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All About Andrea Bocelli - His Biography, CD Albums, Videos and Pictures
Andrea Bocelli is a much-loved Italian singer with a voice that is adored by millions. Best known for opera singing in his enchanting tenor voice, Andrea Bocelli has most recently produced the albums Love in Portofino and Passione.
Although to his biggest fans he needs no introduction, many of you may only have heard his singing and the man himself may still be a mystery to you. So first, let me answer some of the questions that are frequently asked about Andrea Bocelli.
All About Andrea Bocelli
Frequently Asked Questions... Answered!
Andrea Bocelli - is that the right way to spell his name?
Yes. Andrea is the Italian version of Andrew - so in Italy is very much a masculine name. He's not Andreas, Andres or Andre, although depending on where you are from that may be what your country people call him. Bocelli is spelled as seen here. It's not a name non-Italians are used to writing, so you may well see it misspelled as Bocceli, Boccelli, Bochelli or Bocielli - I've even seen people calling him everything from Bucelli to Bottecelli (maybe confused with Botticelli the painter?).
Is Andrea Bocelli blind?
Yes. Andrea Bocelli went blind during his childhood. He was diagnosed with glaucoma and entirely lost his remaining sight as a result of a soccer game accident. As he learned to cope in a world without sight, music became his life. He can open his eyes but generally sings with his eyes closed.
Where is Andrea Bocelli from?
He comes from the beautiful region of Tuscany in Italy and has spent his life there as part of a close-knit family.
Is Andrea Bocelli married?
He has been married, and had 2 children with his first wife Enrica. He now lives with his fiancée Veronica in a seaside town in northern Tuscany, close to his former wife and their children.
Andrea Bocelli on YouTube - Listen to that magical voice
Click play on the video to listen to Bocelli's amazing singing while you browse the rest of the page...
This 256 page autobiography has 22 5-star and 7 4-star reviews from readers on Amazon.com.
Biography of Andrea Bocelli
If you'd like to know more about this great talent, his autobiography is the perfect place to start. Learn about his early childhood, how his life changed with the onset of blindness, and how music became his life as he lost his sight. Read his inspiring story from a small-time singer with a big voice in piano bars, to international stardom. Bocelli, telling his story in his own voice using the pseudonym of Amos (his son's name), comes across as a lovely man who has coped with adversity to become adored around the world, but still keeps his feet firmly on the ground. Incidentally, this book is no ghost-written glory for Bocelli - he is the true author of this work, which was initially written on a Braille computer. The book also includes black-and-white photographs highlighting moments of his life.
Love in Portofino
Passione (2013): The Best Yet from Bocelli?
![Passione [Deluxe Edition]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51hSQMIwiTL._SL160_.jpg)
Recent Work by Bocelli
Passione is a 2013 release by Andrea Bocelli, and has been overwhelmingly popular with his legions of fans.
The 18 tracks on the deluxe edition include some beautiful Italian and Spanish-language songs. There are two Spanish duets, Quizàs, Quizàs, Quizàs with Jennifer Lopez, and Corcovado with Nelly Furtado (The Girl from Ipanema is also sung by Bocelli in Spanish). In additon, the CD features a re-recording of Edith Piaf's La Vie en Rose.
The English-language tracks include classics Love Me Tender and When I Fall in Love.
This music is not operatic, but is laid-back, blending the singer's distinctive voice with smooth and mellow sounds. The overall theme of the album is of course passion (hence the title) and romance. It makes for easy-listening and appeals to a wide range of musical tastes.
Love in Portofino is the live recording of most of these songs, from Bocelli's 2012 concert in the historic Italian town of Portofino.
Andrea Bocelli sings Silent Night - Andrea singing with a choir and orchestra
Andrea singing Silent Night in English, with a choir of girls. Magical!
The 2009 Holiday Album by Bocelli - My Christmas
The CD album and accompanying DVD Andrea Bocelli, My Christmas was released in November 2009. Bocelli effortlessly blends such classics as Adeste Fidelis and O Tannenbaum with popular songs from White Christmas to Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
While his sense of fun his evident in Jingle Bells, which features The Muppets, he also teams up with Mary J. Blige to sing What Child Is This?, Natalie Cole for The Christmas Song, Reba McEntire for Blue Christmas and fellow Opera star Katherine Jenkins for I Believe.
Solo songs on this CD include White Christmas, Silent Night, Angels We Have Heard On High, Caro Gesu Bambino, Cantique De Noel and God Bless Us Everyone.
He is joined by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for The Lord's Prayer.
(There are also 7 songs on the accompanying DVD.)
With such a wide selection of Christmas favorites, there is something here for all tastes. This album is sure to become a Christmas classic for years to come.
This CD/DVD set has 29 5-star reviews on Amazon. The CD is also available separately and currently has an amazing 199 5-star reviews.
What do you think of Andrea Bocelli? - It's YOUR turn to have your say!
Time to tell the truth! Have you loved him for years, or did you arrive here wondering what all the fuss is about?
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Do you think Andrea Bocelli is divine? Own all his albums? Or just like one of his songs? Tell all!
© 2009 Indigo Janson
I'd love to hear your thoughts about Andrea Bocelli
Following your footsteps (after finding and reading this great lens), I opened a lens about Renee Fleming :) It's so great to find such a wonderful group of opera lovers.
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@anonymous: Thanks for your insightful comment. It's much appreciated. I had a feeling that he's already been divorced once but it's been a while since I read the autobiography so may have to check my facts.
His voice is timeless, gentle, soothing and compassionate. I grew up during the Nelson Eddy years and have finally found someone I enjoy as much as I did him. Of course I was a child during the Eddy years, but my mother and I listened to him. It would be interesting to hear him again - I wonder if his recordings are available..
Anyway it is wonderful to sit here and watch Bocelli and not only hear him but see him as well
I read he may get a divorce - I hope not - he would be spoiled for me - was he married in the Catholic Church?
Andrea Bocelli has such a beautiful and expressive voice, I could listen to him for hours.
It's Christmas and that means Andrea Bocelli! Thanks again for this awesome article!! Well done!
There's such a tenderness to the way he sings - it' so beautiful!
I love Andrea Bocelli. I have all of his albums and listen to him everyday. Love, Love......
He's definitely one of my favorite singers.
I am from the Bahamas. Andrea Bocelli you are so gifted what a lovely voice.
Valerie Hanna-Wells
Beautiful singing... and lens, thank you!! :)
One of my favorites! :)
His voice is utterly beautiful - stupendous! Love this lens!!
I believe that Andrea Bocelli is one of the greatest musical talents of our age.
I also am a professional Singer/musician and he is one of my greatest inspirations and influences. Thanks Andrea, God Bless You!
A beautiful singer and a very interesting life - I have read biographies prior to this - magnificent.
Hello! Andrea Bocelli is one of the best singers ever, so good his songs can make me cry. Thanks for creating a great lens.
Such a beautiful voice and unique story. Great lens!
He is a gifted man, very good singing voice. Nice lens too, very well thought out!
I love his music, he is one of the best opera singers:) great lens
I like a few of his songs and one that I don't see on this lens is his singing of Ave Maria.
He has such a gifted voice. I enjoy his talent.
Andrea is my favourite and I keep a number of his CDs. Thanks for writing a good lens which give me more about Andrea and his collection of beautiful songs.
Definitely divine! When I first heard him, I had to have it right away, and I had never listened to any sort of opera.
My friends, who were playing it, said the same thing when they first heard him. I was later blown away to hear of his eyesight.
I love Andrea Bocelli and have many of his recordings. The video here, with him singing the Lord's Prayer, was a very powerful and moving experience. Thank you for this beautiful collection of music.
Love this, have you ever seen Elmo and Andrea Bocelli on you tube, my 2 year old niece loves it (I do too ;-)
yes, between him and Josh Groban, it's a tough choice!
One of the best voices I have ever heard!
A very well put-together lens for an amazing singer - thanks for this!
He is a great tenor; his voice is so great to listen to. Beautiful lens on a beautiful subject.
love to listen on him..what a gift from GOD..
What an amazing gift he has. I almost hold my breath when I listen to him. You answered most of my questions. Nicely done!
Had the opportunity to see him in Vegas a couple of years ago. it was amazing! THUMBS UP AND FAVE!
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Thanks for visiting Scot and Harmony!
He gives me chills every time....could listen all day long. Thanks for the great lens.
I would like to hear him one of Mozart's Operas.
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@javr: Thank you.
He is one of the premier tenors of all time. Great lens!
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@anonymous: Andrea Bocelli is an inspiration to so many of us, it's wonderful to discover his fans here on Squidoo too.
I love his voice, music and his story. Great lens on a wonderful subject.
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@jptanabe: Thank you. He has a remarkable talent.
I love Andrea Bocelli - his voice is truly amazing! Great job here introducing him.
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@termit_bronx: Thanks for your kind comment!
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@boutiqueshops: You're welcome, it was a delight to make.
Andrea Bocelli has a great voice, I like it very much! Cool lens!
Wow, thanks for a truly lovely page for one of my favorite artists. I totally enjoyed it. I didn't get his Christmas release last year - maybe I can play catch up this year.
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@Amarant LM: Ciao Amarant.... e grazie mille! Thanks for the song recommendation.
A really nice song that I like is "Chiara" . Great Lens!
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@anonymous: Indeed. He has a rare and remarkable talent.
A voice like this is a gift from heaven, like angels singing through him! How can anyone's heart NOT be moved when listening to Andrea sing?!
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@Sylvestermouse: Thank you. He is certainly a popular man with a true gift.
Andrea Bocelli is gifted with the voice of an angel! I love listening to his music. He has such an inspirational, soothing voice and demeanor. Most Excellent!
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@julieannbrady: He truly is one of a kind, isn't he Julie? Thanks for showing your support here.
I simply -- well, more than simply ... I truly adore Andrea Bocelli. His voice is angelic.
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@aka-rms: Thank you!
Great tribute page!
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@SacredCynWear: And maybe one day you will! Grazie mille for the compliments.
Wonderful information about Andrea. I've loved his voice for years. I actually used to dream that I would go to Tuscany to see him perform. Bellisimo!
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@SoyCandleLover: He's definitely a versatile performer who has used his talent in many styles of music. Thanks so much for these lensrolls.
I'm not much of an opera fan, but I do enjoy his Christmas music. I especially like the duets with Celine Dion and Mary J. Blidge. The songs are featured on my Top 10 Christmas album lenses "Best Selling" & "2009". 5 stars and lensrolling to them. :D Thanks!
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@JakTraks: Grazie mille! Thanks for visiting here and the kind comment.
I enjoy Andrea Bocelli's voice. Very nicely done - I think Andrea would like it!
What a beautiful tribute page. I especially love when Andrea Boccelli and Sarah Brightman perform together. Such amazing talent!
Love him, my favorite also. I must hear the Christmas album.
The first time I ever heard him was about 12 years ago, at Christmas singing his song "Time to say Goodbye", I loved it then, and love it now. My favorite.
Great job! He certainly is a very popular singer and you've created a really comprehensive page about him. 5*
He has a great voice! I have liked him for quite a while. I saw him on Oprah the other day. He was singing Christmas music and sounded beautiful! Blessed by an angel!
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@justholidays: Thanks so much for your visit and comments Dom!
OMG! Wonderful lens!
They played Andrea Bocelli for Julie and Melissa funerals in 96 (they were national funerals as these little girls were victims of a monster); this added a more dramatic effect to the ceremonies... It's a fantastic singer and you crafted a marvelous lens!
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