The song also serves as a symbol of Bocelli’s own resilience. Con te partirò - Википедия

The song's global breakthrough came from an unlikely place: a boxing ring.

: In 1996, German boxing legend Henry Maske was preparing for his final farewell match against American Virgil Hill.

: Maske, a friend of British soprano Sarah Brightman , heard Bocelli’s solo version in a restaurant and was deeply moved. Brightman subsequently approached Bocelli to record a duet version, titled "Time to Say Goodbye" .

Following the match, the single dominated the German charts for 14 weeks. It eventually sold over , making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. Bocelli’s Personal Journey