Andrea Bocelli Bio, Age, Family, Wife, Sons, Net worth, Blind, Songs, Foundation

Andrea Bocelli Biography

Andrea Bocelli is a blind Italian tenor, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is a Guinness World Book record holder his classical album ‘Arias’ which simultaneously held the top three positions on the US Classical Albums charts.

He started piano lessons at age 6 and later learned to play the flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, and drums. His nanny Oriana gave him the first record of Franco Corelli, and he began to show interest in pursuing the career of a tenor. By age 7, he was able to recognize the famous voices of the time and tried to emulate the great singers.

Andrea has a degree in Law from the University of Pisa. He began his career in the late 1980s when he began performing in piano bars throughout Italy. He signed his first singing contract in 1993 after a Scout heard him sing during a party.

He has recorded 15 solo studio albums of both pop and classical music, three greatest hits albums, and nine complete operas, selling over 80 million records worldwide. He has collaborated with the likes of Luciano Pavarotti and Sarah Brightman and has sung for the Pope. His popular hit is a “Con Te Partirò [Time To Say Goodbye]”, a duet with Brightman.

On 4th March 2006, he was awarded the Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. He was also awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2010.

Andrea Bocelli Age

Andrea was born on 22 September 1958 in Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy. He celebrates his birthday on 22 September every year.

Andrea Bocelli Net Worth

The award-winning musician, Bocelli, has an estimated net worth of $40 million which he has earned through his successful career as a singer-songwriter, and record producer.

Andrea Bocelli Family

Andrea was born to Alessandro and Edi Bocelli. His parents were advised to abort him as he would be born with a disability but they kept him anyway. It was evident at birth that he had numerous problems with his sight, and he was eventually diagnosed with congenital glaucoma. He has a younger brother Alberto Bocelli.

His father, Alessandro, died on 30th April 2000. During his 5 July performance, filmed for PBS as American Dream—Andrea Bocelli’s Statue of Liberty Concert, Bocelli dedicated the encore Sogno (Dream), from his 1999 album Sogno to the memory of his father.

Andrea Bocelli Ex-Wife | First Wife

Andrea married his first wife, Enrica Cenzatti, on 27 June 1992 but they divorced in 2002. The couple first met when Andrea was singing at piano bars early in his career.

Andrea Bocelli Wife

Andrea met his wife Veronica Berti in 2002 shortly after he separated from his first wife. They met in a club where Andrea was performing and he says he was struck by her voice and how her skin felt. He sang his first aria, Occhi Di Fata (Fairy’s Eyes), for her and he says they moved in with each other the same night.

The couple got married on 21 March 2014 at the Sanctuary of Montenero in the coastal town of Livorno, Italy. Veronica was once Andrea’s manager but was later appointed as the CEO of Almud – Bocelli’s currency management office – in 2006. She also serves as Andrea Bocelli Foundation (ABF) vice-chairman.

Andrea Bocelli Children

Andrea Bocelli Sons

Andre has two sons Amos Bocelli born in February 1995 and Matteo born in October 1997 from his first marriage with Enrica Cenzatti. Matteo is also a singer who performed for the first time as a tenor at the age of 18 at the Teatro del Silenzio, which is an Italian open-air amphitheater situated in Lajatico, Tuscany.

In 2017 he took part in the David Foster and Friends competition for the Horatio Alger Award, in Washington, US. Andrea’s and Matteo’s single was used as the song on the end credits of the upcoming Disney movie The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Matteo also features on a second song, Ven a Mi, on the album ‘Si’.

Andrea Bocelli Daughter

Andrea has a daughter, Virginia Bocelli born on 21st March 2012 from his second marriage with Veronica.

Andrea was born with eyesight problems, doctors had previously advised his parents to abort him as they had predicted he would be born with a disability based on studies. He was later diagnosed with congenital glaucoma after many visits to the doctor.

At the age of 12, in 1970, he completely lost his eyesight following an accident during a football game when he was hit in the eye while playing goalkeeper which resulted in brain hemorrhage. The doctors resorted to leeches in the desperate last-minute effort but were unsuccessful and he remained blind.

Andrea Bocelli House

His home is in the villa. He has a ten-bedroom house with and a fully functioning recording studio, Mics, monitors and keyboards all positioned under a wall of iconic moments from Bocelli’s lengthy career. He lives with his family and his dog.

Andrea Bocelli Hollywood Bowl

Thrilling audiences for over 20 years, Andrea Bocelli exploded onto the world’s stage with his hit, “Con te Partiro” and has since sold over 80 million albums worldwide. In 2016 he was nominated for three Latin GRAMMY Awards® including “Album of the Year” and received a 2017 GRAMMY AWARD® nomination for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album” for Cinema.

Andrea Bocelli Duets

The iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli credits his international pop crossover success to his duets. From Celine Dion to Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande, his collaborations with some of the world’s hottest musical stars have ensured he’s stayed on top of both pop and classical music charts.

His 1996 duet with English soprano Sarah Brightman, for Time to Say Goodbye, for instance, sold more than 12 million copies and is still one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Andrea Bocelli Movie

Andrea has the movie ‘ The Music of Silence’ which is based on his life. The film also features songs Bocelli composed when he was young but have never before been released. The film portrays Bocelli’s life growing up on a picturesque Tuscan farm, the medical issues that took his sight as a boy and his early passion for singing.

Andrea Bocelli Foundation

In 2011 Bocelli founded the Andrea Bocelli Foundation that is aimed at empowering people and communities in situations of poverty.

According to the website ‘Who We Are’ section the foundation wants ” to be a living laboratory, a support column made up of many members who, from every corner of the world, get united working generously ‘so that even the less fortunate or weak can have the possibility to have a better future full of beauty and opportunities, and those who deserve it can find energy and real opportunities to give the best of themselves expressing their potential’.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Andrea Bocelli

Who is Andrea Bocelli?

Bocelli is a blind Italian tenor, singer-songwriter, and record producer.

How old is Andrea Bocelli?

He is 61 years old as of 2019. He was born on 22 September 1958 in Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy.

How tall is Andrea Bocelli?

He stands at a height of 1.87 m.

Is Andrea Bocelli married?

Yes, he is married to Veronica Berti. The couple married in 2002. He was married to his first wife, Enrica Cenzatti, on 27 June 1992 but they divorced in 2002.

How much is Andrea Bocelli worth?

He has an approximate net worth of $40 million. This amount has been accrued from his singing and recording career.

How much does Andrea Bocelli make?

His salary is still under review.

Where does Bocelli live?

He lives in Italy, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Bocelli dead or alive?

Bocelli is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.