Watch Andrea Bocelli Sing 'Ave Maria' During a Rare Performance in Vatican City
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Legendary singer Andrea Bocelli has graced the world with his voice once again during a rare performance in Vatican City.
On October 2, Bocelli took to St. Peter's Square to perform Ave Maria, perhaps the most famous lyrical prayer in the Christian faith. Bocelli, who hasn't performed in Vatican City since 2015, was there to celebrate a new light display called "Follow Me: The Life of St. Peter," which ran until October 16.
The video of Bocelli singing was posted to Facebook and YouTube, where fans quickly commented on the power of his voice, which often fills people with overwhelming emotion. "That made me cry. You've got the voice of an Angel," one person wrote on Facebook. "A voice like an angel that comes along once in a lifetime,' said another. While one person wrote, "world's best singer," to which many people clearly agree.
Bocelli is known for his tenor opera style, which makes his rendition that much more moving. He first recorded the holy song in 1996, and has been performing it for years. Perhaps his most famous performance of it happened on Easter Sunday in 2020, right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, Bocelli took to the historic Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, for a 25-minute live performance called "Bocelli: Music for Hope," which included Ave Maria.
Now, Bocelli is getting ready for his American tour in December, which will likely include songs off of his new Christmas album, A Family Christmas, which he released with this son Matteo and daughter Virginia.
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