Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli, OMRI, OMDSMis an Italian classical crossover tenor, recording artist, and singer-songwriter. Born with poor eyesight, he became permanently blind at the age of 12 following a football accident...
NationalityItalian
ProfessionOpera Singer
Date of Birth22 September 1958
CityLajatico, Italy
CountryItaly
sight blood people
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.
voice heaven minutes
I consider the voice a gift from the heavens, and as all the gifts from the heavens, they must be used, but the minute that the heavens call it back then of course I will stop.
heart sacrifice opera
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.
passion faces found
I have to face life with a newly found passion. I must rediscover the irresistible will to learn, to live and to love.
giving listening singing
In singing, you cannot 'cheat' if you want to give emotions to those who are listening. You must have something to tell.
self-confidence thinking voice
I don't have an extraordinary degree of self-confidence, but I know the gift I have been given from God and I try to share it with as many people as possible. Having a great voice is not a merit. I don't think it is a merit.
fighting
I am not only fighting against something, I am fighting for something - and I am for life.
queens kings voice
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.
speak
I speak to God every day.
voice trying might
The voice changes very slowly. I keep mine well under control and try with all my might to keep it exactly as it was at the very beginning.
important limits dangerous
Living is dangerous. The important thing is to know the limits.
voice world able
I have had the good fortune of being able to sing with many of the finest voices in the world, and for someone who loves voices as I do, this is an enormous privilege.
opera firsts excellent
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.
people want
When you sing and people want that you sing, then you can hope to be great.