Opera, once considered niche, is now gaining popularity, thanks to modern artists like Il Divo and singers such as Russell Watson, Katharine Jenkins, and the famous Andrea Bocelli. Their music is making opera more popular and appealing to more people.
A special moment that touched many hearts was when Veronica Bocelli guided her husband Andrea onto the stage for a beautiful performance. Their duet was so moving that the audience joined in, and their shared kiss enchanted everyone. You can watch this magical moment in a video of their duet.
Andrea Bocelli’s journey to fame began when his demo tape caught the attention of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti. Since then, he’s had an amazing career, with 9 operas, 15 solo albums, and three greatest hits collections, selling over 90 million records worldwide. He’s won 20 music awards, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was even named one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 1999.
Another big moment in Andrea’s life was meeting Veronica Berti in 2002, after his divorce from Enrica, with whom he has two sons. Veronica, who later became CEO of Andrea’s currency management office, played a big role in starting the Andrea Bocelli Foundation in 2011. This foundation helps fight poverty, illiteracy, and social exclusion by supporting various projects.
In 2012, their daughter Virginia was born, and Andrea and Veronica collaborated on a duet called “Qualche Stupido,” an Italian version of the famous song “Somethin Stupid.” Although the American version, sung by Frank and Nancy Sinatra, is well-known, Andrea and Veronica’s version brought something special. They performed this historic duet at a small concert, showing their love and harmony and creating an unforgettable musical experience.