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    Andrea Bocelli live at iTunes Festival

    The operatic tenor performed some of his best music including 'Time To Say Goodbye', 'Nessun dorma', and 'Amazing Grace', live at The Roundhouse in Camden, London. He was supported by soprano Laura Wright and guitar duo CARisMA.

    1. Andrea Bocelli iTunes Festival

      1. Andrea Bocelli perfoms at the Roundhouse, Camden

      One of London's most popular gig venues, the Roundhouse is hosting the iTunes Festival 2012. The line-up includes pop stars Example, One Direction, and Jessie J, as well as classical stars.

    2. Myleen Klass live at iTunes festival 2012

      2. Myleene Klass presenting iTunes Festival 2012

      Glamourous hostess, Classic FM's Myleene Klass, gave the audience a bit of background to the pieces, telling the stories of opera and interacting with the crowd.

    3. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      3. Andrea Bocelli: 'O Sole Mio'

      A full orchestra accompanied Andrea as he performed tenor favourites, starting with the beautiful 'O Sole Mio'. It's a Neapolitan classic, described by presenter Myleene Klass as an unofficial Italian national anthem.

    4. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      4. Andre Bocelli enraptures the audience

      The audience fall silent as Andrea performs 'Amazing Grace'.

    5. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      5. Andrea Bocelli: 'Amazing Grace'

      Andrea Bocelli performed the beautiful hymn to a backdrop of glittering stars, falling on the screens behind him.

    6. Andrea Bocelli iTunes Festival

      6. Andrea Bocelli: 'Pour mon âme, quel destin!'

      Andrea tackles the heights of Donizetti's aria from the opera 'La Fille du Régiment'. It's an impressive display of high notes from the tenor.

    7. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      7. Andre Bocelli and Gianfranco Montresor

      Andrea duets with Gianfranco Montresor, singing the Pearl Fishers duet by Bizet. The operatic song, 'Au fond du temple saint' celebrates friendship.

    8. Andrea Bocelli iTunes Festival

      8. Andrea Bocelli singing Bizet's Pearl Fishers duet

      Baritone Gianfranco Montresor joins Andrea on stage for Bizet's friendly duet. This year saw his Covent Garden debut, and he frequently performs opera around the world.

    9. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      9. Andre Bocelli and Sabina Cvilak

      Andrea is joined on stage by the beautiful soprano Sabina Cvilak. They are accompanied by a full choir.

    10. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      10. Andre Bocelli: Libiamo ne' lieti calici

      The two singers perform the rousing drinking song 'Libiamo ne' lieti calici' from Verdi's opera, 'La Traviata'. The audience sway and bob in time to the music!

    11. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      11. Andre Bocelli iTunes Festival 2012

      Andrea and Sabina take a bow. They also duetted in 'O Soave Fanciulla', from Puccini's 'La bohème'.

    12. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      12. Andre Bocelli iTunes Festival 2012

      Andrea has sold more than 75 million records worldwide - it's no wonder the Roundhouse in Camden, London was full of appreciative people. Lots of audience members sang along, even to the Italian songs!

    13. Myleen Klass live at iTunes festival 2012

      13. Myleene Klass charms the audience

      "The great maestro Andrea Bocelli has charmed us with some of the most beautiful songs in the repertoire and history of classical and popular music." The audience also seemed charmed with Myleene!

    14. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      14. Andrea Bocelli and the British Philharmonic Orchestra

      The British Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied the singing, conducted by Carlo Bernini. The Crouch End Festival Chorus performed in the chorus numbers.

    15. Andre Bocelli live at iTunes festival 2012

      15. Andrea Bocelli: 'Time to Say Goodbye'

      Andrea and Sabina return to the stage for his well-loved hit, 'Time to Say Goodbye'. The song has sold millions of copies worldwide, and is now considered Bocelli's signature song.

    16. Andrea Bocelli iTunes Festival

      16. Andrea Bocelli: 'Nessun dorma'

      Andrea tackles one of the best-known tenor songs, which has been performed by famous singers including Luciano Pavarotti, Russell Watson, and Alfie Boe.

    17. Andrea Bocelli iTunes Festival

      17. Andrea Bocelli

      The audience hummed along and cheered as Andrea performed Puccini's popular song. The powerful song is taken from the opera 'Turandot', where the unknown prince Calaf falls in love at first sight with Princess Turandot.

    18. Andrea Bocelli iTunes Festival

      18. Andrea Bocelli takes a bow

      After his performance of 'Nessun dorma', Andrea Bocelli takes a bow to rapturous applause and cheering, with maestro Carlo Bernini.

    19. Andre Bocelli and Myleen Klass live at iTunes fest

      19. Myleene Klass and Andrea Bocelli

      Presenter Myleene Klass and Andrea catch up after the performance. Here's to next year's festival!

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