Italian singer Andrea Bocelli is one of the most successful artists in the crossover flow between classical and pop. Since the enormous success of this lyrical tenor, a new generation of classically trained singers have also entered this thriving market, such as Alessandro Safina, Josh Groban and the singers of Il Divo. Thirteen years after his debut album, Bocelli comes with a Best Of album. But
… Vivere is more than a compilation album, because five of the sixteen tracks are new. Old toppers include Bocelli's breakthrough hit Time To Say Goodbye (duet with Sarah Brightman), The Prayer (duet with Céline Dion) and the Dutch version of Because We Believe (duet with Marco Borsato). New include the Vivere / Dare To Live (a duet with fellow countryman Laura Pausini, who, strangely enough, sings in English), A Te (with Kenny G on soprano sax) and Io Ci Sarò (with fantastic playing by the Chinese pianist Lang Lang). The guest musicians, the delightfully compelling music and the delightful CD booklet (with lyrics) make Vivere a perfect product. (SvdP)more
