Andrea Bocelli announces spring tour in support of his latest romantic release Incanto
March 18, 2009 - New York, NY
"these passionately sung songs will surely put a little romanzo in the air" - People Magazine
Superstar Andrea Bocelli will embark on a U.S. tour this June, in support of his acclaimed new album Incanto. Released through Decca/Sugar records, Incanto is a romantic tour-de-force, featuring Bocelli’s glorious sound in perfect complement to the rich and sonorous tradition of classic Italian love songs. The tour kicks off on June 5th in San Jose, California and continues a limited engagement across major venues in the U.S, including the Hollywood Bowl, LA and Madison Square Garden, New York.
Showcasing new repertoire from the album, fans will have a chance to experience Bocelli in his element singing timeless Neopolitan classics in a spectacular concert setting. Now at the height of an incredible career that unfolded a decade ago, the Incanto tour is a personal tribute to the great musical traditions of his homeland and an homage to the great tenors he admires. "These songs have been part of my life since I was a child," says Bocelli, "pop singers as well as operatic tenors have measured themselves against this repertoire." Highlights of the tour will include, "Because", "Mamma", "Granada", "Funiculí Funiculá" and "Un Amore Cosi Grande" and many others.
An iconic figure in music, who has sold over 60 million albums to date, Bocelli continues to defy categorization, age barriers and labels of all kinds. He has performed for two Popes, two U.S. Presidents, Queen Elizabeth II and a veritable who’s who of heads of state and members of royalty. In concert or on the opera stage, he has worked with everyone from Christina Aguilera and Bono to the great Luciano Pavarotti. His performances at major concert venues and media events such his duet with Josh Groban at The Grammy Awards, mentoring contestants on American Idol, and the Official Ceremonies of past Olympic Games to nave a few, have propelled Andrea Bocelli to become a global household name.