Though many are unable to gather for Easter Sunday as the novel coronavirus continues, Italian music icon Andrea Bocelli aimed to spread a message of hope to Italy and the world by performing a live concert.
By invitation of the City and of the Duomo cathedral of Milan, Bocelli gave a solo performance titled "Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope" in Italy that was live-streamed worldwide on YouTube.
Prior to his performance, footage of the empty streets of the country were shown as the singer's voice could be overhead offering hope that the day will serve as a "universal symbol of rebirth," amid the pandemic. "On the day in which we celebrate the trust in a life that triumphs, I’m honored and happy to answer ‘Sì’ to the invitation of the City and.