By way of explanation … the following is a somewhat rambling review by a relative newcomer to the Il Volo experience and its fan base. It also is my first experience of an outdoor Concert of any note, at home or overseas.
I am 84 and still teaching Pilates via the ChiBall Method twice a week. I am a retired teacher of Legal Studies to High School students. Widowed nearly three years ago I found Il Volo on YouTube … initial contact was Gianluca singing at age 14? … before the TV program where the boys met. His voice and eyes stopped me in my tracks. Astounding gift and commitment in one so young! with such a beautifully produced and sensitive baritone. I was hooked.
I cannot sing but I know good singing when I hear it. I trained as a classical ballet dancer until I was 19 but did not have good feet. But I know about commitment and discipline to an art form. I have loved movement and music ever since I can remember. I loved and love orchestral and choral music and light classics … 3 Tenors, etc.
Finding and researching the careers of Il Volo some 2 years ago has been a healing blessing to me; a genuine comfort.
I spent a week in Portugal at an Art Retreat as I enjoy painting and then, as planned, met up with my girls in London for 16 days in the UK and Scotland … we hired a car and the girls shared the driving. We shared wonderful adventures and experiences together and then flew from Edinburgh to Milan for 3 days. They knew that Il Volo was on my Bucket List of dreams and so we checked their program for Europe and added in the Italian episode to our trip. Lake Como and Brescia were unforgettable experiences … as for the Concert! Nothing beats hearing and seeing quality live performances, (and while I had hoped for Screen support for close up viewing) I found the venue was very beautiful and not overwhelming as some of the really large venues might have felt. I will treasure the experiences.
Meeting Daniela has been such a pleasing bonus to my holiday with my girls, Thank you for her role in my first outdoor Concert with Il Volo. I appreciated that she looked out for, found and guided me.
Daniela and I right after the concert ended.
I have been trying to learn Italian to be prepared for the Concert, but with very little success and appreciate Daniela’s translations. Thank you!!
My daughter and granddaughter, who accompanied me to Italy from Australia for the Concert, have dubbed me as the late blooming 84-year-old Il Volo ‘groupie’. And now my Bucket List item can be ticked off and I am still smiling at the memories created by these three wonderful personalities who are now indeed gifted and experienced performers.
Recent reviews of the songs of the set, provided by Radio and Daniela, have covered the Concert so well I am not sure that I have any significant comments to add except to acknowledge that Piero was warm and charming beyond my expectations and Gianluca is indeed as handsome as I expected (close up at Meet and Greet) and Ignazio played the prankster to perfection.
And no one, experiencing a live Il Volo Concert, can doubt the quality, power and control of the voices or professionalism of these three exceptional singers. Individually and collectively they do more than entertain, they touch and uplift us, heart, body and soul.
Gianluca’s exquisite and emotive solo reduced me to tears. Piero was amused and unperturbed by the chiming of the clock. His easy connection with the audience surprised me a little as I had seen that as Ignazio’s strength. His voice … bliss.
Even though I don’t understand Italian, there on stage chat was entertaining, especially Ignazio teasing Gianluca regarding his necklace and “protesting” about the non- ticket holders watching from the windows surrounding the beautiful Loggia.
I am glad we got to see the Concert preparations, to hear the excellent orchestra rehearsing and to be met and guided by Daniela before the Sound Check… and yes, Ignazio did miss the sound check, but it was interesting to see Piero and Gianluca in “work mode”.
I somehow found it pleasing that the audience, including my granddaughter, did respond so well to the respected and anticipated songs. It was good that the set gifted us some of the songs in English and they were also received enthusiastically. I think my favourite Italian song was SE, the words of which I had tried rather unsuccessfully to learn. Did it matter? It did not. Our guys can sing in any genre and in any language and I hope they continue to expand their play list without compromising their goal to gift bel canto to the world. I was delighted to be part of the well-earned standing ovation at the end of the evening. Heartfelt thank you to all concerned in bringing Il Volo live to beautiful Brescia.
Getting back to Milan for the flight back to Australia the following morning was a little hair-raising, as were the lineups at Airports, but we made it … and it was all so very worthwhile and rewarding.
I am so glad we made the journey and would be delighted to welcome Il Volo and fans back to Australia sooner than later. Wrapped in a letter I left Piero, Gianluca and Ignazio some Aussie manuka honey coated macadamia nuts.
Our sandy beaches, gum trees and koalas await you.
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.
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.
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.”
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!
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.
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.
All the years I’ve followed Il Volo, I’ve never heard them perform where I live in Denver, Colorado. I’ve gone as far as Taormina, Sicily, and Lecce, Italia and stateside in NY and NJ, to hear them, but they have not come here. If I’m not mistaken, I think they have not performed here since March 2016, when they played the Paramount Theater, near the 16th Street Mall. That’s back when they looked like little boys, Piero didn’t tuck his shirt in, he was still wearing those very red eyeglasses, Gian wore his hair sticking way up, and the group didn’t book a very large venue. This time they used the Boettcher Concert Hall.
2011 to 2016 era: Mamma mia, quanto erano giovani! (Wow, how young they were!)
Il Volo in volo (Il Volo in Flight)
I’ve read the horror-stories/rumors on various web pages about Il Volo landing in Denver years ago in a snowstorm, having problems breathing at mile high altitude, and having Piero’s wheeled case full of eyeglasses get lost at our DIA airport. I have no idea if any of it is true or not. [By the way, Piero explained on Denver Fox 31 a few days ago that singing is Denver is no problem after singing in places like Mexico City or Bogota. “Just run 5 kilometers and you’re fine.”] However, after years of using Denver’s airports (old and new), I’m not particularly surprised about lost luggage. On stage this week, Ignazio added a Piero story to the DIA narrative. Igna says he doesn’t mind traveling on their big tour bus, because he gets a kitchen to himself. He says he’s a good “cooker”. He explained that during one tour season, when he and Gian were traveling by bus from the previous show to a Las Vegas show, “Prince Piero” chose to fly. They didn’t mention whether something happened with his volo (flight) or collegamenti (connections) or our strange weather, but he promptly got himself stuck in Denver. Piero protested it was still better to sleep in a hotel room than a bus bunk.
There were lots of rumors running around the auditorium lobby, including:
Piero got married.
All three guys are married.
Gianluca’s been divorced.
A group of concertgoers knew someone in Colorado Springs who claims she talks on the phone daily to all three guys to help them with their English.
I have no patience for that kind of stuff. In any case, I’m glad the guys started the US leg of the 2026 tour in the Mile-High City. Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall, designed for opera and classical programs, has wonderful sound. It’s also shaped in the round, so most seats are close to the stage.
Although I’ve been to many Il Volo concerts, I’ve never been to a Meet and Greet, so I finally bought a VIP ticket that included Meet and Greet, along with the pre-show soundcheck. Soundcheck was cancelled, and like the cancellation in New York, I got different reasons from different people. The fan page standard text message always says cancellation was due to the venue. The Meet and Greet photographer/director, John shown here, said the guys were still working out this season’s new program and wanted rehearsal time without interruptions. That made sense.
John (more about him later)
On to the Boettcher Hall
It’s amazing how far people come to hear Il Volo live. Even though the Boettcher Hall (sadly) was not full, some people had come as much as 1,000 miles to this concert. The first person waiting at the entrance was Mary Ann Weaver, shown here, who had driven all the way from Shelby, Montana, had gone through major difficulties getting the right ticket, and ended up attending alone. She had photo gifts for the guys and a special one for Gianluca.
The next one I walked up to, Candice Wood, came all the way from Portland, Oregon. I thought she might have come the farthest. David and Sigifredo came from Albuquerque, NM. Like me, they had tried to attend the concert in Las Vegas at the start of COVID in 2020. Unlike me, they found out the concert was cancelled before they travelled. They’ve been waiting for a show in the mountain states ever since. I was hoping Il Volo would do some songs in Español for them.
Joice Dougherty, a long-time fan shown here, flew from Phoenix and drove with her daughter from Colorado Springs. Joice, a paesana Siciliana née Venuti, had one daughter with her and another daughter riding horses on the beach at Taormina, Sicily as we spoke. I’m so jealous and homesick for that place!
Molte Surprese (Many Surprises)
I waited to see Giampiero Grani seat himself at the piano just before the guys came out. However, there was a new young pianist on the bench. To my surprise, Giampiero walked across the stage and stood in the maestro/conductor spot. It was wonderful to see him with the baton in hand. Il Volo started by describing their respect and trust for him in that new role.
As always, an Il Volo concert has splendidly powerful young men’s voices, and uplifting, polished instrumental musicianship. Yet this one was different – more mature, more classical, more themed. This time it was also much more serious: not much scherzi e buffonate (joking and horseplay). Piero explained they have changed because they are always pushing themselves to improve. As Ignazio explained, you should “Never finish to study.” Some changes:
No appliquéd suit jackets or sparkle shoes.
It was the first time I’ve heard them perform Granada, the Great Caruso, or Funiculi, Funicula live, although many of you have. Since we were in the Spanish-speaking downtown of Denver I was happy they sang Granada but I had hoped for Cielito Lindo, too. Someone else was yelling for El Triste.
In honor of being in the American west, they added an aria from Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West (that one is sort of a spaghetti western opera style).
They added a medley of American classical/show melodies and no pop songs.
They did many more of my favorites, Mattinata, Libiamo ne’ Liete Calici from La Traviata, Nessun Dorma, along with some they’ve done for two or three seasons now, La Donna è Mobile from Rigoletto and Ennio Morricone’s Se from Cinema Paradiso.
When they did an old stand-by like “My Way”, Ignazio wanted it to be a sing-along.
Although Igna and Piero each did Puccini solos, Gianluca didn’t do a full solo. People more observant than me commented that it looked like he wasn’t feeling well and hurried off the stage at least once.
Many of the arrangements were shortened, but that may have been in deference to Gianluca. These guys pour out everything they have, and give a high energy performance every show, so it’s not surprising if any one of them wears themselves out or gets sick on occasion. I forgot what song it was on, but I did notice that Gian took his breath for his last high note, couldn’t do it, quickly rephrased, and skipped the sustain. It sounded fine (not flat) but, clearly, he was struggling with something, poverino (poor thing). When he spoke to me later, he seemed to be doing better.
As always, Ignazio introduced Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah as a prayer in honor of the many loved ones who over the recent years no longer stand alive next to them (Barbara Vitali, Igna’s father, and some Il Volo grandparents), reminding the audience we could share in the prayer to honor our own lost loved ones. I always like it when he introduces it that way.
They do have at least one new battuta (joke). Piero reminds the audience that Ignazio is now a father. Then he adds, “The best things about his son, is that he has the best uncles.” Ignazio cracks back, “Yes, because they’re rich.” I don’t know if that means Uncle Piero and Uncle Gianluca have been spoiling baby Gabriele with expensive giocattoli e regali (toys and gifts). Maybe or maybe not. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard Igna tease Piero for being rich.
Dopo (Afterwards)
I had been forewarned by Flight Crew staff and other fans what a Meet and Greet is like. John, the photographer and Meet and Greet director, explained that the guys had just performed for 2 hours, they had to travel early the next morning, they don’t want to get infected with anything, etc. Predictably, he planned to run a brief waiting line followed by a rush through. The rules were: no hugging or kissing (germs), no grabbing or handling, no long conversations, just a hello, a quick handshake, a picture, and move on. Well, it didn’t go exactly like that, but it wasn’t my fault.
To save time, as I walked up, I told the guys in Italian that despite writing for Flight Crew for some years, I had never met them, and this was my first Meet and Greet. Ignazio asked in Italian where my family was from, and when he heard Regione di Palermo, he started telling me in Sicilian all about having some relatives there. (Didn’t he know there’s no chiacchiere (chitchat) allowed!)
Il mio paesano (my paesano)
Piero reached over to tap me politely, also acknowledging that we were paesani (countrymen). (Didn’t he know there’s no touching allowed!)
Il mio altro paesano (my other paesano)
I was going to kid Gianluca, but he beat me to it. I was going to tell him (in Italian) “Don’t make fun of me for being so short. It makes everybody who stands next to me look tall, except Ignazio, who is already tall enough.” I never said it. Instead, Gian still had my hand and arm while he shook his head and started telling me how he notices that conversations with Igna and Piero always seem to switch from the guest being Italian to being Sicilian and always default to Sicilian dialect. He told me, “I’m amazed how all of you [Sicilians] slide automatically from Italian to ‘Siciliana sugno,’ like you just did. It happens every time.” (Didn’t Gianluca know he was making more chiacchiere that’s not allowed!)
Apparently, there are not that many Abruzzezi-Americani who switch the conversation to Gianluca’s dialect for him. If you are an Abruzzeso-Americano at a Meet and Greet at one of their American shows, please speak in your dialect to Gianluca. He’d appreciate it. (Even though there’s no chiacchiere allowed!)
I was facing the guys while they were still talking to me. At some point Ignazio spun me around to face the camera and get the pictures done. He could see over my shoulder that John, the photographer, was losing patience with the chiacchiere and was about to complain. But it was Igna’s fault. He started it.
So, if at another Il Volo concert you get to attend a “Meet and Greet”, and the photographer gets even stricter with the rules, don’t blame me.
About 4 years ago, we put this post together about a young blind girl named Milagros Costabel, also known as, Mili. She is from Uruguay and at the time of that writing, her dream was to see the guys in Boston, since she is attending Harvard!! She will graduate soon, and now her dream is coming true!
She is planning on attending the Boston concert and wishes to go to the Sound Check, but is concerned about going alone. (Although she travels the world without fear!) She also bought the VIP ticket for the Meet and Greet. She has a beautiful, black leader dog, named Indio.
So, is there anyone that would be willing to meet up with her and guide her through the Sound Check and Meet and Greet areas?
If you are interested in helping her, please email the Flight Crew email address at: ilvoloflightcrew@gmail.com and I will help to coordinate.
Since she is attending Harvard, her current plan is to get a ride from campus to the concert. If there is anyone that might want to pick her up, as well, and then take her back after the concert, that would be awesome, although it would be pretty late!! Mother hen here, worries about her, although she seems to have no fear! haha!
I also suggested to her to rent a hotel room, although she said she wasn’t interested, if there is anyone that might be willing to let her bunk with them, that would also be awesome. I’m sure she will be so excited that night and want to share it with someone!! Will be safer to take a taxi or Uber back when it’s daylight out! (sorry, Mili!)
She does read our site! So, Mili – this one’s for you!
I’ve enclosed the link to the original post that Daniela wrote back in 2021. She is the bravest and most incredible person I have ever met! Please read her story!
I would like to share my emotions and feelings after two fantastic Il Volo concerts I was lucky to attend. Of course both concerts ware fabulous, full of great music and heavenly voices. You could see and listen to some songs on my videos, and pics, but some “special” moments I want to describe more.
~ ~ PRAGUE ~ ~
Concert in Prague started with sound check, for me very intimate experience to see how my favourite artists are working, but there was funny moment too. One lady asked Ignazio if Michelle was with him, after Igna answered NO, she started to complain, “because we all are waiting for Ignazio Junior” …. Igna answered with beautiful smile, that he is working very hard on that topic … Our sweetheart will be father soon. 😉 He mentioned this few times during concert too, I think we can count days to hear happiest info from Boschetto family, that Igna and Michelle expecting their first child.
Concert was fantastic, Il Volo started with Gladiator song, Nelle tue mani (Now we are free), then Nessun Dorma. I’m very happy that Ignazio came back to perform Memories, song from Cats, but the best solo, in my opinion, was Music of the Night, song from the Phantom of the Opera, performed by Gianluca. It is true masterpiece. Entire audience was mesmerised by the performance. Standing ovation and a lot of flowers and gifts to Gian. All three received many gifts and flowers, definitely fans in Prague Love Il Volo. Ignazio received plum vodka with short note from fan. The message was for all three guys and Ignazio, of course, made funny jokes with twisting Piero’s and Gianluca’s names.
NELLE TUE MANI
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
IL MONDO
They sang a few songs from album Tribute to Ennio Morricone and from new album Ad Astra.During Here’s to You they went to the audience and sang with us. During the beautiful Hallelujah we had tears in our eyes, song dedicated to all our beloved ones who are not with us anymore. Entire O2 Arena was shining with flash lights, very touching moment.
SOUND OF SILENCE
OPERA
WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER
Two hours passed by to fast, “suddenly” we heard O Sole Mio and Good night from our Boys…. too soon… of course. They came back for BIS (shouted during performance when we want artist to come back to the stage) with Grande Amore and the magical evening has ended. Emotions did not let me to fall asleep till 4am, but we (me and my friend Maria) experienced another surprise during breakfast. We chose same hotel that our Boys and Il Volo crew…. We didn’t want to interrupt them during eating, but we had the possibility to chat a bit with Gian and Gianpiero Grani in the elevator. Of course we said big thank you for fantastic show, send kisses from entire Polish Fan Club and see you in Berlin.
MEMORIES
GRANDE AMORE
~ ~ BERLIN ~ ~
Sound check in Berlin was more formal, Piero did not feel well already and everybody was focused on adapting the set list to not harm his voice more. We arrived to Berlin with 12 people, with official fan club T-shirts, immediately we were recognized by our Boys. Well, Polish Fans rule!
SOUND OF SILENCE
OPERA
Concert set list was a bit shorter than in Prague, the boys did not go down to the audience (pity), Piero did not sing Tosca, probably too difficult in his condition. But have to admit, Piero is a lion, so strong and uncompromising. As always HE WAS PERFECT with every single note, but after concert he immediately went with Michele to hospital. We were very afraid about our beloved tenor, but John had a call from Michele that problems are under control. Unfortunately Piero did not attend Meet and Greet too.
CAPOLAVORO
NO PUEDE SER
LIBIAMO NE’ LIETI CALICI
GRANDE AMORE – BIS
Well what can I say about M&G… best experience in years, our 12 people team called “Polish mafia” dominated M&G entirely, we have fantastic pics with Ignazio, Gian and John, lot of hugs, kisses and chats. Of course we gave small gifts to our precious singers. By accident we all bought chocolate with vodka (barrels with different type of alcohols by Polish company E. Wedel). When Gian opened another box and saw AGAIN chocolate with vodka he started to laugh and said that we want them to be drunk and fat. In the end we sang for Ignazio “Sto lat” to greet his wedding and birthday … and we went to our hotels singing and smiling. See You in Lodz!
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