According to estimates, more than 70,000 people followed the “Grace for the World” concert on site. In addition to Bocelli and Williams, John Legend, Karol G and Jennifer Hudson, the K-Pop star Bambam and the hip-hop duo clipse were also on stage.
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Bocelli initially sang “Ave Maria” in front of the imposing backdrop of St. Peter’s Basilica. While the Italian intoned, a light show from drones illuminated the sky. Later, BoCelli sang in duet with Jennifer Hudson and Karol G. Various individual appearances such as Angélique Kidjo followed with the song “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” and Williams with his good mood hit “Happy”. The various acts on stage were accompanied by the gospel choir Voices of Fire, the choir of the Diocese of Rome and a large orchestra.
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Completion of world meetings of friction
The concert should be a universal call to fraternity. The event formed the ceremonial conclusion of the third world meeting of human fraternity in the Vatican. On Friday and Saturday, international leaders, Nobel laureates and activists met in Rome to discuss pressing global challenges and find ways to bring humanity together again.
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