Evanescences’ Amy Lee Sings “Bring Me To Life” and Cover The Beatles’ “Across The Universe” at Vatican Concert

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On Saturday, December 17, Evanescence singer Amy Lee had the honor of performing at the Vatican’s annual “Concerto Di Natale” as part of Pope Francis’s Christmas celebrations. Taking place at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome, Italy, Lee performed her band’s biggest hit “Bring Me To Life,” as well as cover to the Beatles’ “Across The Universe.”

Lee was accompanied by the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema, conducted by Maestro Adriano Pennino. Lee became involved with the concert after she partook in a songwriting session with with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son, Matteo, at Bocelli’s estate in Tuscany. Lee has described the night as an “unforgettable experience” reports the Arkansas Daily Gazette.

Lee performed alongside several other artists including AKA7even, who released 6 singles in 2022, Italian actress, singer and television personality Cristina D’Avena, Darin, who released is latest EP in December 2022, Italian singer songwriter Fiorella Mannoia and alternative jazz musician Jimmy Sax. (Revolver)

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Gracie Chunes: My name is Gracie Chunes and I am a 21 year old senior at Illinois State University. I major in English with a sequence in Publishing Studies. I grew up in the capitol, Springfield before moving to Normal, where I currently reside. I have always had a passion for music for as long as I can remember, starting with One Direction of course. In college I discovered my love for writing and what goes into publishing a piece of writing. I recently worked as a production and editorial assistant in the publication of the chapbook "Time/Tempo: The Idea of Breath" by Laura Cesarco Eglin.
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