Photo courtesy of Joanne DiBona
An intimate Tuscan experience
I was one of the 2.8 million YouTube viewers to listen to Andrea Bocelli’s inspirational “Music For Hope – Live From Duomo di Milano” on April 12, 2020, which became one of the biggest musical livestream performances of all time.
It transported me back in time to just eight months before, when my husband and I had the unique opportunity to visit Bocelli’s vineyard and family restaurant – and record a song in his personal studio. Here’s a look at what this once-in-a-lifetime experience was like, which was made possible by a shore excursion on Oceania Cruises.
Photo courtesy of Tony DiBona
Bocelli family home
Accompanied by Giovanni, our affable and knowledgeable driver and guide, we made our way through the iconic Tuscan countryside, together with a delightful young couple excited about seeing the area for the first time. Before long, we found ourselves bouncing along on a dirt road, with vistas looking out on hillsides of vineyards as far as the eye could see.
We made a quick stop to admire the Bocelli family estate, nestled in the verdant hills in the small village of La Sterza, where the maestro spent his childhood.
Photo courtesy of Joanne…
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