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Andrea Bocelli to embark on 2027 UK tour for 30th anniversary of Romanza album

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O'Grady, S. (2026, September 28). Andrea Bocelli to embark on 2027 UK tour for 30th anniversary of Romanza album. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/andrea-bocelli-glasgow-london-manchester-tickets-b1298673.html

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Andrea Bocelli will perform a UK tour starting September 29, 2027, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his album "Romanza." This album, released in 1997, marked Bocelli's breakthrough and remains the bestselling Italian language and predominantly non-English language album with over 20 million copies sold. The tour includes stops at venues like Utilita Arena Birmingham and The O2 in London, where he will perform songs from "Romanza," including his internationally recognized hit "Con Te Partirò."
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Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli is set to embark on a UK tour in September and October of 2027, marking the 30th anniversary of his album Romanza, which was released in 1997. The tour will feature performances at Utilita Arena Birmingham (September 29), The O2 in London (October 1), Co-op Love in Manchester (October 5), and Ovo Hydro Glasgow (October 9). Romanza, Bocelli’s first compilation album, is his breakthrough record, topping charts in Europe and Latin America. It has sold over 20 million copies, making it the bestselling Italian language and non-English language album of all time. The album includes "Con Te Partirò," which gained international recognition through its duet version with Sarah Brightman titled "Time To Say Goodbye."

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Its duet version with Sarah Brightman, Time To Say Goodbye, went on to become a global phenomenon, helping take Bocelli’s voice to audiences beyond the world of classical music. The tour begins at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on September 29, followed by The O2 in London on October 1, Co-op Love in Manchester on October 5 and Ovo Hydro Glasgow on October 9.
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Andrea Bocelli to embark on 2027 UK tour for 30th anniversary of Romanza album Bocelli said: “I am incredibly excited to be returning to the UK in 2027 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Romanza with some very special concerts. asserted
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“I love performing there, and I can’t wait to create some more magical moments with my fans.” Released in 1997, Romanza was Bocelli’s first compilation album and is considered his breakthrough record, topping charts in Europe and Latin America. asserted
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It has become both the bestselling Italian language and the bestselling predominantly non-English language album of all time, with over 20 million copies sold. asserted
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The album features Con Te partirò, the song that became synonymous with Bocelli’s emergence onto the international stage. asserted
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Its duet version with Sarah Brightman, Time To Say Goodbye, went on to become a global phenomenon, helping take Bocelli’s voice to audiences beyond the world of classical music. The tour begins at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on September 29, followed by The O2 in London on October 1, Co-op Love in Manchester on October 5 and Ovo Hydro Glasgow on October 9. asserted
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Bocelli has released 17 studio albums and four compilation albums during his career, selling over 90 million records worldwide. asserted
Bocelli → release → records
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