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Andrea Bocelli reflects on his 30 years in music and the singers he admires most

In an interview with Q's Tom Power, the Italian tenor also discusses his friendship with Celine Dion and how Luciano Pavarotti helped him get his big break.

In a Q interview, the Italian tenor also shares how Luciano Pavarotti helped him get his big break

Headshot of Andrea Bocelli in side profile.
Andrea Bocelli is celebrating his 30th anniversary in music this year. He's released a new album, Duets, which features collaborators like Ariana Grande, Shania Twain, Mary J. Blige, Ed Sheeran and Kenny G. He’s also the subject of a new documentary, Because I Believe. (Luca Rossetti)

One of the most famous tenors in the world, Andrea Bocelli, is celebrating three decades in music. In addition to a concert film and a new album, Duets, he's the subject of a new documentary about his life, Because I Believe. It traces his journey from a rural farming village in Tuscany to sold-out stadium concerts with tens of thousands of fans. Bocelli joins Q's Tom Power to discuss his journey, including how Luciano Pavarotti helped launch his career, his special friendship with Celine Dion, and which singers he looks up to the most.

The full interview with Andrea Bocelli is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Andrea Bocelli produced by Vanessa Greco.