Progressive rock legend Rick Wakeman performed a piano concert for rescued moon bears at the Tam Dao sanctuary in Vietnam, in a heartwarming moment that has delighted animal lovers worldwide, according to sanctuary reports. Wakeman, the former Yes keyboardist, played a selection of pieces on a piano set up near the bears’ enclosure, with the animals reportedly gathering to listen. The concert was part of a visit to the sanctuary, which rescues bears from the bile farming industry and provides them with care and rehabilitation. Sanctuary staff said the bears appeared calm and curious during the performance, with some approaching the fence to listen more closely. Wakeman, a long-time supporter of animal welfare, said he was moved by the experience. The footage has been shared widely online, with fans praising the unusual collaboration between rock royalty and rescued wildlife.
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