Andrea Bocelli does Christmas for Joe Biden

Andrea Bocelli does Christmas for Joe Biden

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norman lebrecht

December 21, 2021

Message from the Italian tenor:

As an artist, a father, and a close friend of the United States, I am happy and grateful to have received an invite that honors myself, my family and above all my beloved Italy. Thank you to President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden for inviting us to the 2021 edition of “Spirit of the season”.
Another dream of mine has become a reality in this great earthly adventure that began in a small town in the Tuscan countryside. Alongside my extraordinary colleagues and children Matteo and Virginia, I’ll be wishing the world a peaceful Christmas and a bright future full of love and hope.
Taking part in such a vast tribute to beauty at The White House, a place so rich in meaning, replenishes me, reminding me that art is always a gift from the Heavens to elevate the spirit. Miracles come from on high, but good works and virtuous choices come from the efforts of humanity. By helping us to imagine the kind of ideal world we’d all like to live in, art can be an invaluable advisor and a great source of support. We must all do our part to make that world a reality.

You may recall that in 2016 he refused an invitation to sing at the Trump inauguration.

Comments

  • Leo says:

    The choice worth Biden taste .

  • Leo says:

    The choice worth Biden’s taste . … No American performer was available ?

    • FRANK WEBER says:

      only a blind performer would not see the mess Biden has created in just 11 months. Biden had to be photoshopped into the picture

  • RW2013 says:

    Why do the photos look so photoshopped?

  • PS says:

    Once you see it you can’t unsee.

  • IP says:

    Serves him right for the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.

  • Allen says:

    “You may recall that in 2016 he refused an invitation to sing at the Trump inauguration.”

    I think it was reported that he accepted the invitation and then backed out under pressure.

    Not the same thing at all.

  • Alphonse says:

    Does Biden have Bell’s palsy?

  • In bocca al lupo says:

    Come on Al, get yourself together, Yours, concerned

  • MICHAEL j MCELROY says:

    No Masks… Lock them up

  • Judy says:

    We should be honored to have him perform here.

  • christopher storey says:

    The unctuous message is utterly nauseating

  • Pam says:

    I love Joe Biden and I love Andrea! Beautiful Christmas Program!

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