The 2024 Oscars had many memorable moments, but one that stood out was the performance by Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli. They sang the emotional song “Time To Say Goodbye” during the segment honoring stars we lost this year. Big names like Tina Turner, Matthew Perry, Robbie Robertson, and Richard Lewis were among those remembered.
The stage was lit in deep blue, giving the performance a dramatic and heartfelt vibe. Andrea Bocelli’s famous voice blended perfectly with Matteo’s powerful singing—creating a moment that gave everyone chills. Photos of the late stars appeared on a screen behind them, while dancers added a dream like touch to the scene. Their performance was so moving that many people in the audience were literally in tears.
302 Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli – Time To Say Goodbye x Oscars 2024: In Memoriam
Andrea Bocelli first made “Time To Say Goodbye” a global hit back in 1995, and it’s been a huge part of his career ever since. Now 65 years old, he’s one of the most famous opera singers in the world, with 15 solo albums and even a Christmas album that sold millions. He’s worked with big names like Celine Dion on their award-winning song “The Prayer.”
Matteo, born in 1997, is following in his dad’s footsteps. He got his big break in 2018 with the song “Fall on Me,” which was featured on Andrea’s hit album Sì. In 2022, Matteo teamed up with his dad and younger sister, Virginia, to release a holiday album called A Family Christmas. Clearly, music runs in their blood!
Andrea Bocelli & Céline Dion – The Prayer
Andrea calls “Time To Say Goodbye” the “song of his life,” and Matteo says it feels like their family’s anthem. The version they sang at the Oscars had a fresh twist, thanks to Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer, who gave it a new arrangement. Zimmer said it was an honor to work with two of the best voices in the world.
The performance has already gone viral, with over 1.5 million views online. Andrea Bocelli has more than 6 million YouTube subscribers, and Matteo has 1.5 million followers on Instagram. Together, they’re making classical music cool again and reaching new fans around the world.
If you want to hear more from Andrea and Matteo, check out their YouTube channel or follow them on social media. Who knows? You might just find yourself enjoying their incredible music—even if opera wasn’t your thing before.