The only exception was when he sang with his daughter. I would have preferred a shorter show with Bocelli alone. This info was not shared, which seemed like a real misrepresentation. Very few songs were sung by Bocelli alone. Program: Bocelli sang with a series of unfamiliar performers. People also acted like they were at a sporting event-lots of talking. The arena obviously lacked the atmosphere Bocelli and the orchestra deserved. Venue: The amplification system took the life out of the performance. Bocelli performing in an ice arena with a lot of unfamiliar artists-UGH! REALLY WONDERFUL ARTIST REALLY WRONG APPROACHÄ«ocelli is superb. This concert was a Christmas gift to my wife (date night!!) and she scolded me (sort of) after finding out what I spent on the tickets, but after they sang her favorite song (Time To Say Goodnight), I looked at her while she was clapping hard, smiling ear to ear, with tears flowing down her face, and said - WORTH IT!! His two guest dancers (sorry, I forgot their names) entertained as they danced to certain songs. His guest singers were Nadine Sierra and Pia Toscano - WOW !!! He also brought solo violinist Caroline Campbell. I don't know if he normally does this, but he brought his wife on stage and they sang one song together. He was supposed to have his son and daughter sing, too (I thought), but they did not. My wife and I were simply blown away last night at Amalie Arena, in Tampa, by just how majestic and soothing, yet powerful, Bocelli sounds live in concert. All in all, he's very talented but the show had ZERO magic. Bocelli made no attempt to connectd with his audience. The (over and over and over again) graphics and film (played over and over and over agina) on panels on the stage before the concert and during the intermission was tedious and way too repetitive. Bocelli sang beautifully - though the one song recognized by all in the audience ("Time to Say Goodbye") was not performed until the second standing ovation. One singer continuously touged at her very tight dress (clearly not comfortable for her or us). MUCH of the show was performed by other singers, dancers, a matador. The half-hour break started 30 minutes after the start (really?!). The first set included 4 songs performed by Bocelli. The concert started a half-hour late (typical, I now read in other reviews). Spent a small fortune to purchase floor seats with a great view of the stage.
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