Italian classical singer Andrea Bocelli gave a moving performance from an empty cathedral on Sunday evening, in a bid to inspire hope amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
On Sunday, the 61-year-old tenor -- who has been blind since age 12 -- sent an Easter message to millions around the world with his"Music for Hope" concert from Milan's historic Duomo cathedral.Wearing a three-piece suit and black bow tie, he performed sacred works such as Bach's"Ave Maria" and"Sancta Maria" by Pietro Mascagni in front of a single microphone for the virtual concert.The cathedral is closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
"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 added.Backstreet Boys reunite for iHeartRadio's Living Room Concert for AmericaBocelli was accompanied only by the cathedral's organist, Emanuele Vianelli, because the Duomo, like many landmarks, is closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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