The new choir is made up of 37 children aged between 6 and 18 taking lessons at the ABF \u201cE. De Amicis\u201d school in Muccia and the ABF \u201cF. Corelli\u201d Music Academy in Camerino. Following two months of intensive training program, the choristers have been able to develop their talents thanks to highly specialized training, while benefiting from a wealth of educational, cultural, and real-life opportunities. Indeed, the ultimate objective is to strengthen the students\u2019 real-world skills, stimulate their creativity and offer them more choices to succeed in life. But even more so, to allow them to become flag bearers of a universal message of peace<\/em>. Last night, the choir had their global debut with a special performance as part of the grand finale of Maestro Bocelli\u2019s annual Teatro del Silenzio concert in his hometown of Lajatico in the heart of Tuscany, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for children who have been to-date faced with challenging situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maestro Bocelli, ABF Founder<\/strong>, stated, \u201cI am convinced that education \u2013 music and beyond \u2013 contribute to the only type of revolution one could hope for: the one within one\u2019s self<\/em>.\u201d He added, \u201cEducating talent, particularly in complex contexts where emergencies shift efforts elsewhere, is a courageous and essential challenge. One that can be considered critical since the art of singing together leads to acquiring and putting into action fundamental values for a peaceful coexistence, as well as the importance of the self\u2019s role within a broader community.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u201cVoices of Peace \u2013 Italy\u201d project is part of the strategic \u201cABF Voices of\u201d program developed by the Foundation to promote opportunities for empowerment through the creation of choirs in socially, economically, and culturally disadvantaged countries and situations. Indeed, ABF works daily to introduce music as an innovative language to enable students to grow in harmony and have the opportunity to perform and approach the world of art and culture. This project is the evolution of the \u201cABF Voices of Haiti\u201d pilot launched in 2016 and which led to performances in some of the most awe-inspiring settings such as the United Nations General Assembly (2016) and at the Vatican during an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis (2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The global \u201cABF Voices of\u201d program was announced at the UNESCO General Assembly in 2018, and its next project \u2013 launching in late 2022, will be focused on empowering youth in Palestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Veronica Berti Bocelli, ABF Vice Chair, concluded, <\/strong>\u201cWe are proud to build on successes from our Voices of Haiti pilot for the creation of the \u2018Voices of\u2019 program. Starting with this noble and innovative initiative in Italy, we look forward to seeing how the development various projects around the world \u2013 including Palestine later this year \u2013 will help empower people and communities in need.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Per sostenere i giovani talenti di \u201cABF Voices of\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abfvoicesof.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GiacomoMoresi-DSC_3640-RE-1.jpg\")
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