International opera great Andrea Bocelli promised this week to bring audiences the operatic and pop hits they expect to hear when he performs Oct. 12 with the Greensboro Symphony at First Horizon Coliseum.

The 67-year-old, who often performs with his son, singer Matteo Bocelli, hinted he will bring guest vocalists to join on stage for a night of music that will range from Italian opera to the Tuscany native’s favorite Neapolitan songs.

Blind since a soccer accident at age 12, the Grammy award winner has held the world’s attention since his singing career took off in around 1998. So far, he’s recorded 15 solo albums and sold 90 million records, according to music industry statistics.

Part of his massive appeal is his ability to cross over from classical to pop music. He has performed due

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