Slowly, slowly, we arrived in CHIETI, the last Italian stop, before the grand finale of Verona.
We are in Abruzzo, the land of Gianluca.
Let’s start with this video with this presentation that I translate for you.
C H I E T I
“IL MONDO”
“LA VOCE DEL SILENZIO”
G= Finally in my land, finally, after a long wait.
P = Two concerts in Sicily, and you spoke in Sicilian …
G = Welcome to Abruzzo.
P = It’s not like you play at home, and the two of us leave, you don’t do the concert alone.
G = Then you make us feel how you speak the Abruzzese, but the Teramo dialect is different.
I = (signs to be silent and speaks with a fixed voice) Welcome to Abruzzo, a magnificent land, a very fertile land of talents, not only of Gianluca, also of many illustrious characters such as Rocco Siffredi (pornographic actor), of great stature.
G = But can you start a concert with these things?
I = I have not finished yet, I warn you that otherwise I start over again.
Welcome to Abruzzo, a very beautiful city.
P + G = City ????
I = Very beautiful region, overlooking the sea on the Adriatic coast, but there is also a beautiful mountain, the Gran Sasso, welcome to Abruzzo, thanks.
Let’s say you have a good (Gianluca) that should be “Unesco heritage”, wherever he goes, he speaks of Abruzzo (applause)
P = If we go to South Africa, “I’m from Abruzzo”, to explain Abruzzo to Woody Allen, he had to talk about Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
G = Thank you, see? You make me look good, thanks.
I = But surely you will take some percentage from the region, it’s incredible, whatever you talk about, he says Abruzzo. You should open a cellar “Montepulciano d’Abruzzo”
P = I wanted to say that this year we are celebrating 10 years of career, thanks. In 10 years, so many things have changed, so many pounds have gone away (indicates Ignazio’s belly)
I = I want to undress, but it’s not a lookout.
P = Master: (begins the song )
“L’IMMENSITA”
“CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU”
The Chieti concert was also the last concert, this year with Quarta and IL VOLO (he will also be in Verona) and Alessandro finally said these beautiful words:
“At some point, one has to take a vacation, and right now, that I’ve met these THREE WONDERS, I have to move away from them. Because today, for me, it’s the last stop on the tour, for me it was a pleasure, let me tell you, not immense, MORE, because it is incredible how they have an excellent musical maturity, because usually the voice is heard, only these high notes are heard, but the music is not only made of strong dynamics, the difficulty is when you get a fort, making your voice slow, which for me means being truly, truly, honored to have three voices like that, not only for how they sing, but also for how they interpret.”
……. and we end with Gianluca’s thanks.
“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. We must feel them with our hearts. It is always nice to sing in my land.
Thanks to all the people present last night in Chieti, I experienced some unforgettable moments that I will carry with me forever.” ❤️ ️✨ ~Gianluca
D U B R O V N I K
Dubrovnik, is a beautiful town in southern Croatia, boasts a historic center of particular historical and cultural importance, which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and which earned it the nickname “Pearl of the Adriatic”.
Until the 70’s its name was RAGUSA (in Italian Ragusa of the Adriatic to distinguish it from the Sicilian Ragusa). Dubrovnik is its name in Croatian and often, in books, the double name is used.
“MARIA”
“MY WAY”
“CARUSO”
“E PENSO A TE”
“MUSICA CHE RESTA / PEOPLE”
“VOLARE”
Croation news report (but don’t ask Daniela to translate it! 😁😁 )
Croation News Report – Click Here
Well, the Italian adventure is over, only the grand finale remains in Verona.You have noticed that the program of the songs varies, in Croatia “Caruso” was inserted. Even Gianluca, in recent concerts, has replaced a solo. They are like this, they modify the lineup, according to the needs.
Okay, you guys need rest, holidays and return to families.
For the concerts we meet again in September, happy holidays …………. and happy holidays to all the crew of Flight Crew !!
Daniela
Credit to owners of all photos and videos.
I absolutely adore and love these guys. Not enough words in the world to describe their goodness and their attitude. They are a gift from heaven and I surely believe when they sing God is smiling and the angels are dancing. Thank you Gianluca, Ignazio, Piero for your love of song and people… it shows in everything you do. I pray I get to meet you, give you a hug and let you know how very special you are with your personalities, your talents. God Bless and keep you safe always. You all are very special. <3
Sassylady, you will certainly meet them, I wish you with all my heart 😍
Thank you again Daniela for such great array of beautiful love songs. It very clear that The IL Volo team is at the top of their game. They Are a phenomenon and stand alone at the very top of concerts anywhere.
Thanks, Vincent, yes they are the top at the top. 💪
Thank you so much for the detailed translations of the banter onstage. More than anything I wish my mother had taught me Italian, but she forgot herself. We all appreciate your efforts to make us feel even closer to “Our Boys.”
Thanks for the compliments, Joan del Pozzo, and it’s really a pity that your mom didn’t teach you Italian.
Thank you Daniela, it has been a wonderful journey with you helping us out to know and understand what is going on, and to bring the beautiful words of the world to our ears. this is a beautiful gesture on your part, one we appreciate immensely and will forever be grateful
Dear Daniela and Pat. Many thanks for taking us with you, on this site, to every one of the concerts of our treasured Il Volo guys. Lots of videos and translations, which is so much appreciated.
Piero’s words: ” If we go to South Africa, (Gianluca is sure to state) “I’m from Abruzzo”. Gianluca, Piero and Ignazio, I dearly hope , to one day be able to hear GG say, that he comes from Abruzzo, while I am sitting in the front row of an Il Volo concert in my land, South Africa.
You’re most welcome, Ineke! I have seen the guys once in concert in the U.S. in 2107. My dream is to see them perform in Italy one day!
Ineke, I wish you, with all my ❤️. I will be the first to rejoice for you 😘
Thank you Pat and Daniela for helping us enjoy ll Volo’s beautiful concerts in Italy and Dubrovnik! I really look forward to all the photos, videos and translations. It’s obvious they love performing in their beloved Italia and it’s easy to see why they are so proud! I hope they will soon be able to relax, have fun and spend time with family and friends before they begin their concerts in September.
You’re welcome, Margaret. I saw a photo that Gianluca posted on Instagram saying that his summer has begun! Hopefully they will have lots of fun before having to start their concerts again.
Margaret, they are certainly resting now, close to their families and their loved ones. But new commitments are already arriving that shorten their holidays.
I don’t often comment but, appreciate and open each new post with anticipation and grateful thanks that you take the time to write, translate and keep all of us who do not speak Italian up to date on what IL Volo are doing. It has to be time consuming but we all appreciate the flight crew site so much. I am eagerly waiting and hoping there will be an article regarding when they will be returning to the USA and a schedule of concerts. Have been a fan for the 10 years they have been together.Thank you for all your efforts.
Marlene, thanks for the nice words of compliment, I hope to write soon the post that announces the tour in US 😊
I fell in love with il Volo after I heard Gian singing Elvis, long time ago. I don’t rememeber which concert it was but it was love from the first sight. Since that time I watched everything what “our boys” ware doing, how they developed their tallents and won tousends of fans’ hearts. They are truly gifted, it is increadible priviladge to see them live. Can’t wait till September.
Alicja, Gianluca is fabulous when he sings, Elvis, I hope you a have seen my video made in Brescia, just great. 😍
Translation from Croatian interview
https://www.facebook.com/ilvolocroatia/videos/2348162392167732/
Grazie mille, Marea 🤩