The Italian airforce played Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma as they put on an incredible air display to lift the spirits of their nation during the coronavirus lockdown.
In a performance which the airforce reportedly does on a regular basis, a set of jet fighters used coloured smoke to paint the Italian flag while the emotional song played.
The clip was shared by the Aeronautica Militare who said: ‘Unity and teamwork have always been the principles on which our Armed Force is based and, at this moment more than ever, are fundamental.’
Footage of the event has gone viral on social media, with even Donald Trump sharing the video, declaring ‘the United States love Italy.’
In a performance which the airforce reportedly does on a regular basis, a set of jet fighters used coloured smoke to paint the Italian flag while the emotional song played
Many online praised the use of the song which has lyrics such as ‘watch the stars that tremble with love and with hope’ – saying it was fitting for the current circumstances.
Coronavirus deaths in Italy rose by 368 overnight to bring the total to 1,809, while 24,747 people have tested positive for the deadly bug.
Italian officials confirmed the jump today, as the national lockdown imposed by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte earlier this month rumbles on another week.
Many online praised the use of the song which has lyrics such as ‘watch the stars that tremble with love and with hope’ – saying it was fitting for the current circumstances
The shocking development comes as chilling footage shows the obituary of one local newspaper expanding from a single page to 10.
It comes as thousands of Italians in Rome, Milan, and Naples applauded healthcare workers from their balconies and windows yesterday as they raised spirits with a flashmob during the draconian coronavirus lockdown.
Families and neighbours also sang and crashed pots and pans together for the performers in cities across the country, organised through messaging service WhatsApp for noon yesterday.
Footage of the event has gone viral on social media, with even Donald Trump sharing the video, declaring ‘the United States love Italy’
Rejoicing spectators exclaimed patriotic and uplifting phrases including ‘Viva l’Italia’ (Long live Italy) and ‘Vinceremo’ (we will win). The few cars on the street joined the chorus by blaring their horns.
Many also waved banners decorated with rainbows and the phrase ‘Andra tutto benne’ (everything will go well).
The heartwarming sight follows Friday’s flashmob, where Italians sang in chorus for a rousing rendition of the national anthem Fratelli d’Italia. Currently 60million people are in lockdown in the Mediterranean country.
‘I received a circulating message, forwarded to me by a friend… which is basically encouraging Italians to participate in a kind of flashmob on Friday 13 at 6pm,’ said Rome resident Yemi Adeyeye.
‘My street came alive at that time. It was a euphoric moment.’
Jessica Phelan, 34, who has lived in Rome for two years, said neighbours were waving and saying ciao to each other, and called out ‘a domani’ (see you tomorrow) afterwards.
‘I think it shows that people will continue to seek community,’ she said, ‘even if they can’t socialise.
‘It’s a way to say we’re all in it together’.
Residents on balconies sing ‘Azzurro’ during a flash mob to raise morale as the coronavirus lockdown in Italy continues
A man, next to an Italian flag, takes part in a flash mob to raise morale as Italian government continues restrictive movement measures to combat the coronavirus outbreak, in Rome
People applaud Italians doctors during a flash mob to raise morale as the deadly coronavirus rips through Italy
People applaud Italians doctors during a flash mob to raise morale, as the Italian Government imposes coronavirus lockdown
People sing from their home window during a flash mob launched across Italy to bring people together in Rome
People sing from their home window during a flash mob launched across Italy to bring people together in Rome
Italians cheer and sing a rousing rendition of Fratelli d’Italia from their balconies in Naples today during coronavirus lockdown
People were also seen applauding Italy’s doctors and healthcare workers as they sung during the flashmob in Rome today
Italians sit on their balconies in Rome and clap for healthcare workers in the flashmob organised through social media
People cheer and sing from their balconies in Rome today. The country has been placed on lockdown due to the virus
Two women applaud healthcare workers in the Gabriella neighbourhood of Rome this morning
Residents on balconies sing ‘Azzurro’ during a flash mob to raise morale as the coronavirus lockdown in Italy continues
A family waves and sings from their balcony in Rome’s Gabriella district today. The Italians are aiming to lift the national spirit
A man watches from an apartment balcony with a banner reading ‘Andra Tutto Bene’ – ‘everything will be alright’ – a phrase that has become symbolic of hope in Italy’s coronavirus crisis
People pictured standing on their balconies with pets, and one with a dog, in Rome yesterday
Banners reading ‘Andra tutto benne’ and the Italian flag are shown on this balcony in Rome’s Gabriella district
People wave and clap their hands during the flashmob in Rome’s Gabriella district
Two women applaud from their balconies in Milan, Italy, as their country remains in lockdown
A girl smiles and claps as she joins in the flashmob in Milan, Italy. It was organised by musicians through Whatsapp
A pair hold up a banner reading ‘everything will go well’ as they remain stuck in their house in Naples, Italy
A woman in Turin smiles as she poses in front of her sign reading ‘everything will go well’ on her balcony yesterday
A couple in Turin smile and clap on their balcony as they took part in the flashmob yesterday