ANDREA BOCELLI TO PERFORM IN CONCERT AT
BARCLAYS CENTER
IN BROOKLYN
World-Leading Classical Artist Set to Perform on December 5, 2012
--Brooklyn to host Bocelli's only New York City appearance in 2012--
Thursday, December 2, 2011
BROOKLYN, NY – Widely considered the most popular classical singer in the world, Andrea Bocelli will perform at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on December 5, 2012 in what will be his only New York City performance next year.
After nearly a decade of performing annual concerts in Manhattan, Bocelli has chosen to make his Brooklyn debut in what will be the 19,000-seat world-class Barclays Center.
"I'm very happy and honored to perform at Barclays Center in Brooklyn next year," said Bocelli. "It's always a pleasure for me to play in New York, but I'm particularly excited to perform in Brooklyn for what will be my only 2012 performance in the city that has given me such affection. I appreciate my wonderful fans and look forward to seeing them at the Barclays Center."
"We are proud to welcome Andrea Bocelli, one of the world's most accomplished and celebrated artists, to perform in concert at Barclays Center," said Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark. "The fact that Bocelli has chosen to make his one New York City 2012 appearance in Brooklyn speaks volumes about the global excitement about Barclays Center and the continued renaissance of the borough. Bocelli in Brooklyn will be a triumphant sold-out appearance and will continue our goal to bring the best of everything to Barclays Center."
As part of his U.S. tour, the concert will feature Bocelli's vast platinum-selling catalogue, covering both traditional arias and his world-famous romantic crossover repertoire. Bocelli is the biggest-selling solo artist in the history of classical music.
General on-sale ticket information will be announced in the coming months, but in the meantime fans have a chance to buy great seats before the official on-sale through PBS member stations WNET and WLIW, which will be airing Bocelli's new television special "Live in Central Park" starting tonight.
With over 65 million in record sales, Bocelli, an Italian tenor, receives rave reviews for his international tours, showing mastery in both the classical and pop worlds. He has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records by occupying the first, second and third place on the American classical music charts.
Joining Bocelli on tour is conductor Eugene Kohn as well as world-renowned soprano Ana Maria Martinez, and special guest Tony Award®-winner Heather Headley.
