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World-famous Tuscan tenor Andrea Bocelli, who has over 90 million record sales to his credit and has sung for four US presidents, recently returned to Saudi Arabia to perform in a truly unique location.
The concert marked the third successive year that Bocelli had performed in the north-western city of Al-Ula, having delighted audiences at the previous two Winter at Tantora festivals. However, it was the first time that the archaeological site of Hegra had been the setting for a music event of this calibre. Once a thriving city in the Nabataean Kingdom (from the 1st century BCE until 106 CE circa), Hegra, listed in 2008 as Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, features more than a hundred monumental tombs and thousands of simpler rock-cut versions in a breath-taking setting of red sandstone outcrops and desert.
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Andrea Bocelli performs in concert at Unesco World Heritage Site Hegra in Al Ula near Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images for The Royal Commission for AlUla
It is believed to be the first time a concert has taken place within the walls of the ancient desert city. Getty Images for The Royal Commission for AlUla
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Three Bocellis and many instruments in a celebration of life at Hegra April 10, 2021
Maestro Andrea Bocelli, gave a stunning performance within the surrounds of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra Friday night. Performers included (Left to right) Matteo Bocelli, Eugene Kohn, Francesca Maionchi, Loren Allred, Andrea Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli. courtesy photo Francois Nel/Getty Images for The Royal Commission for AlUla
Andrea Bocelli Concert At UNESCO World Heritage Site Hegra in AlUla near Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. courtesy photo Francois Nel/Getty Images for The Royal Commission for AlUla
Andrea Bocelli Concert At UNESCO World Heritage Site Hegra Hegra in AlUla near Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. courtesy photo Neville Hopwood/Getty Images for The Royal Commission for AlUla
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Three Bocellis and many instruments in a celebration of life at Hegra: The Royal Commission for AlUla
April 9, 2021 GMT
The world’s most beloved tenor, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, gave a stunning performance within the surrounds of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra last night. The concert was also the first time Andrea has shared the stage with both his son Matteo and his 9 year old daughter Virginia. Performers included (Left to right) Matteo Bocelli, Eugene Kohn, Francesca Maionchi, Loren Allred, Andrea Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli. (PRNewsfoto/The Royal Commission For AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)