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".
Cantique de Jean Racine
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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Notre unique espérance
Jour éternel
De la paisible nuit
Nous rompons le silence
Divin Sauveur, jette sur nous les yeux
Divin Sauveur, jette sur nous les yeux
Le feu de ta grâce puissante
Que tout l'enfer, que tout l'enfer
Fuie au son de ta voix
Dissipe le sommeil
D'une âme languissante
Qui la conduit à l'oubli de tes lois
Qui la conduit à l'oubli de tes lois
Ô Christ, sois favorable
À ce peuple fidèle
Pour te bénir
Maintenant rassemblé
Reçois les chants qu'il offre
À ta gloire immortelle
Et de tes dons qu'il retourne comblé
Et de tes dons qu'il retourne comblé
Et de tes dons
Qu'il retourne comblé
The lyrics of "Cantique de Jean Racine" by Andrea Bocelli express a deep sense of reverence and devotion towards a higher power. The first verse speaks of this power as the "Equal Verb to the Most High," emphasizing its divine nature and omnipotence. The lyrics convey a sense of hope and trust in this power as the sole source of their hope. The mention of the "eternal day" breaking the silence of the peaceful night suggests the metaphorical transformation from darkness to light brought about by this divine presence.
In the second verse, the lyrics call upon the "Divine Savior" to cast his gaze upon them, asking for his grace to be bestowed upon them. The mention of the "fire of your powerful grace" implies a longing for spiritual enlightenment and redemption. The lyrics also mention the power of the Savior's voice, symbolically driving away the forces of hell. The somberness of a languishing soul, drifting away from the path of divine laws, is emphasized.
The final verse of the song appeals to Christ to favor the faithful people gathered to bless him. The lyrics speak of offering songs to his immortal glory and asking for his blessings to be returned to them abundantly. The overall message conveyed in these lyrics is one of faith, surrender, and seeking divine guidance and blessings.
Line by Line Meaning
Verbe égal au Très-Haut
Word equal to the Almighty
Notre unique espérance
Our only hope
Jour éternel
Eternal day
De la paisible nuit
From the peaceful night
Nous rompons le silence
We break the silence
Divin Sauveur, jette sur nous les yeux
Divine Savior, gaze upon us
Répands sur nous
Pour upon us
Le feu de ta grâce puissante
The fire of your mighty grace
Que tout l'enfer, que tout l'enfer
May all hell, may all hell
Fuie au son de ta voix
Flee at the sound of your voice
Dissipe le sommeil
Dispel sleep
D'une âme languissante
From a languishing soul
Qui la conduit à l'oubli de tes lois
That leads it to forget your laws
Ô Christ, sois favorable
Oh Christ, be favorable
À ce peuple fidèle
To this faithful people
Pour te bénir
To bless you
Maintenant rassemblé
Now gathered
Reçois les chants qu'il offre
Receive the songs it offers
À ta gloire immortelle
To your immortal glory
Et de tes dons qu'il retourne comblé
And may it return filled with your gifts
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Written by: Gabriel Faure, Jean Racine
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@smileseattle4402
A wonderful song with a wonderful singer, Thank you ,Andrea !
@annarys1064
Gorgeous rendition....bravo Andrea!!
@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422
Andre Bocelli just made 2020 10 times better!!!🙏😌
@kathytarver2133
Beautiful song! God bless you and your family, Maestro Bocelli‼️
@sandyrausch1999
One of the most beautiful renditions ever performed! Beautiful album for our times. 😉⭐️🎤🎼👍🙏🏻
@tatianatomarova8550
Знаете, Великий Певец, благодаря Вам, узнала и испытала, что такое настоящий Полёт Души! Это сказочное и блаженное состояние! Словно крылья выросли, и ты летишь к небу и понимаешь: вот это и есть настоящее Счастье!!!
@melaniemusique9298
Merci Andrea Bocelli de chanter pour Dieu dans notre belle langue ! ❤️
@darthaus6961
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@ximenacamposdominguez5209
Felicitaciones Maestro ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 bellísima música, me transporta al infinito su excelente y mística música 'Saludos desde Chile ✋💝
@sandyrausch1999
Love this song!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤