Opera Legend Invites Timothée Chalamet to His Show Amid Controversy

Andrea Bocelli has invited Timothée Chalamet to his opera show. Amid the actor’s controversial take on the art, the Italian Tenor wants the former to attend one of his performances.

Andrea Bocelli says he’d be happy to invite Timothée Chalamet to his opera concert

In his interview with PEOPLE, Andrea Bocelli extended an invitation to Timothée Chalamet for his opera show. Bocelli stated he was “surprised” to hear a “fellow artist” take a dig at ballet and opera.

“I believe we often tend to keep our distance from what we have not yet truly encountered,” he said. Bocelli continued, “Opera and ballet are art forms that have crossed centuries and continue to speak to the human heart because they answer a deep need for beauty, truth, and emotion.”

The 67-year-old added, “They are not arts of the past.” He called them “living languages that can still move us, make us reflect, and bring different generations together.” The iconic artist continued, “I am convinced that a sensitive performer like Timothée, who understands the power of emotions, may one day discover that opera and dance draw from that very same source.”

The opera legend explained, “Should he ever be curious, I would be happy to welcome him as a guest at one of my concerts. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes of hearing this music live to understand why, after centuries, it continues to be loved all over the world.”

The Dune 2 star made controversial remarks on ballet and opera in his interview with Matthew McConaughey. He said, “I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera where it’s like, ‘Hey! Keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore.” The 30-year-old further added, “All respect to the ballet and opera people out there… I just lost 14 cents in viewership. I’m taking shots for no reason.”

Subsequently, Chalamet received backlash for his statements on social media. However, he is yet to open up on the controversy.

Source: Comingsoon.net