COVID-19: Millions watch Andrea Bocelli sing in empty Milan cathedral

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COVID-19: Millions watch Andrea Bocelli sing in empty Milan cathedral

Italian tenor performed a concert streamed to millions of people in coronavirus lockdown

Published: April 13, 2020 09:39 AFP and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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Copy of 2020-04-12T162751Z_1407344452_RC243G9FTIX2_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-EASTER-BOCELLI-1586756922991 — Milan: Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performed a solo Easter concert from an empty Milan Cathedral streamed live to millions of people around the world in coronavirus lockdown. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-04-12T165016Z_1835468482_RC243G96JIPN_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-1586756930318 — The "Music for Hope" performance, which was streamed on YouTube from Milan's Duomo cathedral, has been watched more than 22 million times so far. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-04-12T185620Z_34425521_RC243G9CO7A6_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-EASTER-BOCELLI-1586756927753 — Accompanied by an organist, Bocelli sang four songs inside the magnificent Gothic building and ended with a rendition of "Amazing Grace" from the cathedral steps with a montage of images showing the empty streets of Paris, London and New York. Image Credit: Reuters

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200413 bocelli — "On the day in which we celebrate the trust in a life that triumphs, I'm honoured and happy to answer 'Si' to the invitation of the City and the Duomo of Milan," the visually impaired star said in a message played before the short concert. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-04-12T165217Z_1191984042_RC243G9W7RP2_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-EASTER-BOCELLI-1586756938099 — "Thanks to music, streamed live, bringing together millions of clasped hands everywhere in the world, we will hug this wounded Earth's pulsing heart," he said. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Italy_Bocelli_61667.jpg-eafbe-1586756919600 — The Lombardy region, of which Milan is the capital, has been the hardest hit in Italy's coronavirus crisis, with more than 9,000 deaths. Image Credit: AP

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200419 andrea — "Andrea Bocelli is a true gift from God. This was beautiful and just what I needed to see and feel right now. Thank you Mr. Bocelli for sharing your gift of your voice and music with us," wrote YouTube viewer Peggy Young. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-04-12T165019Z_1036257734_RC243G926C3D_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-EASTER-BOCELLI-1586756933338 — Churches in Italy remain closed and even prayers given by Pope Francis on Easter Sunday were livestreamed. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-04-12T162751Z_1407344452_RC243G9FTIX2_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-EASTER-BOCELLI-1586756922991 — Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli rehearses in front of Milan's Duomo Cathedral. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-04-12T185620Z_732100270_RC243G9CO7A6_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-EASTER-BOCELLI-1586756940644 — Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli performs during ''Music for hope'', a streamed live event intended as a symbol of love, hope and healing amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-04-12T165215Z_2083484206_RC243G9CO7A6_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-EASTER-BOCELLI-1586756935772 — Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli prepares for the ''Music for hope'' event at an empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy. Image Credit: Reuters

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