THIRTEEN's GREAT PERFORMANCES to Feature Andrea Bocelli this March on PBS

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Great Performances is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET, one of America's most prolific and respected public media providers. For 50 years, THIRTEEN has been making the most of the rich resources and passionate people of New York and the world, reaching millions of people with on-air and online programming that celebrates arts and culture, offers insightful commentary on the news of the day, explores the worlds of science and nature, and invites students of all ages to have fun while learning.

The musical program at this time is set to include:
Il Nostro Incontro (theme from "Cinema Paradiso") (with Chris Botti)
Senza Fine
Anema e Core (with Caroline Campbell)
Quizs, Quizs, Quizs (with Caroline Campbell)
A Mano A Mano
Perfidia
Champagne
Corcovado (with Brazilian singer Sandy)
Tristeza
La Vie En Rose (with excerpts performed by Edith Piaf)
Qualche stupido "ti amo" (Somethin' Stupid) (with Veronica Berti)
Bsame Mucho
Love Me Tender
Sar Settembre (September Morn)
When I Fall in Love (with Helene Fischer & Chris Botti)
Roma Nun F La Stupida Stasera ("Rome, Don't Act Silly Tonight")
Era Gi Tutto Provisto
Love in Portofino (with Caroline Campbell)
My Way

The Ensemble Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Giacomo Loprieno.

On January 29, Verve Music Group released the studio album, "Passione," featuring the Mediterranean love songs featured on the special.

Andrea Bocelli: Love in Portofino is directed by David Horn.

For Great Performances, Mitch Owgang and Andrea Cotromano are producers; Bill Kabel is associate producer; Bill O'Donnell is series producer; David Horn and Filippo Sugar are executive producers.

Major funding for Great Performances is provided by the Irene Diamond Fund, the Paul W. Zuccaire Foundation, The Starr Foundation, The Agnes Varis Trust, the Philip and Janice Levin Foundation and PBS.

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