A disciple of Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero Fornaciari, the blind, Tuscany-born, vocalist has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary opera. His participation in Pavarotti's 1992 hit, Miserere, and Fornaciari's 1993 world tour brought him international attention. Opera, however, represents only one side of his musical persona. Bocelli has been equally successful as a pop ballad singer, having recorded duets with Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman and Eros Ramazzotti. Al Jarreau, who sang with Bocelli during The Night of Proms in November 1995, praised Bocelli when he said, "I have had the honour to sing with the most beautiful voice in the world." Bocelli grew up on a farm in Lajatico, a rural village in Tuscany. Beginning piano lessons at the age of six, he later added flute and saxophone.
Despite his obvious musical talents, Bocelli didn't consider a career in music until he had studied law at the University of Pisa and had earned a Doctor Of Law degree. Inspired to pursue music, he studied with famed tenor Franco Corelli, supporting himself by performing in piano bars.
Bocelli's first break as a singer came in 1992 when Fornaciari auditioned tenors to record a demo tape of Miserere, which he had co-written with Bono of U2. Successfully passing the audition, Bocelli recorded the tune as a duet with Pavarotti.
After touring with Fornaciari in 1993, Bocelli performed as a guest star in the Pavarotti International festival held in Modena in September 1994. In addition to performing solo and in a duet with Pavarotti, Bocelli sang with Bryan Adams, Andreas Vollenweider and Nancy Gustavsson. In November 1995, Bocelli toured Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain and France with "Night Of Proms", which also featured Al Jarreau, Bryan Ferry, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp and John Miles.
Bocelli's first two albums -- Il Mare Calmo Della Sera in 1994 and Bocelli in 1996 -- showcased his operatic singing. His third effort, Viaggio Italiano, featured famous arias and traditional songs from Naples. Although released only in Italy, the album sold more than 300,000 copies. With his fourth album, Romanza, released in 1997, Bocelli turned to pop music. The album included the hit, Time to Say Goodbye, recorded as a duet with Sarah Brightman. Bocelli continued to focus on pop balladry with his fifth album, Sogno, released in 1999, which featured a duet with Celine Dion of the David Foster- and Carole Bayer Sager-penned tune, The Prayer, sold more than ten million copies, received a Golden Globe award and led to Bocelli being nominated for a Grammy as "best new artist".
Ave Maria pietas
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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Gratia plena
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Sancta Mater Dei
Gratia plena
Maria, Dominus tecum
Benedictus fructus ventris tui
Benedictus fructus ventris tui
Jesus, Jesus, Amen
Sancta Maria
Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Nunc et in hora mortis nostrae
Amen
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
The song Ave Maria Pietas is a Latin prayer to the Virgin Mary that hails her as the mother of Jesus Christ. The opening line of the song "Ave Maria, gratia plena" simply translates as "Hail Mary, full of grace". The lyrics express reverence, adoration, and supplication to Mary, who is venerated by Catholics and Orthodox Christians alike.
The next line "Dominus tecum" which translates to "The Lord is with thee" reiterates Mary's important role in Christianity as the Mother of God. The following lines " Benedicta tu in mulieribus" which translates to "Blessed art thou amongst women," and "Sancta Mater Dei" meaning " Holy Mother of God" continue the devotion to the Virgin Mary and express her elevated status among all women.
The lyrics then shift to the "Benedictus fructus ventris tui," meaning "Blessed is the fruit of thy womb," referring to Mary's son, Jesus Christ. The repeated "Jesus, Jesus, Amen" at the end of the stanza emphasizes the significance of Jesus to Christians. The song ends with a plea for Mary to pray for sinners and to be with them at the hour of death, "Nunc et in hora mortis nostrae, Amen," creating a sense of hope and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Ave Maria
Hail Mary
Gratia plena
Full of grace
Dominus tecum
The Lord is with you
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Blessed are you among women
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Blessed are you among women
Sancta Mater Dei
Holy Mother of God
Benedictus fructus ventris tui
Blessed is the fruit of thy womb
Benedictus fructus ventris tui
Blessed is the fruit of thy womb
Jesus, Jesus, Amen
Jesus, Jesus, Amen
Sancta Maria
Holy Mary
Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Pray for us sinners
Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Pray for us sinners
Nunc et in hora mortis nostrae
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Amen
Ave Maria
Hail Mary
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Danijel Vuletic, Mauro Malavasi
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Adosinda Dias
Belíssimo, Maravilhoso AVE MARIA, creio que cada imagem neste lugar, se arrepiaram como eu me arrepiei. Deus continue abençoar essa voz. Obrigado
Vincent Harling
My two favourite singers in perfect harmony. It never comes better than this. The whole world should listen to this
Ariel Geebmeister
The melody is beautiful and haunting not to even mention the fantastic choreography, their voices. Put together, worthy of the Pieta!
KristinGrace
I watch this over and over ! ! I'm not Catholic , but this a powerful song!! Andrea Bocelli is awe inspiring!!! ❤❤❤
JMO
I am agnostic and I feel the same way.
Glaucia Souza
Uma obra de arte esse vídeo
ObrigDa Andrea e Aida por levarem nossa alma a transcender a materia e encantar o espírito com vozes tao sagradas a louvar a perfeição da existência e a força poderosa de Nossa Senhora.
Ora pro nobis
Lindo dueto
Lindas imagens
Linda coreografia
Perfeição de Deus
🎭👏Bravo 🛐🩵✨️
Flor do Amor
Maravilhoso! Dois grandes artistas, vozes sublimes, angelicais! Ouvi-los nos traz a tão necessária paz ao coração. Benditos sejam!
Cristine Oliveira
Se isto não for sinônimo de perfeição, eu não sei de mais nada! ❤
Arek B.
Przepiękne wykonanie
TheAnastasiaLee
Maestro Andrea has been one of my biggest musical inspirations since I was a little girl. And his voice in combination with Aida is pure magic. What a beautiful work of art. - Anastasia Lee