The deluxe limited edition (CD & DVD) sets Andrea's songs in the romantic context of 1950s Naples. The limited deluxe package features 14 newly recorded songs and video footage of Incanto The Documentary - a Documentary about a time period in Italy when Naples & Rome were the "center of the world of romance." The footage shows scenes of Italy in `50's along with the iconic figures who lived, loved and laughed in this bygone era. The DVD also includes a music video of "Un Amore Cosi Grande" the opening track from Incanto, all in a hard bound book / "O" card package.
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 and optimism during the days of Andrea's childhood - a sense of optimism prevalent in post war Italy around the time of Andrea's birth is captured by the visual themes of the album. 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. Andrea Bocelli's new studio album is a collection of the most famous Italian songs - including Mamma , Funiculi Funicula and Santa Lucia . They are the songs which have enchanted Andrea 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 fuelled the romance of generations to come. Incanto is also a homage to Love . It includes a group of songs which have told love stories in music for the past 170 years. The repertoire is a tribute to the many faces and places of love: love for a mother (Mamma); love for a woman (O surdato 'nammurato , Era di maggio , Un amore cosi grande , Non ti scordar di me ); love for a place (the pier in Santa Lucia, Mount Vesuvio in Funiculi Funicula ); love for a city (Napoli, Granada) and love for a country (Italy). Love for Italy , and a particular affection for Naples are prevalent themes throughout Incanto. Andrea has chosen one contemporary Neapolitan song - the "tarantella" Pulcinella , which highlights his fond connection to Naples and the city's unique position in the past, present and future of Italian song.
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(Amazon.co.uk Review) Incanto is the first studio album from Italian operatic star Andrea Bocelli since 2006's Amore, stop-gapped of course by the following year's Vivere. Now 20 albums deep and heading for 70 million sales worldwide, there doesn't seem to be much Bocelli can do wrong, though perhaps key to his success is his refusal to rest on his laurels--to always present a considered and varied selection of material. On Incanto he again offers a well-selected mix of folk songs, operatic evergreens, and musical hits. Opening with a stunning collaboration with singer Veronica Berti on "Un Amore Cosi Grande" ("A Love So Great"), the album gets off to an impassioned start. A romantic thread is weaved through "O Surdato Nnammurato", Cesare Andrea Bixio's "Mamma", and "Voglio Vivere Cosi", while album highlights include Neopolitan classic "Santa Lucia" and the 19th-century folk song "Funiculi Funi! cula"--an ode to the first funicular on Mount Vesuvius. Add to that the soaring "Because" and the sweeping "Era De Maggio" (featuring Anna Bonitatibus), and you have what is arguably Bocelli's best collection since Romanza. --Danny McKenna
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Incanto Andrea Bocceli:
I was disappointed that it wasn't Bocceli himself. It was interesting to see and hear some of the old songs and events during that time period. However, when I am purchasing an Andrea Bocceli CD and DVD, that is who I want to see and hear.
One of the absolute best CD & DVD of Bocelli:
One of the absolute best CD & DVD of Bocelli. It brings Italy home to your home!
Nostalgic for Italy!:
Being of full Italian decent, (a first generation American-Italian on my father's side) I grew up listening to many of these "Napolitan" songs, sung by many different Italian artists, including the late, great Pavarotti. The latter, being the ultimate. However, Bocelli does an equally impressive job on this CD. His voice is rich in tone and at times sounds completely effortless. I have all of his other CD's and they are terrific. This one brings me back to my childhood, as my parents played Italian music... more info
Anrrea Bocelli- Incanto:
Bocelli at his finest. His warm and smooth style is so pleasant One of my very favorite albums. He is the Pavarotti of today.
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