During the In Memoriam segment held at the Oscars on March 10, viewers in person and at home watched a moving performance lauding actors, writers, producers and more who passed away in the last year.
As pictures and names like Matthew Perry, Chita Rivera and Tina Turner played across the screen, interpretive dancers performed a routine to a full orchestra playing music that reflected the mood of the moment.
Fans were surprised to see legendary singer Andrea Bocelli take the stage to perform an updated version of his famous song, “Time to Say Goodbye” (“Con te partiro”).
Andrea was joined by his son, Matteo for the stunning duet. The father-son duo wore matching blue patterned jackets and pulled on the audience’s heartstrings with the emotional tribute.
The two also released music video for their rendition, produced by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
Andrea was deeply appreciative for the special opportunity.
“I’m in a different season of my life now — an interesting season of mature age that is not without its surprises, although the positive ones are a bit fewer than the negative,” he told the digital magazine of the Academy. “My enthusiasm, however, and the will to woo beauty through art, which is an extraordinary gift from the heavens — the need to transmit positive emotions, giving a bit of serenity to those listening — are the same feelings I had back then.”
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“Even more so now, considering that I have returned to this spectacular night of the Oscars with someone the most dear to me: My son,” continued the singer.
“My voice will convey all the affection and gratitude I feel — both for the song (and for those who love or loved it), and for life (and for He who created it).”
