Sunday, December 31, in the newspaper the Arena, appeared this article that updates us on the movie UN AMORE COSI’ GRANDE. Here is the translation of the most interesting part.
GREAT SCREEN, THE LYRICA FLIES IN THE WORLD
“A return of image for our city thanks to the participation of the three tenorini de IL VOLO”
While we are still discussing the fate of opera in Verona, the best part of the city of Verona, is ready to debut on the big screen with “UN AMORE COSI’ GRANDE” the film produced by the Verona A.C. Production by Michele Calì and Federica Andreoli. It hopes to bringyoung people closer to the world of opera through a love story that promises to fascinate film and opera lovers of different latitudes.
In addition to the distribution in Italian cinemas, in fact, expected between late February and early March 2018, the film will land in 47other countries, “with great image return both for our beautiful city, where most of the scenes were shot (Arena, Sala Maffeiana, Teatro Filarmonico), and for the lyrical tradition for which Verona is, and must continue to be, ambassador in the world,“comments Calì.
The plot, already involving for the subject, also plays another winning card: the friendly participation of IL VOLO, a fresh and young presence, like the two protagonists of the film, Giuseppe Maggio and Francesca Loy, all witnesses, each in his own role, of the prodigiousness of music, and in particular of belcanto.
“A challenge, also for us producers” adds Calì, “to bring Ignazio, Piero and Gianluca on the set, to interpret themselves. We were the first to succeed and this made us believe even more in the project, obviously also appreciated from the three world-famous artists.”
………………the article continues talking about the subsidies and other non-leading actors.
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Also on you tube appeared this video interviewing the main actress, Francesca Loy.
You can activate the simultaneous translator, however at the beginning questions are asked about the plot. She says that she can not reveal much because the film has not yet come out.
It is a love story that takes place between St.Petersburg and Verona, two guys who meet and one of them is passionate about opera.
At minute 4.59 Francesca Loy answers questions about the Flight that I’m going to translate.
* Recall that also recite the three guys of IL VOLO, Ignazio Piero and Gianluca, winners of Sanremo in 2015. Tell us a little gossip, how was acting with them, what types are they?
F= So, I’ll tell you, they are first of all very nice guys, just handy, not at all arrogant, they do not even seem famous. You realize that when one evening I went out with Gianluca. We went to Piper (a local in Verona) and he was very quiet, that is, very simple people.
It was exciting, because still hearing them sing live, it is an indescribable emotion.
* Are they as strong as they feel on television?
F = Yes, absolutely yes, they are very nice, all three, especially with Ignazio. I laughed a lot, they are really sweet and very nice guys.
Are we all proud Italians? A smidgen of ancestry will work or just a wannabe is good enough. Is that desire because of our Guys? I think so.
On January 3rd Jane posted some Italian fluff. I don’t know if everyone saw it or Laura’s comment…
“Love their acappella and Piero’s laugh. Thanks very much for those fun videos. I suddenly got a little ‘misty’ hearing Ignazio speaking at one point, He said something that sounded just like my paternal grandfather when he’d say something in his native language. (Southern Italian (Campaniaregion). (Paternal grandmother – northern Italian (Piedmont region). Don’t know if I mis-spelled the names of those areas. 🙂 They each always spoke in English, but on occasion, if translating something into Italian for us, Grandpa would often correct Grandma’s Italian translation. It often would escalate into an argument between them which was funny. It was a case of dialect differences apparently, so she really wasn’t ‘wrong’! Poor Grandma. 😂 “Barone” happens to be a family name on her side, though not her own last name before she (Laura Marie) married him (Enrico). I’m sure they would love Il Volo! Concerning ancestral DNA searches, I think it’s fascinating, but. personally, feel leery of doing that online, for a couple of reasons. Marie, I do think it’s very cool, though, that your sisters gave you your DNA results for your birthday present. ( It would, indeed, be awesome if you’re related to Daniela’s Beppe).😊 I think if we go back far enough, we all probably do share common ancestors and so we are all related, lol…🌲💕”
~~Laura
I’m sure we are all related too, Laura. What warm Italian memories! Anyone want to share one? I’ll add mine later in the comments.
We all know our guys have had the pleasure and honor to sing, sing to, or sing for, some very special and honored celebrities and stars. IVPerformances, a Twitter account,has put together a really cute video of our guys with some famous people, including Barbra Streisand and the latest with Sharon Stone. They want people to watch and share their account. So, in honor of their hard work, here you go! It’s on You Tube….
Good job IVPerformances – nicely done!!
Even though I know it’s staged and part of the act, it cracks me up every time I see it, when Barbra says “showoff!” to Ignazio! Although, in this one, he sounds a little flat? Sharon sure looks like she’s have a grand time!
As many of us know, January 8, is also the birthday of Elvis Presley! It’s also the birthday of my first Italian crush and my dear friend’s husband! Definitely a great day! lol! 🙂
Here’s to you, Elvis, in honor of Gianluca’s version…this was record in Las Vegas. It’s simple and beautiful.
Enjoy!
Jana
p.s. A big Grazie Mille to Gina, for passing the IVPerformances along to Marie and I! 🙂
For all of you analytical techie people out there and those that just like fun facts, here are some facts about our site, from its inception back in 2013!
These are the top 15 countries of all time…just look, Il Volo has fans of this site in nearly every country and corner of the world, except for a few remote countries in Africa and Antarctica! Per Marie, a total of 177 countries! Over one million views, in just the United States!
Marie recently sent me two video clips she thought we would all enjoy. She coined them “Il Volo fluff.” The first is a clip from an interview in Venezuela and as an added plus it has English subtitles!
Our guys can sing acappella any time, any where. They are just that good! Love seeing Piero spontaneously throw his head back, cracking up in laughter.
Enjoy this little tidbit of Il Volo just being their charming selves!
The second clip is from a television news show where Lou Maglio, who claims to be 100% Italian, gets the results of his DNA ancestry search. This is a very popular thing to do now. Many of you may have already done so. Who knows…maybe we ALL have a little or a lot of Italian lineage in us!!
Thanks Marie!
Credit to owners of videos.
Come in and share the love of life, friends and Il Volo!
