Sinner, no one ever expected such a decision from him, but now it’s official: surprise about-face.
Some appreciated the fact that, consistent with his reserved and all in all very simple lifestyle, he had declined the invitation. Someone else challenged him, however, for denying the Ariston audience the chance to applaud the success, at that time very recent, achieved in the land of kangaroos. The two in spades that Jannik Sinner handed over to Amadeus at last year’s Sanremo Festival divided Italians down the middle, in short.
But not this time. This time it’s different. For some reason, the invitation extended to him in recent days must have made him more proud than the one that came from Mamma Rai in February. Hence the decision, totally unexpected in light of what happened in the run-up to the Italian kermesse, to be there. To take a step back, to make an “effort.” Because when one is as discreet as he is, doing certain things implies, precisely, an effort that as such must be recognized and appreciated.
The San Candido champion, who will make his debut at Roland Garros on Sunday after a stop related to hip problems, just did not feel like disappointing Andrea Bocelli. That is why, on the occasion of the 30-year career that the tenor from La Sterza will celebrate soon, he decided to accept her invitation and guarantee his presence at an event that will be more unique than rare.
Sinner goes to Bocelli: on stage with Ed Sheeran and Tiziano Ferro
The Teatro del Silenzio in Tuscany, on the dates of July 15, 17 and 19, will host The celebration, an event that promises to be memorable and on whose official playbill some crazy names appear
A parterre of stars will help make these three evenings unforgettable: guest artists will perform, duetting with the tenor, all the songs from his vast repertoire, in the picturesque setting of the natural amphitheater that stands in Bocelli’s hometown. All passages from the event will be recorded and then edited into a film-concert that will land, once ready, in cinemas around the world.Directing it will be Emmy Award winner, now in the running for the Grammys, Award Sam Wrenche.
Between Ed Sheeran and Zucchero, Shania Twain and Tiziano Ferro, Laura Pausini and Giorgia, there will also be room, precisely, for Jannik Sinner, who on those dates will be back from Wimbledon. He will not be singing, for sure, but Ansa has announced that the tennis player will “exceptionally” join the stars who will take the stage “for a special moment.” Ready, then, to see him in this unprecedented capacity?
