First, let’s wish Signora Eleonora Barone, a very happy birthday!! 🙂
Now, a short lesson in American history…
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
The unanimous Declarationof the thirteen unitedStates of America
hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty andthe pursuit of Happiness.
(from US History.org)
Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it two days later on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.[7]
(from Wikipedia)Â
Ok, I admit, American history was probably my most hated and boring of classes I ever had to take in high school. It was not helped by Sr. Angela Marie, a well-meaning, 4 ft,, soft-spoken, 80 year-old, little Felician nun. I barely passed with a grade of C. I can’t say I remember much of that entire year of American history, except I was so glad when it was over! I don’t ever recall having to read the declaration of independence, but I do remember Whitney invented the first steamboat, or was that Robert Fulton? (yes, I think Whitney did the cotton gin!) Ah, I probably slept through most of it.
However, as we grow older, we learn to appreciate the things we often hated most, like rules, and how important some of those things were; like understanding American history! (did you know that in an interview many years ago, Ignazio said he loved history – so smart at such a young age!)  I can’t say I recall ever having heard the first paragraph of the declaration of independence, although as a class field trip in 1976, we went to see the movie 1776! It was our 200 year birthday of independence for the United States. I recall getting these HUGE chocolate candy bars, wrapped in red, white, and blue and I think Betsy Ross was on there somewhere. I also remember thinking the chocolate was not that great, not even Hershey grade. Ok I was about 11 – I was discerning, even back then…
Ah, “the pursuit of happiness…” Yes, I must tie this into the guys…. This declaration of independence gave us our freedom to be happy. And to follow our guys, is our greatest freedom, joy, and happiness! We know the guys love America and America loves the guys – at least our little part of it!
So, on this one special day of the year for the United States, let’s all join, from every nation, country, and continent, and stand tall, proud, and brave, and united together, in pursuing our happiness and greatest passion – Il Volo!
Wishing everyone a safe, and happy, Fourth of July! Wherever you may be. Last year, Lorna and I were in Verona at their “last” concert from the Grande Amore tour. Talk about fireworks! Best 4th of July I ever had!! 🙂
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Since everyone seemed to love it on the last post, I thought I’d post it again! Here they are, our beloved Il Volo, singing our cherished national anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner! From 2013, at Dodger Stadium! (did you know the star-spangled banner refers to the American flag?)
We were all happy to hear that Igna had gotten some rest and was back to singing again! Lucky for us, they knew little Polish and spoke mostly in English at this concert. I don’t think the voice of God helped them with this one though… 🙂Â
Here are some short excerpts from the concert. Thank you to Lisa Joy and those who uploaded to Instagram!
Here are some You Tube links Daniela found, thank you to owners!
Ignazio thinks something is very funny…. 🙂
This is a comment by a Polish girl
 Wspaniali utalentowani śpiewacy! To był fantastyczny koncert! Wysoki poziom muzyczny! Dobrze, że w Polsce, nie tylko we Włoszech są wielbiciele bel canto. No i udało się rozkręcić publiczność tak, że byli szczęśliwi. Dziękujemy
 Wonderful talented singers! It was a great concert! The high level of music! Well, in Poland, not only in Italy are devoted to the BEL CANTO. Well, the audience was able to please, so they were happy. thank you
This is a very nice article, written from Prestigemjm.com. Thank you Judy Thurman for posting the link! Article translated into English by Bing Translator…
2017-06-27
It was a magical evening with Il Volo!
O’ Sole Mio, Torna a Surriento, Granada, My Way, Tonight, En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor and many other Italian and English songs wybrzmiaÅ‚o with full force in Warsaw Torwar. Trio Il Volo enchanted even the Polish audience, which in a special way she thanked handsome singers and for performance. It was an amazing evening, which for a long time will remain in the memory of Polish fans.
The trio came to the scene immediately after the uwerturze to “La Forza del Destino” Verdi, with a huge aplauzie the audience that at the sight of Il Volo leapt from chairs. Also revealed fans with the banner and the shouts of delight. Musicians greeted with the song “Nessun Dorma”. The next two also sang together, and these were the “Granada” and “Mattinata” and then each of the Italians presented solo. After the party Piero audience zaintonowaÅ‚a “Happy Birthday”, and one of the fans gave him a red rose, due to per birthday two days earlier. the 24-year-old thanked. After each song also echoed with applause and even during the singing, especially after he. It was a real hurricane of applause. Which one has the greater applause? Hard to say: each that evening earned great recognition, and the audience appreciated the trio in trójnasób. And it’s standing up! Sami singers well played and often turned to the people sitting in the front row, to teach them some of the words in English. Thanks to zaanonsowali several times: “ladies and gentlemen”, and then develop the delight!
In the first part of the concert, extremely beautifully sounded “Ave Maria Mater Misericordiae”. During the chorus the viewers sitting on the Board Torwaru raised up cards in the national colours of Italy. The trio–not emotions this gesture. -A surprise with the flag was adorable. Thank you, said Gianluca Ginoble from Il Volo. While singing hits “My Way” and “Caruso” viewers have lights in their phones. Made that the mood in the Hall did a truly magical!
Live audience react, was laughing and applauding in the second part of the performance. Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca finally sang real gems: “O Sole Mio” and “Libiamo Ne ‘ Lieti Calici”. While the “Grande Amore” sung on the bis sparked rage in the audience! Lively atmosphere even rozsadzaÅ‚a Torwar! It was also thanks to the musicians of the Orchestra Music Theatre in PoznaÅ„, which was conducted by Diego Basso. The audience appreciated the artistry of instrumentalists, rewarding their thunderous applause, a standing ovation.
-The most zdumiała me the reaction of the audience that in so enthusiastic way was: just like on pop or rock! You can see that artists have in Poland many admirers. I think that is what is most beautiful is that the people who came to the concert, were largely very young. Perhaps in such a way worth it to educate young people and bring them to classical music. With Il Volo and their popularity is actually going on. I am very pleased that our Orchestra musical theatre so impressively presented and in solo moments beautifully played. All together have created a wonderful climate- said right after the concert, Przemysław Kieliszewski, Director of musical theatre in Poznań.
-I am thrilled! I was on more than one concert, the boys and I believe that we presented a great, and the action with the Italian flag fared quite sensationally! I saw their faces – they couldn’t say anything, because you just have to sing-but they were very surprised. The audience was very hot and I think our singers were thrilled! – not the serpent of delight Natalia Rosiak, Blogger and fan of Il Volo. At the end of the concert by the trio the audience ran to the scene, przybijaÅ‚a, “five” with the guys, awarded them with flowers and gifts.
-On the background of a red-white-black scenery trio Il Volo presented to truly bring! Their vocals impress the entire Torwar, a final Grande Amore literally powaliÅ‚o all. It was an unforgettable evening: a magical evening with Il Volo! – said Janusz Stefanski from Prestige MJM.
A few pictures, courtesy of the photographer from Prestige MJM…
Gianluca was featured in this interview on Digithon! Daniela kindly gave us her own translation summaryof the interview. Gianluca talked about their new album which will be in Spanish. I know some are upset that it will be in Spanish, but there may also be a few songs in English as well. We will just have to wait to find out! But, as we all know, it does not matter what language they sing in, it’s the melodious sound of their voices and exquisite harmony that touches our soul. Music is truly the universal language!  Whatever our amores sing, it will be grande! 🙂
Wherever they were, it must have been really hot! The audience is fanning themselves and even poor Gianluca is sweating! But he stays cool, like always!
Enjoy the video below and Daniela’s translation for us in English…. (thank you to AAIV for posting to YouTube)Â This interview is just about 45 minutes long.
The interview for IL VOLO to Bisceglie (Bari) has just ended.
IL VOLO was represented by Gianluca Ginoble and was interviewed by Paolo Giordano, a journalist who at the time of Sanremo’s victory had criticized them very much and was now very much reckless.
Intro to the show video….. from Viva….
Here is a little more from Daniela, I believe this is what Gian is talking about in the intro video, to the interview below…
G = Despite the many interviews I’ve made in these years, whenever there is a camera I sometimes get emotion to me, I block me, so it’s not easy for me, but to see all these people, from children to grandparents, that they appreciate IL VOLO and our music, it is beautiful.
We also arrived here in Bisceglie, so I’m really happy to be here, it looks a little like my country, I grew up in a country, in the squares, so I find myself as if I were at home.
I am downtown, south-central, so I see it very similar to my little village.
The interviewer asks: A date in Puglia asking the fans for IL VOLO, can we satisfy them?
G = I really think so, next year, this year, unfortunately we can not do this, we are heading to South America and Asia, so unfortunately we will not do it this year, but next year we will do as much as possible,Â
I = a fast word on Digithon, the event that connects the digital world to all the world, a world that you run with your comradesÂ
G = Exactly, people should know and maybe it is a good opportunity to show the public things that maybe they were hidden and above all this theme that also concerns us artists, all very interesting
 Interview is very pleasant, at the beginning they speak of the origins and of Sanremo and of the importance of Italian music in the world.
They talk about haters who often make unpleasant comments and then they are people who if the meet on road maybe ask for the autograph.
Gianluca says that internet has given way to so many people to express themselves but also  so many “cretins.”
Gianluca says that he likes photography very much and uses a lot of instagram in particular he appreciates that when he is abroad in a moment they can see him at home.
Giordano stresses the fact that there are few Italian artists who can talk about success abroad as them.
Giordano introduces the topic of digital music (Digithon) and Gianluca says it is very much heard but it is a cellphone music that does not have much extension and construction, certainly not that of IL VOLO says Giordano.
Then he is asked to sing a piece of a song and Gianluca mentions “Falling in love” and Paolo Giordano appreciates him very much.
Gianluca talks about the next record and says it will be in Spanish and will be produced by Estefan that Giordano says is one of the two or three most famous and important producers in the world.
Giordano says he interviewed Julio Iglesias a month ago and when asked who he was listening to Italian singers he first replied to IL VOLO.
They talk to the public of various ages who love IL VOLO.
Giordano asks if Gianluca Piero and Ignazio quarrel and Gianluca responds “always but like three brothers, then we have lived unforgettable moments and shared the stage, memorable experiences, they are my companions not traveling, but flying.”
They remember when Barbra Streisand called them.
Gianluca says they will make their first concert in Japan in November.
Giordano admits that at the beginning he was not one of those who admired the Flight, but then saw that they too have changed, they evolved and in particular he realized they were good and so he changed their mind.
They talk about social criticism, and Gianluca says he is quite indifferent because there is so much jealousy and so many criticisms that are not constructive but only full of hatred.
Photo credits to owners….
Giordano resumes the argument by saying that many journalists were wary of IL VOLO but now he is aware that this distrust is disappearing because the data of their success is visible and you can not ignore their skill.
Giordano asks Gianluca who he wants to thank and Gianluca takes the opportunity to thank the dad who has always supported and believed in him without forcing him and Mr. ERCOLE present moves.
A Â girl from public asks Gianluca how he will be in 10 years and he says maybe there will be solo projects but IL VOLO will always be there.
Giordano remembers that the pastor died at Montepagano and tomorrow at the funeral Gianluca will sing for him, Gianluca is moved to tears by recalling the affection of this pastor who has always been close to him.
Below is an excerpt from the interview, with some English subtitles. Thank you to IV Performances for the YouTube upload!
In the end, it is asked Gianluca to sing a short song and he plays a bit of Anema and Core but also forgets the words. It was all improvised and unproven.
Near the end, Gian gets a bit frustrated with the interviewer, saying he is not listening….
I resumed the interview and I think I understand that is after the public girl’s question, almost at the end of the video, Gianluca is saying that Piero will be tenor because he is studying so much for this project, then while talking about Ignazio projects, he stops because he says that Giordano is not listening to him and he no longer takes up the subject, concludes by saying that there will be solo projects but IL VOLO will always be united.Â
They salute and thank everyone.
Just in case we forgot how much Gian loves photography and Instagram, I thought I’d enclose a few reminders from the last few days…. 🙂 Could this possibly be the same little boy with the curls and impish grin that we remember from just a few years ago?Â
a gian mat article featuring Gianluca – Digithon – 6/23/17
a gain beach article featureing Gianluca – Digithan – Bari Beach – 6/23/17
We just learned that Spain has been cancelled. Â We are very saddened by this as I heard their last 2 Ukraine concerts were cancelled as well. Â Enjoy Moscow!
To paraphrase James Bond…. “To Russia, with love…from Il Volo!” Did you know that according to some trivia, Italians refer to James Bond’s character as “kiss, kiss, bang, bang!” ? Tonight, Il Volo did not need any guns to keep a captive audience; their mere presence alone was enough to stun and hypnotizetheir fans. From beginning to end, they kept you on the edge of your seat with one amazing feat of song after another.  They dazzled with death-defyinghigh notes, to spine-tingling low notes, and arias! Always amazing; always getting their man (or woman),to experience new heights, never before seen or heard. Giving us chills and thrillsas only they can do! Their voices lifting you to the highest mountain-tops, to the depths of the deepest oceans. From Crocus City Hall, here is,
Il Volo!
(with a little help from the voice of God!) 🙂
with a little bonus, they speak in English!
(how many hands does it take to carry all the flowers?)
Link to the entire concert, thank you Daniela for finding this! Thank you author, Olga Anacheeko (sorry, not sure of last name…)  for posting! 🙂
Many lucky fans ran into them in the streets from Red Square to the many pictures taken in front of St. Basil’s Cathedral below…
And some pictures from the concert…. thank you to Lisa Joy and those persons that she shared the posts from for all pictures above and below!
hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it two days later on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:
