“IF ONE DAY YOU ARE AFRAID… SING ALONG WITH DAD.” Those words resonated not as a piece of advice, but as a promise. And then, in that moment, music became the gentlest embrace. Andrea Bocelli leaned slightly toward his little daughter Virginia, letting their voices blend together like two heartbeats sharing one breath. There was no dazzling stage, no fireworks or cheers—only the absolute trust of a father and the naive yet pure courage of a child daring to speak. Andrea’s voice was deep and resonant like a lifetime’s memories, while Virginia’s was fragile like the first light of day, both trembling and resolute. Two generations, two worlds, met in the purest place: family love. As the final note fades into silence, listeners suddenly realize this is not just a duet, but a moment of transmission—where music becomes a legacy, and fatherly love is sung quietly, sacredly, powerful enough to slow time and make hearts listen.

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Father and daughter, Andrea Bocelli and 11-year-old Virginia sing tender new duet ‘Dare To Be’

Dare To Be (From The Motion Picture "Cabrini") [Official Music VIdeo]

Two generations of Bocellis sing a beautifully harmonised duet for ‘Cabrini’, an upcoming film in which 11-year-old Virginia Bocelli also makes her acting debut.

For the last few years, star Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has been giving his musically gifted children a platform in the studio and the concert stage. Andrea, Matteo, and Virginia even recorded their first family Christmas album in 2022, featuring a duet on Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ with his youngest child.

Now 11 years old, Virginia Bocelli has joined her father, 65, once more at the mic in a misty-eyed duet for new film Cabrini.

Released on 23 February, the music video for ‘Dare To Be’ sees the father-daughter duo seated on an armchair, their arms tenderly placed around each other as they sing together in Italian and English.

Cabrini, which also features Virginia in a small acting role for the first time, is about one woman, Catholic missionary Francesca Cabrini, and her fight for the equality, health, and happiness of disenfranchised immigrants in New York City in the late 19th century.

Directed by Alejandro Monteverde, the English language film stars Cristiana Dell’Anna, John Lithgow, David Morse, Virginia Bocelli, and Rolando Villazón.

Andrea Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli – Dare To Be (From The Motion Picture “Cabrini”

‘Dare To Be’, which was composed by Andrea Bocelli, Gene Back, Giovanni Caccomo and Courtney Rodriguez, features as an original song for the end credits of the film, a production by Angel Studios.

In a statement, the head of music for Angel Studios, Ryan Svendsen said: “‘Dare To Be’ captures the spirit of Francesca Cabrini, who spent her life bringing light and hope to those who were living on the margins.

“We are honoured to have the musicality of Andrea Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli whose stunning vocals in this beautifully crafted duet amplify the embodiment of Cabrini’s essence within this incredible film.”

Wishing this father-daughter duo many more happy years of duets…

Father and daughter, Andrea Bocelli and 11-year-old Virginia sing tender new duet ‘Dare To Be’
Father and daughter, Andrea Bocelli and 11-year-old Virginia sing tender new duet ‘Dare To Be’. Picture: Universal

What are the lyrics to ‘Dare To Be’?

Vivo di te
Abbi cura di ogni pianto
Ti cercherò
nell’oblio chi si è perso
Abbandonato al tuo coraggio cado anch’io
fiore d’inverno

We dare to free
Visions unseen
New worlds beyond me
Sea to shining sea
With us we bring
A voice that sings
Forgotten harmonies
Even the darkest night
Beholds the light that guides you

Senti come cambia il vento dell’umanità
lode all’aurora

With us we bring
A voice that sings
Forgotten harmonies

Abbandonato al tuo coraggio cado anch’io, fiore d’inverno
Senti come cambia il vento dell’umanità lode all’aurora
Vivo con te nell’incanto
Senti

I dare to dream
New worlds beyond me