Incanto (CD/DVD Deluxe Edition) – Andrea Bocelli

Composers: Various
Artist: Andrea Bocelli
Number of Discs: 2
Label: Decca
Release Date: November 4, 2008

This album is a collection of the most famous Italian songs – including “Mamma,” “Funiculì, Funiculà,” and “Santa Lucia” – which have enchanted Andrea Bocelli since childhood. Released to coincide with his 50th birthday, the album is a personal tribute to his musical heritage. Popularized through concert, radio and record, and the film industry by the great tenors of the 19th and 20th centuries, this selection of songs is a celebration of the Italian tenor tradition. Thanks to the legendary voices of Enrico Caruso, Beniamino Gigli, Franco Corelli, Mario Lanza and Luciano Pavarotti, these songs have become a huge global export and have fueled the romance of generations.

The deluxe edition sets Andrea’s songs in the romantic context of 1950s Naples. The archive materials provide a nostalgic snapshot of 1950s glamour, when Naples was the honeypot for the rich and famous. The footage captures the spirit of romance during the days of Andrea’s childhood – a sense of optimism prevalent in post-war Italy. The incomparable natural beauty of southern Italy is celebrated, as well as the magical aura of the 1950s and La dolce vita, which has enchanted generation upon generation since. The DVD also includes an interview with Andrea shot in different locations in Naples.

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