To sing opera, one needs two things: the voice and the passion - and above all, the passion. Andrea Bocelli opuspassionsing Change image and share on social
The fact that I am blind is not what defines my life. It should be of no more interest than my blood type. People wonder if there is a relationship between my lack of sight and the way I sing. But there's no connection. Andrea Bocelli blindbloodconnection share on social
People wonder if there is a relationship between my lack of sight and the way I sing. But there's no connection. Andrea Bocelli connectionlackpeople Change image and share on social
I was an agnostic until I realized that I had to choose between God and fate. The idea that humanity and nature are the result of fate was not convincing at all. I find the presence of God everywhere. Andrea Bocelli agnosticchooseconvince Change image and share on social
I'm a country boy, and we're the product of our upbringing. As a boy, I was told that men don't cry. Andrea Bocelli boycountrycry Change image and share on social
I first started playing in piano bars for three reasons - to make money, to be in the company of my friends - and also to hook up with young girls. I always knew, even before I played in piano bars, about the effect of my voice. Andrea Bocelli barcompanyeffect share on social
Some years ago I gave a concert in the mountains with snow all around, and that was much colder. Andrea Bocelli agocoldconcert Change image and share on social
A country that has really resonated with me and I was really impressed with was Israel. I found that the whole country had a very special atmosphere. I was there to perform, but it was one of the few places that I've visited over the years that I had some free time to explore, and I was hugely impressed by all the religious history there. Andrea Bocelli atmospherecountryexplore share on social
Losing my sight had nothing to do with my focus on music. My passion for music was already there, so it would be a mistake to give too much significance to my blindness. Andrea Bocelli blindnessfocusgive Change image and share on social
The nature of music is mysterious and so much so that it generates strong emotions within us. It moves along passages that reach the most intimate areas of our psyche without being tried by prejudices or influences of any kind. Andrea Bocelli areaemotiongenerate share on social