The first night of the Sanremo Musical Festival featured performances by various artists, including a message from Pope Francis about music as an instrument of peace. The event attracted 12.6 million viewers and showcased 29 artists. The top five artists were Brunori Sas, Giorgia, Lucio Corsi, Simone Cristicchi, and Achille Lauro. Expectations are high for the following evenings, with performances from Måneskin's Damiano David and a tribute to Fabrizio Frizzi. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)