A world-renowned blind tenor, Andrea Bocelli made his name with his 1995
performance of "Con Te Partiro", and has followed a career marked by triumphs on
stage and varied recordings in the classical crossover register. Born in
Lajatico, Tuscany, on September 22, 1958, Andrea Bocelli suffers from a
hereditary form of glaucoma. He grew up on a farm near Pisa, and took an early
interest in opera and traditional Italian song, listening to the great tenors of
the 20th century. He learned to play several instruments, including piano,
flute, trumpet and guitar, and was noticed for his p...