Art, Celebrities | December 13, 2018

Andrea Bocelli’s Private Performance For Up Close & Personal Event Co-Hosted By Gloria & Emili...

Art, Celebrities | December 13, 2018

It’s a given that any event with Andrea Bocelli‘s name on the invitation is going to be epic and “Up Close and Personal” during Art Basel Miami Beach was no exception. The event was hosted by Veronica and Andrea Bocelli; Gloria and Emilio Estefan and the Cleveland Clinic and brought out Miami’s finest to enjoy a gorgeous evening.

Larry Ruvo, co-founder of Keep Memory Alive, Gloria Estefan, Andrea Bocelli, Emilio Estefan and Veronica Bocelli
Larry Ruvo, co-founder of Keep Memory Alive, Gloria Estefan, Andrea Bocelli, Emilio Estefan and Veronica Bocelli

In addition to the beautiful wines and cocktails, guests enjoyed an exclusive and intimate performance by Andrea Bocelli himself, as well as performances by soprano Larisa Martinez and pianist Lola Astanova. The proceeds from ticket sales—beginning at $5,000 each—benefitted the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.

Andrea Bocelli plays the flute during his performance
Andrea Bocelli plays the flute during his performance

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Soprano opera singer Larisa Martinez and Andrea Bocelli take a bow
Soprano opera singer Larisa Martinez and Andrea Bocelli take a bow

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“We are committed to having a major impact on brain disease over the next decade,” said Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D. “And we couldn’t do that without the help of generous people like those who hosted, sponsored and attended the event.”

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The event—which also included a live auction of Romero Britto artwork—raised $2 million to advance brain health for the Cleveland Clinic. It was made possible by Acquavella, as well as supporting committee members and partners Roberta & Harvey Chaplin, Arlene & Wayne Chaplin, Bobbi & Mel Dick, Evelyn & Seymour Holtzman, Raysa & Alfonso Fanjul, Dom Ruinart, Haute Living and Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.

Kelly and Dan Pettit pose with Camille and Larry Ruvo
Kelly and Dan Pettit pose with Camille and Larry Ruvo

Photo Credit: TAMZ 

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