Legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has collaborated with his talented daughter Virginia to record an original inspirational song for the upcoming film “Cabrini.” The new track, titled “Dare To Be,” will play over the emotional end credits when the highly anticipated movie hits theaters on March 8th, coinciding with International Women’s Day. It’s a fittingly uplifting accompaniment to the film’s timely themes of equality and elevating immigrants and marginalized communities. Virginia makes her acting debut in “Cabrini,” starring alongside a cast featuring John Lithgow and Cristiana Dell’Anna. But she joins her famous dad behind the scenes lends her captivating vocals to the bilingual ballad “Dare To Be,” which was written by a team including Gene Back and Giovanni Caccomo.
The Bocellis’ voices soar together on the inspiring anthem, aiming straight for the heart by channeling the spirit of the film’s title character, Francesca Cabrini. She was a tireless advocate for underserved communities. The song reflects her legacy of hope and resilience.
“Dare To Be” will be available on Decca Records, the label behind the soundtracks of countless movie classics. As for “Cabrini,” it’s already earned rave reviews, boasting a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is directed by Alejandro Monteverde and stars a talented ensemble cast led by Cristiana Dell’Anna and John Lithgow. It is a production of Angel Studios, a company that states its focus is on uplifting and community-centered stories.
With the Bocellis on board, this film and its music promise to make a big impact. Andrea Bocelli always delivers unforgettable performances, whether for the Pope or the Oscars. But will “Dare To Be” earn Andrea and Virginia award nominations to match Andrea’s previous Grammy and Latin Grammy nods? We’ll have to wait and see. Either way, it’s sure to be a showstopper.
