The organizers of MARENOSTRUM have published several short videos with these beautiful comments:
“Under the stars, music takes on another dimension. And with Il Volo it becomes something eternal.
The elegance of music in its purest form. Il Volo, live from Marenostrum Fuengirola, with an incredible repertoire in a night to be transported.
Fuengirola sounds different tonight. The starry sky, the illuminated castle… And three voices that are filling every corner with beauty.
Il Volo is not singing. It is touching the soul of everyone present.
The air is cut with emotion. No one bats an eyelid. No one wants it to end. Il Volo is making magic live.
The sound of thousands of hearts beating to the same rhythm. It’s Il Volo live. It’s time. It’s unique.
One night. Three voices. A thousand emotions. This is how Il Volo sounded on the Unicaja stage of Marenostrum Fuengirola.
A concert that touched the soul and left a mark in every corner of the castle.
Final concert and standing audience. Applause that never ends, emotion that doesn’t enter the chest. This was not a concert. It was a gift. THANK YOU ❤️”
Since the day after the concert is Piero’s birthday, people took the opportunity to wish him a happy birthday and give him lots of presents.🎉🎂🎊❤️ TANTI AUGURI PIERO!! 😍
How difficult it can be to present a song when so many people want to express their sincere affection.
I think Piero was touched by so much love.❤️😂
PIERO= The song we just sang and the next one we will sing were written by an Italian composer (a woman hands Piero a rose) …. “Hello, madam, thank you very much, thank you…..it’s Christmas today! (because a line of women has started to hand out flowers and gifts)….thank you madam”.
WOMAN= It’s your birthday!
PIERO= Ah, tomorrow is my birthday and so…. (applause)….that’s why all these gifts. (in the meantime Gianluca and Ignazio also help to get the gifts). Thank you, but you should know that tomorrow is my birthday but in a few days Ignazio will become a father (applause – Ignazio makes a sign to Piero as if to say that it is not in a few days), but yes, a few days, a month, two months, whatever… months are like days, there are a few left…… (Piero tries to resume the presentation of the song)… so we were saying that the next melody we will sing was written by a composer…. (Gianluca interrupts starting the Happy XMas song, laughter.)
What direction is this evening taking?
IGNAZIO= (In the meantime Ignazio also receives some gifts, a onesie for little Gabriele) This is for the gym (laughter).
PIERO= (still tries to resume the presentation of the song, but the gifts continue to arrive) Ok, the melody……thank you ma’am….
IGNAZIO= Surely there is a flower shop outside! Thank you. (laughter)
PIERO= (tries to resume the presentation) OK, the melody…this is the last time I repeat it (laughter), the melody that we sang and the next one was also written by the Italian composer Ennio Morricone (applause)…..thank you ma’am….Ennio Morricone. Ladies and gentlemen, the next song is called “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso” (SE).
Il Volo also answered questions in an interview.
For those who want to see the whole concert, here is the video.
BG Sound, who organized the concert, wrote these words and published these beautiful photos.
“Emotion. Tears. Laughing out loud. Messages from the soul sent in 3 voices: Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca!
Il Volo made the Palace Hall ring on a summer evening. Il Volo got the audience on their feet, not just the encore. 2 hours of music that transcends time, and takes emotion to another level!
👏 We thank the audience in Bucharest for the sensational evening!”
I would say two more concerts that were successful.
I can say that the atmosphere in Bucharest was really strange, even our guys were very relaxed, almost like a performance among friends, maybe the very informal attitude of the people and I must also say the great heat, influenced a performance with a less perfect tone but very familiar.
But as always there is no time to rest, immediately back to Italy with a stop in Turin for an evening in the square, but we’ll talk about it in the next post!!
Daniela🤗
And finally, here is a prayer composed by our dear friend, Sheila Kilpatrick, for our beloved guys of IL VOLO and fans.
LORD,
In this world, there is a Masterpiece (Capolavoro) Among the waves (Tra le ondé).
Bless the trio of men who show Great Love (Grande Amore) to The World (Il Mondo).
They take Flight (Il Volo), and are so out of sight (Lontano dogli occhi) .
They are very close (Vicinissimo ) to you Again (Ancora).
We ask your love (Your Love) and Call Me Again Love (Chiamami Ancora Amore).
Shower all your blessings on their beloved, if not somewhat crazy fans!
HALLELUJAH
Sheila noted that “Hallelujah” is one of her many favorite songs and was written by a fellow Canadian, Leonard Cohen.
Il Volo has therefore reached the last three concerts for this long tour full of successes, warmth and applause.
November 2 BULGARIA
Exactly in SOFIA at the National Palace of Culture.
Il Volo will hold two concerts on the same day, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, evidently there was a lot of demand for tickets.
This summary video published by BG SOUND with these beautiful words:
“An entire unforgettable day with our beloved Il Volo! Room 1 of the National Palace of Culture was music, colors, beautiful longings and romance… it was Italy!
Il Volo once again demonstrated to the Bulgarian public how special she is to them, and the public responded with all their love.
Check out this Great Love for Each Other in the special video we created for you!”
NELLE TUE MANI
MY WAY
IL MONDO
MISERERE
NO PUEDE SER
HERE’S TO YOU
GRANDE AMORE
Some great moments with little fans 🥰
This time I want to share with you these beautiful black and white photos taken during rehearsals.
And these during concerts.
And so the last date of the tour in SPAIN has arrived and exactly:
6 November MADRID
The concert was at the WIZINK CENTER.
My Spanish friend Carmen, who met Il Volo during Eurovision 2015, had never seen their live concert and this time in Madrid, she finally got to see and hear them. Needless to say, she was enthusiastic and we will soon read her review here.
It was a very heartfelt tour finale, Piero Ignazio and Gianluca sang several Spanish songs and added songs until they sang 30 in total and they always spoke in Spanish with their audience.
NELLE TUE MANI start of the concert and first speech in Spanish followed by start of GRANADA.
ARANJUEZ 🥰
UN AMORE COSÌ GRANDE (in Spanish)
CAPOLAVORO
This video was published by Sony Classical Spain with these words:
“Il Volo great evening in Madrid which concludes its European tour.”
SOMOS NOVIOS
This is the only solo sung by Ignazio in Madrid. Before starting, Ignazio made a beautiful dedication to his wife and all the lovers. (I translate spannometrically)
IGNAZIO= What a romantic this teacher is.
Well, I want to tell you a story and I hope to be as brief as possible.
In my life I have always wanted the value of family, the value of love, not only with respect to my life but also thinking about who the love of my life could be, and I always thought I couldn’t have it because they were just words. Last year life surprised me, it gave me the moment in which I met the person who is now my wife (applause). I’ll just tell you one thing, I had reached a point that I was tired and rightly so when I have to understand or explain that I understand what love is, when they ask me “Why do you love her?” I can’t give explanations because I talk about the best things in the world and this is the truth of love, when you don’t explain why you love someone so. So I dedicate the next song to all the people who are in love or who are falling in love and to all of you.
Piero begins the presentation of the song by dedicating it to all the people of Valencia who are suffering from the flood.
The result is a very long round of applause from the people who appreciate and share their thoughts for the many victims of Valencia and for all the people who are suffering. 😥🙏
The beautiful and moving words of Il Volo for the people of Valencia were also taken up by the Spanish news.
WOMAN= The world of music is close to the tragedy of Valencia. The Italian group Il Volo who sang in Madrid dedicated the concert to the victims of Valencia and were very moved by what had happened.
IGNAZIO= When these tragedies happen, they don’t just affect the country where it happens, but they affect the whole world.
MAN= They dedicated the concert to the victims of the flood, the Italian group Il Volo.
PIERO= Tonight we dedicate the concert to all the people who are suffering from what is happening in Valencia and we hope that with our music we can provide a moment of comfort.
I found this beautiful photo of Gianluca accompanied by these beautiful and appropriate words that I propose to you:
“Interpreting the great songs of the past is like knocking on the door of the soul of the person who created those words, trying to understand the silences, the unspoken emotions, the silent desires.
It’s not just about singing a melody, but about immersing yourself completely in it, making it resonate in your being, like an actor who merges with his character. It is a heavy responsibility, because interpreting is much more than performing: it is giving new life to an art that does not belong to you, but which you choose to cherish for an instant, with the reverence of someone who knows they are passing through something eternal.”
Some photos of the concert.
I’m really super happy that the tour is over and was a great success every step of the way.
It was tiring but worth every single moment of joy, hard work, love from all the fans.
Do you think that between the Sofia and Madrid dates, since there were four days, the boys rested? In reality they made a trip to Milan where they recorded their presence in the episode of the Italian television show ZELIG which will be broadcast before the end of the month on Canale 5.
Short amateur video of ZELIG recording
However, with the concert on November 6th in Madrid the tour is over and so do you think that the boys are finally resting? Once again no!!
Today is November 8th and Il Volo is already in Chile where it will participate in the TELETHON charity event!
Gianluca’s photo
But then will they rest? Not yet! Why did a newspaper give this news:
At the G7 on Tourism in Florence there will also be a concert by “Il Volo”
The appointment with the meeting of ministers is from 13 to 15 November. The musical group will perform on the evening of the 14th at the gala dinner at Palazzo Gondi.
From 13 to 15 November Florence hosts the meeting of the G7 Tourism ministers, the first in history to be entirely dedicated to the sector. The meeting will be chaired by Minister Daniela Santanchè. The ministers and heads of delegation from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union will meet at a discussion table on Tourism, to affirm the right political recognition for the sector, in consideration of its economic, social and cultural importance.
I really don’t have any more words, but so much admiration for Gianluca, Piero and Ignazio for all these numerous commitments.
You guys are formidable, but you too are not made of steel so take care of yourselves and…..full speed ahead!!
The Il Volo tour proceeds at a very fast pace, but full of many emotions and many people who show truly incredible affection towards Ignazio, Gianluca and Piero.
TheItaloBlogger group was present at the concert in Zürich and posted these beautiful photos with these words:
“On 23 October 2024, the Hallenstadion in Zürich hosted an extraordinary concert by the Italian trio Il Volo, composed of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble.
This event celebrated the 15-year career of the group, known for their unique lyrical pop style. Organized by GC Events, the concert was part of their TUTTI PER UNO world tour, which saw the trio perform a setlist that covered thegreatest hits of their career. The atmosphere was electrifying, with an enthusiastic audience filling the arena.”
After these two other successful concerts on European soil, Il Volo left Europe for a country in the Middle East, and precisely for the United Arab Emirates.
25 October: DUBAI
The concert is held in the Dubai Opera.
On the streets of Dubai:
Video of the interior of the Dubai Opera before rehearsals, filmed by maestro Grani.
A collage of some moments of the concert starting from the beginning with the curtain closed!
Another nice collage with a small snippet of speech in English.
In Dubai there are many Italians and I publish this short video by Grande Amore with the exact words with which it was published:
“A great concert is a moment where first you get goosebumps, and then you get tears in your eyes.
And after just over a month I realize how much I miss Italy 🇮🇹
Il Volo”
And here are the beautiful words and a collage of photos published by Dubai Opera:
“Last night, we were swept away by the mesmerizing harmonies of Il Volo at #DubaiOpera. With their unique blend of operatic pop and captivating stage presence, Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca enchanted us all. It was truly a night to remember!”
Here are the beautiful words published by Paolo Petrocelli, cultural manager, academic and journalist, superintendent of the Dubai Opera.
“An emotional reunion with the exceptionally talented artists of Il Volo, who made their Dubai Opera debut! It feels like just yesterday that I met them nearly 15 years ago in Rome, recording their first pieces at the legendary ‘Forum Recording Studios’.
I’m so proud to witness their extraordinary growth over the years, both artistically and personally. Their unwavering authenticity and humble spirit continue to shine through, making their success all the more inspiring. Grazie, ragazzi!”
And here are the beautiful photos of the concert.
Still much, much deserved success for our beloved Ignazio, Gianluca and Piero.
It was the first time for a concert in Dubai and I think it was very popular.
There are two pieces of news published recently, here they are:
The first news was given by London OneRadio
London OneRadio
London (editorial team) – After having enchanted audiences in major European capitals such as London, Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, Barcelona, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Frankfurt and Athens, Il Volo continues to amaze with its highly anticipated 2024/2025 World Tour, produced by Michele Torpedine.
But there is news that will make the next Paris event even more special: the October 31st concert will be broadcast live simultaneously on Radio Italia (in Italy), in the United Kingdom on London ONE Radio and in New York with ICN Radio marking a historic moment for the band and its fans from all over the world.
The Paris concert: a global event live on radio
The most famous Italian trio in the world, composed of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble, will give fans a unique experience, not only to those present in the French capital, but also to those who are kilometers away. In Italy, the concert will be broadcast on Radio Italia, while in the United Kingdom it can be followed on London ONE Radio, where listeners can tune in via the app downloadable on iOS and Android, or listen to it on DAB for those in Scotland.
The second news was given by the IL Volo staff.
The international edition of the Il Volo album “Ad Astra” will be released on November 22, 2024. You will have the same songs as the album published in Italy with the addition of five songs:
Now We Are Free from the movie “Gladiator”, Hallelujah,
The Sound of Silence, Amazing Grace and Masterpiece in English.
This edition of “Ad Astra” will be released in the USA and can be pre-ordered now on Amazon USA
The success of the European tour therefore continues with a stop in the Middle East too. It seems that the success for Il Volo is a well-established component and how could it be otherwise?
They have wonderful voices, they are beautiful people with a lot of charisma and humility, so they are equipped with essential ingredients for a successful world tour.
This interview has been published relating to the Rigopiano tragedy of January 2017, the avalanche which, as you will remember, swept away a place of stay managed by Roberto Del Rosso, a friend of Gianluca Ginoble and where Gianluca should have been in that period.
I translate for you.
E POI IL SILENZIO (AND THEN THE SILENCE)
MAN = It is a moment that defines the course of a life, of multiple lives. What is unacceptable, however, is realizing how much this boulder can sometimes be moved by infinitesimal forces.
The choice of a departure date of the place where you sit and wait, or the place to park the car, the choice between going out or staying where you are, leaving a moment earlier or later, granting a shift change to a colleague or No. Small things, however insignificant, have the power to generate catastrophic consequences and can make the difference between living or dying. This is why the idea of “destiny” fascinates us and terrifies us at the same time.
GIANLUCA= So, it was a bit of a traumatic experience for me, especially for the relationship I had with Roberto.
I met him in 2015 immediately after our victory at the Sanremo Festival, thanks to some friends who advised me to go there for a few days of relaxation.
MAN= Gianluca Ginoble is one of the members of the group IL VOLO, the trio of very young tenors of which he joined when he was just 14 years old and still living with his parents in Montepagano, a village on the hill above Roseto degli Abruzzi. After that first stay in February 2015, for Gianluca Rigopiano it had become the place of his heart, where he could take refuge when he needed to unplug and be alone for a while and in January 2017 he intended to return again. The day he had chosen was Tuesday 17th, he wanted to relax and also take a look at the renovation project of his new house that Roberto Del Rosso was working on, but as we know, it had been snowing in Abruzzo for days.
GIANLUCA= Two days before, Roberto and I spoke on the phone to organize ourselves. There was my father next to me and Roberto in a very kind and generous way, despite everything he had offered to come and get me and my father said it wasn’t possible because the situation was dangerous, he was worried because the storm had also reached the sea in Roseto degli Abruzzi. We were locked in the house and that wasn’t the case. Maybe my father had sensed the danger and he insisted so much, saying that it wasn’t possible, that I couldn’t go in these conditions.
Initially I also insisted by saying: “But what can happen? I’ll go there for a few days, relax.”
My father even raised his voice, well, he had realized the situation, I don’t know, but anyway he stopped me. I followed his advice by saying that maybe I would return at another time, and thus the phone call with Roberto ended.
MAN= On Thursday 19 January, Gianluca woke up and heard the news of the avalanche and then saw the images of the rescue caravan and the first operators among fallen trees and rubble of the hotel rising in the snow.
GIANLUCA= At that moment when I saw that structure completely destroyed by the avalanche, my blood ran cold, it felt like I was in a movie, as if it wasn’t real, a bad dream. You know there is a part of me that wanted to remove this story a little, partly because of the relationship I had with Roberto because he was a friend and then because that place was a corner of paradise and I carry it in my heart. I probably subconsciously tried to remove the memory, because those images were so strong. Certainly, thinking of those people, and imagining that maybe I could have been there too and that I had escaped death.
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