Andrea Bocelli and his daughter Virginia are feeling the spirit of Christmas.
On Tuesday morning, the father-daughter duo sang the well-known holiday tune “Let It Snow” on Good Morning America.
While Andrea, 65, sat at the piano in a white suit, Virginia, 10, wore a bright red dress and sang beautifully during their performance. The pair’s performance was set against a festive backdrop of Christmas trees and shimmering lights.
The deluxe edition of the Italian tenor’s joint holiday album with Virginia and his 25-year-old son Matteo was published on November 10. Hits including “Let It Snow,” “Feliz Navidad,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” are featured in A Family Christmas.
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Andrea Bocelli and Virginia perform on Good Morning America.ABC News/Paula Lobo
In October, the Bocellis opened up to PEOPLE about the album and the holidays.
“We really wanted to make an album that truly reflected us, to recreate a mood, that magical state of mind that Holy Christmas is able to instill in us,” explained Andrea, who’s also dad to son Amos, 27, an engineer and musician who contributed his piano skills to the record. “I hope that the serenity and joy that constantly marked each moment of our work together comes through in every note sung.”
Matteo began performing alongside his father in 2016, but Virginia — who’s been singing since before she could speak — only made her public musical debut last year. Initially, she felt scared at the prospect of singing for large audiences. But thanks to advice from the seasoned musicians in her family, she’s continuously growing more confident in her abilities.
“My dad taught me how to use my voice, and that influenced my life,” Virginia said. “And Matteo told me, ‘You should sing and do everything with no regret.’”
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Ahead of holiday gatherings at the Bocelli family’s new countryside home in Andrea’s hometown of Lajatico, the trio embarked on a world tour in support of A Family Christmas. “We’re super happy to be all over the world,” said Matteo.
“Having part of my family by my side on stage will be an extraordinary experience,” added Andrea. “The best Christmas gift I could ever receive.”
Earlier this week, Andrea announced rescheduled dates for a series of postponed shows amid some “health challenges” with his voice on Facebook.
The week prior, his shows in Boston and Philadelphia were called off last minute when fans were waiting for him to come out. In a separate Facebook statement, he said doctors informed him “it could be dangerous to my health for me to sing.”