The pope appreciates the efforts of musicians in the pandemic and quotes Cervantes
Vatican City, Feb 4 (EFE) .- Pope Francis today valued the efforts made by artists from around the world to continue offering music during the coronavirus pandemic and cited Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote de la Mancha.
"Where there is music, there can be no bad thing," said the Argentine pontiff, in Spanish, in a video message to the participants of the IV International Congress for Music.
Francisco said he was aware that since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic "activity in the musical field has been strongly re-dimensioned."
"My thoughts go to all those who have noticed it, to the musicians, who have seen their lives and professions affected by the demand for distancing, and to those who have lost their jobs or face, in difficult contexts, the necessary moments of training, education and community life, "he said.
Francisco expressed his wish that this aspect of social life "can be reborn."
"Let us sing, play and enjoy music and singing together again (...) Many lyrics and compositions, through the power of music, stimulate the personal conscience of each one and also create a universal brotherhood ", wish.
