Well, that clinches it….now I see a picture of him doing karate. What next? As someone else noted, “Is there anything that man can’t do?” If there is, I’d like to know it.
Definition of a “renaissance man: a person of many talents or areas of 
knowledge.” That’s our Piero. Let’s see, in addition to having a show-stopping voice, he has mastered an array of musical instruments. He recently picked up a clarinet during an impromptu jam session with Gianluca, Ignazio, and the guys of their band, and he sounded like a modern day version of Benny Goodman. (Yes, I remember him, does anyone else?) We’ve seen the amazing video of him, not only singing, but also playing the guitar, keyboard and drums all at one time. What a guy!
knowledge.” That’s our Piero. Let’s see, in addition to having a show-stopping voice, he has mastered an array of musical instruments. He recently picked up a clarinet during an impromptu jam session with Gianluca, Ignazio, and the guys of their band, and he sounded like a modern day version of Benny Goodman. (Yes, I remember him, does anyone else?) We’ve seen the amazing video of him, not only singing, but also playing the guitar, keyboard and drums all at one time. What a guy!Not only that. He swims, dives, climbs, drives the speed boat and builds sand castles. He cooks, (I think breakfasts are his specialty, not 
that I’ve experienced that, darn!) He rides camels and horses. He can jump really high as we’ve seen at the end of the concerts, and he surely jumped into my heart the first time I saw him.
that I’ve experienced that, darn!) He rides camels and horses. He can jump really high as we’ve seen at the end of the concerts, and he surely jumped into my heart the first time I saw him.Yes, he is a man of many talents, not the least of which is bringing joy to so many of us with his glorious voice and just looking at him. The thing about Piero’s renditions of the songs he sings, in addition to the quality of his voice, (which has been so well trained) he brings an amazing level of 
interpretation and emotion that’s so evident in his expression, both facial and musical. I have always been in awe of how those guys, Gianluca and Inazio, too, could express such feeling in the songs (even the romantic ones) back in the day when they were so young.
interpretation and emotion that’s so evident in his expression, both facial and musical. I have always been in awe of how those guys, Gianluca and Inazio, too, could express such feeling in the songs (even the romantic ones) back in the day when they were so young.So, Piero, we have seen you develop into a true renaissance man. You never cease to surprise and delight us. When you sing, “she was my woman” (Delilah) my knees turn to jelly. And from other comments from female fans, I’m not the only one.
I can’t imagine what you will come up with next. Scuba, sky diving? You are quite daring, so I fear that you will be trying something dangerous—please don’t. We want you safe and sound, bringing us your delightful presence for a long time.
Oh, Mary! You have said it all!! And yes, forget about the karate out fit , the bathing suit is fine! Hoping to see all this talent in one package in March in Texas…I remain aN ardent Gramma fan….Dot
I have the world’s best job! I can take Mary’s lovely writing and add a hunky picture of my choice..sit back and feel that silly smile cross my face.. “I’m livin’ the dream!”
Yes, Marie, Dot is right….forget about the karate outfit the swim suit is fine. In fact that picture happens to be my current screen saver. I was a bit embarrassed when the man across the street came to do something on my computer. I told him that my granddaughter had put that picture on to tease me….he doesn’t need to know the truth.
Oh Mary, that’s too funny!
Mary, wonderful article! Every word rings so true. You have a beautiful way of expressing yourself.
See how easy it is to tell stories about why you need to have a picture displayed? Kind of like ordering a cake with their photo on it!! 🙂 I’ll never tell.
Piero is my darling, the prince of my dreams. You forgot to add that he dances! Really dances, not just boogies. Oh how he makes me swoon!
Speaking of screen savers, recently my computer blew up with the addition of Windows 10 and I gave it to a dear friend to set it right for me. I heard later from his wife the he opened it up and immediately saw the photo of a shirtless Piero In ablue swim shorts looking very hunky and luscious. She told me he said ” I don’t wanna know! I don’t wanna know!”. I think I traumatized the poor man. I guess this old pirate is supposed to be a nice church lady and not lust after hunky Italians! He knows better now. Thanks Mary!
It seems the only thing our handsome Renaissance man Piero cannot do is make me a young 20-something year old woman again! Oh well, I guess I will just have to be a Granny Groupie & lust after that hunky Italian with my pirate friend & all the rest of my Il Volover friends. Good thing this is a safe place to voice our feelings about Piero, Ignazio, & Gianluca.
Mary, this was a great posting , & Marie, you picked out an “arousing” picture! Love it.
pirate, you are right…he can DANCE!!! You can SEE the music moving through him as he dances. Great rhythm!
Nice church ladies are also human. 🙂
Pirate and Jane, You are so right. Glad that you brought up the dancing. You can see how much he feels the beat of the music—He is always moving his hands or feet to the rhythm. I think it is so cool that he wanted to learn to dance by taking lessons. This guy is always trying something new–always learning. You also see that in the fact that he continues to study with his voice coach….no standing still for our Piero.
You gals are right down the line with me. Piero is my dream boat. Joanie G
I dance, I have danced, I will dance….I’d love to teach him the Texas Two Step! I had completely forgotten about the dancing…dot…..
Hey Mary you’ve said pretty much what all us Piero fans feel about this wonderful mane. On top of all the talent, he is so gorgeous to look at especially at the beach, he always seem to be in motion. Love Him. Can’t wait till March to see you all.
Mary nicely expressed thoughts about Piero. And you forgot on… his tennis skills ! 🙂 He is a fan of tennis and also loves to play it. Sometimes I joked , that he is my another favorite tennis player ( I am big tennis fan, now watching US Open and I am in seventh heaven, because my favourite player is in semi final,my dear Marin, defending champion) 🙂 .Last time I did a joke, I showed a photo of Piero as he played tennis to my mom and told her, look at my favorite. Mom asked me who he is? ..he is handsome guy and then she looked better and told, but he is not a tennis player, this is Piero from Il Volo. 🙂 Also my mom like the most from Il Volo group Piero. 🙂 Well, we’re mother and daughter and we have the same taste in many things (including the type of men) 😀
I think that you and your mother have excellent taste in men.
You, too. 😉 Wish you nice day. 🙂
Lydka
I am a big fan of tennis also. I hope Marin can do it again. I love my Rafa, but he is out, so Good Luck to Marin!!
Linda, thank you for your support for my sweetie ( he is very nice, gentle, modest and adorable guy) . 🙂 I follow Marin’s career since 2007, practically from start of his career and I am glad that money and fame did not change him, he is still the same, the peach-of-a-guy (thus named him one US fan),as years ago. 🙂 His match with Nole will be very difficult, H2H matches 0 :13, but I believe that now Marin finally prevails over him ! I pray for his victory,very emotional moments for me, when I watched his matches, after his progress to the semifinals I had tears in my eyes, last year I cried in last rounds and you should see me as I was crying when he won the US Open and had a trophy in his hands…..Thanks again for the support , he will need it ! 🙂 After the match I’ll probably cry again from grief or joy, it will depends on fact, who will be the winner. I must write : Ajmo, Marin ! Idemo za pobjedu (We’re going to win) ! 🙂
Wish you all the best, sincerely greet you and enjoy tennis ! 🙂
Where is this karate picture of Piero I keep seeing mention of??? Whoever wins Piero’s heart is going to be a very lucky woman and she better treat him right!
Pirate, I don’t know where I saw it and don’t know where to look, but if I run across it again I will let you know. Some young thing would never appreciate him like you or I would.
Yes, she had better be good to him, or she may have a posse of irate “Grandma’s” to answer to!
Now you know with the posting of this tribute to Piero, why I call him magnificent Piero!! There is little more to say Mary, as you said it all so beautifully!! And the blue swim suit photo is my favorite too!! Love him!!
Mary, one area Piero and Ignazio will surely be trying in the future: Skiing in the Alps. remember when they went to Switzerland and met the Mayor(I think) who is an expert skier and Ignazio asked Him if he would teach them how to ski?
NO! They’re not allowed!
Marie and I forbid it!
These guys are not afraid of anything – which scares me – racing, jumping off boats and pianos. The height Ignazio gets off the pianos tells me he would probably be good at skiing. I would say more, but don’t want to give him more ideas. When I saw Piero jump from that boat, I thought it was a video of a professional and then realized it was him.
Good grief – gives my heart a little flutter!! Whenever I see Ignazio racing, I say “oh no, please not again”.
Me too, Linda. Me too!
MARY!!!
As always, you’re articulate, genuine, and right-on with how you see it. I always enjoy your posts!!!
I’m honored to share a birthday with Pie, my handle for him, but of course the years of our shared day of birth are a century apart!!! Lol.
I’m so thankful to The Heavens that all three of these vivacious young men are healthy of mind, body, and spirit.
What I’ve noticed in them, is that they are not wreckless and flip about their physicality and their physical enjoyment.
They’re safe, conscientious young sportsmen. They have great fun, but they follow the rules of engagement in their physical follies. I applaud their families and managers for teaching them the value of a healthy human body.
So many young celebrities take far too many risks with so many “edgy” endeavors. All of us have lived long enough to see the horrific consequences of ‘boundary less behavior’.
Godspeed, Il Volo, I love you boys!!!
Thanks, Jim. As usual I appreciate your comments. It’s good to have you with us again.
You’re welcome, Mary, and thank you, too. It’s good to be back, I’ve been traveling extensively and I’m ready for a respite. Lol, I did hear one of the boy’s songs being played at a café in Jerusalem, recently. The young girls at the table next us definitely knew Il Volo and were pleasantly surprised that I did too!!! 🙂
Hi Jim
My sister lives in J’lem (as we call it) and she is a member of this site as well.
She will be delighted to know that a cafe was playing Il Volo’s music! Which cafe was it? Do you remember?
Penina
Hi Jim. Ann just asked if we’ve heard from you. Welcome home!
Mary, I love your article and will read it over and over. I think I am a charter member of the “Piero Adoration Society”. He jumped into my heart 6 years ago with his glorious voice and funky red glasses, which turned out not to be funky at all. Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca you have brought much love and happiness into my life. I am looking forward to next March, and will be counting the days until you are back again.
Marie, thank you, it’s good to be home. You’d think I could’ve at least been somewhere that our “kids” were on stage, lol. But, I will definitely be in Denver to see them next year!!!
Isn’t it wonderful to know that the young men of Il Volo exist in our lifetime and that everyday we have the good fortune of listening to their beautiful music, watching clips of their fraternal antics, and reflecting on how they have touched each one of us personally in profound ways.
There is no other place they could have hailed from, at this time in history.
Penina, the name of the café was Focaccetta, with very nice italian fare and a family oriented ambience. Very nice indeed. As you know, there’s lots of bistros that come and go in J’lem, but this one has staying power,….it might have something to do with the music they play, lol.
It’s so very good to catch-up with this site, again!!! Ann, Kitty, and Mary — thank you girls so much for staying “after me” on Facebook. Your messages were beloved and appreciated!!!
Godspeed, Il Volo.