As we previously announced, the Bologna-based daily newspaper IL RESTO DEL CARLINO celebrated its 140th anniversary and, to mark the occasion, organized events involving the newspaper and prominent figures. Today, Il Volo is ready to delve into the daily life of an important newspaper.
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Editors for a day, Il Volo leads Qn-Carlino: “We’re looking to the younger generation.”
Gianluca Ginoble, Ignazio Boschetto, and Piero Barone for Il Carlino’s 140th anniversary. A journey through the news factory, from the paper reels to the editorial office.
(In the photo, Il Volo with the gift dedicated to Barbara Vitali. In the photo, Barbara and the writing “THANK YOU BARBARA”.)
Bologna, January 21, 2026 –
The three talents of Il Volo radiated genuine curiosity and a desire to learn and understand the world of print. Gianluca Ginoble, Ignazio Boschetto, and Piero Barone were guests at the Qn-Il Resto del Carlino headquarters yesterday, taking on the unique role of editors for a day. After their first steps through the building’s corridors, where reproductions of the newspaper’s front pages hang on the walls, the three artists took part in the morning editorial meeting.
“The true heritage we can nurture with passion and dedication, the true legacy we can leave for future generations, is to protect and safeguard Made in Italy: this term encompasses so much. Bel canto, in our case, but also fashion and everything that is most grand, deeply rooted, and noble in Italy and our history. This is what matters to us: protecting the authenticity of the country we bring around the world.”
“We,” the three added, “want to bring Italian bel canto to the stages where we perform, wherever we are. Because it’s an art form that must be passed down and protected. And this concept doesn’t just apply to music. For example, there’s been a lot of talk in the newspapers these days about the death of an icon of Italian fashion, Valentino Garavani (The famous designer Valentino died a few days ago). Well, we think it could be interesting to see how Valentino’s fashion, which brought Italy to the runways of every continent, has influenced trends. Therefore, how much Made in Italy has made its way, but also how much it has brought to Italy itself in terms of economic growth. These are the true legacies that would be interesting to talk about. Not about how much money someone has left as a legacy to who knows who, but how much that Italian personality has influenced and set an example, or even shaped the history, in part, of our beautiful country.”
Barone, echoed by Boschetto and Ginoble, then focused on the younger generations. “We’re a little afraid of misinformation,” they said. “We’d really like to see more and more young people interested in the news, in what’s happening, in current events. How rare is it to see young people flipping through a newspaper? It would be wonderful to be able to study the method, the ‘recipe’, for getting information to young people, to ensure they’re passionate about this world of information. Attending an editorial meeting shows us a lot: everyone has their say, everyone listens, and then, together, we work, as a true team, to find the best solution and create, every day, a good editorial product. One goal: to give the reader the truth.”
The morning continued with a vodcast in which Valerio Baroncini, deputy editor of Il Carlino, read fan questions to the three stars, and a tour of the printing presses. Il Volo received a gift of the commemorative book for Il Carlino’s 140th anniversary and two plates commemorating two key moments in their lives and careers: their victory at Sanremo in 2015 and the page dedicated to their longtime collaborator, Barbara Vitali, who died in an accident in July 2024 and is never forgotten.
IL RESTO DEL CARLINO writes again:
Gianluca Ginoble, Ignazio Boschetto, and Piero Barone shed their global star personas to immerse themselves in the heart of our editorial office, amidst the presses and journalists’ meetings.
With genuine curiosity, the three artists from Il Volo launched a message of love for our country’s roots: “The true heritage to be protected and safeguarded is Made in Italy,” they explained, emphasizing how Italian excellence—from bel canto to the fashion of icons like Valentino Garavani—is the most noble and authentic image they carry around the world.
But the three “editors” also looked beyond the stage, focusing with concern on the new generations and the risk of misinformation.
“It would be wonderful to find the recipe to get young people passionate about current events and reading newspapers,” they commented, admiring the editorial team’s teamwork aimed at always offering readers the truth.
The day ended with a deeply emotional moment: the presentation of two commemorative plaques to celebrate the victory at Sanremo 2015 and to remember the unforgettable collaborator Barbara Vitali.
This beautiful photo taken in the corridors of the newspaper, the masthead announces the death of Giuseppe Verdi which occurred on January 27, 1901.
And this is a video recorded during the day.
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PIERO = Bologna is a city that allows you to be yourself. It has a unique way of welcoming people who weren’t born in Bologna. For me, it’s not a city I came to live in; I feel it’s my city.
IL VOLO IS DIRECTOR FOR A DAY
Today, the Carlino editorial staff hosted Gianluca Piero and Ignazio from Il Volo, who enjoyed the experience of being directors for a day.
They were warmly welcomed by the newspaper, which honored them with special gifts to celebrate this unprecedented collaboration between music and information.
The highlight was their participation in the editorial meeting: the three artists got to know the craft.
Talking with journalists, they shared opinions and ideas on news selection: a total immersion in the life of the newspaper.
QUESTION = What newspaper would you like? What would you like to read?
PIERO = To understand the importance of reading a newspaper. I believe there’s misinformation today, many people, especially young people, aren’t used to reading the newspaper. In fact, it’s a novelty to see a young person reading the newspaper. Attending this meeting today is like watching a team effort, a soccer team, a group. It’s important to see how each of you shares and listens to the words of others.
IGNAZIO = What’s worrying is that today we only hear news of divisions between human, political, and marital relationships.
What are we leaving to the next generation? The real question I ask myself when speaking about Italy is: will the authenticity of Italy be lost with the next generations? Will Bel Canto, in this case, be lost? Will Italian fashion be lost? Will a certain “healthy” politics be lost? I worry about seeing my son’s life reshaped when I’m gone or when he has to fend for himself. What will happen?
GIANLUCA = I’m also fascinated by the profession of journalism because, in reality, the search for truth is a lifelong mission. You also bring your sensitivity into play, the way you see the world based on the culture and society in which we grew up, in a country like Italy, which is extremely Catholic, where sometimes, to truly search for the truth, you have to free yourself from these superstructures, and it’s a job that perhaps takes a lifetime.
What I try to do is search for the truth, as perhaps IL RESTO DEL CARLINO can do, trying to be neutral, but offering an influence that aims to foster dialogue.
I’d say, as always, it was a beautiful, productive, and unique day for Piero, Gianluca, and Ignazio, who were able to immerse themselves in the evolution of an article, from its inception to publication.
As always, our guys were very attentive to everything that’s happening, and they offered very knowledgeable opinions.
It was a lovely visit, during which they also read the questions submitted by fans, but we don’t know anything about them yet, and we hope to hear about them soon.
See you soon: Daniela 🤗
Credit to owners of all photos and videos.
Herzlichen Dank für den ausführlichen Artikel. Unsere Jungs waren wieder einmal tiefsinnig. Schade, dass man nicht erfahren hat, welche Fanfragen ausgewählt wurden und wann IL Volo sie beantwortet.
Ja, Ina, es war wirklich sehr interessant, und heute kamen auch die Fragen heraus, die ich dir per Post schicke.
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Yes Ina, it was really very interesting and today the questions I’m sending you in the post also came out.
Vielen Dank Daniela. Ich habe den Podcast gesehen, aber es ist schwierig das Gesprochene zu übersetzen. Geschriebenes kann ich mit google übersetzen.
Es un gustazo verlos reunidos alrededor de la realidad que viven, de sus opiniones al respecto. Del verdadero amor que significa su profesion su entrega,….de la vida misma..de la esperanza….de ese sentimiento profundo de respeto hacia cada uno, se ve muy claramente sus diferencias ,pero se siente su crecimiento a través de ellas.
Es un sentimiento que les ha podido regalar tantos tantos parabienes …tanta madurez para asumirlos ….Ser un trío estupendo admirado querido en el mundo se debe sólo a su formacion ,a sus familias ,a sus mentores y obviamente a esa inteligencia y sensibilidad nata ,en distintos grados pero presente en cada uno de ellos. De ese sentido profundo de música ,de realidad ,de vision,de vocecion y de fraternidad se deriva sus carismas sus diferencias que son complementos para cada uno .. .. es maravilloso desde su sencillez, el mundo que han generado a su alrededor. Dios permita que al interno de ellos mismos y del grupo esa maravillosa imagen y vivencia sea igual a como la proyectan a sus miles de seguidores……
Protagonistas de lujo que brillan por su emoción y alegría ,madurez y visión de vida compartida desde el alma !!
!!Admiración cariño y respeto desde Colombia!!
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con tus amables palabras, Luz. El crecimiento y la madurez de estos tres chicos son evidentes. Han encontrado un entorno familiar con buenos valores y los han aplicado a sus vidas. Tres personas muy diferentes, pero unidas por un gran cariño y respeto.
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I completely agree with your kind words, Luz. The growth and maturity of these three guys is evident. They’ve found a family environment with good values, and they’ve applied them to their lives. Three very different people, yet united by great affection and respect.
Thank you Daniela ,a very interesting article.The Guys expressed their values of the truth that needs to be presented to the readers in these days of misinformation.
Indeed, the world is full of misinformation, oppressed truths, rudeness, Hazel, for these reasons our guys shine even more thanks to their values and their solid feelings.
Dear Daniela, this was a wonderful story! Well written and so intense. It brings out the truth and belief Il Volo has for the future and the worth of the written word. It is so true that the feel of a newspaper cannot compete with the computer. As young men in the entertainment industry our guys know the value of the press and the worth of the journalist. Having the opportunity to spend a day at Il Resto Del Carlino had to be such a wonderful experience for the guys. I’m sure both the guys and Il Resto Del Carlino editorial staff parted with a better feel for what each person does in his industry. Thank you for your contribution to the written word! Your words make us happy every day!
Good to hear from you Susan! Miss you, Carol🤗😘❤️🙏🏻☮️
Miss you too! I hope to see you in June!
Susam, it’s a pleasure to hear from you. You’ve started the new year off well, always full of important commitments for you.
Thanks for the kind compliments. You know when the sources to talk about are our three guys, it’s easy to write beautiful things because they are three people with great values and with their feet firmly on the ground.
I hope you’ll write for us again; we look forward to hearing from you. Hugs from Italy. 😘
Thank you for your kind words. I miss you all! Especially you my sweet friend!
Thanks ladies! You really are on top of everything! I so agree with them that the kids today don’t read much of anything other than tictoc or social media. Truth in news or anything else is always so important, especially in the world we live in today! I agree with Ignazio, what world will we be leaving to the youngest ones tomorrow? It’s a young parents worry and it always has been. I’m continually impressed by our we guys!
Great writing and wonderful experience for the guys!
Thank you as always, Carol💖💖💖🎼🎹🎤📃❤️😘🙏🏻☮️
You’re most welcome, Carol! 😘 My husband and I owned a printing business for 25 years and before that he worked at our local newspaper for 10+ years so this post was extra special for me. Those big rolls of newsprint were in the basement of our local newspaper below the presses. It was quite a feat getting them loaded onto the arms and then feeding the paper into the press. Our business had much smaller printing presses that printed smaller, sheet-fed items and envelopes. I miss those days and our customers. 😊 But the minute I saw the guys holding those frames I knew they were smaller versions of the printing plates used on the press to print their past events.
Carol, I believe that worrying about tomorrow has always been a source of concern for all parents of all ages. Certainly, today’s worldview is worrying, and we hope and pray with all our might that a peaceful solution will be found.
Ich danke euch auch für die interessanten Beiträge. Mich würden auch die Fanfragen und die Antworten darauf interessieren. Vielleicht kriegt ihr ja noch was raus.
Danke und eine schöne Zeit.
Uschi
I too would like to know if they answered any of the questions! I do now receive a copy of the newspaper which I get translated to English! Unsure how long I will get it!
I love my social media HOWEVER I still read the paper most days! I fear the days of newsprint are coming to their end soon!
It’s a nice habit, yours, Sheila. Of course, the innovation of today’s world, with everything available online, has caused the decline of the paper world, but information must always be protected and verified.
Uschi, we are publishing the questions today since the video has just been made public.
What a wonderful – and learning – day the guys have had at the newspaper. It must be so very interesting to take part in an editorial morning meeting where to-day’s most important news is to be selected and the various stories angled. As in these days – where news are distributed faster than it has hardly been spoken or taken place by means of the internet and a wide range of social platforms – the readers are bombed with information that can be very difficult to capture and sort. Not the least due to the lack of secure reliable sources and the use of AI that can be dangerously misused. We are presently drowning in fake news – or info “colored” by the messenger. And at such a fast speed that it is not possible to carry out thorough research prior to print or verbal presentation. It is actually very scary… Hence, it is indeed good to learn of the seriousness and not the least the codex of professional journalism, which I feel convinced that our guys have appreciated to experience on spot. While I live in a country, where in general we can believe in the news presented to us by our major newspapers and TV-stations – always having their own journalists traveling all over the world to report directly from a situation trying to give us interviews with both parts in a conflict – you can still detect the general view of the media in question (knowing if they are right or left wing orientated). Our son, who has lived and worked in many countries, have therefore advised me to look up information on same subjects provided by several foreign media as well such as BBC and from i.e. the Middle East Al Jazeera to learn of other points of views. It is indeed very difficult to have faith in the news scrolling down your FB feed – in fact basically I have ended up not believing in any of it.
The comments and inputs of the guys were indeed relevant and valid. They seemed very well prepared for the day. I would have loved to have learned of their take on the various subjects discussed at the editorial meeting as well – but yet again, one cannot expect them to have an opinion on everything – after all they are singers and music is their world. I did, however, like Gianluca’s answer to what he would like to read in a newspaper – namely, the truth and only the truth and let it up to the readers/the surrounding environment to discuss it.
Dear Daniela and Pat – thanks again for bringing us an interesting and relevant story. Our guys do never seem to sleep and in spite of having a pause from the stage, they are most certainly not spending their days slouching on the sofa but kept busy with a lot of behind the scene and PR work.
Warmest regards – Kirsten, Denmark
As always, Kirsten, our guys made a good impression. They are knowledgeable young men, interested in the world and everything that happens. Their culture also comes from contact with different peoples—different cultures, different religions, different customs—and for this reason they emphasize the importance of “hearing every voice” and seeking the truth deeply.
The questions were posted today, and although few were read, once again we fans showed our great affection for these three guys.
Thank you Daniela and crew.
And as usual made very interesting they made some very good points.
The guys looked so involved and looked as though having a great time. Another talent added to there bow.
I will be interested to know about the questions.
I tried to send some, which i put into Italian from translation. Not easy.
Take care lots of good wishes
Fenella ❤️
You’re welcome, Fenella! 😊💓
Fenella, the guys were certainly very interested and thoroughly enjoyed the visit, but I have a feeling the editorial staff also found their contributions and their warm, friendly presence very insightful.
We’ll publish the questions today.
Ok that will be interesting.
Thank you.
They should be very proud of themselves.
Just like we are all proud.
Have a good evening.
Much love
Fenella😘
The true legacy is you- Il Volo, because the heritage of music and fashion is alive through you. You influenced the world and set an example of the beauty of Italy. In my opinion, the heritage that is to be protected is Il Volo itself, you are a noble image representing Italy, you are the artist who did not merely follow social norms but trascend them, wrapped in your voices that reflect your celestial nature. I loved how you embodied wisdom and balance, cultivating harmony and building bridges between the diverse countries you visit. Additionally, you celebrate the intersections of cultures and faiths and in doing so, you carry a noble quest, the one that unites people through beauty and emotion.
I completely agree with you Natividad, our guys have a great image and their human contributions are always very deep and mature, they are truly a great example for the very young, but it’s a shame that often certain press exalts really silly and violent guys who are therefore emulated.
What an interesting experience for our guys. They got a chance to share their thoughts and suggestions with seasoned journalists hoping to interest the younger generation in promoting their culture.
True, Virginia, and from the way the day went, I think the newspaper management was also enthusiastic about Il Volo visit.
Yes what a lovely story and experience for our handsome Il volo. Beautiful pictures of them too. I’m glad for them and congratulations to them. Great job Danielle and crew and of course Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Linda USA. Pittsburgh
Thanks Linda, it was a nice, productive and interesting day for our three guys too.
I just want to comment that may not be popular. Don’t you think Il volo is losing their n. American audience? Look at their scheduled concerts. Unless that’s going to change. It’s frustrating because I’ve been to their last and 2 other concerts here in Maryland. I wish their management would do something.
Thank you, Very important and prestigious.
Their contributions to music and the arts is
so very important to all. They are the best representatives and directors to let young people read newspapers. Especially in this day and age
Sincerely,
Mary Gale Dwork