Andrea Bocelli streams ‘Music for Hope’ concert from an empty Duomo di MilanoThe video of Andrea Bocelli performing a solo Easter concert from an empty cathedral in Milan has been viewed millions of times. "Bocelli pulled in millions across the world on Sunday with a remarkably inspiring Easter message in "Music for Hope", live from Duomo di Milano, a live-streamed concert in the empty cathedral meant to carry a message of hope and life at the time of the dark coronavirus storm. The 61-year-old opera singer who has been blind since the age of 12 said he gladly accepted the offer to perform at the Duomi di Milano without a live audience following the ban of public gatherings. Hugh Jackman, the Wolverine actor was so enamoured and moved by the performance that he tweeted "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Andrea Bocelli. "The concert was also an avenue to raise money through the Andrea Bocelli Fund meant to provide emergency medical resources such as personal protective equipment for medical staff.

Source: Standard Digital April 13, 2020 07:52 UTC