Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli, born on September 22, 1958, in Lajatico, Italy, is a renowned Italian tenor celebrated for his fusion of opera and pop music. From birth, Bocelli was visually impaired due to congenital glaucoma and became completely blind at age 12 following a soccer accident. Despite these challenges, he pursued music passionately, learning to play the piano, flute, saxophone, and other instruments from a young age.
Bocelli initially pursued a legal career, studying law at the University of Pisa and briefly practicing as a state-appointed attorney. However, his passion for music prevailed, leading him to study voice under the guidance of tenor Franco Corelli. His breakthrough came in 1992 when he recorded a demo of "Miserere" for Zucchero Fornaciari, which impressed Luciano Pavarotti and led to a successful collaboration.
In 1994, Bocelli gained widespread recognition by winning the newcomers' section of the Sanremo Music Festival with "Il mare calmo della sera." He subsequently released numerous albums, achieving international fame with hits like "Con te partirò," which he recorded as "Time to Say Goodbye" with Sarah Brightman. His album Romanza became one of the best-selling albums globally, and Sacred Arias set records in the classical music genre.
Bocelli's discography includes a mix of pop and classical albums, with notable works such as Sogno, which featured a duet with Celine Dion, and My Christmas, a top-selling holiday album. His 2019 album Sì marked his first number-one debut on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200.
Throughout his career, Bocelli has received numerous accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a listing in the Guinness Book of World Records. He continues to be a beloved figure in the music world, known for his powerful voice and ability to bridge classical and popular music genres.
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