Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Celine Dion and Karol G also feature on the album, while Bocelli is also releasing a new concert film

It is one of the most immediately recognisable voices on the planet: Andrea Bocelli’s tenor is beloved across generations, cultures and borders.

This year, he is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his career with a new compilation album, Duets, featuring both previously released and brand-new collaborations of his best-known work – as well as a few surprising contemporary covers.

He will also release a new concert film, Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration, which opens in cinemas in some countries on November 8.

So why duets?

“I’ve loved voices since when I was a child, and I like very much to share the stage with the best artists and voices,” he says.

“So, this album, there are the best duets that I did in my life – from the first, ‘The Prayer’ with Celine Dion, until the last, like ‘Perfect’ with Ed Sheeran, and many, many others.