They will appreciate you there, they will perceive the quality of your voice.’ I also mulled over the great honor I had, to be singing together with many of my wonderful peers, right where my great friend and Maestro, Luciano Pavarotti, had performed 18 years earlier.”ĭedicated to the memory of Andrea Bocelli’s fatherĪndrea Bocelli recalled, “I also remember lovingly dedicating that extraordinary evening to the memory of my father, who – although he had never crossed the ocean – would continually encourage me when I was still a young artist unknown to most people, saying with prophetic lucidity: ‘You must go and sing in the United States you must go to New York. Andrea Bocelli was concerned that the performance would be cancelled due to the threatening grey clouds but with much relief and excitement the show went on.Īndrea Bocelli remembered, “Shortly before going on stage I wanted to go to my dressing room to say a few prayers, together with Filippo Sugar and the rest of those present. The all-star cast included Celine Dion, Tony Bennett, Bryn Terfel, David Foster and Chris Botti at the iconic venue with over 70,000 adoring fans. The concert was a childhood dream come true, fuelled by the power of fatherly love, and dedicated to the memory of Andrea Bocelli’s father. Concerto: One Night In Central Park captures the poignant live album that was recorded in New York on 15 September 2011 and also features new renditions, including a new recording of O Sole Mio.