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Andrea Bocelli and tennis ace Jannik Sinner team up for inspiring new single 'Polvere e Gloria'
20 June 2025
In a truly unexpected yet perfectly harmonious collaboration, two of Italy’s biggest icons, legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli and tennis world number one Jannik Sinner, have joined forces for a brand new single, 'Polvere e Gloria' (Dust & Glory). Released today, June 20, 2025, on Decca Records/Universal Music, this unique track offers a compelling musical dialogue between two champions, blending operatic grandeur with the raw, lived experience of an elite athlete.
'Polvere e Gloria' transcends the typical song format, becoming a powerful conversation across generations and different paths, united by an undeniable passion. Bocelli lends his instantly recognisable, warm voice to intense, solemn verses, while Sinner interjects with his own inspirational words. These aren't just any lines; they're taken directly from the tennis star's speeches from pivotal matches, both wins and losses, recorded specially with Bocelli at his Tuscan estate.
Alongside the Maestro's lyrical prowess, Sinner's contributions offer poignant life notes: "All you have to do is to be yourself," "Improve every day," and "Talent doesn't exist, it has to be earned." These powerful affirmations have served as personal inspiration for Sinner's incredible journey to becoming the first Italian man to reach the world’s No. 1 position in singles tennis.
Sinner himself expressed his delight, stating, "I am very happy, and honoured, to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world. I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It’s extremely moving.”
The song, co-written by Stephan Moccio, Giovanni Caccamo, Alfredo Rapetti Cheope, and Bocelli himself, and produced by Pierpaolo Guerrini, is a moving tribute to effort and the inherent beauty of life's journey. It captures the "fine line that transforms dust into glory" and serves as a manifesto for facing challenges with a smile.
The evocative music video accompanying the track further enhances the narrative, interweaving personal archive footage from the childhoods of both protagonists with recent scenes of the pair spending time together at Bocelli’s Tuscan home. 'Polvere e Gloria' stands as an unexpected yet perfect fusion of two worlds, bound by shared codes of dedication, authenticity, and unwavering love for their chosen paths.
'Polvere e Gloria' transcends the typical song format, becoming a powerful conversation across generations and different paths, united by an undeniable passion. Bocelli lends his instantly recognisable, warm voice to intense, solemn verses, while Sinner interjects with his own inspirational words. These aren't just any lines; they're taken directly from the tennis star's speeches from pivotal matches, both wins and losses, recorded specially with Bocelli at his Tuscan estate.
Alongside the Maestro's lyrical prowess, Sinner's contributions offer poignant life notes: "All you have to do is to be yourself," "Improve every day," and "Talent doesn't exist, it has to be earned." These powerful affirmations have served as personal inspiration for Sinner's incredible journey to becoming the first Italian man to reach the world’s No. 1 position in singles tennis.
Sinner himself expressed his delight, stating, "I am very happy, and honoured, to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world. I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It’s extremely moving.”
The song, co-written by Stephan Moccio, Giovanni Caccamo, Alfredo Rapetti Cheope, and Bocelli himself, and produced by Pierpaolo Guerrini, is a moving tribute to effort and the inherent beauty of life's journey. It captures the "fine line that transforms dust into glory" and serves as a manifesto for facing challenges with a smile.
The evocative music video accompanying the track further enhances the narrative, interweaving personal archive footage from the childhoods of both protagonists with recent scenes of the pair spending time together at Bocelli’s Tuscan home. 'Polvere e Gloria' stands as an unexpected yet perfect fusion of two worlds, bound by shared codes of dedication, authenticity, and unwavering love for their chosen paths.
