Matteo Bocelli, the youngest son of renowned singer Andrea Bocelli, is an Italian tenor and musician. Inspired by his father’s talent, Matteo developed a love for music from a young age and began taking piano lessons. In 2015, he started studying music under his father’s guidance, and at the age of 18, he had his first opportunity to perform as a tenor at the Teatro del Silenzio in Tuscany. Matteo’s musical journey continued as he participated in the ‘David Foster and Friends’ competition in 2017 and collaborated with his father on the song “Fall on Me” in 2018.
Quick Facts
- Age: 26 Years, 26 Year Old Males
- Family: father: Andrea Bocelli, mother: Enrica Cenzatti, siblings: Amos, Virginia
- Born Country: Italy
- City: Lucca, Italy
Career
Matteo Bocelli began his career as a tenor on July 30, 2016, when he made his debut in front of 12 thousand spectators at the Teatro del Silenzio. He performed alongside renowned artists such as Leo Nucci and Sumi Jo, singing arias from operas by Giuseppe Verdi. In the same year, he also performed at the opening night of Celebrity Fight Night in Florence.
In January 2017, Matteo appeared on stage at Palazzo Pitti for ‘Pitti Uomo 91’, where he performed several romanzas. He then had his first performance in the United States on March 30, 2017, participating in the ‘David Foster and Friends’ competition for the Horatio Alger Award in Washington. His singing received high praise from the audience.
During this period, Matteo also had the opportunity to be associated with Guess’ new 2017 fall/winter advertising campaign, working alongside Jennifer Lopez. On September 9, he performed at the Colosseum for the fourth edition of the Celebrity Fight Night Event, alongside artists like Sumi Jo, Aida Garifullina, Elton John, and Steve Tyler. The event, hosted by Matteo’s father, raised funds for the Andrea Bocelli Foundation and the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center.
Matteo Bocelli continued to perform in concerts held in Spain, Canada, and Texas, USA. On September 20, 2018, he released a single called “Fall on Me,” which he recorded with his father. The song is part of Andrea Bocelli’s album, Sì, and its music video was released on September 22. “Fall on Me” was also featured in the soundtrack of the fantasy movie, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.
In December 2019, Matteo and Andrea Bocelli performed for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Royal Variety Performance. In May 2020, Matteo released a new single called “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from Disney’s forthcoming album, Disney Goes Classical. The album was released on October 2, 2020.
Personal Life
Matteo Bocelli was born on October 8, 1997, in Forte dei Marmi, a Tuscan resort town known for its association with Italian artists and writers. He is the youngest son of Andrea Bocelli and his first wife, Enrica Cenzatti. Matteo has an older brother named Amos, born on February 22, 1995.
Andrea Bocelli, Matteo’s father, is widely regarded as one of the greatest tenors of all time. Despite losing his vision at the age of 12 due to a football accident, Andrea continued to pursue his passion for music and became an international sensation. He has released numerous albums and sold over 90 million records.
Matteo’s parents separated in 2002, but both remained involved in his and his brother’s upbringing. Matteo has a half-sister named Virginia, born to his father and his manager Veronica Betti in 2012. Matteo and his brother lived with their mother, while their father resided in a villa with Betti. Matteo showed musical talent from a young age and began piano lessons early on. His father’s influence and support allowed his musical gifts to flourish. In 2015, Andrea became more involved in Matteo’s music education.
Currently, Matteo is attending the Lucca Conservatory as a student of vocal performance, further honing his musical skills.