It’s fitting that, as the world starts to reawaken, this particular iconic song was used. The translation of Puccini’s beloved aria literally means, ‘Let No One Sleep’. There was no chance of anyone snoozing as the Italian tenor took to the pitch in Rome to perform the song that changed the popular face of opera forever back in 1990 when Luciano Pavarotti introduced a whole new audience to classical music.
Before his extraordinary performance over the weekend, Andrea posted a new message to fans expressing his joy and pride at the spectacular occasion.
He said: “It will be a pleasure and an honor to be able to offer my voice at the opening ceremony of UEFA Euro 2020, in the spotlight of the Olympic Stadium in Rome. It will also be a precious opportunity to send a strong message of hope and positivity.
“That “Vincerò” (“I will win”), underlined by the high register and ideally sung by all 24 national teams involved, will also serve as a wish for everyone in the world, overcoming difficulties and tackling challenges in their own games: in other words, always winning.”
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