The new year has just begun, but there’s an interview conducted with Il Volo that was published at the end of the year, which I told you I’d translate for you.
It was published in the weekly magazine SORRISI E CANZONI, and Il Volo’s photo was on the cover.
Il Volo Enchants Europe
We followed Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble in Prague on one of the stops on their sold-out tour, waiting to see them on Canale 5 with their Christmas concert.
His name is Piotr, and he’s the taxi driver taking me from Prague airport to the O2 Arena, the modern venue where, in a few hours, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble will perform on one of the stops on their European tour. “‘Il Volo’? Of course I know them!” Piotr says during the ride. “My wife and daughter are fans, but I like their music, too. My favorite song is ‘Grande Amore’; here in the Czech Republic, we all love bel canto.” It was already clear what the concert evening had in store for me…
But let’s proceed in order. At 4:30 pm, the guys arrive at the arena. They’re cheerful and excited. Last night in Mannheim, near Stuttgart, the last German stop on this tour, they received a fantastic welcome. “This is our fourth time here in Prague, and the audience loves us so much,” explains Gianluca. And he asks, “Would you like a proper coffee?” He carefully selects the pod with the “strongest” blend and prepares the coffee. On the table in his dressing room are herbal teas of all kinds: green tea, almonds, fresh fruit, peanut butter, ginger, and honey. “Water, honey, lemon, and ginger are a panacea for the voice,” he explains.
Speaking of voices, Piero’s powerful warblings resonate in the backstage corridor as he warms up. An hour later, after rehearsals, we all gather in Piero’s dressing room for a chat. He eats rice cakes with banana slices and honey. Ignazio enjoys the more indulgent ones covered in dark chocolate. The atmosphere is relaxed. After all, the guys are used to tour life.
On average, how many days out of 365 days a year are you at home?
Piero: “The last number (laughs).”
Ignazio: “It depends. Sometimes we’ve only been home for two weeks total. But then you realize that to be productive, you have to stop every now and then, and that’s what we try to do.”
What do you miss about Italy when you’re abroad?
Piero: “Coffee. The only thing we ask for in the dressing room is an espresso machine. Before a concert, savoring the familiar taste of coffee makes us feel good.”
The fastest to pack?
Ignazio: “Me, without a doubt.”
Piero: “I tried asking Artificial Intelligence to make a packing list for this European tour. I entered the dates, and based on the weather forecast, it suggested what to bring.”
Did it work?
Piero: “Perfectly (laughs).”
Whose suitcase is the heaviest?
Gianluca: “Mine. This time it weighed 34 kilos, 20 of which were books, which are the first thing I pack. I put the medicine bag in right after, even though Piero is the ‘pharmacist’ of the group.”
Have you ever missed a flight on tour?
Piero: “Never. We’re always on time.”
You’ve been a trio for 16 years, literally sharing your lives. What was the happiest moment you’ve spent together?
Piero: “Three months ago, Ignazio became a father: he brought us immense joy.”
Ignazio, what song do you sing to your son Gabriele to put him to sleep?
“Before he was born, I wrote two songs for him; I sang them to him when he was still in the womb. Now, when he cries, he suddenly calms down at the first notes. It’s something that moves me so much.”
What’s a typical day like on tour?
Gianluca: “It depends on whether we have a flight to catch, whether we sing in the evening, but generally, Piero and I train in the morning. Then we read the papers, go sightseeing, have lunch together, and then we have rehearsals in the afternoon.”
It’s time for the guys to get ready for the concert, which starts at 8:00 PM. The 10,000 seats in the arena are all filled. Just before going on stage, Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca shake hands and… off they go. They sing for two hours. The audience knows all the words. At the end of each song (there are 26 on the setlist), the ecstatic fans gather in front of the stage and throw bouquets of flowers and gifts: portraits, sweets, custom-designed T-shirts, loads of stuffed animals.
The audience showers you with gifts: who’s the most curious?
Piero: “The stars. They named some stars after us, it’s beautiful.”
During the show on stage, you move in a coordinated way. Do you have any sort of choreography?
Gianluca: “We were inspired by Katy Perry’s tour (laughs). Not really, but we have such a connection that a glance is enough.”
Piero: “We look at each other a lot during the performance.”
Ignazio: “We just look for symmetry. Nothing is rehearsed.”
On December 24th, your Christmas concert from Sofia, Bulgaria, will be broadcast on Canale 5. What is your fondest Christmas memory?
Piero: “In 2012, we sang at the tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York.”
Gianluca: “When we sang at the Christmas concert in St. Peter’s Square.”
Ignazio: “This will be my best Christmas because I’ll be spending it with my son and my family… watching our concert on TV!”
Thanks to Gary from All Things Il Volo in this photo you can see 4 covers of Sorrisi e Canzoni, 2015 2019 2023 2025.
But the interviews don’t end here, now I propose a very nice video interview made for FORBES Italy, activate the subtitles with the translation.
And also, this short interview for Greek TV. (it’s in English)
I told you that on Christmas Eve in Italy we’d be attending the INCANTO DI NATALE concert recorded in Bulgaria, but for three Saturdays (two before Christmas and one after) reruns of the three Mantua concerts were broadcast on TV, so we were able to see our three talented and beautiful guys many times.
Here’s a review from an Italian newspaper: LIBERO MAGAZINE.
There’s nothing you can do about it, put Il Volo under the tree on TV and the evening is over! Whether it’s a rerun or a first-time broadcast, the talent of these guys and the emotion they convey are always top-notch.
Christmas has arrived, a special time for our guys to spend with their families, and Michelle has given us a glimpse of the happiness of those moments through these beautiful photos.
Thank you, Michelle! ❤️💙❤️
The handsome Gabriele is very sweet and I dare say he is like Ignazio when he was little, what do you think? 💙
And then came the end of 2025 and the toasts to the new year.
There are no words to describe all these events and these beautiful photos that warm our hearts as we share these beautiful moments of relaxation and family happiness with them. For Ignazio, and I’m sure it was the same for Gianluca and Piero.
Their batteries will surely be recharged to face the thousand commitments of the new year, and since they will often be away from home, they will have enjoyed every minute of this time spent with their families.
The new year has arrived, and I hope it has been a good start for everyone, but above all, may your health always sustain you, and I hope that peace does not remain just a cherished dream.
Happy Epiphany to everyone, and see you soon with a new interview: Daniela 🤗
Meo Arena posted these beautiful photos with this dedication.
Gianluca, Ignazio, and Piero (@ilvolomusic) closed out the weekend on a high note. A memorable evening at the MEO Arena, and with the promise of a return in the future!🎶
December 16th ATHENS
The concert was in Athens City Theatre (Christmas Theatre).
GRANDE AMORE
MY WAY
OPERA
ADESTE FIDELES
BG Sound Stage, which organized the Athens concert, posted this:
Dear friends,
We’re happy to share with you some special moments from Il Volo’s excellent concert yesterday, December 16, at the Teatro di Natale.
They managed to create a special, magical atmosphere in a literally sold-out venue and show their love to their Greek fans! 🥰 We hope to see you all again soon!
We wish you Happy Holidays! 🎄🌟🎄✨
This video of thanks to Athens published by Il Volo is also very beautiful.
IGNAZIO= All three of us are a fundamental part, so if one isn’t here, there’s no one!
GIANLUCA= The promise we’ve always made to each other is to know how to listen to each other, which is actually the most important thing. After all these years, it’s almost rare for groups to have such a long lifespan in music, but perhaps the secret is putting egos aside and knowing how to listen to others, understanding that unity truly is strength.
December 18th The last concert of the European tour: VALENCIA
The concert was at the Roig Arena.
HALLELUJAH
IL MONDO
CAPOLAVORO
The moment of the child’s performance from the audience!! 🥰
This concludes all the concerts on the European tour. Congratulations to the entire Il Volo staff for their professionalism and to Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca for their great effort in bringing music, passion, and love to all of Europe.
The fans adore you and look forward to seeing you again for the next concerts.
The next performance we’ll soon see them in is
CHRISTMAS ENCHANTMENT
their concert, recorded in Bulgaria and broadcast on Christmas Eve on Canale 5, which I’ll definitely feature in a post.
Meanwhile, from me, Pat, and the entire Flight Crew staff, I extend my warmest wishes for a
MERRY CHRISTMAS
may it bring much joy, love, and peace to the world!
Il Volo triumphs in Zurich: a memorable concert at the Hallenstadion and the announcement of their new 2026-2027 world tour.
The Hallenstadion provided the backdrop for an intense evening where the audience attentively followed a musical journey through opera, pop, and Italian and international songs, presented with elegance and stylistic coherence.
One of the evening’s highlights was the announcement of their new world tour, announced directly from the stage. Il Volo will return to Zurich on October 24, 2027, at 8:00 PM, again at the Hallenstadion, for a new date included in their 2027 tour. Tickets are not yet available, but Tuttoitalia, as official media partner, will provide timely updates on the opening of pre-sales.
The official photos of the performance, taken by our photographer Luca Greco, are available here in a dedicated gallery that documents the evening’s atmosphere in detail:
From their television origins to the international scene
The story of Il Volo began in 2009 during the program “Ti lascio una canzone,” where the three young artists stood out for their vocal quality and were subsequently professionally supported by manager Michele Torpedine. Their debut album, “Il Volo,” was well received in the United States and entered the Billboard Top Ten, launching a career studded with global tours, prestigious collaborations with artists such as Barbra Streisand and Placido Domingo, a triumph at the Sanremo Music Festival, and international recognition such as the Marcel Besançon Award at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest.
An ever-evolving musical identity
Over the years, the trio has developed an artistic vision that blends Italian opera tradition with elements of contemporary pop. From projects dedicated to the Three Tenors to tributes to Ennio Morricone, to more recent productions such as Ad Astra International Edition and the single “Tra le onde,” Il Volo continues to evolve without straying from its distinctive style.
The new world tour and the return to Zurich
Yesterday’s concert offered a preview of the atmosphere and artistic direction of the announced tour. The date of October 24, 2027 in Zurich will be the next official date with the Swiss public and is part of a particularly extensive tour spanning Europe, the United States, and Latin America.
At the Zurich concert there was also a very special fan, little Gabriele with his mother Michelle, who came to see his father Ignazio for the first time.❤️💙
In this video during rehearsals, Gabriele is in Ignazio’s arms and with his uncles Piero who compliments him and Gianluca who records everything on video!! 😍😍😍
How sweet, but you will feel even more tender seeing these beautiful photos of Gabriele, mom and dad. 💙❤️❤️
Congratulations to Ignazio and Michelle for this beautiful “masterpiece,” and congratulations to Il Volo for this wonderful tour that’s stopping in many European cities.
December 14 Lisbon
The concert was held at the Meo Arena.
But the next concert is in Portugal, so from Spain to Switzerland and then back through Portugal, then Greece and back to Spain. How do they do it???? In fact, they themselves posted a photo showing them flying on a small private plane.
In the meantime, 15 outdoor concerts have been announced in Italy this summer and my Brescia has also been confirmed and of course I already have the ticket, second row!!
More European concert dates have been announced for 2027……wow guys, what a tour de force you’re in for!!
Another piece of news is that on December 13th here in Italy on Canale 5 the first concert of Mantua 2025 was re-broadcast and for the next two Saturdays we will see the second and third TUTTI PER UNO concerts held in Mantua this year, so a good television binge of Il Volo!!
But the beauty is that wherever you go, you’re eagerly awaited and cheered, and this fills all of us who’ve always followed you with pride, as well as the new fans just getting to know you.
Full steam ahead!!
See you soon for the final three concerts and best wishes for Christmas!
Three more wonderful concerts, three great dates with their fans from all over Europe. Congratulations again, guys!
But that’s not all! The first dates of the U.S. Tour have been announced. They’ll be in your country in April 2026. Lots of great dates where you can see them live right here in the U.S. Are you already thinking about which concert to go to?
But the European Tour isn’t over yet. Next stop: Belgium!!
See you soon: Daniela🤗
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