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2001  
 
2001: Messa da Requiem, January 28, 27
2001: USA Tour, March 22 - April 6
2001: concert in occasion of the reopening of the tower, Pisa. June 17
2001: 2 concerts in London and Dublin, July 21/22
2001: USA Tour, November/December
 
Auszug eaus dem Pisa Programm
 
June 17, 2001
 
Parco di San Rossore, Pisa, Italy
 
Classical Concert for the ARPA Foundation
 
in occasion of the reopening of the Leaning Tower
 
Andrea Bocelli gave a concert on June 17 in Pisa, on the occasion of the redelivery of the tower after the work of strengthening it. Bocelli was accompanied by the Toscanini Orchestra of Parma conducted by Maestro Marcello Rota, with guests soprano Cecilia Gasdia, mezzo soprano Manuela Custer and baritone Massimiliano Fichera. The concert, with a classic repertoire, took place at San Rossore in Pisa, on the grounds of the President of the Republic, and the proceeds will go to the Arpa Foundation, of which Andrea Bocelli is the honorary president, and whose resources are dedicated to the development of oncology, transplant and new medical-surgical technologies.curtain call, Pisa, June 17, 2001, thanks to Astrid!

 

Arpa Foundation
 
"Some years ago I found myself in the hospital to attend to my seriously ill father. At that time I felt his suffering deeply, and that of the other sick.
 
One day Professor Mosca, director of that department, called me into his room and spoke to me about the possibility of supporting a foundation to promote medical development. He proposed to me that I preside over that foundation. Initially I was surprised and also worried, perhaps because of the importance that this appointment signified. I took time to reflect.
 
I considered the suffering that forced the sick to also lose dignity. I remembered the incessant activity of the care givers who made use of all available means. I realized that my public image could be of great help. At the end, I accepted the charge and the Arpa Foundation was formed.
 
The professor chose the name Arpa, struck by an ancient Zen story in which it's said that music exists only as long as those who listen exist. Besides, the harp possesses a peculiar resonant effect through which, when a cord is plucked, the others all resound in 'sympathy.' So I like to think that the generosity of some can stimulate others to give, to better the well-being of everyone. I thank all of those who will want to support us"
 
Andrea Bocelli
(translation: M. Morgan)
 
Italian Original:
 
Fondazione Arpa
 
"...Alcuni anni fa mi trovavo in ospedale per assistere mio padre gravemente ammalato. Allora ho sentito profondamente la sua sofferenza e quella di altri malati.
 
Un giorno Prof. Mosca, direttore di quel reparto, mi chiamò nella sua stanza e mi parlò della possibilità di sostenere una fondazione per promuovere lo sviluppo della medicina. Mi propose di presiedere quella fondazione. Inizialmente fui sorpreso e anche preoccupato, forse l'importanza che quell'impegno significava. Presi tempo per riflettere.
 
Ripensai alla sofferenza che costringeva quei malati a perdere anche la dignità. Ricordai l'incessante attività dei curanti che si adoperavano con tutti i mezzi disponibili. Mi reso conto che la mia immagine pubblica poteva essere di grande aiuto. Alle fine accettai l'incarico e si costituì la Fondazione Arpa.
 
In nome Arpa lo scelse il professore, colpito da un' antica storia Zen in cui si racconta che la musica esiste solo finchè esiste chi ascolta. Inoltre l'arpa possiede un peculiare effetto di risonanza per cui quando una corda viene pizzicata, per 'simpatia' risuonano tutte le altre. Così mi piace pensare che la generosità di alcuni possa stimolarne altri a dare, per migliorare un bene di tutti. Ringrazio tutti coloro che ci vorranno sostenere."
 
Andrea Bocelli
TG 1 17.6.2001

 

TG 1, 18. 6. 2001, Pisa
TG 1, 18. 6. 2001, Interview beim Konzert in Pisa am 17. 6. 2001
interviews (see below)

 

and
happy smile        
happy smile after the concert, Pisa, June 17, 2001, Thanks to Astrid !
      after the concert
 

 

Plakat zum Konzert, Pisa, 17. 6. 2001
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