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.
Ahead of the special set, Bocelli said he hoped to bring millions together-- regardless of their faith. "I believe in the strength of praying together. I believe in the Christian Easter, a universal symbol of rebirth that everyone, whether they are believers or not, truly needs right now. Bocelli 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.Sharing a snap of the tenor singing, he wrote on Twitter:"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you @andreabocelliofficial. A tremendous gift and exactly what we needed. #amazinggrace #happyeaster."
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