Andrea Bocelli has announced the talented new guests that will join for his BST Hyde Park headline show on July 5.
The Italian tenor, 65, will take over the iconic annual festival presented by American Express, which will run from June 29 to July 14.
The international superstar – which graced the Oscars’ stage in March with a touching performance during the In Memoriam segment – will be joined by UK’s most in-demand orchestra The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by talented Michele Spotti.
The conductor, 31, has been Musical Director of Marseille’s Opera House and Philharmonic Orchestra since 2023.
Compered by TV favourite Myleene Klass, the incredible festival day will also see performances by the likes of Nadine Sierra, Isabel Leonard, Luca Micheletti as well as a choir by Crouch End Festival Chorus.
Andrea Bocelli has announced the talented new guests that will join for his BST Hyde Park headline show on July 5 (pictured last year)
The international superstar – which graced the Oscars’ stage in March with a touching performance during the In Memoriam segment – will be joined by UK’s most in-demand orchestra The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by talented Michele Spotti
He brings together some of the most talented opera performs, who will be gracing Hyde Park’s stage.
American soprano Nadine, 35, has established a reputation as one of today’s finest young artists, in demand at the world’s most prestigious opera houses.
Meanwhile mezzo-soprano Isabel, 42, who is a three-time Grammy winner, is also hailed for her exquisite voice and profound artistry – and boosts a repertoire spanning from classic operatic masterpieces to contemporary works.
Italian actor and baritone singer Luca, 38, is no less of a unique talent – as he is considered one of the most original, eclectic and visionary theatrical minds of his generation.
Joining the star-studded line-up, the classical artist said thrilled: ‘Hyde Park is the perfect place for coming together to celebrate my 30th anniversary and reimagine it as a springboard propelling us into the future, imbued with positivity and the power of good.
‘Celebrating it here is sure to be unforgettable, in the vast green lung from which London has been drawing breath for hundreds of years, in this park that is the embodiment of a glorious chapter in the history of a nation, of a continent, of a civilisation… and also of so much wonderful music that has rung out here, nourishing it in its wake.’
The exciting announcement brings an exclusive UK show in occasion of Andrea’s milestone year, who is celebrating 30 years of his career in 2024.
Fans in attendance will be stunned by the tenor’s crossover appeal, who saw him previously performing for Popes, presidents, Prime Ministers and Royalty, and even Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Buckingham Palace in 2022, as well as the ceremonies of the Olympic Games.
Compered by TV favourite Myleene Klass (pictured last month) the incredible festival day will also see performances by the likes of Nadine Sierra, Isabel Leonard, Luca Micheletti as well as a choir by Crouch End Festival Chorus
American soprano Nadine, 35, has established a reputation as one of today’s finest young artists, in demand at the world’s most prestigious opera houses (pictured last year)
Meanwhile mezzo-soprano Isabel, 42, who is a three-time Grammy winner, is also hailed for her exquisite voice and profound artistry – and boosts a repertoire spanning from classic operatic masterpieces to contemporary works (pictured in 2020)
‘Hyde Park is the perfect place for coming together to celebrate my 30th anniversary and reimagine it as a springboard propelling us into the future, imbued with positivity and the power of good,’ he said
There is still no classical star that has reached Andrea’s astonishing fame as of this day, as the star hit 90 million records sold.
He also earned a Golden Globe, 7 Classical BRITs and 7 World Music Awards, and nevertheless a Hollywood Walk of Fame.
His A-list collaborations flaunt names from opera singers like Pavarotti, to famous pop stars such as Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Céline Dion, Tony Bennett, Dua Lipa, and many more.
Music alum Céline, 56, previously sang the praises of the tenor saying: ‘If God had a singing voice, he would sound a lot like Andrea Bocelli.’
Tickets purchased for the Amex VIP Summer Garden, VIP HydeAway and Gold Circle areas will include reserved seating. General Admission, Primary Entry and VIP Terrace will all be unreserved standing.
The lineup for American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2024 is set to be ‘truly spectacular’ with headliners SZA (29 June), Kings of Leon (30 June), Morgan Wallen (4 July), Andrea Bocelli (5 July), Robbie Williams (6 July), Shania Twain (7 July), Stevie Nicks (12 July), Kylie (13 July) and Stray Kids (14 July), with the full line up for each day to be announced, plus All Things Orchestral on 28 June.
The classical music alum made a surprise appearance at Oscars 2024 where he gave a touching performance during the In Memoriam segment.
The superstar Italian tenor was joined by his son Matteo, 26, as they sang his classic ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ together and honoured a number of late stars who died in the last year.
The Academy Awards paid tribute to Friends star Matthew Perry — who was left out of the BAFTAs annual memoriam list last month — Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon, Little Miss Sunshine star Alan Arkin, Paul Reubens, Harry Belafonte, as well as Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis, after he passed away on February 27th at the age of 76.
Andrea sang a new rendition of the song with the help of Matteo and two-time Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
Time to Say Goodbye was originally released in 1995 as ‘Con te Partirò,’ which translates to ‘I will leave with you’ in Italian.
The Italian star recorded the track with British soprano Sarah Brightman the following year, changing some of the lyrics to English.
During the segment, numerous dancers took the stage for a performance art piece.
The father and son duo matched in electric blue suits.
The tribute to Matthew comes after his ex-girlfriend urged the 2024 Academy Awards to include the late Hollywood actor as part of the In Memorium section.
Kayti Edwards, who dated him in 2006 and worked as his assistant in 2011, said it was ‘his dream to be recognised’ after the BAFTAs failed to mention him in February.
Matthew was found face-down in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home on October 28 last year at the age of 54, with the autopsy confirming that he died from the ‘acute effects of ketamine’ and drowning.
Others who were honored during the segment included Melinda Dillon, Piper Laurie, Ryan O’Neal, Julian Sands, Carl Weathers, Treat Williams, Burt Young, and directors William Friedkin and Norman Jewison among others.
French actress and singer Jane Birkin, who died at 76 in July of last year, was also among those honoured.
Andrea was joined by his son Matteo, 26, as they made a surprise appearance at Oscars 2024 where they gave a touching performance during the In Memoriam segment
Friends actor Matthew Perry, who died in October of 2023 at the age of 54, was among those honored in the tribute after he was recently left out of the BAFTAs memoriam list
The superstar Italian tenor sang his classic hit ‘Time to Say Goodbye’
The father and son duo matched in electric blue suits
There were also tributes to comedian Richard Lewis as well as Andre Braugher, Tom Wilkinson, Richard Roundtree.
The Academy also honoured all the stars who we’ve lost over the past year in an In Memoriam tribute on their website.
Tickets are now on sale and available at: www.bst-hydepark.com.
