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Grade B24 sourcesHIS-00023

Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope

Moment · 2020 · Notable

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The label reported 28 million first-day views for Bocelli's Easter concert in Milan.

Original · Andrea Bocelli
Trailer · Andrea Bocelli on YouTube
Clip · Andrea Bocelli on YouTube
Andrea Bocelli: Music For Hope - Live From Duomo di Milano
Andrea Bocelli on YouTube
Andrea Bocelli - Music For Hope - LIVE - April 12th 10am LA | 1pm NYC | 6pm UK | 7pm CET
Andrea Bocelli on YouTube
Opera star Andrea Bocelli will sing at the empty Duomo in Milan on Easter Sunday
CBS News
ANDREA BOCELLI MUSIC FOR HOPE, STREAMING WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVELY ON YOUTUBE FROM THE DUOMO IN MILAN ON EASTER SUNDAY - Universal Music Canada
Universal Music Canada
Music for Hope: From the Duomo di Milano - EP by Andrea Bocelli on Apple Music
Apple Music
Andrea Bocelli seen from the side, with his mouth open singing.
ABC News (Australia)
Andrea Bocelli outside the Duomo Cathedral, before his 'Music of Hope' performanceAndrea Bocelli's 'Music for Hope' Easter Concert, Duomo Cathedral, Milan, Italy - 12 Apr 2020
Variety
Andrea Bocelli's Easter Sunday concert scores YouTube record
Reuters via GMA News
Italian tenor and global music icon Andrea Bocelli (right) gives a solo performance at the historic Duomo, the cathedral of Milan, Italy, by invitation of the city and of the cathedral and thanks to…
KPBS Public Media
Andrea Bocelli
Groovy Gecko
ONE YEAR ON FROM ANDREA BOCELLI’S RECORD-BREAKING MUSIC FOR HOPE LIVESTREAM, HIS BREATHTAKING PERFORMANCE AT MILAN CATHEDRAL HAS NOW REACHED OVER 42 MILLION VIEWERS AROUND THE WORLD - Universal…
Universal Music Canada
Andrea Bocelli - Amazing Grace: Music For Hope (Live From Duomo di Milano)
Andrea Bocelli on YouTube
Andrea Bocelli concert from empty Milan cathedral is largest classical live stream in YouTube history
Classic FM

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Numbers

Seed replay only; Decca account, derivatives uncounted
43M
As of Dec 15, 2022 · YouTube · Self-reported · Music Week
Seed to peak
same day
Apr 12 ’20 to Apr 12 ’20
Platforms
7
Started on YouTube
Origin
Mixed
Entertainment

Mechanics

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  • Response chain
  • Press loop
  • Platform jump
  • Real-world spectacle

How it spread

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Bocelli streamed an Easter concert from Milan's empty Duomo. YouTube reported its largest classical livestream audience and 28 million first-day views. Twitter tributes, Reddit discussion, a vocal-coach reaction and scheduled radio and TV replays followed.

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Timeline (17)

  1. April 2020

    Andrea Bocelli precursor · Apr 6 ’20

    Bocelli announced Music for Hope on social media, according to CBS News.[1]

  2. CBS News / Universal Music Canada precursor · Apr 7 ’20

    CBS previewed the YouTube stream, and Universal released its trailer, broadcast time and press materials.[1][2]

    Opera star Andrea Bocelli will sing at the empty Duomo in Milan on Easter Sunday

  3. iSpot / YouTube precursor · Apr 11 ’20

    iSpot listed a YouTube TV spot for the concert, with PHD USA and Essence named as agencies.[3]

    ANDREA BOCELLI MUSIC FOR HOPE, STREAMING WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVELY ON YOUTUBE FROM THE DUOMO IN MILAN ON EASTER SUNDAY - Universal Music Canada
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  1. 2026-10-12Added: 16 events, 20 sources · Score 44
Origin
Mixed
Sector
Entertainment
Region
IT
Seed replay only; Decca account, derivatives uncounted
43M
As of Dec 15, 2022 · YouTube · Self-reported · Music Week
Evidence
Grade B

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Google searchesMar ’20MayAugNovMar ’21JulNovMay ’22SepJan ’23PeakOpen webTVYouTubeAudioXRedditPress
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  1. April 2020

    Andrea Bocelli precursor · Apr 6 ’20

    Bocelli announced Music for Hope on social media, according to CBS News.[1]

  2. CBS News / Universal Music Canada precursor · Apr 7 ’20

    CBS previewed the YouTube stream, and Universal released its trailer, broadcast time and press materials.[1][2]

    Opera star Andrea Bocelli will sing at the empty Duomo in Milan on Easter Sunday

  3. iSpot / YouTube precursor · Apr 11 ’20

    iSpot listed a YouTube TV spot for the concert, with PHD USA and Essence named as agencies.[3]

    ANDREA BOCELLI MUSIC FOR HOPE, STREAMING WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVELY ON YOUTUBE FROM THE DUOMO IN MILAN ON EASTER SUNDAY - Universal Music Canada

  1. seed · Apr 12 ’20

  2. peak · Apr 12 ’20

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