Since the last time I wrote a post, it’s amazing how many things our guys have done, but let’s try to retrace all their commitments.
Milan was also embellished with beautiful IL VOLO posters.
On December 17, Il Volo takes part in the presentation in Bologna of the new book by dear friend Bartoletti: ALMANACCO DI SANREMO. The boys were kind and affable to everyone.
At the end of the evening, Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca recorded a video message dedicated to Sinisa Miajlovich (coach of the Bologna football team, currently suffering from leukemia). Here are some of the beautiful words written by Bartoletti.
“When the presentation of a book ends with Il Volo that stands up to go to dedicate ‘Grande Amore’ to Arianna Miajlovich sitting in the front row (then asking her cell phone to send a private encouragement video to Sinisa) there would already be very little to be added. Yet before, there had been … everything else. Between participation, joy and even a little emotion. With the acquired certainty that the A of Almanac is the same as A of Friendship (Amicizia ): and also the A of Love (Amore).
Difficult to find the words to thank Gianluca, Ignazio and Piero who came on PURPOSE to give us their affection.”
Piero, Gianluca and Ignazio, have also been to visit an exhibition in Bologna, dedicated to Italian music “NOI, NON ERAVAMO SOLO CANZONETTE”.
Il Volo in front of the photo of Modugno while singing “Volare”.
Il Volo in front of the photo of Dalla, author of “Caruso”.
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On December 19th, Il Volo performed in Monte Carlo, in the “Christmas Time in Monte Carlo” event.
Then, Il Volo announces a surprise for all the fans, a free and live mini concert, which will be held on 20 December outdoors, in front of the Milan train station.
Unfortunately on December 20 there is a horrible weather, it rains a lot and there is cold wind, but as promised, the boys do the mini live as announced.
We must make a big and warm applause to the guys who performed despite the impossible weather, but also to the fans who attended, despite the cold, wind and tremendous rain.
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22 December
On RAI1 there is a television program I SOLITI IGNOTI, which is done for charity purposes,TELETHON. During the broadcast there will be many guests, including IL Volo, the aim is to guess who the people are, through clues. In the end, Il Volo knows exactly how to guess and the result of the evening of the game and the phone calls from home will go to charity.
The program was a lot of fun, the boys also sang two songs. Many laughs. Here is a video of the whole evening.
If you have a problem hearing the audio part of “Grande Amore” a link below will take you directly to the Sicilian Facebook Fan Page. You should be able to hear it there. 😊
I SOLITI IGNOTI on the Sicilian Facebook Fan Page – Click Here
From Mexico, images of NAVIDAD ATZECA arrive, where Il Volo sings “O HOLY NIGHT”, recorded during their last visit to Mexico.
What a sweet and beautiful song, Christmas is coming !! ❤️
24 December
Ignazio, Piero and Gianluca extend their best wishes with this video.
- Gianluca and Luna
New concert dates have also been announced:
June 16 – Dusseldorf
June 18 – Frankfurt
June 29 – Barcelona
July 11 – Lodz
July 13 – Bulgaria
July 15 – Bucharest
During the Christmas holidays, Piero went to Cortina for a holiday in the snow, together with friends.
A nice piano arrived at Gianluca’s house and, in a short time, Gian cheered us up with this nice video, where he sings and PLAYS his new piano, good Gianluca!!
Instead on New Year’s Eve, a short video published by Red Ronnie made us discover Ignazio playing the guitar during a song with friends.
And on the first day of the new year, this beautiful video was released. It was done with the aim of sensitizing young people to turn the radio volume down or off while parking, because loud music could divert attention from the maneuver.
Very nice guys, who lent themselves to this video !!
In short, a very busy period for Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca, but it did not end here, on January 3, they will be guests on RAI1 in the LA PORTA DEI SOGNI program, also they should be guests of PORTA A PORTA with Bruno Vespa.
I can’t wait to see them again at Porta a Porta !!
Dear all,
I want to apologize to all of you for being absent for a long time, without any explanation, from this site.
I am very sorry that this happened and that I was not present for Christmas and New Year greetings.
I have had a very difficult period, because of health problems in my family, which have not yet been solved.
It wasn’t very happy days, but I have thought of you all.
So even if late, accept my best wishes for a happy 2020 year, beautiful concerts are waiting for you!!
Daniela
Credit to owners of all photos and videos.
Daniela, prayers for the health of you loved ones. May you have a much better 2020. Thank you for your e-mails! Always read and enjoyed. God bless, Barbara Morris
Thanks Barbara, I also hope that 2020 is better than 2019.
Happy New Year, Daniela! l wish you health! And also thanks for the wonderful articles about our beloved boys!
Thanks Christina, happy new year to you too!
Dear Daniela, A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I am sorry you haven’t been able to write due to family illnesses. I understand since I have not been feeling too well, but I still intend to attend the Radio City Music Hall performance of our three sweet, talented boys (now men!) Il Volo. Hope better times are ahead for you and your family in 2020. Best wishes, Elisa Marie
Elisa Marie, please, don’t miss this opportunity, you absolutely have to go to RCMH.
Dear Daniela, it is nice to “see” you again, and there is no need for you to apologize for your absence.We all need time for ourselves and for our loved ones. I hope the new year brings you lots of happiness, but most importantly good HEALTH. Thank you for all your posts in 2019, and I am looking forward to many more in 2020. Take care! Hope your family member’s health improves quickly. Love!
Thanks Anna, who appreciates my posts, and thanks for the good wishes for good health!
Dear Daniela, whatever you do for us is more than than what we ever expected. Your family is your first priority of course. Thank you for explaining and please accept our good wishes and prayers for your family.
Dear RoseMarie, it has been hard, things are not yet resolved, but I see less clouds. Thanks so much !
Daniela, you have contributed so much to this site which I am sure takes up a good portion of time from your personal life. I ,as well as others,are very appreciative of your time and talent to this blog. Of course, your first priority is to your family. Prayers and best wishes that the new year will bring peace, love and above all good health to you and your family 🙏❤️
Annette, I am a believer, therefore your prayers are very welcome to me, and for this I thank you very much.
Dear Daniela…prayers and New Year’s blessing for good health to you and your dear family.
Sweet Jane, health is a truly precious asset, and it is what we wish mainly for our loved ones.
I reciprocate with affection, for your family.
Daniela… you owe us no apologies. We owe you many thanks for the way you keep us in touch with IlVolo. You do soooo much … and of course you need time for personal and familial care. We send you many sincere wishes for good health and harmony and many, many thanks for all the time you devote to Il Volo, The Flight Crew and us. Hope your 2020 is full of many good things!
Thanks Nancy, the time I dedicate to Flight Crew, I do it very willingly, because it gives me the opportunity to be in contact with wonderful people that I love.
No apologies ever Daniela and I’m sorry for the illness in your family. I’m sure IL volo guys understand and admire you for your dedication to family. I have certainly missed you and wondered what or where you were. This is the first site I found after hearing IL Volo and I think but not sure, Piero gave me a couple of likes. Wishing you and your family all that is good and may all have no health issues. Thank you for all you do and write about. I do love my guys and I am very old but I think of them as one of my grandchildren. May 2020 find all happiness and love.
Sassylady, I read the last comments on the previous post, where everyone was asking for a reason for my long absence, but I couldn’t write to answer.
Thanks for the good wishes, of good health.
Ms Daniela, You need not to explain Your Personal Life. WE ALL LOVE AND RESPECT EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR IL VOLO FANS. I Pray In Jesus Name that He Will Watch over You and Your Family. We All Love You In Jesus.
Thank you very much for your prayers, Lynda
very sorry to hear of your troubles. I hope everyone is on the way to recovery and healing.
Thanks a lot Penina, are not yet resolved but we are doing everything possible.
Thank you Daniela for all you do for us. I wish you all the best in New Year, especially good health for you and your family. Best wishes and hugs.
Grazie mille Jolanta, also for you the best wishes and also the hugs.
Dear Sweet Daniela I am so sorry for the sad time for you and your family are going through just know we at the Flight Crew are praying for you and your family. Take care
Hello dear Luckylady, all your prayers are so dear to me.
Dear Daniela, know that our prayers and love are being sent to you. You are always in our thoughts. Thank you for making time to catch us up with the boys. We all love you!
Dear Victoria and Jay, thank you for always being in your sweet thoughts.
Dear Daniela, I sensed something was wrong, but of course would not want to intrude. But how great it is to hear from you again and am wishing you perfect health,happiness and peace of mind going forward. Mark
Mark, I read your comment on the previous post, and it prompted me to write again. Thanks for the wishes.
Dear Daniela…
My deepest prayers for you. It is difficult to get through life especially when we have additional issues that come our way. I appreciate all of your postings on the guys…I haven’t seen them in person and I love them so very much. My heart has been opened and I attribute that to Gianluca’s beautiful voice, passion and his sweetness and warmth…a love like his I can only dream of. Thank you again, Daniela, and continued thoughts and prayers coming to you. 🙏🏻 —Eleanor
Eleanor, did you hear what a beautiful video Gianluca has just published, his voice is so sweet and strong, really good.
Thanks for your compliments and best wishes.
Dear Daniela, not to worry about things we cannot help. I pray for all to come out as it should. We are all connected Il Volovers because of you and as you see, we will support you through this. I loved what you just sent. These “boys” are so generous with themselves. I hope they will go off the grid for awhile to recuperate and prepare for the next round of touring. They deserve it. Their schedule is daunting. I am counting the days till March 7th-my turn to see them.
Love to you and take care,
Kay
Thanks a lot Kay, I just saw the program LA PORTA DEI SOGNI, which I will translate for you tomorrow.
March will come soon.
I too love you all.
Dear Daniela,
It makes me so happy to have you back with us.
My thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family.
I absolutely loved seeing Gianluca playing the piano and singing, and the funny Fiat video with the three of them.
Thank you for all you do for us
Hugs
Dear Jill, how are you? Please, keep in shape that the concert arrives.
A hug.
Dear Daniela,
I was thinking about you last night and wondering why you had been absent so long. I was about to do a search on the computer to see if I could discover what had happened. I’m sorry for the ill health that has visited your family, but I’m glad to have “found” you without doing a big search. I will pray for your family and for a better 2020 to be yours. Thank you for all of the questions you answere for those of us who do not speak Italian.
Peace and blessings be yours.
Thanks Jeanette, for thinking about looking for me.
I missed you all.
Thanks for your prayers and blessings.
Thank you Daniella and please know that you and your family are in my prayers. My family too has suffered this family a terrible loss. Pain and sorrow puts a terrible mark on the Holiday season for a family. God Bless you and yours.
Connie /alias piratessorka
Thanks Connie, it was a really tough time.
First let me say, prayers for and your family. Thank you for another great article.Getting excited , will see Il Volo Feb.1,
Thanks Joan, for your prayers and appreciation.
So sorry to hear about health problems in your family Hope that 2020 will be a better year for you and your family. Thank you for all you do for us. Really missed you Take Care and Happy New Year
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Beverley, 2019 was a really bad year for me, but I also had a good time, the birth of my second granddaughter.
Daniela, so sorry to hear about the health problems in your family. I’m so glad you are back, I missed you. Hope you have a better New Year. Thanks for keeping us informed on what the guys are doing.
Alice White in Florida.
Thanks for these positive comments, Alice.
Dear Daniela please do not apologize for not for not commenting on the Guys .we are the lucky ones in having you keep us in touch with all that they are doing. I am sorry to read that you have had family problems and I hope that the problems will gradually get better and will be resolved soon.in a good way. Taking care of family is most important as they are the people who stand by us no matter what we do. I wish you and your family all best wishes for the New Year. Keep up your strength,and take care. Marion
Thanks Marion, for your good wishes, the family is our strength.
Dear Daniela, please do not apologize. We missed you but realize your family is much more important especially at this busy time. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into The Flight Crew. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and wish you and all your family peace, joy, good health and many blessings for the New Year!
Thanks Margaret, you are all very dear and I appreciate it.
Daniela I must admit I was concerned when we had not heard from you for a while. So glad you were able to get back in touch and connect again. I am so sorry to hear that there are health problems in your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Please know that we are all with you in spirit and hope this new year will bring a return to good health. Blessing for this new year.
Janet, when I received your greetings I was really in a difficult moment, but you made me happy. Thanks for worrying about me.
Daniella, no need to apologize especially when it involves your family. So many of us are sending prayers your way. We all appreciate you taking the time to send us the latest on our boys.
Ann Marie, many prayers are really coming and I appreciate it very much.
Dear Daniela, just know that we love and miss you very much! You are in my thoughts every day and I send you my love and positive vibes to help ease this difficult period for your family. I hope the health problem is resolved very soon and wish happy days for all of you in this new year. Un abbraccio a te amica mia…. e… Grazie mille. 🤗😘❤
Dear Deborah, thank you for your positive vibes. I appreciate all this affection that is coming.
You are very special friends.
Dear Daniela, Love, light, prayers & thanks for all the joy you bring to
all of us. Best wishes for 2020 for you & entire crew.
Dearest Daniela,,,,,There is no need to apologize. We all understand sometimes circumstances arise, and we need to take time for ourselves and loved ones. You are so generous and kind to gives us the wonderful news and translations of our sweet young men…grazie, grazie. ☺ Wishing you health, comfort and contentment in your family for the New Year. Bless you!
Sweet Harriett, thank you very much for your good wishes. 🙂
Thanks Martha, I reciprocate with much affection.
So glad to back with all of you in this New Year. We all grew older, but we all have one thing in common. We have a great love and respect for IL Volo these young men not only bring us their magnificent voices. They bring us much joy and compassion. Wishing you Daniela and the IL Volo team a very
Belated Merry Christmas and all God’s Blessings in the New Year.
Yes Vincent, you’re right, we all have this common thread that unites us, Il Volo, these guys, now men, have united us.
Thanks for the blessings.
Thank you, Daniella! This is a very enjoyable review of the guys’ activities. I will keep your family in my prayers!
Thanks Barb, I appreciate it very much.
Daniela, there is no need to apologize here for your absence. We all understand that family Is most important and always should be a priority. It’s nice to have you back though and this is a wonderful post. I think about you often and pray for you and your family. I send you my love and wish you all the best in 2020!
Thanks Mary, for your sweet wishes.
2020 brought us the move of the house, we are in full swing.
Dear Daniela, wishing you Happy New Year and my prayers are with you and your family. Glad to see you back, I was really concern , what is happening. You are doing so much for us, there is no way to repay you back for all the work you do. Hope the health issue in your family will be resolved soon.
Meanwhile I’m getting exited to see the boys in RCMH, in Chicago and Tampa.
Good bless you, and thanks again,
Irene.
Hi Irene, thank you for your encouragement.
RCMH is approaching !!
Dear Daniela,
You never need to apologize when family problems occur. I, too, have had, in 2019, several family health (and death) issues. They call us to home and necessitate our undivided attention. I do hope and pray that the family member or members are getting better.
I want to thank you again for your amazing gifts of time and energy to keep all of us in the loop of our beloved boys’ activities.
Happy New Year and may 2020 be a super year for you and yours.
Sandi E.
Thanks Sandy, you are very sweet, I really hope 2020 is a good year.
A hug!
Dear Daniela I am sorry to read of all problems you have been experiencing. I am sending you my prayers hoping that problems will clear up & life will proceedwith love & hea
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Sorry Daniela this computer is the pits occasuionally.I was trying to say I hope problems will clear & live will proceed with love & healing from Loretta Foley
Dear Loretta, thank you for your prayer support 💞
Dear Daniela I am sorry to read that, for you, it was a very difficult time over the festive season. I hope that your family situation will improve very soon. May 2020 be full of good vibes and health for you and your family. God Bless you my friend.
Dear Ineke, it has been a difficult year. I hope the new year brings positive things, especially health. Thanks for predicting good things in May. ♥ ️
I haven’t written in a while, because of computer problems
and I am praying for you and your family members.
Thanks Gale, you are a treasure!