Even icons like Andrea Bocelli get a little nervous on stage.
IN Andrea Bocelli: Because I believewhich premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, September 7, the Italian tenor opened his journey with stage fright.
“I suffered from stage fright for years. A kind of fear that cannot be described in words,” says Bocelli (65) in the documentary.
“Unconquered anxiety. The pounding heart wouldn’t let me go. Not even on stage. It would last the whole concert, until the last obstacle,” he continues. “That would happen because my technique wasn’t perfect.”
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The turning point for Bocelli was meeting maestro Pavarotti — whose real name is Luciano Pavarotti — and observing his work ethic.
“When I first practiced with this great artist, I realized that he didn’t struggle at all,” he says of the late operatic tenor.
“Even though I struggled a lot. That’s when I realized he had perfect technique. I didn’t,” he continues. “Today, thanks to the technical awareness that I gained with a lot of effort, I emphasize this with a lot of effort, I no longer have that kind of stage fright.”
Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti.
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The documentary, directed by Cosima Spender (Palio), “follows Bocelli’s path to success and continued dedication to his craft through interviews and archival footage of performances, as well as informal gatherings, such as a party where Bocelli’s friends and family reminisce over food and wine,” it says. in the description of the film.
“When Bocelli sings, it’s as if heaven has opened its doors, but he’s watching Because I believe reminds us that this extraordinary artist is deeply rooted in the country,” it added.
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Elsewhere in the documentary, Bocelli opened up about the football accident at boarding school that left him blind as a boy.
“One day, playing [soccer]I was the goalkeeper. I have no idea why, because I’ve never been a goalkeeper before,” he recalls. “And I’ll never be a goalkeeper again. The ball hit me straight in the face. From that blow, the bleeding… and the rest is history.”
His brother Alberto adds: “That’s when he lost. That’s when it got dark.”
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