Tenor Andrea Bocelli to receive master’s degree in vocal performance from Italian school

CP25523838
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2011 file photo, Andrea Bocelli performs a free outdoor concert on Central Park\'s Great Lawn, in New York. The 55-year-old tenor says he\'ll receive a master\'s degree in vocal performance from The Conservatory of Music, Giacomo Puccini in La Spezia, Italy, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Andrea Bocelli (an-DRAY’-ah boh-CHEL’-ee) will receive a graduate degree in Italy next week.

The 55-year-old tenor says he’ll receive a master’s degree in vocal performance from The Conservatory of Music, Giacomo Puccini in La Spezia, Italy, on Tuesday.

Bocelli will present his thesis, titled “The Value and Meaning of Opera Singing at the Beginning of the Third Millennium,” later this month. The 70-page dissertation includes contributions from Placido Domingo.

He’ll also release a CD/DVD, “Love in Portofino,” on Tuesday. The renowned performer has sold 80 million albums internationally.

Bocelli has a law degree from the University of Pisa.

___

Online:

http://www.andreabocelli.com/en/#!/home

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles