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".
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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la Angélica legión
con la nueva venturosa
por los valles la canción
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
del caudillo de Israel,
que desciende a dar la vida
y la Paz al pueblo fiel.
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Es la alegre bienvenida
del caudillo de Israel,
que desciende a dar la vida
y la Paz al pueblo fiel.
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Aunque debil hoy se muestra
en profunda humillación,
Él sostiene con su diestra
de los orbes la extensión.
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
The lyrics of Andrea Bocelli's Gloria In Excelsis Deo, translated into English, speak of the angelic host singing the joyful announcement in celebration of the arrival of the leader of Israel who has come to bring peace and life to the faithful people. The song is filled with imagery and allusions to biblical events, specifically the arrival of Jesus Christ. The lyrics highlight the paradoxical nature of Christ's arrival; even though he appeared weak and humiliated, he held the universe in his hand. There is a sense of hope and joy mixed with reverence and gratitude in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya resuena melodiosa
The Angelic legion is singing melodiously
la Angélica legión
The Angelic legion
con la nueva venturosa
With a new song of joy
por los valles la canción
The song echoes in the valleys
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Glory to God in the highest
Es la alegre bienvenida
It's the joyful welcome
del caudillo de Israel,
Of the leader of Israel
que desciende a dar la vida
Who descends to give life
y la Paz al pueblo fiel.
And peace to the faithful people
Aunque debil hoy se muestra
Although he appears weak today
en profunda humillación,
In deep humiliation
Él sostiene con su diestra
He still holds the extension of the universe in his right hand
de los orbes la extensión.
Despite his weak appearance
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Glory to God in the highest
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Glory to God in the highest
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juliooliveiralago6883
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Ya resuena melodiosa
La angélica legión
Con la nueva venturosa
Por los valles la canción
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Es la alegre bienvenida
Del caudillo de Israel
Que desciende a dar la vida
Y la paz al pueblo fiel
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Es la alegre bienvenida
Del caudillo de Israel
Que desciende a dar la vida
Y la paz al pueblo fiel
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Aunque débil hoy se muestra
En profunda humillación
El sostiene con su diestra
De los orbes la extensión
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
@cristolibertaangelrojas
Canta más canciones en español 🎉😂❤ DIOS Te bendigaaaaa❤❤❤
@angela61
Belíssimo!!! Glória a Deus nas alturas e paz na terra aos homens de boa vontade! 🙏🏻❤️❤️
@mestreclorofila
Belíssima interpretação dele.
@juliooliveiralago6883
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Ya resuena melodiosa
La angélica legión
Con la nueva venturosa
Por los valles la canción
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Es la alegre bienvenida
Del caudillo de Israel
Que desciende a dar la vida
Y la paz al pueblo fiel
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Es la alegre bienvenida
Del caudillo de Israel
Que desciende a dar la vida
Y la paz al pueblo fiel
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Aunque débil hoy se muestra
En profunda humillación
El sostiene con su diestra
De los orbes la extensión
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
@jhonguillen
Quién conozco originalmente está canción?
@martinlauxmann4527
The first composer was the 8th Pope, St Telesforo (125-136 a.C)
@iluminamicorazondios5411
Gracias!!!
@salmanuel4053
Gloria is a song and a hymn to be sung with words from the heart of the faithful in dulcet tones reaching to Heaven.
@andersonfagundes4432
Magnífico!🙂
@ToddSonne
Just what we needed on Christmas Day. God bless you Mr. Bocelli. A voice from heaven.