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This fall marks the 20-year anniversary of the release of Andrea Bocelli’s global breakthrough album, Romanza. To celebrate the significance of this chart-topping recording, a new 20th anniversary special edition package will be released worldwide and digitally in America on November 18, with the physical CD release to follow on December 2 in the U.S. Considered Andrea’s breakthrough album and still the best-selling Italian album of all time, this special re-mastered edition also boasts 3 bonus tracks including two brand new versions of his legendary, signature song, “Con Te Partirò” (Time To Say Goodbye).
For me… Romanza is first and foremost the compendium of my personal history and my history as an artist – it is a piece of my heart which, through the miracle of music, I have been able to share with the world.’ – Andrea Bocelli
“Con Te Partirò” (Time to Say Goodbye) was famously performed by Andrea Bocelli and British soprano Sarah Brightman in 1996 at the final boxing match of light-heavyweight champion Henry Maske. The match, broadcast to 21 million viewers globally, introduced Andrea to the world stage. The song quickly soared to the top of charts worldwide and became one of the fastest and best-selling singles of all time, selling over 12 million copies globally.
Romanza- the 20th Anniversary version also includes re-mastered versions of Andrea’s all-time favorites: “Vivere,” “Vivo Per Lei,” “Miserere” and title track “Romanza.”
“It has been re-mastered to improve the sound quality, making listening clearer and more immersive, and I have added new musical content, which I hope will be a pleasant surprise for all those who have loved the album” Andrea Bocelli
Andrea recorded two new stunning versions of ‘Con Te Partirò’ (Time to Say Goodbye) — one featuring a full orchestra and his legendary voice, the other an intimate, acoustic version featuring Andrea and piano. He has also re-recorded “Il Mare Calmo Della Sera” – the beautiful title track from the tenor’s debut studio album.
The digital version of the album also includes an orchestrated instrumental version of “Con Te Partirò” and an additional rendition with choir and orchestra.
Andrea Bocelli has sold over 80 million albums worldwide, was recently nominated for multiple Latin Grammy Awards, has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and has a massive fan-base that includes three U.S. Presidents and three Popes. This special anniversary edition of Romanza – the most celebrated album from the world’s most beloved tenor — is the perfect holiday gift for music lovers and a fitting reminder this legendary recording more than stands the test of the time.
Tracklist
1. CON TE PARTIRÒ
2. VIVERE (featuring Gerardina Trovato)
3. PER AMORE
4. IL MARE CALMO DELLA SERA
5. CARUSO
6. MACCHINE DA GUERRA
7. LE TUE PAROLE
8. VIVO PER LEI (feat. Giorgia)
9. ROMANZA
10. LA LUNA CHE NON C’È
11. RAPSODIA
12. VOGLIO RESTARE COSÌ
13. E CHIOVE
14. MISERERE – LIVE (featuring John Miles)
15. TIME TO SAY GOODBYE (CON TE PARTIRÒ) featuring Sarah Brightman
Bonus tracks
16. CON TE PARTIRÒ ORCHESTRA 2016 VERSION – Romanza 20th Anniversary
17. CON TE PARTIRÒ PIANO & VOICE 2016 VERSION – Romanza 20th Anniversary
18. IL MARE CALMO DELLA SERA 2016 VERSION – Romanza 20th Anniversary
Extra bonus: digital only
19. CON TE PARTIRÒ NEW ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTAL 2016 VERSION – Romanza 20th Anniversary
20. CON TE PARTIRÒ ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR 2016 VERSION – Romanza 20th Anniversary
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