Well, when the people of Fresno State and of Central California put their heart into it, they can achieve great things,' Welty said.ĭr.

'There were many who doubted the ability of this campus, and the people of Central California, to accomplish something as great as the Save Mart Center.

Welty said construction of the Save Mart Center makes 'a remarkable visual statement' about the strength and enthusiasm of Fresno and the surrounding region. Bocelli in the first concert in the new Save Mart Center,' Eichman said.įresno State President John D.

Eichman announced the Bocelli concert during a news conference at the Save Mart Center. His international breakthrough hit was 'Con Te Partiro,' along with its duet arrangement with Sarah Brightman, 'Time to Say Goodbye.'įresno Grand Opera General Director Ronald D. 16, through a Fresno Grand Opera season subscription.īocelli is the biggest-selling classical artist in history, with worldwide sales topping $45 million. Ticket orders will be accepted beginning Saturday, Aug. He will be accompanied by the Fresno Philharmonic. His performance at the Save Mart Center will launch a limited North American tour. In addition to inaugurating the Save Mart Center concert schedule, Bocelli also is the 2003-04 season-opener for the Fresno Grand Opera. Officials at Fresno State and the Save Mart Center announced the Grand Opening activities this afternoon, and promised more exciting news in the near future about upcoming concerts and events.Ī Bulldog Basketball Extravaganza will highlight the opening week of Fresno State's brand-new Save Mart Center. Grand Opening activities for the Save Mart Center at Fresno State will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a festive Community Open House, a Bulldog basketball 'extravaganza' and the inaugural concert by renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli.

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