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Born on September 22, 1958 Andrea Bocelli is a legendary operatic pop and classical crossover singer who performs in operas as well. He has sold over 60 million copies of his albums and has recorded six complete operas. These among others include La bohème, Il trovatore, Werther, Pagliacci, Cavalleria rusticana and Tosca. Although he was born with congenital glaucoma, he lost his sight to a football injury at the age of twelve. He was born and raised at a family farm in Lajatico in Tuscany, Italy and started piano lessons along with learning to play the flute and saxophone at the tender age of six. From his early childhood, Bocelli was requested by his relatives to sing for them.
He won 1994 Newcomers section at the Sanremo Festival. After being invited the following year, he entered the main competition and secured the fourth place. His first album was recorded by Italian record producers, Mauro Malavasi and included Con te partirò. Achieving double platinum sales in Italy in record time, it made Bocelli a superstar over night. Despite the fact that his first album was released in spring, the producers had launched his third album by autumn. Bocelli made his debut in 1998 in the role of Rodolfo in a production of La bohème at the Teatro Comunale in Cagliari from 18 February to 25 February. Steven Mercurio was the conductor and Daniela Dessi played Mimi. It was broadcast on Italian television station, RAI on 28 February and was later recorded as an opera.
Boceeli was nominated twice at the 42nd Grammy Awards; his ‘The Prayer’ was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. His ‘World Tour 2000’ started on March 31 and his album was voted album of the year by listeners of the Classic FM radio station in the United Kingdom. It was indeed a glorious time for Bocelli.
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Caroline, Princess of Hanover, attended Bocelli exclusive concert performance of Madama Butterfly in Monte Carlo in February. It was in March that he decided to switch gears and wore the producer hat for the first time recording young artists Allunati and Jacqueline Ferry sang for his new record label, Clackson. His second complete operate Tosca was released in May. He also had the honor of singing for the British Royal Family at the Royal National Institute of Blind People Andrea. His performance at Toyota Center in Houston during the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2006 All-Star Weekend was broadcast live on the TNT Cable television network.
Despite his music’s wide appeal and ever increasing popularity, a number of critics have given below average reviews to Bocelli using phrases as poor phrasing, uneven tone and lack of technique. Bocelli met his wife Enrica while singing at the piano bars. They were married on June 27, 1992 and now have two children. This first born Amos was born in February 1995 and their son Matteo was born in October 1997. They got divorced in 2002. The Italian legend is not engaged to Veronica Berti.
Dr. Andrea Bocelli, GO OMRI., LL.D., born September 22, 1958 is an Italian tenor, widely regarded as the most popular classical singer of the Twenty First century. The Andrea Bocelli Lyrics Archive is intended for the nonprofit educational use of Bocelli fans to enhance their enjoyment and appreciation of his music. As a young boy, Bocelli showed a great passion for music.
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