On April 4, 2024, Andrea Bocelli took the stage at PPG Arena in Pittsburgh, joined by his daughter Virginia for a breathtaking live performance of Leonard Cohen’s iconic song “Hallelujah.”
Watch their performance below.
The performance was a testament to the deep musical connection between father and daughter, as Virginia’s voice soared, capturing the emotion of the song while her father’s accompaniment echoed beautifully beside her. Fans in attendance were left silently stunned by the powerful and moving rendition.
What to know about “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
Cohen himself once noted that he wrote around 80 verses before settling on the final lyrics. In a 2012 interview with The Guardian, he shared his feelings about the song’s widespread popularity: “I’m very happy that it’s being sung.”
Andrea Bocelli’s collaboration with Virginia, as well as their touching live performance of “Hallelujah,” continues to showcase the timeless beauty of Cohen’s masterpiece.
