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. Andrea Bocelli callacorellicriticise Change image and share on social
An opera singer is like an athlete before a match. An athlete cannot overdo anything. In order to perform at the highest possible level, you need to refrain from activities so as to be able to express this power. Andrea Bocelli activityathleteexpress share on social
In my iPod, there are many operas, from A to Z. I have 'Aida' and 'Boheme' and 'Butterfly' and 'Cavalleria'. My passion is for opera, but when I'm in the car, I listen to everything. Andrea Bocelli aidabohemebutterfly Change image and share on social
I have always felt an excellent rapport ever since my very first concert in Britain at Hampton Court. I have always felt understood. The British understand opera very well. Andrea Bocelli britainbritishconcert Change image and share on social
What is beautiful enchants me. I mean not just physical beauty but a wider concept of beauty. There is beauty in poetry and in great musical or singing performances. There is beauty everywhere if you can just see it. Andrea Bocelli beautifulbeautyconcept share on social
While they are kids, my children must do as I say. Andrea Bocelli childkid 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
I change the language with which I use my voice. In opera, I know I have an orchestra behind me; I have to communicate to people very far from me. Andrea Bocelli changecommunicatelanguage Change image and share on social
Every audience has its character; I like America - they love me. I suffer from stage fright, but in America not so much. Andrea Bocelli americaaudiencecharacter Change image and share on social
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. Andrea Bocelli badexpectationfear Change image and share on social
