And so, September 6th has arrived, the day of the Brescia concert, an event that is very special to me because it is taking place in my hometown.
I don’t live in Brescia itself, but in a town in the province just 20 km away.
The concert is being held in Piazza Loggia, a beautiful square that reflects Venetian stylistic influences. The stage will be set up right in front of the Palazzo Loggia, which houses Brescia’s city hall.
In this post, I want to share my experience and review with you. Please bear in mind that the videos and photos I took with my phone aren’t high-resolution; you can certainly find better ones online, but here I’ll be using only my own.
I also signed up for the soundcheck. I don’t always attend them, but since we’re right here in Brescia, I wanted to do it this time. Plus, I’m hoping to meet Judy, a friend of ours visiting from Australia who will be attending her very first Il Volo concert!
It’s already past noon on the day of the concert, and the fan club still hasn’t given us a start time for the soundcheck. Then, the message finally arrives: we need to meet at the gate at 6:45 PM.
At 6:30 PM, I’m at Piazza Loggia. It’s unclear where we’ll be entering, so we wait for instructions. In the meantime, I try to spot Judy; I don’t know her or what she looks like, so I keep an eye out for anyone speaking English.
The person in charge of the soundcheck gathers us together and scans our tickets; I spot a kind lady and approach her, saying:
“Judy?” She immediately replies:
“Daniela?” Yes, we found each other!
This is something I truly appreciate about Il Volo, this way of building bridges between people who are so far apart, yet united by their love for music and for Il Volo in particular.
Judy is a truly lovely lady, and very sharp, too!
While we wait, she tells me she traveled from Australia with her daughter and granddaughter—three generations in all. They stopped in England, then Milan, and were at Lake Como just yesterday.
We took a selfie.
I didn’t expect much from the soundcheck; Ignazio didn’t show up, though Piero and Gianluca were there. Piero rehearsed parts of a few songs, while Gianluca just did a bit of “A Mano a Mano” and then the whole of “Mi sono innamorato di te.” We couldn’t take photos or get close to the stage, which was cordoned off anyway. It was also very hot, and the session lasted about 45 minutes.
I said goodbye to Judy and rushed home, then returned with my husband for the concert, which started at 9:00 PM.
At 8:45 AM, there was still a long line at the entrance, even though everyone already had their tickets. Once inside, the square was packed; we quickly took our seats. We weren’t sitting together, I was in the second row, while my husband was more toward the center in the second row, and Judi was further back, about halfway through the seating area.
In the crowd, I immediately noticed Michelle arriving with little Gabriele, who recently turned one. I snapped a photo. Michelle is truly beautiful (the photo doesn’t do her justice), and Gabriele is adorable.💙❤️
Finally, the orchestra walked out to applause; the afternoon heat had given way to milder, slightly breezy weather, thank goodness!
There they were at last: following the orchestral introduction, a piece from *Carmen*, Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca took the stage, and they began performing “Nelle Tue Mani” (from *Gladiator*).
I love this song and recorded a clip of it; you might notice a sort of mist in the videos from time to time, it was a cooling steam effect that would occasionally drift across the stage.
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This song always gives me goosebumps; our guys’ vocals are top-notch, and all three of them seem to be in excellent form.
“O Sole Mio,” “Granada,” and “Mattinata” follow right after.
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Our guys bid a friendly farewell to the Brescia audience, lots of banter, plenty of charm, and genuine laughter from the crowd.
They perform *Torna a Surriento*, and immediately afterwards, the very sweet *Se*.
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There are laughs as Ignazio grumbles about the tickets not being paid for by those watching from house windows and balconies.
Il Volo continues with three opera arias: “La donna è mobile,” followed by “Libiam ne’ lieti calici” and “Di quella pira.”
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The songs pause for an orchestral interlude featuring *Cavalleria Rusticana*; this break also serves to mark the transition between the concert’s three segments, concluding the first, the more classical part.
The guys return, having changed their outfits; they take their seats and perform “My Way.”
Immediately following a beautiful introduction by Gianluca, in which he describes the power of music to evoke happy memories and remind us of loved ones who have passed away, he performs his solo: “Mi sono innamorato di te,” a stunning and intimate rendition delivered with a deep, rich voice.
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Next up are the beautiful “Unchained Melody” and powerful Piero’s solo, “No puede ser.”
The guys joke around a lot with the audience, who are laughing and having a great time, such as when Piero starts speaking just as the bells of the Torre del Mangia in Brescia begin to chime, marking the hour of 10:00. 😂
The program continues with a duet by Ignazio and Piero performing the beautiful song by Albano: “È la mia vita.”
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Another wonderful duet, this time Gianluca and Piero performing Rino Gaetano’s beautiful song “A mano a mano.”
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Then comes the intimate, memory-filled moment of “Hallelujah”, a spectacle of lights, virtuosity, and raw emotion!
That brings the second part of the concert to a close. The guys leave the stage, and a short piece of modern orchestral music begins.
Immediately afterwards, they return, and *Frammenti di Universo*, a song I really love, starts playing.
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The guys look back on their appearances at the Sanremo Festival, noting that they’ve taken part three times: finishing first in 2015, third in 2019, and eighth in 2024 (with truly dismal voting results working against them). We all have a laugh as Ignazio jokes that things get worse every time, even acting a bit offended, while Piero reminds him that you can’t always win, but you still have to compete.
They then begin singing “CAPOLAVORO,” immediately followed by “GRANDE AMORE.” The entire audience sings along with them!
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We are nearing the end of the concert, and it is time for the inevitable “Il Mondo”; the whole crowd is singing along with Il Volo, it is a real delight.
The guys wave goodbye and leave the stage, but only for a moment; the audience doesn’t even leave their seats, and the trio immediately returns to sing “Nessun Dorma.”
Now it is truly over; the audience is on its feet, offering thunderous applause.
Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca introduce the Franciacorta Orchestra (from Brescia, they accompanied Il Volo throughout the tour), Maestro Savio (from Brescia), and Maestro Grani; then, they warmly bid farewell and thank the audience, who keep right on applauding!
I caught up with Judy, who was waiting for the Meet & Greet (I’m not attending); she told me she really enjoyed the concert, we’ll read her impressions later. I said goodbye to her, it was a real pleasure meeting her, however briefly, as she is heading back to Milan right after the Meet & Greet and has a flight to Australia tomorrow morning.
The concert is over, and my long-awaited day in Brescia has come to an end; I’m heading home with my ears and eyes filled with harmonies and beautiful moments. I’ll probably struggle to fall asleep, but perhaps I’ll relive the concert in my dreams.
In just a few days, Mantua awaits!
Some photos I took.
Radio Bruno, present at the event, wrote this great article and published this photo:
Il Volo captivates Piazza Loggia: a sell-out in Brescia featuring opera, *bel canto*, and pop
Piazza Loggia was packed for the Brescia stop of the 2026-2027 World Tour: the trio brought the Brescia Summer Music festival to a close before a multi-generational audience.
Piazza Loggia was packed and long lines formed in Brescia’s city center for Il Volo’s performance on Sunday, September 6. Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble wrapped up the Brescia Summer Music festival with a sold-out show featuring a mix of opera, Italian tradition, and pop songs.
The concert, which began at 9:00 PM, marked the Brescia stop of the group’s 2026–2027 World Tour. The date also appears on the trio’s official schedule and concluded the series of September concerts held in Piazza Loggia.
The audience began filling the city center well before the show started. The line stretched along Via Dieci Giornate, extending as far as Corso Zanardelli.
The crowd in the square included people of all ages—from couples to families—alongside fans who follow the trio across their Italian and international tour dates.
Il Volo in Brescia: from opera to their best-known hits.
On stage, Il Volo showcased the various facets of their repertoire. Alongside operatic traditions, the setlist featured Italian song classics, international covers, and hits from the trio’s own career.
Songs included in the World Tour lineup range from “Grande amore” and “Capolavoro” to selections from their operatic and pop repertoires. This reflects the musical structure specified by the Municipality of Brescia for the September 6th concert.
The formula remains the same one that has defined the journey of Barone, Boschetto, and Ginoble: three voices with distinct vocal ranges and a repertoire that spans generations.
The result in Brescia was a concert that drew an audience extending well beyond the traditional fan base of opera music.
The closing of Brescia Summer Music in Piazza Loggia
Il Volo’s performance in Brescia marked the conclusion of the September leg of the Brescia Summer Music festival. In the days leading up to this, Piazza Loggia had hosted Fiorella Mannoia, Claudio Baglioni, Luca Carboni, and Pooh.
As for Il Volo, their schedule continues as early as Tuesday, September 8, at the Royal Palace of Caserta. Subsequently, the trio will return to Lombardy for the “Tutti per Uno” shows at Palazzo Te in Mantua.
The Brescia stop leaves behind, above all, the image of a sold-out Piazza Loggia, with the audience gathered in front of the stage until the very end of the show.
Photographer Roberto Salemi posted these comments and beautiful photos:
Il Volo,
The power of the voice and the energy of the music in Brescia’s Piazza della Loggia.
A fantastic concert…
A preview for 100 Decibel.
Thanks to @Gianluca Ginoble, Piero Barone, and @ignazioboschetto—truly talented and delightful guys.
Kudos to the entire orchestra.
Il Volo’s vocal power captivates Brescia.
Their 2026/2027 world tour stopped at Piazza della Loggia, marking yet another sell-out.
In addition to a packed seated area and numerous standing-room tickets sold, crowds gathered outside the square to see the three artists—tenors Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto and baritone Gianluca Ginoble—who delivered an unforgettable performance.
It was not just about beautiful music but also great fun; the trio’s charming personalities shone through as they interacted with fans between songs, turning the concert into an evening among friends filled with camaraderie and harmony.
The world tour continues with around thirty dates across Europe and the USA, seeing them serve as musical ambassadors for Italy as they perform traditional classics alongside a host of pop songs.
Concert organizers CIPIESSE wrote:
✨ What an incredible journey. ✨
Last night, Piazza Loggia experienced an unforgettable evening with @ilvolomusic 🎶❤️
An amazing concert—one emotional moment after another—featuring simply incredible voices capable of filling the square and touching the heart directly.
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In the following photo, my husband (wearing a white shirt) is in the front row of the audience before the concert started; I was positioned a bit further to the side.
And that’s all—I hope you enjoyed the Brescia concert with me.
See you next time!
Daniela from Brescia 🤗 ❤️
Gabriele’s first birthday
Credit for the featured top photo is given to Delfina Gasparini.
Credit to owners of all other photos and videos.