WINTER-SPRING '25 PICK
“If you want a combination of star power and classical music-
then this album is for you.”
Andrea Bocelli- Duets: 30th Anniversary (CD)
Format: Compact disc
2 CD’s
Release date: 10/25/2024
Label: Deutsche Grammaphon
*may also be available in library music streaming databases
Label Description: "Beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli, the most celebrated classical singer in modern history celebrates his 30th anniversary as a global icon with a brand new album ‘Duets – 30th Anniversary’. The grandmaster, who has sold over 90 million records in his long career, is accompanied by superstars such as Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Pavarotti, Céline Dion, Stevie Wonder and many more. In addition to new songs, the 12-track vinyl features re-recordings of such well-known hits as 'Time to say goodbye', which features Oscar winner Hans Zimmer and Bocelli's son Matteo." -Deutsche Grammaphon
How to present this to library customers:
Classical music vocalist, Andrea Bocelli is more popular than opera singers today. This album is a great connection between classical music and mainstream music. Patrons will instantly recognize Bocelli, or the stars featured on the album. It is an easy sell if your patrons enjoy other Andrea Bocelli albums.
Audience Key:
NOVICE:
A patron who does not know about the arts but is looking for new interests. These items are for public collections that call for you to introduce the arts to patrons and ignite their interests. They often know much more about popular culture than what’s happening in the arts.
EXPLORER:
These items are for customers who have some knowledge of the arts and want to learn more. Oftentimes these patrons stream music from your music streaming service, take out music and art biographies and they may attend music and art programming at your library.
AFICIONADO:
Ordering for aficionados requires knowledge about their habits when consuming the arts. These patrons are aware of the arts through museums, classical music, jazz and more. Oftentimes, these patrons attend music and art programming at your library, are professionals in the arts world with thorough knowledge of visual and/or performing arts.
