The boy who grew up on a farm in Lajatico, a rural village in Tuscany came to Tampa on Valentine's Day and bellowed out a set of love songs for the ages. Phil DeSimone was there to grab a few photos of world-renowned opera-crossover star Andrea Bocelli at Amalie Arena. The performance — complete with soprano Nadine Sierra — was one of just three U.S. Valentine's-related performances for Bocelli.
No one had sex on the arena floor. Take a peek below.
Andrea Bocelli plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Photo by Phil DeSimoneAndrea Bocelli plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Phil DeSimoneAndrea Bocelli plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Phil DeSimoneAndrea Bocelli plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Phil DeSimoneAndrea Bocelli plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Phil DeSimoneAndrea Bocelli plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Phil DeSimoneAndrea Bocelli plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Phil DeSimoneAndrea Bocelli plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Phil DeSimoneNadine Sierra plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Phil DeSimoneNadine Sierra plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on February 14, 2018. Credit: Phil DeSimone