Andrea Bocelli describes the historical significance of the Palazzo Vecchio. Andrea Bocelli – Landmarks Live in Concert – A Great Performances Special airs Friday, June 30 at 10PM on PBS (check local listings). Each Landmarks Live in Concert episode features an artist or band performing at a legendary destination of personal significance. The series is hosted by Chad Smith, the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Features
Time to Say Goodbye: Andrea Bocelli and Carly Paoli
Andrea Bocelli performs Time to Say Goodbye with soprano Carly Paoli in Florence.
Andrea Bocelli on Tuscany
Andrea Bocelli explains what makes Tuscany so beautiful and rare.
O Sole Mio - Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli performs O Sole Mio in the historical Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy.
Andrea Bocelli and Chad Smith Jam
Andrea Bocelli and Chad Smith of RHCP play music together in Bocelli's Tuscany home.
Andrea Bocelli – Landmarks Live in Concert Preview
Andrea Bocelli performs at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence with Maestro Zubin Mehta.
TRANSCRIPT
[See subtitles] CHAD SMITH: I know, what was it...like 1299 or something like that when that was the beginning of the center.
Did you prepare differently for this concert than for a normal concert that you perform at?
[See subtitles]
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