Andrea Bocelli enthralls Istanbul with 'Romanza' anniversary concert

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli captivated Istanbul with a concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of his iconic "Romanza" album. The performance at Beşiktaş Tüpraş Stadium showcased a special repertoire, including hits like "Vivere," "Vivo per Lei," and "Caruso," alongside beloved tracks from the "Romanza" album.

Turkish singer Kenan Doğulu joined Bocelli on stage as a special guest, performing "Il Mare Calmo Della Sera." Doğulu expressed his admiration for Bocelli, calling him an idol and a role model. "Singing with him today means a lot to me," Doğulu stated. "It's a great honor and an important page in my career."

Bocelli, a five-time Grammy nominee and six-time Latin Grammy nominee, was accompanied by conductor Marcello Rota, soprano Serena Gamberoni, baritone Roberto De Candi, and Anastasiya Petrysak. The concert drew a notable audience, including figures from art, sports, and politics, as well as Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan, President of the World Ethnosport Confederation.

The "Romanza" album, released in 1997, remains a landmark in music history. It achieved over 20 million sales globally, earning "Platinum" and "Diamond" certifications in more than 20 countries. The album is recognized as the best-selling Italian-language album ever and a significant work that propelled Bocelli's international career.

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He is a great singer, a wonderful person. Singing with him today means a lot to me. It's both a great honor and I think an important page for my career.