Andrea bocelli, one of the worlds most famous and enduring tenors. He sang alone in this iconic milan cathedral, save for an organist. Bocellis voice filling the cavernous, empty space. The tenor was invited to sing by the mayor of milan and the body that looks after the cathedral, streaming his performance live online for free on easter sunday. Translation first of all, i would like to specify that it is not a concert, but a prayer. That is what it is. And that is what it is meant to be. Bocelli is one of a long line of musicians performing on social media during the coronavirus lockdown. Many other artists have been singing and playing from their homes at a time when they cant hold concerts in person, posting their performances on social media as a way of reaching their fans. Andrea bocellis concert was aimed at uniting people during a time of social distancing. But it had a special meaning, too. Milan cathedral is in the northern lombardy region, one of the hardest hit in italy. As