How many years does it take for a song to become a classic? Some say if an album is still good after 10-20 years, then it’s a classic. Others compare music to a car, and it only becomes a classic after 25 years. Whichever way an outstanding song is deemed authoritative or definitive, one of the few songs that have managed to be labeled as a “classic” in such a short amount of time is Andrea Bocelli’s Con te partirò also known as Time To Say Goodbye.
To help paint a better picture, according to an article from express.co.uk, Andrea’s song has sold more than Bohemian Rhapsody or Hey Jude, making it one of the best-selling singles in multiple countries around the world ever.
You’ve definitely heard it at one point to another. He sings it in Italian, and in English. There’s a version he sings with Sarah Brightman and other fantastic artists. There are covers, renditions, and all sorts of offshoots of this gorgeous song.
Celebrating 20 years since its release (and arguably a classic way ahead of its time), a youth choir joins forces with a full adult orchestra to bring to life a big blow out production of the song – harp and bassoon included.
The immediately recognizable melody opens with the orchestra playing softly and the choir filing onto the risers in an orderly fashion. The conductor leads everyone in as the cameras roll, fanning over the different sections. There’s the first lull, and a pure, female voice grabs your attention. Timed to a tee, this little but mighty soprano breaks into the operatic Italian love song and carries it beautifully. Accompanied by the choir and the orchestra, together, they create magic.
The camera cuts near and wide, revealing the details that make the video extra engaging. Close-ups of faces, music books, and sheets, singing mouths–everything to make this remarkable song sound even better than when it first came out, pushing this classic straight into legendary.
The choir truly pulls off a beautiful version of a piece of music that has touched the hearts of many people, near and far. This is your chance to hear it. And if you already love this song, well this is another opportunity to listen to as striking recreation.
Watch and listen to the video below:
