During one of his concerts, Andrea Bocelli invited his wife, Veronica Berti, to join him on stage for a touching duet of the beloved love song “Qualche Stupido.” The moment was made even more special as Bocelli celebrated the release of Sí, his first album in 14 years—a project that has once again captivated listeners around the world.
Watch their duet below.
Fans have cherished seeing Bocelli share his musical gift with his family, as seen in his emotional duet “Fall on Me” with his son, Matteo. Now, this performance with Veronica adds another beautiful chapter to that tradition.
Producer and pianist David Foster shared the story behind the duet, revealing that it almost didn’t happen. “When we were in the studio making this album… we wanted somebody to demo it. Andrea said, ‘My beautiful love, Veronica, she sings.’ We loved it so much that we begged her to do it with Andrea tonight.”
Seated at an intimate café-style table in the audience, Andrea and Veronica held hands as they sang, their deep connection shining through every note. The song, originally made famous in English as “Something Stupid,” was stunning in Italian, but its heartfelt lyrics remain timeless:
“I know I stand in line, until you think you have the time
To spend an evening with me…
And then I go and spoil it all by saying something stupid,
Like ‘I love you.’”
Reflecting on love and marriage, Bocelli once told The Guardian, “A successful relationship between two people is an art. There is a natural foundation to it. It is chemistry at play. There has to be a fatal attraction, or boredom takes over. But the art lies in preserving this chemistry and keeping it alive.”
With this breathtaking duet, Andrea and Veronica proved that their love—both on and off the stage—is as powerful as ever.