Thanks Mlla.
Return here again. Pictures are being added as they come in.
e watermark photo credit Corrierre dell’Umbria
All uncredited photo’s courtesy Sanfrancisco,org
credit – Corriere dell’Umbria
MORE PHOTO’S FROM THE BEAUTIFUL BASILICA IN ASSISI
Enjoy!
http://corrieredellumbria.corr.it/video/133035/Happy-Xmas–War-is-over.html
Thanks Mlla
Marie good job posting
I am repeating from last night but I must say it gives me a sense of satisfaction that the guys are doing something elegant and formal in their own country. They have not done a lot of things in Italy this past year. Mlla, do you know that they sang on the program ?
M, As I mentioned yesterday Tomorrow afternoon they will be guests in a programm called Domenica In on National TV channel RAI 1
Sorry, typing is bad> That should have been ” WHAT” did they sing on the program ?
“The Christmas song” cantata da “Il Volo” and Stacy Francis
“Adeste Fideles” with P. Sorvino,
Astro del ciel
but it was reported on an online NP to be 17 songs in the concert. This is reported in an interview with Arisa.
Astro del Ciel, ‘Ave Maria di Schubert, Bianco Natale, Hallelujah di Leonard Cohen, San Francesco d’ Assisi predica agli uccelli (Liszt), Agnus Dei (Bizet). Adeste Fideles, Have Yourself a Marry Christmas, O Holy Night, Happy Xmas (War is over) di John Lennon.
You posted in your first sentence the names of 4 songs, then you added War is Over and others and even posted that song here but it was grainy and wouldn’t play for me, so does that mean that Il VOLO sang all of the above mentioned songs, MILA? even Agnus Dei? OMG unbelievable those 3, Piero has said he likes Cohen’s song Hallelujah and it is pretty. I have watched Asto del Ciel probably 6 + times already I can’t believe their voices! (well of course I CAN).
Mlla, thanks so much for your report. With the variety of music they have in their repertoire they could sing at more of these great cathedrals if they wanted to.
I am not sure if this got printed earlier: The very first Christmas Carol ever written was written by St. Francis of Assisi . It is in latin and not done that often these days but he started this whole tradition of carols way back there and then. That is one reason why having our boys singing where St. Francis lived in Assisi is SO FANTASTIC !
Oh my gosh!!!!!! 😳😃 Look at that place! And our guys so handsome! 😍. I bet it is simply spectacular!
It takes my breath away!
Thank you Mlla that was the beautiful, spectacular place
Marie thanks for posting the pictures that centre picture of the guys they are so handsome
I see Ignazio’s mom and dad in the one photo sitting next to Gianluca’s mom and Gianluca’s grandpa but I cannot make out where Ercole and Ernie are? What a beautiful church this is! Their performance from yesterday’s preview was just beyond beautiful. I wonder if they visited St Francis’ tomb while they were there?
How about that new close-up, Loretta?
Marie the centre picture is the only won I was referrinmg to. What close up of Ignazio on this page?? or another
Where is my book of superlatives? They are so elegant in their “formal attire” – and so handsome. But you all have said it so beautifully. Thanks again for this site –
What a magnificent church.! I’m sure if I saw and heard Our Boys sing in such a beautiful place, I would have tears streaming down my face.!
Me too! I would be completely overwhelmed and speechless…which rarely happens. lol
Ditto!
Such a beautiful Bascilica, they are handsome beyond words. I agree with Myron, it’s good to see them in Italy with their parents and grandparents attending!!
Yes Linda if tgnazio gets any more handsome I am going to have to wear sun glasses.
Just think how proud their parents are of them & singing in that beautiful place
perhaps u would like to know the other Italian singer that participated in the event and did duet with the boys, her name is Arisa and here she is in an older performance
Thank you, mlla, for sending that. Arisa is a wonderful singer!
Thanks Mlla she has a beautiful voice I would hae liked to hear her sing with the guys
What a beautiful experiance for our angelsto have. I’m no one to them and yet I as proud as if they were my own sons.
Well said Teresa!
I have been to this church in Assisi and it changed my life. As our tour bus was driving through this beautiful area, I got such a feeling I couldn’t understand. Then I saw on the top of the hill where the church was, many nuns with their habits blowing the wind. It was a spiritual experience. When we went into the church, there was a simple Francescan monk and he said, “Remember God loves you more than yourself.” St. Francis became my patron saint. I bought a hand carved statue of him there and it is on my dresser. I read all the books about him when I got home. He was an amazing man and I will never forget Assisi. I wish I was there when our Boys sang.
What an experience, Ann!
Listening to Our Boys’ rehearsal at the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi took my breath away! The acoustics, the uplifting angelic voices and hearts! Wow!
How I would love to experience this in person some day!
I sent the link to many friends, and so many responded with deep gratitude and awe, as I feel, too.
One of my favorite movies (and music) from days of yore is Brother Sun, Sister Moon, about Saint Francis of Assisi. As an animal lover, I feel Saint Francis’ spirit.
What a treasure, mlla and Marie! Thank you!
~ Jeanine DuBois, Compassion’s Doorway
Oh Ann, I wish I was there with you! You could tell me all about St. Francis and show me around!
I woulld love to show you my beautiful Italia Marie. Do you think you will ever go? I hope to go once more.
Myron sorry to be late but some of the songs were solos
Stacy Francis- “Petit Papa Noel”
Arisa – Halleluja” by L. Cohen
Paul Sorvino- -“Have yourself a Merry little Christmas”
AND then were the DuETS.
“Il Volo” with Stacy Francis -The Christmas song”
Il Volo and Paul Sorvino – “Adeste fideles”
Then Everybody sang War is over by J.Lennon
this was a bit confusely reported in the News, so do not guaratee, other details lacking so far
Here I am late again posting, but I have to say that the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi that our wonderful boys sang in is very, very beautiful. Thank you Mlla for posting the link to watch them perform. I have watched it several times now and have totally enjoyed it each time.