It's one of the most immediately recognisable voices on the planet: Andrea Bocelli's tenor is beloved across generations, cultures and borders, known to induce tears in as few as three simple words: "Con Te Partiro," or in its English performance, Time to Say Goodbye. This year, he's celebrating the 30th anniversary of his career with a new compilation album, Duets, featuring both previously released and brand-new collaborations of his best-known work and the release of a new concert film, Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration, which will arrive in cinemas on Friday. So, why duets? "I've loved voices since when I was a child, and I like very much to share the stage with the best artists and voices.
So, this album, there are the best duets that I did in my life," he told The Associated Press. "From the first, The Prayer with Celine Dion, until the last, like Perfect with Ed Sheeran and many, many others. And the album has been remastered and remixed.
So, I hope the sound can be better." He says: "The most important thing in voices..
. is to be recognisable, to give emotion." When asked if there is anyone he would've loved to add to the Duets collection, Bocelli says of course — but "they passed away before I began to sing.
For example, I would like very much to sing with Maria Callas or (Renata) Tebaldi or Magda Olivero. Many great, incredible singers. They are not anymore with us, unfortunately.
" Three decades into his career, Bocelli has performed for presidents, popes, and so.
