This will be his fourth visit to the historic desert oasis city. 21, at Winter at Tantora - the re-imagined culture and arts festival. The tenor, who has sold over 75 million records worldwide is set to perform on Jan. The world’s most beloved tenor, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, gives a stunning performance within the surrounds of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra in AlUla.ALULA - Andrea Bocelli, the world’s most celebrated tenor, will be back in the ancient city of AlUla, Saudi Arabia to again wow fans at the award-winning Maraya. RCU’s long-term plan outlines a responsible, sustainable, and sensitive approach to urban and economic development, that preserves the area’s natural and historic heritage. The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is committed to preserve and develop AlUla, a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in North-West Saudi Arabia. Maestro Bocelli will go directly from AlUla, Saudi Arabia to Genoa, Italy to record the opera Otello, by Giuseppe Verdi. At least 100 tombs have elaborate carved facades, a signature of the skilled Nabataean craftsmen.īocelli said performing in such as setting was a very special moment for the family and for all the musicians on stage: “To be here creating a piece of history in such an inspirational setting so rich in human ingenuity, heritage and culture is truly a moment we will never forget.” Hegra, built in the first century BCE by the Nabataean Kingdom, is an ancient desert city home to thousands of tombs cut into sandstone mountains. However, this is the first time that the ancient city of Hegra will be the setting for a music event of this calibre. The concert marks the third successive year that Bocelli has performed in AlUla having delighted audiences at the previous two Winter at Tantora festivals. The musical genius is said to be able to play any instrument he puts his hands on and proved this on arrival at AlUla International Airport by playing a rendition of O sole mio on a Qanoun, or Zither.īocelli says the concert was about a celebration of life and music, “Our planet is beautiful and music is the world’s great unifier so this moment for us has been about spreading a little joy as we all see the light at the end of the tunnel and look forward to enjoying music together again soon.” No Bocelli performance would be complete without an encore of Time to Say Goodbye and fans both at the event and millions watching live on MBC1 in MENA and the artists YouTube channel globally were not disappointed.Īs well as the surprise performance from young talent Virginia Bocelli, the master tenor was joined by musicians from the Arabian Philharmonic and special guests Loren Allred, Matteo Bocelli, soprano Francesca Maionchi, with Eugene Kohn at the piano. Songs included favourites from Puccini, hits from the artist most recent album, Believe, as well as songs from the Greatest Showman and Carousel. Performers included (Left to right) Matteo Bocelli, Eugene Kohn, Francesca Maionchi, Loren Allred, Andrea Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli. The concert was also the first time Andrea has shared the stage with both his son Matteo and his 9 year old daughter Virginia. The world’s most beloved tenor, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, gave a stunning performance within the surrounds of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra last night.
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