You can be great only if it is your destiny. Andrea Bocelli destinygreat Change image and share on social
More people are listening to opera, and I'm happy - everybody must be given that opportunity. Andrea Bocelli happylistenopportunity Change image and share on social
I did a pop album, 'Sogno,' in 1999. I think it's important to record another pop album because many people love pop music. By this kind of repertoire, some people can later discover classical music. Andrea Bocelli albumclassicaldiscover Change image and share on social
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. Andrea Bocelli beautifulbiggeneral Change image and share on social
People are often quite surprised by the sport and leisure activities practised by the blind. For example, tandem cycling is very popular. Andrea Bocelli activityblindcycle Change image and share on social
The activity of a singer that sings opera is similar to that of an athlete. Andrea Bocelli activityathleteopus Change image and share on social
Popularity gets up people's noses. But I understand the importance and the function of popular music. There is an artistic purpose. Popular music helps people to develop a curiosity and leads them towards classical music. Andrea Bocelli artisticclassicalcuriosity share on social
When I get on stage, my first goal is not to show my expertise, but on the contrary, to give a bit of happiness, of joy, of cheerfulness. I am firmly convinced that in order to sing well, you must love your neighbor and be passionate about life. Andrea Bocelli bitecheerfulnesscontrary share on social
Opera is complex for those who perform it, but also for those who listen to it. It takes more time, more patience and more spirit of sacrifice. All this is well worth it because opera offers such deep sensations that they will remain in a heart for a lifetime. Andrea Bocelli complexdeepheart share on social
When you're on stage singing, you're naked. Your voice is something very intimate, and that's why I'm scared every time before I perform. It doesn't matter if I'm singing for a king or a queen or the Pope, it's enough to be in front of anybody. I suffer, but I can't do anything about it. Andrea Bocelli frontintimateking share on social