Tanti Auguri, Gianluca! Happy 31st!
FANS’ QUESTIONS TO IL RESTO DEL CARLINO by Daniela
AS promised, here’s the video with the questions Il Volo was asked during their visit to the editorial office of the newspaper IL RESTO DEL CARLINO.
As always, I thank Il Volo En Clase for the video with the translation.
Let me know if any of you recognize the question you sent in.
It’s a very interesting video, and as always, with very good answers. Enjoy it by turning on the subtitles!
Daniela 🤗
Credit to owners of the photo and video.
IL VOLO: EDITORS FOR A DAY by Daniela
As we previously announced, the Bologna-based daily newspaper IL RESTO DEL CARLINO celebrated its 140th anniversary and, to mark the occasion, organized events involving the newspaper and prominent figures. Today, Il Volo is ready to delve into the daily life of an important newspaper.
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Editors for a day, Il Volo leads Qn-Carlino: “We’re looking to the younger generation.”
Gianluca Ginoble, Ignazio Boschetto, and Piero Barone for Il Carlino’s 140th anniversary. A journey through the news factory, from the paper reels to the editorial office.
(In the photo, Il Volo with the gift dedicated to Barbara Vitali. In the photo, Barbara and the writing “THANK YOU BARBARA”.)
Bologna, January 21, 2026 –
The three talents of Il Volo radiated genuine curiosity and a desire to learn and understand the world of print. Gianluca Ginoble, Ignazio Boschetto, and Piero Barone were guests at the Qn-Il Resto del Carlino headquarters yesterday, taking on the unique role of editors for a day. After their first steps through the building’s corridors, where reproductions of the newspaper’s front pages hang on the walls, the three artists took part in the morning editorial meeting.
“The true heritage we can nurture with passion and dedication, the true legacy we can leave for future generations, is to protect and safeguard Made in Italy: this term encompasses so much. Bel canto, in our case, but also fashion and everything that is most grand, deeply rooted, and noble in Italy and our history. This is what matters to us: protecting the authenticity of the country we bring around the world.”
“We,” the three added, “want to bring Italian bel canto to the stages where we perform, wherever we are. Because it’s an art form that must be passed down and protected. And this concept doesn’t just apply to music. For example, there’s been a lot of talk in the newspapers these days about the death of an icon of Italian fashion, Valentino Garavani (The famous designer Valentino died a few days ago). Well, we think it could be interesting to see how Valentino’s fashion, which brought Italy to the runways of every continent, has influenced trends. Therefore, how much Made in Italy has made its way, but also how much it has brought to Italy itself in terms of economic growth. These are the true legacies that would be interesting to talk about. Not about how much money someone has left as a legacy to who knows who, but how much that Italian personality has influenced and set an example, or even shaped the history, in part, of our beautiful country.”
Barone, echoed by Boschetto and Ginoble, then focused on the younger generations. “We’re a little afraid of misinformation,” they said. “We’d really like to see more and more young people interested in the news, in what’s happening, in current events. How rare is it to see young people flipping through a newspaper? It would be wonderful to be able to study the method, the ‘recipe’, for getting information to young people, to ensure they’re passionate about this world of information. Attending an editorial meeting shows us a lot: everyone has their say, everyone listens, and then, together, we work, as a true team, to find the best solution and create, every day, a good editorial product. One goal: to give the reader the truth.”
The morning continued with a vodcast in which Valerio Baroncini, deputy editor of Il Carlino, read fan questions to the three stars, and a tour of the printing presses. Il Volo received a gift of the commemorative book for Il Carlino’s 140th anniversary and two plates commemorating two key moments in their lives and careers: their victory at Sanremo in 2015 and the page dedicated to their longtime collaborator, Barbara Vitali, who died in an accident in July 2024 and is never forgotten.
IL RESTO DEL CARLINO writes again:
Gianluca Ginoble, Ignazio Boschetto, and Piero Barone shed their global star personas to immerse themselves in the heart of our editorial office, amidst the presses and journalists’ meetings.
With genuine curiosity, the three artists from Il Volo launched a message of love for our country’s roots: “The true heritage to be protected and safeguarded is Made in Italy,” they explained, emphasizing how Italian excellence—from bel canto to the fashion of icons like Valentino Garavani—is the most noble and authentic image they carry around the world.
But the three “editors” also looked beyond the stage, focusing with concern on the new generations and the risk of misinformation.
“It would be wonderful to find the recipe to get young people passionate about current events and reading newspapers,” they commented, admiring the editorial team’s teamwork aimed at always offering readers the truth.
The day ended with a deeply emotional moment: the presentation of two commemorative plaques to celebrate the victory at Sanremo 2015 and to remember the unforgettable collaborator Barbara Vitali.
This beautiful photo taken in the corridors of the newspaper, the masthead announces the death of Giuseppe Verdi which occurred on January 27, 1901.
And this is a video recorded during the day.
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PIERO = Bologna is a city that allows you to be yourself. It has a unique way of welcoming people who weren’t born in Bologna. For me, it’s not a city I came to live in; I feel it’s my city.
IL VOLO IS DIRECTOR FOR A DAY
Today, the Carlino editorial staff hosted Gianluca Piero and Ignazio from Il Volo, who enjoyed the experience of being directors for a day.
They were warmly welcomed by the newspaper, which honored them with special gifts to celebrate this unprecedented collaboration between music and information.
The highlight was their participation in the editorial meeting: the three artists got to know the craft.
Talking with journalists, they shared opinions and ideas on news selection: a total immersion in the life of the newspaper.
QUESTION = What newspaper would you like? What would you like to read?
PIERO = To understand the importance of reading a newspaper. I believe there’s misinformation today, many people, especially young people, aren’t used to reading the newspaper. In fact, it’s a novelty to see a young person reading the newspaper. Attending this meeting today is like watching a team effort, a soccer team, a group. It’s important to see how each of you shares and listens to the words of others.
IGNAZIO = What’s worrying is that today we only hear news of divisions between human, political, and marital relationships.
What are we leaving to the next generation? The real question I ask myself when speaking about Italy is: will the authenticity of Italy be lost with the next generations? Will Bel Canto, in this case, be lost? Will Italian fashion be lost? Will a certain “healthy” politics be lost? I worry about seeing my son’s life reshaped when I’m gone or when he has to fend for himself. What will happen?
GIANLUCA = I’m also fascinated by the profession of journalism because, in reality, the search for truth is a lifelong mission. You also bring your sensitivity into play, the way you see the world based on the culture and society in which we grew up, in a country like Italy, which is extremely Catholic, where sometimes, to truly search for the truth, you have to free yourself from these superstructures, and it’s a job that perhaps takes a lifetime.
What I try to do is search for the truth, as perhaps IL RESTO DEL CARLINO can do, trying to be neutral, but offering an influence that aims to foster dialogue.
I’d say, as always, it was a beautiful, productive, and unique day for Piero, Gianluca, and Ignazio, who were able to immerse themselves in the evolution of an article, from its inception to publication.
As always, our guys were very attentive to everything that’s happening, and they offered very knowledgeable opinions.
It was a lovely visit, during which they also read the questions submitted by fans, but we don’t know anything about them yet, and we hope to hear about them soon.
See you soon: Daniela 🤗
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GIANLUCA AN EAGLE FROM ABRUZZO by Daniela
A beautiful opening ceremony recently took place in L’Aquila (the capital of Abruzzo) marking the year 2026 in which L’Aquila was named “Italian Capital of Culture.”
The opening ceremony was attended by our President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and all the mayors of the province of L’Aquila.
Gianluca Ginoble, a true Abruzzese, contributed to the event by singing the beautiful and sad Abruzzese song “AMARA TERRA MIA” on stage. During his performance, a beautiful video of the Abruzzo region was shown.
Here’s the entire moment of Gianluca’s speech. (translation captions can be activated)
Beautiful lyrics in this sad but truthful song.
The landscapes that pass by in the video are stunning, and what can I say about Gianluca’s voice and emotion?
Fantastic! He sang a single verse in the Abruzzese dialect. Bravo, Gianluca!
Did you notice Maestro Leonardo De Amicis, who conducted the orchestra? He’s also from Abruzzo and a longtime friend.
Gianluca’s speech at the end of the song was absolutely sweet, extending greetings to President Mattarella, also on behalf of his companions, Ignazio and Piero.
Gianluca also wrote a beautiful article for the newspaper IL CENTRO that I’m translating for you.
Gianluca Ginoble: “L’Aquila, the city that accepts the responsibility of flying.”
The singer writes for Il Centro: “Destiny in the name has never abdicated the upward striving.” Quotes from Jung, Battiato, and San Giovanni: “This is a land to be proud of.”
GIANLUCA GINOBLE
Myths are not a thing of the past. They still influence human affairs, dramatize our internal struggles, disrupt our character, and inhabit our lives even when we’re unaware of it. Carl Gustav Jung said that “the gods have not disappeared, they have transformed into illnesses”: into inner forces, tensions, desires, and ambitions that we simply cannot control or eliminate. Myths, in fact, represent archetypal ways of existence: symbolic forces from which we can neither escape nor fully recover. In cultures founded on myth, the gods were inhuman and eternal: the Immortals, as the Greeks called them. Forces that, precisely because they were eternal, made certain traits of the human soul indelible. If there is a mythical figure capable of embodying the tension of ambition, of impetus, of the desire to rise, it is the Eagle. The Eagle carries with it a name and a symbolic destiny. Ancient texts describe it as an animal with a hot, dry temperament and a voracious appetite, always associated with sacred contexts. It’s no coincidence that John, the most spiritual of the evangelists, is traditionally represented by an eagle: a creature that flies higher than all others, that gazes far ahead, that approaches the light without fear. The eagle is the bearer of the spirit in its highest form. It is ambition at its fullest extent: an instant bathed in the shining light and immediately ready to be reborn, to take flight again with the future still ahead. Even in Egyptian hieroglyphics, the letter A is represented by an eagle. Not a simple coincidence, but a sign. This is the symbolic power of a city that bears such a meaningful name.
This symbolism is almost inevitably accompanied by the thought of Franco Battiato (Italian singer), for whom the eagle has never been merely an image, but a key to access. Eagles, in his work, certainly recall a hit song, but above all a symbolic constellation deeply dear to him: that of birds, of the play of wingspans, of secrets revealed only to those who accept the risk of heights. Eagles are destined for unpredictable flights, sudden ascents, imperceptible trajectories that trace a sort of existential geometry. They are called to change their perspective on the world, to use his words. Walking, for an eagle, is an unnatural gesture: its vocation is flight, approaching the sky to intuit its secrets. L’Aquila is the city that rises, that observes from above, that accepts the responsibility of flight. A city that knows the risk of getting too close to the sun, of getting burned, but that never abandons its striving for the sky. Like the eagle, precisely. And Abruzzo is a strong and gentle land, reflecting this same archetype, as Flaiano described it: a harsh, severe, silent land. A region that seeks not to please, but to remain true to itself.
A simple, archaic place, unprone to rhetoric, where the landscape and its people share the same sobriety. A land that has given voice, art, thought, and resistance. A land to be proud of. Because L’Aquila is a city that has learned to rise again, to rebuild itself, to take flight again, always with wings stretched toward the sky. Despite its wounds, despite its difficulties, it has proven itself to be a people capable of strength and vision. Just like its founding myth: the eagle. Always in flight. Always alive. Always with its head held high.
And this is the beautiful moment when Gianluca shakes hands with the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella!
This article about the event published by IMUSICFUN is also very nice.
Gianluca Ginoble enchants L’Aquila: a solemn and distinctive inauguration for the Italian Capital of Culture 2026.
L’Aquila inaugurates 2026 as the Italian Capital of Culture in the presence of President Mattarella; emotion and identity with Gianluca Ginoble and “Amara Terra Mia”
L’Aquila officially opened its year as Italian Capital of Culture 2026 with an intense, solemn ceremony deeply rooted in the region. On Saturday, January 17, at the Auditorium of the Guardia di Finanza, the Abruzzo city began a journey that looks to the future, starting from memory. The ceremony was attended by President Sergio Mattarella, Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, Mayor Pierluigi Biondi, and President of the Abruzzo Region Marco Marsilio.
But more than a celebration, the event felt like a foundational act, a choral narrative intertwining music, words, and images. And among the most moving moments of the morning, Gianluca Ginoble, the singer of Il Volo, undoubtedly stood out, giving the audience a powerful and meaningful reading of “Amara Terra Mia.”
Gianluca Ginoble and “Amara Terra Mia”: The Voice of Emigration and Roots
Conducted by Maestro Leonardo De Amicis, Gianluca Ginoble—a native of Roseto degli Abruzzi—brought to the stage a song that symbolizes Abruzzo’s identity. “Amara terra mia” (Bitter Land of My Love) is more than just a song: it’s a chant of emigration, toil, and nostalgia, born in the early 1900s as a work song for olive pickers in the Maiella area.
Also known as “Nebbia alla valle” (Nebbia in the Valley), “Addije, addije amore” (Addije, Addije Amore), or “Casca l’oliva” (Let the Olive Fall), the song has been passed down through various choral harmonizations and made famous thanks to Giovanna Marini’s work in the 1960s. Ginoble’s interpretation captured the full emotional power of this oral heritage, transforming it into a moment of great civic and musical intensity.
It is no coincidence that the artist wanted to symbolically remember all his “fraternal colleagues”, underlining the collective value of music and shared memory.
Well, Gianluca, we’re here to congratulate you once again.
The event dedicated to your hometown was certainly welcomed with affection and enthusiasm by you, you who always sing the praises of your homeland.
You are a sensitive man who never forgets where he comes from.
We admire you greatly for all this and also for remembering your friends and brothers Ignazio and Piero in your greetings!!
Daniela 🤗
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IL VOLO: AN OSCAR-WORTHY TRIO by Daniela
During this period of no concerts, I promised you translations of articles or interviews worthy of translation.
I admit, I missed this wonderful interview, but here I am again to share it with you. It was published in November 2025 in a music magazine: MUSICA INTORNO by Gino Morabito.
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IL VOLO: AN OSCAR-WORTHY TRIO
November 21, 2025 by GINO MORABITO
Nine studio albums and four live recordings, totaling twenty million copies sold, a Sanremo Festival win in 2015 with “Grande amore,” and a third-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest. Amid applause and standing ovations, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble share their story after sixteen years of success. An extraordinary story of talent, passion, and friendship for three young men who took… Il Volo.
Directly from the stage of the Tim Music Awards, the announcement of the return of “Live nei palasport 2026” (produced by Friends & Partners) for five new dates in Italy’s leading arenas. The trio will kick off on December 7, 2026, at the Unipol Forum in Milan and continue on December 12 at the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, on December 17 at the Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, on December 19 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, and will conclude the tour on December 20 at the Unipol Arena in Bologna.
Before these dates, their incredible voices will be the protagonists of “Live in Concert,” a tour that, until December 2025, will touch the main European capitals and Latin America, confirming their status as ambassadors of Italian music around the world.
Ambassadors of bel canto, not with presumption but with great pride.
“The pride of touring our musical and, above all, cultural heritage, to recount the magnificence of those places that are envied around the world.”
As Jim Morrison said, “Don’t settle for the horizon, seek infinity.”
“The goal is to reach an ever-wider audience, continuing to build a special bond with our fans. We can’t wait to get on stage and experience more unique and exciting emotions with them.”
The setlist presents a perfect blend of tradition and innovation that highlights the individual personalities of the three artists. There are also songs from their first album of original songs, “Ad Astra,” including the Sanremo song “Capolavoro,” and their latest single, “Tra le onde.” But also many other hits from their fan-favorite repertoire.
“There’s truly something for everyone! We will embrace our friends from across the border, putting into each performance the same energy and passion that has accompanied us in every concert.”
On stage, the celebration of sixteen years of their career together. A milestone that fills us with pride and gratitude and that, in fact, confirms the deep bond between three child prodigies who, as they grew up, became that magnificent star lighting up the international firmament. In the media-driven age of individualism, it might sound anachronistic, but unity is strength.
“We’ve known each other since we were children, and although each of us has a different personality, there’s a special bond that unites us. This bond allows us to face any challenge together, to support each other in difficult times, and to celebrate successes as a true family. Each concert thus becomes an opportunity to renew our commitment to music and to thank those who have passionately supported us over the years. This tour is also an opportunity to share with the audience everything we’ve learned and experienced. And we don’t stop there.”
There are stories that intertwine, hearts that beat as one, and voices that rise above expectations. Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca’s friendship has evolved over time.
“We’ve grown together. Every concert, every trip, every success, and every challenge has brought us closer together. Being part of this project means sharing every moment, from backstage to the audience’s ovations. It’s not just work; it’s a true family. Our music speaks of us, our experiences, our hopes. It’s our way of connecting with people.”
Someone up there loves them.
“We see a kind of cosmic determinism in it; for us, what was meant to happen happened. At that moment in history, we were meant to meet, someone had to bring us together, as if there were a movement in the universe governing events. It’s beautiful to think that’s how it happened.”
The message is clear: music is a powerful instrument of connection and transformation, capable of making the most intimate chords of our being vibrate. And, as they continue to write their story, the world eagerly awaits the next notes of this Oscar-winning trio, ready to soar once again toward infinity.
Thanks for this wonderful interview, Gino Morabito, and we hope you’ll write more for Il Volo soon!
And now I offer you some reactions to our guys’ songs, performed by Coffee & Reactions!!
And finally, listen to this beautiful musical version of GRANDE AMORE played by Jodok Cello.
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What can I say?
Kind words for our beloved guys who always manage to amaze us with their fantastic performances.
The Christmas holidays are behind us, and Ignazio is taking advantage of the time to spend with Michelle and Gabriele.
Gianluca had a wonderful vacation in Lapland!
Nothing has leaked about Piero but he is certainly spending wonderful moments in his Naro.
I was about to finish this post when some fresh news arrived.
The Italian newspaper IL RESTO DEL CARLINO celebrates its 140th anniversary this year and has therefore promoted some wonderful initiatives, including one involving Il Volo.
But here I am translating the article for you.
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Il Volo, three Carlino directors for a day: leave your questions for the artists here.
Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble will be guests of the editorial team. The event will be held on January 20th at the newspaper’s headquarters in Bologna. Readers can submit questions for the trio; here are the instructions.
Bologna, January 14, 2026 – Three great voices. One group. A worldwide success, and now a new commitment to our newspaper and our readers. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, when, as part of the newspaper’s 140th anniversary celebrations, the artists of Il Volo will be the editors of Qn – il Resto del Carlino for a day.
Readers’ Questions
In preparation for this event, readers can actively participate by submitting their questions to the trio, which will be selected and submitted to the artists. Submitting your questions is easy: just go to the bottom of the article and leave your questions in the comments section. They will be submitted to the artists during the “Il Resto di Bologna” vodcast.
Then, in the Wednesday, January 21st edition of Il Carlino, you’ll find an editorial by Il Volo, in which the artists will share reflections and considerations drawn from their experience as “directors,” informed by the news reported that day and in the preceding days. Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble will arrive on Via Mattei following a series of personalities such as basketball player Marco Belinelli and singers Nek and Mika.
(The article continues with a description of Il Volo’s career and other things.)
So if you’d like to submit your questions, try this link:
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Note from Pat: I had trouble with this link using Google Chrome. I also tried both Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers which worked. Write your questions in the comment section that appears at the bottom of this article. Scroll WAY down to get to it and click on the blue box that says “Lascia un commento” (Leave a comment).
Feel free to write in your own language. If your questions are found interesting, they will be read on Il Volo on January 20th.
There’s still time before the next concerts begin; perhaps they’re considering new dates or thinking about new songs, new events that will keep us company in this new year.
We’re waiting for you, we’re your fans, we’re your support.
See you soon!
Daniela 🤗
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