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".
Nessun Dorma
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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Nessun dorma
Tu pure, o Principessa
Nella tua fredda stanza
Guardi le stelle
Che tremano d'amore
E di speranza
Il nome mio nessun saprà, no, no
Sulla tua bocca lo dirò
Quando la luce splenderà
Ed il mio bacio scioglierà
Il silenzio che ti fa mia
(Il nome suo nessun saprà
E noi dovrem, ahimè, morir, morir)
Dilegua, o notte
Tramontate, stelle
Tramontate, stelle
All'alba vincerò
Vincerò
Vincerò
The lyrics of Andrea Bocelli's song "Nessun Dorma" are very poetic and rich with meaning. The song is written in Italian, and it is about a man who is deeply in love with a princess. He knows that he cannot have her, but he still dreams of her and thinks about her constantly. He speaks directly to the princess, urging her to look at the stars in her cold room, which are trembling with love and hope.
However, the man's true identity is a mystery, known only to himself. He reveals that his name will never be known, but he promises to tell the princess when the light shines bright. He believes that his kiss will break the silence that makes the princess his own. The song ends with the man calling on the night to fade and the stars to set, because he knows that he will triumph in the morning, even though he knows he will die. The lyrics are very romantic and full of passion, telling a tale of unrequited love and the desire to be with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Nessun dorma!
No one shall sleep!
Nessun dorma!
No one shall sleep!
Tu pure, o Principessa
You too, O Princess,
nella tua fredda stanza
in your cold room
guardi le stelle
watch the stars
che tremano d'amore
that tremble with love
e di speranza!
and with hope!
Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me
But my secret is locked within me
il nome mio nessun saprà, no, no
No one will know my name, no, no
Sulla tua bocca lo dirò
On your mouth I will say it
quando la luce splenderà!
When the light shines!
Ed il mio bacio scioglierà
And my kiss will dissolve
il silenzio che ti fa mia
the silence that makes you mine
(Il nome suo nessun saprà
(No one will know his name
E noi dovrem, ahimè, morir, morir)
And we will have to, alas, die, die)
Dilegua, o notte
Vanish, o night
Tramontate, stelle
Fade away, stars
Tramontate, stelle
Fade away, stars
All'alba vincerò
At dawn, I will win
Vincerò
I will win
Lyrics © Public Domain
Written by: Giacomo Puccini
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No sleep, no sleep
Nessun dorma, nessun dorma
You too, o, Princess
Tu pure, o, Principessa
In your cold room
Nella tua fredda stanza
Look at the stars that tremble
Guardi le stelle che tremano
Of love and hope
D'amore e di speranza
But my mystery is closed in me
Ma il mio mistero e chiuso in me
No one will know my name
Il nome mio nessun saprà
No, no, I'll say it on your mouth
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò
When the light shines
Quando la luce splenderà
And my kiss will break the silence
Ed il mio bacio scioglierà il silenzio
That makes you mine
Che ti fa mia
(No one will know his name)
(Il nome suo nessun saprà)
(And we must, alas, die, die)
(E noi dovrem, ahimé, morir, morir)
Vanish, o night
Dilegua, o notte
Set, stars
Tramontate, stelle
Set, stars
Tramontate, stelle
I'll win at dawn
All'alba vincerò
I will win
Vincerò
I will win
Vincerò
@gss123gss
I've started learning Italian a week ago and came here to listen to this masterpiece to motivate me even more. I hadn't listened to this for quite some time.
Damn, I have no words.
I got goosebumps all the way down to my legs. I felt this extremely heartwarming and intense emotion I can't really explain. What a beautiful emotion it was.
Few singers and songs can make me feel this strong of an emotion.
This is an absolute masterpiece.
And Andrea Bocelli is an absolute unforgettable legend.
Thank you 🇮🇹 for this. Il mio livello di motivazione per imparare l'italiano è alle stelle dopo aver ascoltato questo capolavoro!
@leeschneider9560
Two weeks ago my wife of 38 years died of brain cancer. She wanted this aria to be played at her death. As she was being led out of the hospice the care givers all stood in the hall and bowed their heads as this was played. The recording ended as we were leaving. It ends with an ovation for Bocelli. My daughter commented that the ovation could have been for my dear wife, Tricia, for a life well lived.
@10.YEARS.TO.CHANGE.MY.NAME.
I want to believe this but I'm skeptical about it.
@leeschneider9560
@@10.YEARS.TO.CHANGE.MY.NAME. I wish it wasn't true and she was still with me. Tricia Schneider died at 1:45pm on June 16th at the Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg, WI. Agrace arranges for the deceased to be led out to the funeral director's hearse to whatever music you choose. The staff all stands in the aisle out of respect to the person who has just passed away..
@tish1415
I know God himself was in the room with you during that moment, and is with you still
@leeschneider9560
@@tish1415 Thanks so much.
@annakaster7272
Lee, thank you for sharing a very personal moment. As I listened to the aria I could feel your wife's beautiful spirit.
@charlesbergman5794
Has anyone heard Nessun Dorma and not be moved? I haven't...............Andrea Bocelli no exception. Wonderful. Thank you for posting.
@miniprepper8284
Italy. Our hearts are with you tonight. Thank you for Puccini, Pavoratti and Bocelli. GRAZIE. God bless.
@bakiceva
We pray for you 🇷🇸🙏🏻🤎
@bakiceva
We pray for you 🇷🇸🙏🏻🤎