Okay, I admit it. I discovered Bocelli and his music through the television commericial for Bellagio, the new resort in Las Vegas. I heard a portion of the song, Con Te Partio, only once and could neither forget the song or the performer. I purchased the CD immediately after locating it at Amazon.Dom. The songs are either contemporary or wonderfully traditional - and address topical issues like world peace, self-awareness, and romance. The insert provides both the Italian lyrics and English translations. Bocelli, whose voice is more beautiful and clear (and less overblown) than Pavoratti, sings with such wonderful empathy that you can not help be moved. Bocelli is joined by several feature performers, including John Miles and Sarah Brightman of "Phantom of the Opera" fame. Although I personally think Brightman is a thin soprano at best, her joint venture on the second version of Con Te Partiro that the CD provides, is worth hearing. Bocelli's version of Rhapsody is truly glorious. Although the music is clearly Italian, there are touches of Brazilian and French influences in a couple of pieces that enhances the freshness of this glorious CD. Thank you, Bellagio, for bringing this musician and music to America's awareness.

I've been recently getting into Andrea Bocelli, and have so much enjoyed his music. From seeing him on tv to watching him sing on the Olympics, I have been entranced by this marvelous singer.

My friend gave me ROMANZA for a birthday present. I cannot get enough of it. Yes, it is all in Italian, and that's the very best part of it. It starts out with Con Te Partiro (sp?) and Andrea simply sings the best in this song. When you buy it, sit down out in your porch or deck, play it and just close your eyes. You can imagine yourself being on an Italian villa sipping wine and Bocelli's voice enchants you. I find it wonderful how Andrea can go from pop to Opera! The CD ends gloriously by another version of Con Te Partiro with Sarah Brightman singing along. Sarah adds the most beautiful touch. I really think Andrea and her should sing together more. Buy this CD. You will be in for a treat your ears will never forget. Try playing this music at a dinner party serving up Fettacini Alfredo or something :-), charm your guests...charm yourself with Andrea Bocelli at his best!

This is my favorite album by Andrea Bocelli. He has a wonderful, warm voice that express' his love for music. What I enjoyed most about this album were the selection of songs. One of my favorite songs from this album is "Time To Say Goodbye" which is a beautiful ballad. It is the kind of song that will bring shivers down your spine because it is so beautiful. If you are new to Andrea Bocelli's music, I highly recommend this album as a starter.

It is my opinion that we have reached a place in our society where we feel we must label, categorize, analyze, and compare just about everything and everyone. But just for a moment I want everyone to put in Bocelli's Con Te Partiro take a few minutes, close your eyes and listen, .... just listen. Give yourself permission to block out the background, whether the mix is good or bad; that it may be too loud or too soft for your taste; forgive that you may or may not understand the words being sung; or that you can't understand how some can or can't call this opera; or how some say the singer has or doesn't have talent at all. Focus on nothing else but the sound of his voice. Listen with your ears, mind and heart. It moves me to tears. This is the sound of a gift given from God. It's Bocelli's gift. It's not Pavorotti's, Brightman's, Dion's, or Sinatra's gift, each one wonderful in their own way. But, no gift can satisfy everyone. It is my belief that they are not meant to. But each gift can be appreciated when looked upon as a unique gift, and not categorized, compared to, and analyzed to death. I feel we miss out on so much pleasure in life when we feel the need to dissect everything and everyone. Okay, open your eyes. Now continue to label, categorize, analyze and compare, if you feel the need. But, I hope that for just a few moments, you gave yourself permission to experience a true gift and that the experience touched your soul as it has mine.

Forget about the purists who quibble that Pavarotti and Domingo are more technically accomplished singers--there's a good reason why Andrea Bocelli has an army of adoring, enthralled fans around the world. This gorgeous CD of some of the most romantic songs you will hear shows why. My favorite (of course) is the incomparable "Con Te Partiro," which has never lost its hypnotic appeal for me. I loved both Bocelli's single version of it, and the sumptuous duet with Sarah Brightman--her lustrous voice is the perfect counterpart to his rich tenor. As one reviewer noted, the other duets were less rewarding, especially the one with John Miles, which could have been omitted easily. Bocelli is a magician--who cares about his supposed lack of operatic range and techniques? His voice brings to mind all the lush beauty there is in this world. Listen, and be transported.