Andrea Bocelli wows viewers with a ‘fascinating’ concert of the empty cathedral

The 61-year-old Italian tenor captivated listeners worldwide after being granted exclusive access to perform from the locked building.

Andrea, who is blind, wore a black bow tie and suit while performing fascinating songs like Ave Maria and Sancta Maria.

Speaking before the performance, Andrea explained that the performance marked a particularly powerful response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

“I received this invitation from the Mayor of Milan and from the church authorities and of course I answered yes. I am very happy to do it.

“Also, it is not a performance. It is not a concert. It is just a prayer.”

People who tuned in to hear the magic show were completely captivated by the emotionally charged performance.

“This opening to Andrea Bocelli’s performance from the Duomo’s empty cathedral is a masterclass in storytelling. ‘We will embrace the wounded heart of this land.’ Simple. Deep,” wrote a Twitter fan.

“Andrea Bocelli sang Amazing Grace outside the Duomo di Milano a few minutes ago. It was fascinating,” wrote another.

Another published: “One of the most powerful moments I have ever witnessed: Andrea Bocelli singing Amazing Grace in an empty square of the Duomo Cathedral in Milan with a message of hope on Easter Sunday for all those affected globally by the outbreak of coronavirus 2020 #MusicForHope “.

Among the inspiring messages conjured up as a result of the Music For Hope concert, there were also some unlikely thoughts from celebrity fans.

Among the star-studded viewers who were touched by the performance was Kim Kardashian, who shared the clip on her Twitter.

“A prayer for our world from @AndreaBocelli,” he wrote.

Actor Hugh Jackman also shared a thought after watching the performance, thanking Andrea for her “tremendous gift”.

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