Andrea Bocelli says he hopes Timothée Chalamet will see opera and ballet share the same emotional source as acting

Andrea Bocelli told PEOPLE he was surprised by Timothée Chalamet’s comment that "no one cares" about opera and ballet and invited the actor to a concert, saying the forms draw from the same emotional source as acting.

Andrea Bocelli responded to remarks by Timothée Chalamet about opera and ballet and offered an invitation to the actor. Bocelli, 67, said he was surprised by Chalamet’s February town hall comment that "no one cares" about those art forms. He described opera and ballet as living languages that continue to speak to the human heart. Bocelli also noted his belief that a sensitive performer like Chalamet may discover their shared emotional roots. What we know: - Bocelli told PEOPLE he hopes Chalamet may one day change his view and extended an invitation for the actor to attend one of his concerts. - Bocelli characterized opera and ballet as art forms that have crossed centuries and answer a deep need for beauty, truth and emotion. - Bocelli has sold more than 90 million records worldwide and is touring his Romanza 30th Anniversary tour through Dec. 22. - Chalamet, 30, made the remark at a February town hall hosted by Variety and CNN with Matthew McConaughey while promoting Marty Supreme, saying "no one cares about" opera and ballet. - Several performers and artists, including New York City Ballet principal Tiler Peck, dancer Misty Copeland and musician Charlie Puth, publicly defended the ongoing relevance of ballet and opera. Summary: Bocelli’s remarks and invitation have contributed to a public exchange about the visibility and value of opera and ballet in contemporary culture, and they have drawn responses from dancers, singers and other artists. Undetermined at this time.