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Italian singer André Bocelli, known as the fourth-largest tenor, went blind in both eyes in an accident while playing football at the age of 12, and although the misfortunes of life robbed him of his eyesight, his charming voice conquered fans all over the world. Tonight, Andre Bocelli will lead the classic aria "Nobody Sleeps Tonight" from the Asian Cultural Carnival of Turandot. Yesterday afternoon, as soon as he got off the plane, he rushed to the Bird's Nest at the National Stadium for rehearsal and accepted an exclusive interview with a CCTV reporter.
Although Andre Bocelli had just undergone a long flight and had not taken many breaks, he was in good spirits and rehearsed well with the live symphony orchestra and choir.
Italian singer André Bocelli: Very relaxed, not very long rehearsal, very happy.
An old friend of Chinese fans, Andre Bocelli has been to China many times, giving a solo concert at the Great Hall of the People in 2004, performing at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai World Expo in 2010, and performing at the National Gymnasium in 2011 at the Beijing Tour in Asia. He believes that both he and the opera "Turandot", which tells the story of Chinese legends, have a wonderful relationship with Chinese people.
Italian singer André Bocelli: "Nobody Sleeps Tonight" is a very important and very famous song in world opera, I have sung this song many times in China, and every time the Chinese audience has responded enthusiastically, I will sing this song again. I think the biggest difference is that the specifications of this Asian Cultural Carnival are very high, and I am also participating in such a high-profile event for the first time.
Andrea Bocelli has worked with a number of Chinese musicians, and both Chinese music and Chinese musicians have left a good impression on him.
Italian singer André Bocelli: Chinese music occupies a very important position in world music, Chinese have a deep love for music, Chinese music is a very special existence in the world music stage, there are many excellent musicians in China, such as Lang Lang, I and Lang Lang also maintain a very good friendship.
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Italy, and Andre Bocelli said that he was pleased to see that the cultural and musical exchanges between China and Italy had gradually deepened in recent years, and he also looked forward to more cooperation between musicians from the two countries in the future. Participating in the performance of the Asian Cultural Carnival this time, he also has a deeper understanding of civilization exchanges and mutual learning.
Italian singer André Bocelli: I think communication plays a very important role in culture, and I know some Chinese students who are studying opera in Italy, which makes me very happy. Music is a universal language common to mankind, and music can promote mutual understanding between different cultures, and mutual understanding is the cornerstone of world peace, stability and harmony.
Source: CCTV News