What was it like performing with opera greats such as (the late) Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli?
For sure, (Pavarotti’s) voice will live in me forever, as well as his smile and our memories: playing cards at his house or having a very long dinner together. He is “The One.” Andrea Bocelli is also a good friend of mine. We started our careers together at the 1993 Sanremo Festival and it’s been so beautiful to have him as a friend who’s also traveling around the world with music. Our performance at the Latin Grammys two years ago still gives me goosebumps. Q: You began performing with your father at a young age so he must be proud. Your mom didn’t take it so well, at first. How is she coming around? A: My parents are great. I love them infinitely. My father is still working and traveling with me and he will be in Atlantic City. My mother just desired a quiet life for me, but then she discovered I was happy like this and she made sacrifices as a mother to let me realize my dream. Now it is my turn. In January 2010 I will retire for one year to be a daughter. I’ll stay home with her an
