Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli, OMRI, OMDSMis an Italian classical crossover tenor, recording artist, and singer-songwriter. Born with poor eyesight, he became permanently blind at the age of 12 following a football accident...
NationalityItalian
ProfessionOpera Singer
Date of Birth22 September 1958
CityLajatico, Italy
CountryItaly
idols singers teach
My idol has been Franco Corelli. But every singer can teach you something.
singers fame lyrical
I started as a lyrical singer. But it was through the pop universe that I reached international fame.
beautiful voice singers
It's always beautiful to sing with other great voices. I like voices in general. It's a big privilege to have great singers next to me.
baby singing singers
When I began singing, it was the first time I was happy in my life. As a baby, I would stop crying when I heard a great singer.
athlete opera singers
The activity of a singer that sings opera is similar to that of an athlete.
opera singers groups
The most widely criticised singers in the history of opera, Maria Callas and Franco Corelli, happen also to be the best singers. I am honoured for being part of their group.
began born grew people ride time
I try to find some time for my horses. I began when I was a child, because I was born and grew up in a little village. And many people ride the horses. So, it was a big - it has been a big passion for me.
country men
I'm a country boy, and we're the product of our upbringing. As a boy, I was told that men don't cry.
becomes challenge definitely enhance experience frame inside mind positive travelling
To be happy when you are travelling, you need to be happy inside before you leave. A positive frame of mind will definitely enhance your travelling experience. If I'm not in a positive frame of mind then the whole thing definitely becomes more of a challenge for me.
lack people relationship
People wonder if there is a relationship between my lack of sight and the way I sing. But there's no connection.
fear fright reaching stage worst
Stage fright is my worst problem. A voice is very intimate. It's something of your own. So there's always this fear, because you feel naked. There's a fear of not reaching up to expectations.
helps playing
It's very important for me to try to relax when I'm travelling, and playing my flute helps me to unwind.
listening possibility ifs
If you don't have the possibility of listening to music, you can't know if you love it.
country law clients
I studied law, and I was ready to be a lawyer in my country [Italy]. Probably it is better for many clients that I changed my direction! But I was happy to study and I was a good student, I finished my studies. And everything that you learn is useful in life.