first wife, Enrica, in 1992. His appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show during her Holiday Music Extravaganza, where he sang "What Child Is This", with Mary J. Blige, and later closed the show with Adeste Fideles, was also aired the same day, and was later rebroadcast on 23 December. Visually impaired from birth, he became blind at the age of 12 following a soccer injury. In North America, Bocelli gave 6 concerts. The 28 year-old musician was born in Italy as the legendary Andrea's son. And they said, 'Well that's Matteo, his son,' and I said he's fantastic. [188] The couple live in Forte dei Marmi on the Mediterranean. Doctors resorted to leeches in a last-ditch effort to save his sight, but they were unsuccessful and he remained blind. "[165] Taylor had been a passionate fan of Bocelli's since the beginning of his music career in the mid-1990s. Amos has a younger brother named Matteo who was born on October 8, 1997. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5bC5K0oIr4/ Amos and his brother were raised in Forte dei Marmi, a resort town in Tuscany. In an interview in Pisa, he told a group of Inter fans that "My passion for Inter started during my college years, when Inter was winning everything in Italy and the world. "Always good to see a special friend after many years," Matteo captioned the June 29 post, which Hadid's mom, Yolanda, liked. Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo teamed up on the new song. Andrea Bocelli, left, director Michael Radford, centre, and Toby Sebastian, who plays Bocelli in The Music of Silence. A musically gifted couple added their signature to a popular hit and sang it perfectly together. Inadequate breath control often forces him to clip off notes prematurely at the end of phrases. [73] Carmen: Duets & Arias, a single-disc collection of some of the arias and duets of the recording, was also released in 2010. [136] The concert was broadcast throughout the United States and Canada, by PBS, and in Italy, by Rai 1. During the program Bocelli talked about his album and performed "The Lord's Prayer", "White Christmas", and "Silent Night". The 61-year-old opera singer has three children with two wives, sons Matteo (22) and Amos (25), and a daughter Virginia (8). Amos grew up in the Tuscan resort of Forte dei Marmi. Telenor Arena [46] It did not attract unanimous praise, though. [2][6][7] His album Romanza is one of the best-selling albums of all time, while Sacred Arias is the biggest selling classical album by any solo artist in history. After years in the spotlight alone, the 64-year-old is finally getting to share the stage with his own talented children. December 2, 2021 - Today world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli announced new US tour dates for June 2022, featuring highly-anticipated . On 21 October 2022, Bocelli released his first collaboration album with his son and daughter, Matteo and Virginia, titled A Family Christmas. In the end, Bocelli and Pavarotti performed "Miserere" together, which became a smash hit in Europe. No. [109] Australian pop singer Delta Goodrem performed again with Bocelli in all five concerts, after supporting him in his United States My Christmas 2009 winter tour. It was his father who taught him all about music. Rai Uno also broadcast the performance later that day, during the Zecchino d'Oro Festival. During a two-hour spectacle that featured operatic masterpieces and songs from Bocelli's newest album, "Believe," a wide range of guest artists and musicians including rising opera stars, pop . She has featured alongside her dad in videos of the pair duetting the likes of Hallelujah and Ich Liebe Dich what a talented family! [150], In June 2018, Bocelli released the single "If Only", his first after fourteen years. 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. His parents met each other in 1987 when his father was performing in a . He won the preliminary competition with the highest marks ever recorded in the newcomers section. Yes, Andrea Bocelli has two sons. Andrea Bocelli 5.75M subscribers Subscribe 1.1M 107M views 4 years ago "Anyone who is a parent, anyone who knows the precious responsibility of being a mother or a father, will fully grasp the. "So, when they sent me the song, I heard this voice and I said who's that? Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. In Brasil, following the success of the South American leg of the Incanto tour, where over 100,000 people attended his free concert at the So Paulo's "Parque Indipendencia", earlier in the year,[87] it was announced that Bocelli would hold another Open-Air, entrance free, concert in Florianpolis, on 28 December, where a crowd of about a million people was expected to attend. [23], Bocelli showed a great passion for music as a young boy. Andrea Bocelli and his son sang Sheeran's song and conquered the hearts She showed a diamond ring: 76-year-old Cher about engagement with her 36 . He is the oldest child of singer-songwriter and operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli and his first wife Enrica Cenzatti. Home Deep Cleaning . Amos and Matteo were born through Bocelli's first marriage to Enrica Cenzatti. Edi Bocelli son Andrea Bocelli and daughter-in-law Veronica. Singer Celine Dion has said that "if God would have a singing voice, he must sound a lot like Andrea Bocelli",[2][17] and record producer David Foster has often described Bocelli's voice as the most beautiful in the world. Picture: Getty Enrica and Andrea welcomed their first child, Amos, on 22 February 1995, and their second son Matteo shortly after on 8 October 1997. And this is my goal, my purpose and my joy: to pray together.". In September, he debuted at the Avery Fisher Hall, in New York, with four concerts. Continuing with his collaborations, Bocelli teamed with Ed Sheeran in late 2017 to record "Perfect Symphony," a version of Sheeran's ubiquitous hit "Perfect." [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. In April and May, he toured Asia again, visiting Manila, Hong Kong and Singapore. It was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and featured recent pandemic related songs. He sang "La voce del silenzio" "The voice of silence" and "Dare to Live" during the ceremony. Photograph: Getty Images He also has a cameo role in the film. [52], During early 2005, Bocelli was on tour including performances in Madeira, Hungary, Norway, US, UK, Italy and Germany. Andrea Bocelli is one of the most well-known singers around the world. His last three arena concerts alone grossed a total of over 5,6million dollars, placing him third on Billboard Magazine's week's Hot Tours ranking, behind the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Il Divo, who both held over 5 times more concerts worldwide, compared to Bocelli's three in the United States, explaining their better showings.[86]. ANDREA BOCELLI performed last night at The Hollywood Bowl and brought son Matteo and daughter Virginia on stage to sing with him. 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. "I study with him, so being in the studio with him has been fantastic.". That characteristic way of expressing yourself through your voice, Bocellitold Billboard in 2018 of the blending of his voice with his sons in their track, Fall On Me. Yes. He then returning to Italy, for a concert in the Upper Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, on 19 December, which was broadcast directly after the Urbi et Orbi blessing of Pope Benedict XVI, 25 December, on Rai Uno. This makes Matteo and I very similar. Andrea Bocelli facts: wife, famous songs, family and everything to know about the, Andrea Bocelli on singing with family at Christmas: My voice is changing, every year, 80 percent of schoolchildren say more could be done to engage young people with, 13-year-old Ukrainian refugee plays poignantly on public piano, one year since the war, Mother asks TikTok to play her 10-year-old daughters melody, and a whole string, Download 'German Mass D.872 - Holy, Holy, Holy' on iTunes. His parents divorced when he was six or seven years old. Amos, 27, is a gifted pianist who, in 2016, became a member of the board of directors of his fathers charity initiative, ABF Andrea Bocelli Foundation. Andrea Bocelli is standing on the list of Italian singers. He rose to fame in 1994, winning the newcomers section of the 44th Sanremo Music Festival performing "Il mare calmo della sera". [33], Bocelli made his debut in a major operatic role in 1998 when he played Rodolfo in a production of La bohme at the Teatro Comunale in Cagliari from 18 to 25 February. [117][118] A screening of the film Homage to Rome, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, who was present during the event, and starring Bocelli, in his cinematographic debut, was shown prior to the special concert. [84][85] He returned to the United Kingdom, 16 December, for an appearance on The One Show, broadcast live by BBC One, and on The Alan Titchmarsh Show which aired 18 December, on ITV1. 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. . In September 2011, the couple announced that Berti was expecting her first and Bocelli's third child, a daughter,[186] in the spring. [66], On 23 May 2008, he sang The Prayer with Katharine McPhee in a Las Vegas tribute concert for Canadian producer and songwriter David Foster. ", "He was not in my plans I actually didn't want him to participate in the recordings, because I believe he needs to finish his studies at the conservatory," Andre says (through an English translator) of Matteo, who currently studies music at the Conservatory of Lucca in Italy. Similarly, jazz singer Al Jarreau, who performed with Bocelli on the "Night of the Proms" tour in Europe in 1995, described him as "the most beautiful voice in the world,"[164] and American talk show host Oprah Winfrey commented on her talk show that, "when I hear Andrea sing, I burst into tears. With Sogno (1999), Bocelli cemented his status as an international singing sensation. [63] Bocelli returned to his home town for a concert at the newly created Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico on 5 July 2007, with guest appearance by Kenny G, Heather Headley, Lang Lang, Elisa, Sarah Brightman and Laura Pausini. [152] An English version of the song was released in October and was featured in the Walt Disney Pictures film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms as the end credit song. [120][121][122] His sold-out concert at the O2 in London, was the most attended show in the venue's history, with 16,500 people attending the event. [151] [40] At the 41st Grammy Awards ceremony on 24 February, Bocelli was nominated for Best New Artist, which was won by Lauryn Hill. 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. [40], From 11 to 24 April, he toured the West Coast of North America, from San Diego to Vancouver, with a final performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Matteo Bocelli is the son of singer Andrea Bocelli from his first marriage. . In May 2011, Bocelli held 5 concerts in East and Southeast Asia, and was joined by New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra during the tour. However, he is also a polarizing figure in classical music, whose voice and performances Sculptures by Swiss artist Kurt Laurenz Metzler, who attended the concert, were exhibited during this year's edition. On 25 October, he received a Bambi Award in the Klassik category in Cologne, Germany. Larisa Martinez performs with Andrea Bocelli during the "Believe" world tour stop at Salt Lake City's Vivint Arena on Oct. 30, 2021. [20] He completed law school and spent one year as a court-appointed lawyer.[29]. Bocelli married his first wife, Enrica, in 1992. The song is a duet version of Sheeran's song "Perfect", with many of the original English lyrics sung in Italian. On 17 August, he performed in Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem at the Verona Arena in Rome. Bocelli sang at the royal wedding for Britain's Princess Eugenie around that time, and the following March he delivered another personal performance during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Pavarotti then encouraged Fornaciari to use Bocelli for the song. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. "I would never forgive myself for this debut if that happened. Amos Bocelli is an Italian musician. Hes played piano since he was 6 years old. It contains renditions of classic film soundtracks and scores, featuring duets with Ariana Grande, Nicole Scherzinger and his wife Veronica Berti. [40], From 10 July to 27 August, he appeared in a guest role for seven performances of The Merry Widow at the Verona Arena. "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. The Associated Press reported "Passion? At his 5 July performance, filmed for PBS as American DreamAndrea Bocelli's Statue of Liberty Concert, Bocelli dedicated the encore Sogno (Dream), from his 1999 album Sogno, to the memory of his father. The concerts in Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg were all part of the Notte Illuminata Tour, launched in Pisa, at the Teatro Verdi, December 2010. 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. [2] Bocelli and Dion sang "The Prayer" at the ceremony. He is the oldest child of singer-songwriter and operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli and his first wife Enrica Cenzatti. [48] On 24 May, he performed in a benefit concert for the Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art in the Piazza del Campo in Siena, with sopranos Maria Luigia Borsi and Lucia Dessanti, baritone Soo Kyung Ahn, and violinist Ruth Rogers, accompanied by Marcello Rota and the Orchestra Citt di Pisa. Accompanied by organist Emanuele Vianelli, Bocelli sang traditional favorites like "Ave Maria" and "Sancta Maria" inside the empty cathedral, before heading outside to close his mini-concert with "Amazing Grace.". He also became a member of the board of directors of his fathers charity initiative, ABF Andrea Bocelli Foundation, in 2016. Both songs appear on Bocelli's album S, released on 26 October 2018. On 28 May, he took part in "Pavarotti & Friends" charity concert in Modena in aid of Angola. [195] The list below is limited to his English language books which are widely available. Andrea Bocelli brings his golden voice to some of Italy's most beautiful spots for his new project, 'The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli,' and for one song in particular, Grammy . He later learned the flute and saxophone, and was often asked to sing at family gatherings and at school. On 3 November, My Christmas, his first Holiday album, produced by David Foster, was released and went on to become the best-selling Holiday album of the year. 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. "But we had a great opportunity, and we took it because it was a great song. In July, he performed two concerts in Dublin with Ana Mara Martnez and the New Symphony Orchestra. Also during the second part of the year, he performed in Croatia, Serbia, Italy, the US, Dubai, Switzerland and finally in Scandinavia. [164], Bocelli's voice, more specifically his interpretation of opera, has been regularly criticized by classical music critics. Dell amore non si sa (Love is unknown) | Andrea, 2004. Amos followed in his fathers footsteps and ventured into the world of music pretty early in his life. The diction is not clear. Bocelli and Cenzatti met at a piano bar when she was 17 years old. After becoming completely blind at the age of 12, Bocelli rose to fame in 1994 following his win at the44th Sanremo Music Festival. Invited by Queen Elizabeth II, he performed at the annual Royal Variety Performance in Birmingham, UK, on 29 November. [44], In February 2003, Bocelli performed Madama Butterfly in an exclusive Monte Carlo concert, which was attended by Caroline, Princess of Hanover. [64], In April, he toured in Asia with performances in Tokyo, Taichung, and Seoul. He entered the main competition with "Con te partir" and finished in fourth place. Both boys have had a close relationship with their father since birth and often accompany him on tour. Andrea Bocelli is one of the most famous musicians and he's been sharing his vocal talent with the world for years. Tampere, Finland, Passions, special people, friends and family: the artists own notes during an extraordinary life journey. [45] A day later he received two awards for Sentimento at the 2003 Classical BRIT Award held at the Royal Albert Hall in London "Best selling classical album" and "Album of the year". 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's younger son Matteo, 21, inherited his father's bone structure as well as his soaring vocals. 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. [138], On 7 November, he gave an open-air free concert at Praa Rui Barbosa in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to an audience of between 80,000 and 150,000 people.[139][140][141]. Top 15 Andrea Bocelli Pop Songs. Performing with him were flautist Andrea Griminelli, Italian pop singer Massimo Ranieri and soprano Cecilia Bartoli, with Steven Mercurio conducting the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. The couple divorced in 2002, and Andrea went on to meet his second wife, Veronica Berti, per Yahoo! Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday, March 30th 2023, 8:00 pm [58] In March, he was honoured by the Italian state with a Grande Ufficiale Italian Order of Merit (Grand Officer of the Italian Republic), given to him by then President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi. "The Prayer" was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Il mare calmo della sera (The calm evening sea) | Il Mare Calom Della Sera, 1994. November 2020, Bocelli released an album, Believe. 7pm - 10pm, German Mass D.872 - Holy, Holy, Holy 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. All Rights Reserved. [33][36], Back in Italy in Bologna on 27 September, he sang at the International Eucharistic Congress. On 6 July, he performed at the Statue of Liberty in New York City for his third PBS special American Dream: Andrea Bocelli's Statue Of Liberty Concert. "My father the first time said, 'Why don't you start playing the piano now just to see if you like it?' Jeff Nelson is the Senior News Editor, Entertainment at PEOPLE. Amos and Matteo were born to Cenzatti in 1995 and 1997 respectively. Here is everything you need to know about the singers children, from their ages and careers, to the familys new Christmas album Read more: Andrea Bocelli: wife, famous songs, family and everything to know about the Italian tenor. Matteo and Virginia will bring a new generation of Bocelli talent. Bocelli was also joined by the Piccolo Coro dell'Antoniano, in his home in Forte dei Marmi, where they sang "Caro Ges Bambino", a song from My Christmas which was originally recorded by the choir in 1960. [5] He has had success as a crossover performer, bringing classical music to the top of international pop charts. [51], On 15 October, he performed at the People Conference Hall in Beijing, China, and on 17 October at the Great Hall in Shanghai. On 15 March, he took part in the opening of Walt Disney Studios Park in Marne-la-Valle France. But that is something that you cannot learn, that cannot be taught. On 27 May 2009, Bocelli sang "Il Gladiatore", from the Gladiator soundtrack, followed by the UEFA Champions League Anthem, which is based on G.F. Handel's "Zadok the Priest", during the opening ceremony of the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final, in the Stadio Olimpico, in Rome. That same year, Bocelli met Veronica Berti, who would become his manager. Herning, Denmark, Tuesday, March 28th 2023, 8:00 pm On 1 June, Bocelli performed with Plcido Domingo at the Arena di Verona, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opera festival.[148]. have routinely been the subject of negative reviews by critics. Andrea Bocelli OMRI OMDSM (Italian:[andra botlli]; born 22 September 1958)[1] is an Italian tenor and multi-instrumentalist. "I was always singing since I was a child, but I was doing it just in front of my mom never my dad because I was a little bit shy," says Matteo. [50], In September, he performed his "Once in a Lifetime" tour in Australia with concerts in Sydney and Melbourne and one concert in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he was joined on stage by New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra. [57] He also began another tour with a concert at the Piazza di Castello in Turin. [137], On 15 October, Bocelli performed again for Pope Benedict XVI and a crowd of 8,000 people in Vatican's Audience Hall. Andrea Bocelli is one of the most well-known singers around the world. Amos grew up in the Tuscan resort of Forte dei Marmi. [2] In 1999, he was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. For nearly a decade, he has worked across the brand's entertainment verticals, reporting on breaking news and writing and editing across platforms, as well as securing A-list cover exclusives, including Barry Manilow's coming out and an at-home interview with Madonna. [64], To promote the album, he performed "Canto della Terra" at The Alan Titchmarsh Show on the BBC in London on 1 February; was interviewed by Fabio Fazio on the Italian talk show Che tempo che fa on RAI 3 in Italy; and performed "Canto della terra", "A te" and "Besame mucho" from the album, as well as "My Way" on 2 February; and made an appearance on The South Bank Show in London, where he sang the French aria "Pour mon me" on 3 February. In November, he won the "Best Italian Artist" and "World's Best-selling Classical Artist" awards at the World Music Awards. In 2021, Andrea decided to once again revive Perfect in a duet format with his son Matteo. "We cannot blame just one thing," says Bocelli. [79], On 10 and 11 October he performed at Petra, singing "Dare to Live" with Laura Pausini, as well as performing "E Lucevan le Stelle" from Tosca. Source: Instagram Andrea felt for Veronica very quickly. Interestingly, the pair moved in together the night they met at a party. 15M views, 160K likes, 85K loves, 35K comments, 618K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from : '. Andrea Bocelli's son Matteo is the new tenor in Bollywood Matteo Bocelli, who is all set to release his debut album where he shifts gears from opera to pop, is in India to collaborate with. Bocelli also took part in the annual 2009 Jos Carreras Gala, on 17 December, where he sang Adeste Fideles, before singing "White Christmas" with Jos Carreras for the very first time; this was broadcast live, by Das Erste, in Germany. On 24 October, he performed at Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, as a tribute to the city, where he celebrated the Italian release of Incanto. Andrea Bocelli Announces Star-Studded Duets Album 'Si', Single 'Fall On Me' Ft. Bocelli was first married to Enrica Cenzatti. He was born with poor eyesight and became completely blind during a football accident at the early . [130], In June and July, Bocelli gave two open-air concerts at historic sites, the first at Masada, in Israel,[131] with all proceeds dedicated to support the residents of the Israeli regions of Galilee and Negev,[132] and the second at Syracuse's ancient Greek theatre, in Sicily,[133] with all proceeds donated to the Fiamme di Solidariet (Flames of Solidarity) organization, to raise awareness of issues concerning the poorest and most marginalized in Italy.[134]. The two performed the song on 22 October episode of Dancing With the Stars. He also recorded a Portuguese version of the song with Brazilian singer Sandy. South African Father-Daughter Music Duo Goes Viral, Thanks to Mistaken Identity Performances by a South African father-daughter singing duo, whose talent gained attention in Britain, have gone. [145] On 7 February, Bocelli was an honorary guest at the 61st Annual National Prayer Breakfast, held at the Washington Hilton, where he performed "Ombra mai fu" and Franz Schubert's "Ave Maria" in the presence of President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, as well as other political leaders. Today, he has the honor of sharing his fame with his three children. You have to stay modest and humble. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has shaped the landscape of light opera, and crossover classical pop, over the last 25 years. It is the theme of his new album and his Christmas concert, which is taking place on Saturday. The pair reportedly met back in 2002 and officially tied the knot in 2014. Amos is the first son of Andrea bocelli and besides the music studio he is building his future as space engineers. [135] He was accompanied by the New York Philharmonic, conducted by its music director Alan Gilbert, and the Westminster Symphonic Choir. 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