Andrea Bocelli and David Foster Record with Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Capping off an intense week of multiple recording sessions inside the historic Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Andrea Bocelli and David Foster joined the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for a few hours this month (see video below).

"The Lord's Prayer," featuring Andrea Bocelli, the choir and orchestra, and David Foster at the organ will be part of a PBS Christmas special produced by WNET. After several takes, David Foster then switched to the piano to accompany both the choir and orchestra for "The Prayer," a song he personally composed, which will be featured in an upcoming choir and orchestra recording.

Between takes of the recording process, Bocelli sat down at the Tabernacle's famous pipe organ and gave an impromptu recital of "Ave Maria" while accompanying himself.
"It was beautiful; his sweet voice carried throughout the Tabernacle," said choir member Robb Cundick, who also said the unplanned performance was his favorite part of the afternoon.

After the conclusion of "The Lord's Prayer," Bocelli said he had enjoyed his day in Salt Lake as well as singing in the Tabernacle. He complimented the Tabernacle acoustics and said that the entire experience was very moving.
"For me it was a huge experience," Bocelli said. "The quality of the choir is very high. ... The orchestra also (is) very inspiring."

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[saagrs]

Just beatiful. I love Andrea Bocelli's voice!

[happycherylc]

He also did the lord's prayer and I'd like to find that.  It was beautiful. Where is it? Can someone post it.

[eddiesamuel1]

Is Bocelli singing without a mic??

[globbys1]

wau!!! andrea bocelli junto al coro del tabernáculo, lo máximo!!

[recentdan123]

I don't think the camera men and woman know how lucky they were to experience this live in the theatre.

[elderlu]

@happycherylc look at my channel. "the lord's prayer" is posted there.

[oboistCONDUCTOR]

The magic of the rehearsals.Right music with right people

[InNairn4ever]

Fantastic! Many thanks for posting this

[SaraCatarineSoprano]

One of the most beautiful versions I've ever heard of Malotte's The Lord's Prayer. God bless the choir; they sing with absolute devotion. God bless Andrea Bocelli, for always giving a world's class lesson of perseverance, dedication and love for the great art of making music.

[Cdaae663]

I love Andrea Bocelli, and I love the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. A perfect combination!

[ilovesoremuscles]

Love it!

[jrscott2007]

I think it would be great for Andrea Bocelli to be the guest artist at the Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert this year (or at least sometime in the near future). How incredible would that be? America's Choir + Andrea Bocelli = amazing!