Andrea Bocelli Instagram – Stage lights illuminate the surface of people and things. Those beams, powerful enough to banish shadow and mimic the light of day, are part of the magic. Some artists lose that layer of shine typical of the boards when they leave it. Others, like Joseph Calleja, carry the sun within themselves, nurturing it not only in the splendor of their performance, but also in the genuineness and quality of their very being, even when the spotlight is off them. Everyone knows from experience that small gestures can tell you a lot about a person’s deepest self. It’s well-known that Joseph is a great singer, but he is also a great person, a beautiful soul that shines even behind the scenes, one who pursues the revolutionary strength of a kindness that, when it is authentic, goes well beyond the surfaces to light up our hearts. A major musical talent blooming within a major existential talent: that will be why Calleja is a dear friend both to us and to all those who have been rushing to applaud him for years. Andrea and Veronica @maltesetenor Malta