Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli (born September 22, 1958 in Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy) is a singer, writer and music producer.

International recognition

In 1996 in Germany with soprano Sarah Brightman he sang an English version of Con Te Partiro, entitled Time to Say Goodbye, which broke sales records and stayed in the German top ten for nearly six months. In subsequent years Andrea performed at Paris, Bologna, Torre del Lago and the Vatican, and released further albums, until entering the American market in 1998 with a concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington and a White House reception. Both that year and in 1999 Andrea embarked on tours to North and South America and duets with Céline Dion. Andrea's albums top the US classical album charts.

Related Topics:
1996 - Sarah Brightman - Paris - Bologna - Torre del Lago - Vatican - 1998 - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - White House - 1999 - Céline Dion

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In 2002 Andrea repeated his America tour, winning two World Music Awards. Since then, Andrea has continued to expand his career with concert appearances throughout the world.

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