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Nessun Dorma performed by Fernando Varela
With Brian Kachejian of ClassicRockHistory.com That's What I'm Talking About 766 subscribers Subscribe
1 Vivere  
2 Gloria  
3 A Thousand Years  
4 I Believe in You  
5 Shine  
6 If We Fall  
7 Ti amo per sempre  
8 All By Myself  
9 No Longer On My Own  
10 You'll See My Face  
11 Cuore  
12 Verite  
13 Nessun dorma  
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Fernando Varela sings what he loves, whether it is a pop hit, an original song he wrote, or Puccini's noblest tenor aria "Nessun dorma."  He will now be at the center of a worldwide stage with the release of Vivere, his first album and debut for DG/Verve Label Group, to be released March 10, 2017.  The album will be launched on the heels of a PBS television concert special airing nationwide (check local listings), and an extensive fall U.S. tour (dates to be announced).   

Vivere had a long and globe-trotting birth – 2 years of writing and recording at Abbey Road Studios in London, and in Los Angeles, New York, Berlin and Orlando (where Varela lives), as well as in Belgium, the homeland of his producer Patrick Hamilton.  The album consists primarily of originals Varela wrote – a rarity for crossover singers – alongside interpretations of classics such as "Nessun dorma" and "All By Myself."

"The greatest challenge was to combine various styles in a way that blended them harmoniously," Varela says. "Vivere," the soaring, anthemic title track is the album's signature song. The Latin word "vivere" means "to live," even "to endure," and Fernando hopes the message of positivity in the song will inspire those who hear it.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Varela was eight years old when his family moved to Florida. Growing up listening to vibrant pop music, he also sang in his school choir and later in the chorus of the Central Florida Lyric Opera. With no formal training – and maybe to impress a girl he liked – Varela later auditioned for a spot at a renowned music school. The jury laughed at him and sent him packing with the advice to keep his day job, even to stay away from music due to his lack of talent.

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    Posted At: April 13, 2023 12:00 AM
    The story behind Fernando Varela begins and ends with a voice. A voice that the press is constantly comparing to some of the world’s greatest.?Fernando’s powerful voice tells the tale of a breathtaking tenor whose spirit and determination has defied the odds.?Varela recently shared this voice with worldwide audiences who were continuously amazed and left standing on their feet after watching his participati...
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    Posted At: January 17, 2022 12:00 AM
    The story behind Fernando Varela begins and ends with a voice. A voice that the press is constantly comparing to some of the world’s greatest.Fernando’s powerful voice tells the tale of a breathtaking tenor whose spirit and determination has defied the odds.Varela recently shared this voice with worldwide audiences who were continuously amazed and left standing on their feet after watching his participation...
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