CONCERT FILM ANDREA BOCELLI 30: THE CELEBRATION TO BE
DIRECTED BY SAM WRENCH &
PRODUCED BY MERCURY STUDIOS,
MAVERICK, IMPACT PRODUCTIONS AND CITYSOUND
THE THREE-DAY EVENT IS SET FOR JULY 15, 17 & 19 AT THE LEGENDARY 'TEATRO DEL
SILENZIO' IN TUSCANY
PERFORMERS INCLUDE ED SHEERAN, SHANIA TWAIN,
JON BATISTE, DAVID FOSTER AND
MORE
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LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, iconic
Italian tenor Andrea
Bocelli announced ANDREA
BOCELLI 30: THE CELEBRATION, honoring his 30th
anniversary in music. The three-day event, which is set for
Monday, July 15, Wednesday, July 17 & Friday, July 19, will take place in Lajatico at
the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Tuscany. Once a year, this breathtaking
natural amphitheater in Bocelli's hometown bursts into life with
the enchanting melodies of music. This concert series showcases
Bocelli's extensive repertoire alongside captivating duets with
fellow performers, creating an unforgettable experience for all who
attend.
An unprecedented number of global superstars are set to descend
on the Tuscan hills to celebrate Bocelli's 30th anniversary as an
international icon. The first list of performers include
Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain,
Jon Batiste, Russell Crowe, Sofia
Vergara, David Foster,
Christian Nodal, Sofia Carson, Laura Pausini, Tiziano Ferro, Zucchero, Giorgia, Matteo Bocelli, Virginia
Bocelli, and classical superstars Placido Domingo, Jose
Carreras, Lang Lang,
Aida Garifullina, Bryn Terfel, Nadine
Sierra, and many more still to be announced.
Maestro Andrea Bocelli
said: "As a child, I learned to dream about my future in the
enchanted silence of these hills. Then life made that dream happen.
Today, 30 years later, I can only imagine celebrating my career and
my life, its strength, and its wondrous beauty here at Teatro del
Silenzio, surrounded by such wonderful artists and friends. I want
to thank everyone who helped my childhood dreams come true with an
unforgettable concert."
Andrea Bocelli 30: The
Celebration, the concert film, will be produced by Mercury
Studios, Maverick, Impact Productions, and CITYSOUND & Events.
It will be directed by Grammy-nominee and Emmy Award-winner
Sam Wrench, who recently
directed Taylor Swift - The Eras
Tour, the highest grossing concert film of all time. He has
also created live performance films with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, BTS,
The Weeknd, and more.
Sam Wrench said:
"You can't get much more cinematic than Andrea Bocelli against the Tuscan landscape. I'm
incredibly excited to bring this once in a lifetime concert to
cinemas around the world with his unique voice, this world class
team and enviable list of special guests."
Alice Webb, CEO of Mercury
Studios said: "Working alongside Andrea
Bocelli to craft a once in a lifetime event has been
extraordinary. Mercury Studios has assembled a best-in-class team
of talents to produce Andrea
Bocelli 30:The Celebration and we look forward to
proudly sharing this film with the world."
The Creative Director for the event will be two-time Olivier
Award-nominee Francisco
Negrin, who will bring his unique vision to the heart of
Tuscany. He has directed over 70
critically acclaimed productions in the leading opera houses around
the globe, including in The Royal Opera House in London, Sydney Opera House, New York City Opera, and Théâtre des Champs
Elysées in Paris. Francisco
Negrin said: "Imagine family, friends and thousands
of fans coming together to celebrate 30 years of a stellar career.
Imagine the world's brightest stars, on stage under the shining
stars of Italy. Imagine the beauty
of Tuscany becoming soul-stirring
music. Imagine the magic of such a special night!"
As one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment
industry and revered by fans internationally, Andrea Bocelli has been entertaining audiences
for 30 years, counting nearly 90 million records sold worldwide. In
addition to his sold-out arena-sized concert events and
record-breaking live-streams, Bocelli has shared his talents at
many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and
Global Citizen. He has earned a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs
and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame.
Additional moments throughout 2024 include his annual Winter US
tour, a new documentary entitled Andrea
Bocelli: Because I Believe, produced by Eone and Lions
Gate and more exciting music releases and collaborations to be
announced. Bocelli kicked off his 30th year celebration at the
96th Academy Awards and wowed the star-studded
Hollywood audience with a surprise
performance, taking to the stage with his son, recording artist
Matteo Bocelli, for a very
special rendition of "Time To Say Goodbye."
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