: Musical director David Foster is credited with providing "silky orchestral support" via a 40-piece orchestra.
: Reviewers from Entertainment Focus noted that Bocelli's voice is "extraordinarily at home in a range of genres," moving seamlessly from classical crossover to Latin boleros and pop standards. Rea Bocelli Love In Portofino 2013
: Some international fans expressed disappointment that the CD/DVD version omitted roughly half of the songs originally aired in the PBS Great Performances special. Key Highlights & Tracklist : Musical director David Foster is credited with
: The DVD is highly praised on Amazon for its breathtaking location, with fans describing the experience as "pure magic". Key Highlights & Tracklist : The DVD is
Reviews for the release are overwhelmingly positive, focusing on the atmospheric blend of the scenic Italian coast and Bocelli's vocal performance.
The performance features several intimate duets and covers of world-famous love songs: Andrea Bocelli: Love in Portofino | About the Concert - PBS
Andrea Bocelli's (2013) is a romantic live concert and compilation that captures the tenor performing under the stars at the Piazzetta in Portofino, Italy. Originally recorded in August 2012, it was released globally in 2013 as a CD/DVD package, highlighting songs from his studio album Passione . Critical & Fan Reception