The voice behind this year's heartwarming John Lewis Christmas advert is none other than world-famous opera singer Andrea Bocelli.The 65 year old legend lends his vocals to the charming tale of Snappy the Venus flytrap, singing a joyful tune called Festa, which means celebration.This beautiful song, penned and produced by Le Feste Antonacci, will also be released as a charity single.
Andrea shared his excitement about being part of this festive tradition and said: "I am delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling.
It is very special for me given the great support this will bring to both the John Lewis and Andrea Bocelli foundations. Joy to all of your worlds this Christmas!" Despite being born with sight problems and diagnosed with congenital glaucoma, Andrea found solace in music from a young age.
His mum, Edi Bocelli, would play records to soothe him. He once revealed: "When I was five, my mother discovered that the only way to comfort me with my glaucoma was to play classical music on the record player." At the tender age of six, he began piano lessons and later learned to play a variety of instruments including the flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar and drums.
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