Tenor Andrea Bocelli , star of the Cunard Queen Anne naming ceremony in Liverpool.
Liverpool's seafront will be the scene of a celebration today, June 3, when Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli joins a star-studded cast of artists to celebrate the Queen Anne's first stop at its spiritual home.
Bocelli will be accompanied by a cast of Liverpool's finest talent, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and artists from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, in a special christening ceremony hosted by musician Matt Willis and his wife, TV presenter Emma Willis.
The celebrity hosts will be joined on stage by special guests and the official godfather of the Queen Anne, a moment marked by the traditional explosion of a champagne bottle against the 249th ship named after Cunard. The event will conclude with a performance by opera superstar Andrea Bocelli.
The celebrations will continue with further performances from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, and DJ Lauren Lo Sung. Craig Charles will then perform a lively funk and soul number, keeping the party going until the grand finale, when the Queen Anne departs against a backdrop of dazzling fireworks.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: “Liverpool is known throughout the world as the spiritual home of Cunard, and we are delighted to announce Maestro Bocelli as part of our incredible lineup of talented artists and performers for this special event.”
“This celebration is a tribute to our rich history and a testament to the enduring bond between Cunard and the city of Liverpool. We look forward to honoring this legacy with a celebration of unforgettable performances that reflect the spirit and vibrancy of both our company and this magnificent city“.
Bocelli comments: “It is an honor to perform in Liverpool for the official christening ceremony of the Queen Anne. This event promises to be a beautiful celebration of art and craftsmanship, perfectly capturing the spirit and elegance of Cunard’s newest ship. Participating in such a historic occasion in a city so rich in cultural heritage fills me with joy.”
In previous years, Cunard ships have attracted more than a million spectators to the banks of the Mersey, notably for the inaugural call of the Queen Elizabeth 2 in July 1990 and the Three Queens Royal Rendezvous in 2015, which celebrated Cunard's 175th anniversary.
This is an event that will be remembered for many years and will add to Liverpool's rich history.
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