Italian Tenor Alessandro Safina to Perform in Israel This October
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Italian tenor Alessandro Safina will perform in Israel in October with his "My Way" program, featuring concerts in Haifa on October 23 and Tel Aviv on October 25. Known for blending opera with popular music, Safina's career includes operatic roles, international hits like "Luna," and collaborations with artists such as Elton John and Sarah Brightman. His performances will be accompanied by Italian and Israeli musicians.
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- Italian tenor Alessandro Safina will perform in Israel on October 23 in Haifa and October 25 in Tel Aviv.
- Safina's "My Way" program will feature his hits, including "Luna," and new material.
- He will be accompanied by an Italian instrumental orchestra and an Israeli ensemble of violinists.
- Safina is known for blending operatic vocals with popular music.
- His career includes international success with the song "Luna" and collaborations with Elton John and Sarah Brightman.
Following the successful concert of Italian singer Al Bano, tenor Alessandro Safina is set to perform in Israel in October. Safina, known for his unique voice that blends soft tones with powerful operatic vocals, will present his new program "My Way." He is scheduled to perform in Haifa on October 23 and in Tel Aviv on October 25, accompanied by an Italian instrumental orchestra and an Israeli ensemble of violinists.
The "My Way" program reflects Safina's career path, which began with classical opera training in his hometown of Siena, where opera was a constant presence in his family life. Despite an early interest in visual arts, he was enrolled in music school at age nine. His musical influences later expanded to include rock bands like Genesis, U2, and Radiohead, foreshadowing his move towards pop-opera.
Safina's professional journey included studies at the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory in Florence and winning the Katia Ricciarelli International Vocal Competition in 1989. He made his operatic debut in Puccini's "La Bohème" alongside Ricciarelli. His operatic career spanned performances in Basel, Strasbourg, Marseille, and Wexford, including roles in Bellini's "I Capuleti e i Montecchi," Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore," and Rossini's "The Barber of Seville."
International fame came in the early 2000s after his performance at Night of the Proms in the Netherlands, with his song "Luna" becoming his signature piece. The song gained further recognition when it was featured in the Brazilian telenovela "O Clone." Safina also appeared as himself in the series. His voice was featured in Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge!" in 2001, and he later recorded a duet of "Luna" with Elton John for the charity campaign Sport Relief, reaching fourth place on the UK charts.
Further collaborations include a duet with Sarah Brightman on "Sarai Qui" and a performance with her in Vienna. Safina has also shown a personal affinity for folk music, recording John Denver's "Annie's Song." His concerts "My Way" in Israel will feature beloved hits, including "Luna," alongside new material, promising an evening of "romance, Italian passion, and the magic of live sound."