Never let the challenge of an English summer get in the way of belting out a good aria.

That was the motto of arguably the world’s best – and most popular tenor Andrea Bocelli when he appeared at BST Hyde Park.

Under grey skies and with the occasional brisk shower, the celebrated Italian singer decided the show must go on, singing at his very best under a black gazebo to the delight of the poncho-clad crowd.

Not only that but Bocelli, 65, would give some duets an even longer final note…