As you have already seen on the various pages of the fans, a beautiful new book has been published dedicated to IL VOLO.
The title of the book is GRANDE AMORE AL PRIMO ASCOLTO. It is written by Patrizia Ciava, our good writer and dear friend, who has collected numerous testimonies from us fans all over the world. In fact, the book is a “fan tribute” of how each of us has become aware and has begun to follow IL VOLO.
For now, the version of the book is only in Italian, but it is not excluded that it can be translated into English.
The book is preceded by a beautiful preface by Marino Bartoletti.
Since it is not yet known, if and when the English version will be published, for the moment I will translate the presentation of the book of the publishing house (AltrEdizioni) and the preface by Bartoletti.
Unique in its kind this book-tribute to the Il Volo group by its fans, on the occasion of their ten-year career. The book bears witness to the affection and admiration that people around the world have for Gianluca Ginoble, Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto, well highlighted by numerous testimonies collected in the second part. An exciting journey into the music and soul of every person.
In the first part of the book, the author guides us on the extraordinary journey of the three young artists, approaching a discussion on the repertoire and on the vocal and interpretative qualities that have made the trio an Italian excellence and a phenomenon almost unique in the international music scene, not only because of the diversity and heterogeneity of their admirers.
The book also collects, in the second part, unique and often moving stories, written by people of all ages and coming from different countries and continents, which tell the ability of the three very young artists to create with their voice a magic that enchants and that it even causes a beneficial form of addiction.
“Once again Il Volo proves to have understood that mutual respect, sharing and teamwork are the real driving force to achieve and maintain success. (…)
I therefore thought of collecting some testimonials to describe what appears to be a unique phenomenon of its kind, it does not seem to me, in fact, that in the international music scene a group of twenty-year-olds who in a few years succeed in achieving global success, winning at the same time people of different generations, nationality and culture.”
THEY CALL ME UNCLE MARINO (Foreword by Marino Bartoletti)
Yes, they call me Uncle Marino. But they know very well that my affection (and obviously my esteem) in their regard will never ignore sincerity and even – if it were useful – from knowing how to pull their ears if I saw that they “missed” something.
When, four years ago, a slanderer fed the media the news that they had “destroyed” a hotel in Switzerland, I went on TV and said:
“The Gianluca, the Piero and the Ignazio I know, would never do and they could not have done such a thing. But if, in a moment of madness, which I cannot imagine, this happened, the first to slap them would be their parents. That they are their strength, their anchor and their wisdom.”
It is history that everything was invented: but it is also true that there are people, “enemies”, who even today, not knowing what to say to “criticize them”, revive that absurd story as if it were true. And they even avoid a correct verification of the truth.
From then on I told them that even this “trial” so sad was the symptom of a success that has no equal (and therefore, for a perverse logic, used in our country, has disgusting symmetries on the part of those who have no other arguments to attack them): but certainly their dismay was mine, and even their pain was mine. Because it would be easier to “defend” oneself from faults than one has, rather than from the sick imagination of those who would pretend to invent our sins.
I have known Gianluca, Piero and Ignazio from the beginning of their … real flight. I know their families. I know Michele Torpedine. Yes, they are guys I really love: to the point that someone told me that, while I have always managed, in my work, to hide my sporting faiths, to them, sometimes I “line up” with a transport, even far from my usual offer.
But how can you not be indignant when you see and read certain things (almost always the result of ignorance, envy, frustration, pure malice: at best a stink under the nose)? God gave us intelligence and conscience: I too, at the beginning of their career, was conceptually suspicious of a “cold fusion” that did not coincide perfectly with my canons as an educator. But then, to love them, it was enough to know them, follow them, appreciate their passion, their humility, their spirit of sacrifice, their sympathy, their desire to always get back in the game and improve: and of course their talent!
This year, in Sanremo, I was forced to witness disgusting scenes that were unbearably beyond the right / duty of criticism. Yet I saw them react once again with composure, education and a smile.
While I myself burst out, as on “Domenica In” when I said verbatim that on the part of the famous “Jury of honor” I had witnessed an authentic demonstration of “artistic racism”. Evidently being good and admired in the world is the biggest (strictly Italian) “guilt” there is.
But in the end, why make bad blood? Their smile must be our smile. Their “beauty” of boys and artists must be the only thing that matters. And then, as far as I’m concerned, there’s friendship. The joy of embracing them whenever I meet them inside and above all outside their professional contexts.
There are fairy tales that want to hear from me and listen like enchanted children. And there are messages that sometimes come to me, in the middle of the night: “Uncle Marino, I know that this time I really fell in love, what do I do?”
“Sleep, that tomorrow, pass.”
Come on kids, you know perfectly how much love, you move!
And this book is yet another proof. It’s another voice inside that is bringing you where the sun is born.
Marino Bartoletti
It is really a beautiful reading, a splendid introduction by Bartoletti, excellent the first part with the chapters edited by Patrizia Ciava and then in the second part, all the stories of us fans, from all over the world, stories that unite us for this affection and respect we have for these three adorable young men, Ignazio, Gianluca and Piero: IL VOLO. ❤️
Daniela
The book can now also be ordered on Amazon.
The cost of the book is 18.00 euros.
For those who will be in Verona, there is the possibility to buy it directly in Verona.
Credit to owners of all photos.
The sales of Torpedine’s book go very well, he wanted to thank everyone with this message:
IT IS A GREAT SATISFACTION THAT IN A LITTLE TIME “RICOMINCIO DAI TRE” IS AMONG THE BOOKS MOST SOLD BY FELTRINELLI.
THANK YOU ALL.
Certainly it is a great satisfaction, considering also the beneficial purpose of selling the books.
Several newspapers have written reviews of the book and there have been many interviews.
This, which I translate, is taken from the article of Optimagazine, written by Red Ronnie and explains very well why this book was made.
“Why did Michele write this book? Perhaps because he was tired of having to reply to artists who told events that concerned him by distorting or inventing parts, perhaps to close the chapter of the past and “fly” again very high, but above all to tell that those who take care of people who climb on a stage he is also an artist to whom not only the money of the percentage he collects is enough, but he would also like gratification.”
With whom Michele has re-found gratitude and the desire to move on?
You have some doubts?
But of course with Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca, in a word IL VOLO!
In an interview, Torpedine was asked if the guys at IL VOLO are grateful and he replied that not only the boys but also their parents, to the point that he had to ask to stop thanking him.
But here’s what he wrote about them when it all started.
“My new creature (creation), IL VOLO, is challenging, of course, but it’s too fascinating to be able to invent, try, throw themselves together in projects that seem impossible and instead all are realized: theaters and arenas sold-out in every corner of the world; fans of all ages, because with them concerts come, whole families. “
We know that all this is true, during the concerts of the boys it is possible to see from the children to the grandparents, generations mixed in enjoying their music.
Another very significant piece written by Torpedine, where he talks about the guys is this:
“They always follow me, even if they do not fully share the idea. They trust me. Finally someone has understood that it is not the gain that interests me, rather the satisfaction of showing that in music I can also make mistakes, but very little, very little.”
How true Torpedine is, you have not made a mistake in your judgment of the boys. Pearls rare, very rare, and you recognized them, even if they were crude.
Crew, what do you think of this? Michele had a nose?
But the boys grow up and the difficulties arrive and Torpedine writes about this:
“Yet the difficulties were not lacking even with them: they came, above all, when the world realized that he no longer had three prodigy children, but three mature artists aware of their potential. Suddenly, we almost had to start all over again. , with great perplexity of the media and professionals, and we were not afraid to roll up our sleeves.
We really have to thank Bruno Vespa, it was he who bet on IL VOLO on TV at a time when it was not so easy for us.”
But I have to tell you, crew, that the piece that has me a little shocked, was this, and I would like to read your opinion on this.
“Nicoletta Mantovani (wife of Pavarotti) was the first to comment very negatively about IL VOLO, my last creature (the last artists created Michele), aiming to destroy the opinion of these guys, instead of encouraging them at their beginnings.
Obviously it is impossible, not only risky, to compare them to Pavarotti. Who does this is crazy.
Today, however, she also recognizes that they are unique guys: they sing well, they have passion and they believe in it.
Recently, all the media have documented that she strongly desired them at the inauguration of the Museum of Modena dedicated to Luciano.”
What to say, they did not deserve this, they were just kids … but maybe she did not know them and when she finally got to do it years later, she changed her mind.
In fact we say that, “Those who know them can not help but love them.”
I think Michele really loves Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca and it is widely reciprocated by the boys.
I believe that the difficulties have not been few and will continue to be there, but the team is strong and the road, even if tortuous, can be leveled.
Surely talent, education and gratitude are not lacking in our guys.
What do you think?
Credit to owners of all photos.
These days, Michele Torpedine is releasing several television interviews to sponsor his book, RICOMINCIO DAI TRE.
This is the last one he has released to “SABATO ITALIANO“, present in the studio Eleonora Daniele (presenter) and Iva Zanicchi (Italian singer).
I will translate it for you.
E= Let’s talk about the inspired book, also from them, the guys of Volo, a great international success.
I= I like them very much, finally someone who sings, come on.
<introductory song>
E= Hello Michele Torpedine, the one who also decreed the success of these guys.
Hi Michele, RICOMINCIO DAI TRE, ie from them, from these three talents.
T= Hello, let’s say that the book I dedicated more to them, because they were a kind of breath of oxygen, IVA can confirm that in our environment is a rare thing.
I= I’ve known Michele for a lifetime, he’s a great man, it’s useless to say so, for example now the next tour, we’ll do it in South America, he and I will sing in a duet (she jokes). It’s true or not Torpedine?
We will only sing ZINGARA (a famous IVA’s song)
E= In 2012 the guys of the IL VOLO were with a great artist and international actress, look.
<video with Barbra Streisand>
I= Come on Michael, let’s unveil the scoop, it was not Barbara Straisand, it was me with the mask.
E= In this book you wrote about these guys, not only, also of many artists you have followed in these years, but especially of them, because they have marked your transformation.
T= Yes, as I said before, after almost 40 years of colleagues, sometimes even a little particular, IL VOLO was a new window opening, people with a lot of sensitivity, respect for the things you do ….
E= Because Michele in this book spoke of the recognition of many artists, dear IVA.
I = Gratitude is not human, dear Michele. Did you find gratitude in this world?
T= Few times
I= Do you know why Lucifer has rebelled against God? It was unbearable for him to be grateful to God, so imagine if those artists know gratitude.
T = It’s true, I arrived a little late.
E= The guys from IL VOLO sent us video messages, let’s watch them.
Piero = Who are these three? I send you a hug, hello Eleonora hello to everyone, hello Micael
Ignazio = Hi Eleonora, listen, we’ll be back on tour next year, and we need a drummer, send it off Michele, send it to us, we need a drummer for the tour so do not waste time with him, bye.
Gianluca= I must say that I’m really proud to be part of this beautiful story with Il Volo, and thanks also for the title, RICOMINCIO DAI TRE, hello to everyone.
E = You play the drummer.
T = I did it for many years, the first 23 years I was a musician, I started with a colleague, Orietta, in fact she never misses an opportunity to say that she was the first to understand that I could do this job.
Your great friend Orietta Berti.
I= Orietta is a girl, very intelligent, and she is an exceptional girl indeed, as well as a good singer and an extraordinary woman. You worked with her, and why did you never work with me? But you played the drums with me once in Turin.
Because a good manager must also be a good musician to be able to love singers and music.
E = Let’s see Giorgia, Pino Daniele, many artists that you have followed in these years and really exclusive images that you sent us.
<video>
E = Congratulations to Michele Torpedine.
RICOMINCIO DAI TRE, thanks to Michele Torpedine for being here with us.
Read the book, it’s very interesting, with some behind the scenes a little peperino, thanks Michele.
(I asked Daniela what the words “little peperino” meant. She better explained by saying, “The presenter, greeting Torpedine advises the public to read the book because it is interesting and because are described moments a little lively, pungent, and that we do not know.”)
A little trivia . . . I don’t know if this has been mentioned here before but would you like to guess who took the photo of Michele that was used on the front cover of his book?
Photo credit to CHI MAGAZINE and credit to the owner of the Facebook interview video.
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