The First Stirring Notes of Nessun Dorma Sent Chills Down the Spines of Hundreds of People in the Olympic Stadium in Rome as Andrea Bocelli’s Voice Soared Through the Venue. His Faultless Performance, Brimming With Grandeur and Emotion, Reverberated Throughout the Evening, Bringing Back Memories of Italy’s Famous World Cup Moment in 1990. With Every Crescendo, Millions Watching From Around the World Felt the Heartbeat of a Nation, a Wave of Nostalgia Washing Over Them Like a Timeless Melody. And as the Final, Triumphant “Vincerò!” Rang Out, the Stadium Erupted in Thunderous Applause, a Moment Forever Etched in History.

At the UEFA Euro 2020 Opening Ceremony on June 11, 2021, at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, take in Andrea Bocelli’s performance of “Nessun Dorma.”

Watch Andrea Bocelli’s stunning performance of Puccini’s ‘Nessun Dorma’ at the UEFA Euro 2020 Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Friday 11 June 2021. Andrea Bocelli, who is a lifelong football fan, was the only musical artist to perform at the spectacular event which kicked off the European Football Championship.

The day before his performance Andrea Bocelli said, “It will be a pleasure and an honour to be able to offer my voice, tomorrow, 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.”

Andrea Bocelli – Euro 2020 (Opening Ceremony)

Andrea Bocelli is one of the most celebrated singers in modern history

Andrea Bocelli is one of the most celebrated singers in modern history. He has previously performed at major international sporting events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and the Premier League final in the UK. Andrea Bocelli has sung for Popes, Presidents and royalty, and performed in all the greatest concert halls and opera houses around the world. He has received a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Last year Andrea Bocelli’s record-breaking ‘Music for Hope’ performance on Easter Sunday from the historic Duomo cathedral in Milan, watched live by millions across the globe, became one of the biggest musical live stream performances of all-time.

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Opening Ceremony for the UEFA Euro 2020

On Friday, June 11, 2021, at 7 p.m. UK time (2 p.m. ET), the UEFA Euro 2020 Opening Ceremony was held at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. The first game between Italy and Turkey began at 8 p.m. UK time (3 p.m. ET). In addition to TUDN Radio, TUDN.com, TUDN USA, TUDN App, ESPN, Univision, and Univision NOW in the US, the opening ceremony was aired live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. The coronavirus pandemic caused a one-year postponement of the UEFA Euro 2020 competition, which will now take place from June 11 to July 11, 2021.