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Concert Photos/Reviews, Gianluca, Ignazio, Il Volo, Piero

Congratulations Ignazio, Gianluca, Piero! YOU DID IT!

November 16, 2013 15 Comments

Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca we salute you!

You never let us down! You carried on in sickness and in health.

Here’s to Il Volo’s awesome 2013 Tour,

We are Love and Mas Que Amor!

By MFA Tower Theater September 12, 20313 — By MFA Tower Theater
September 12, 20313

By MFA September 12, 2013 — By MFA
September 12, 2013

By MFA Tower Theater September 12, 2013 — By MFA Tower Theater
September 12, 2013

By Il Volo Venezuela October 17, 2013 Costa Rica — By Il Volo Venezuela October 17, 2013
Costa Rica

By Gianluca Ginoble October 13, 2013 — By Gianluca Ginoble
October 13, 2013

Gianluca, "MIAMI!!! Are you ready for tonight????!!!" — Gianluca, “MIAMI!!! Are you ready for tonight????!!!”

By Piero Barone Guatemala October 23 — By Piero Barone
Guatemala October 23

By MFA Boston September 14, 2013 — By MFA Boston
September 14, 2013

Gianluca, "With some beautiful fans after the concert in Tampa!" — Gianluca, “With some beautiful fans after the concert in Tampa!”

By Il Volo Venezuela October 11, 2013 Valencia, Venezuela — By Il Volo Venezuela October 11, 2013
Valencia, Venezuela

Il Volo, In Case You Missed It

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT……

November 15, 2013 32 Comments

11/15/13

Hi Everyone,

Tomorrow 11/16/12 is Il Volo’s last concert in South America. The concert will be Figali Convention Center in Panama City, Panama.

Figali Convention Center is an indoor sports arena, in Fort Amador, Panama City, Panama. The capacity of the arena is 10,275.

Built in 2003, as the main venue for the Miss Universe 2003 Pageant, which took place in Panama that year. Since then, it has been used mainly for many concerts and sports events, such as boxing and ice skating. It has a high-class structure and architecture, making it one of the best, if not the best, Convention Centers in Central America. In June 14 2012, American popstar Jennifer Lopez kicked off her first world tour, Dance Again World Tour, at the convention center.

Few cities in Latin America can match the diversity and cosmopolitanism of PANAMA CITY: polyglot and postmodern before its time, its atmosphere is surprisingly more similar to the mighty trading cities of Asia than to anywhere else in the region. The city has always thrived on commerce; its unique position on the world’s trade routes and the economic opportunity this presents has attracted immigrants and businesses from all over the globe. With nearly a third of the country’s population living in the urbanized corridor between Panama City and Colón, the capital’s metropolitan melting pot is a study in contrasts. East and West, ancient and modern, wealth and poverty: they all have a place in Panama City.

Panama City’s layout, too, encompasses some startling incongruities. On a small peninsula at the southwest end of the Bay of Panama stands the old city centre of San Felipe, a breezy jumble of ruins and restored colonial buildings; 4km or so to the northeast rise the shimmering skyscrapers of El Cangrejo, the modern banking and commercial district. West of San Felipe, the former US Canal Zone town of Balboa retains a distinctly North American character, while eastward from El Cangrejo, amid sprawling suburban slums, stand the ruins of Panamá Viejo, the first European city on the Pacific coast of the Americas. Isles of tranquillity far from the frenetic squalor of the city include Isla Taboga, the “Island of Flowers” some 20km off the coast; the islets of the Amador Causeway alongside the Pacific entrance to the canal; and the Parque Nacional Metropolitano, an island of tropical rainforest within the capital. Panama City is also a good base for day-trips to the canal and the Caribbean coast as far as Portobelo.

Twitters, Tweets and Keeks:

Gianluca tweets “Thanks Brazil!! what a wonderful experience! we’ll come back soon!! XOXO” Yesterday “Time flies” and “In Panama”

Piero, this one tweet from Piero says it all, very poignant. He also sends a picture of him and his dad at the airport.

“The person back to me is my Dad! I’m at The airport and I just said bye to my Dad after 3 months that we are together on tour! I can’t explain for I’m feeling right now ;( i miss you already dad but I’m happy cause he’s going back at home t…o see my Mom and Sister and whole my family! He has been and he is the most important person for me and he protects me like nobody else. I’ll see my family in 1 month!!! I love you Dad with all my heart!!! “

Ignazio, “Going to Panama…last show of tour!!!”

Check out Team Il Volo for 2 excellent interviews: “Il Volo, a story of a dream come true” This is a 10 minute video of interviews that took place in Italy with all three “Guys” and their families, the interview is from “Le Lena”, The Boys tweet that it’s an important Italian TV show! The interviews are in Italian, but it gives you a good look at them at home with their families and friends. The other interview is “Il Volo, meet 3 young tenors that are successful world wide” ( we’ll let the tenors thing go for now)

Look at All Things Il Volo for good photos and videos. see the new “Fan Story” from Ruth Rapp!

Mundial had 1 picture among others of the Guys enjoying an evening out in Panama.

The tour will end tomorrow and Il Volo will return to The USA for the LA Tree Lighting Ceremony on 11/17. They, I’m sure, will have more appearances , whether TV or signings, in the next few weeks. Piero says they’ll be home in a month! This tour has been very successful and very long! We are glad they can see the light at the end of the tunnel and be home soon with their families and friends!! We will greatly miss them, but they deserve the rest and comfort of home.

Love and Luck In Panama Il Volo, we’ll see you soon!!

Linda

Il Volo, In Case You Missed It, Site News

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…….

November 12, 2013 15 Comments

11/12/13

Hi Everyone,

Tonight Il Volo is performing the second of three concerts in Sao Paulo Brazil. Here’s a little history of this beautiful city.

São Paulo ;Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃w Pawlu) ( Saint Paul) is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city proper in the southern hemisphere and the Americas and the world’s seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among the ten largest metropolitan areas in the world.

São Paulo is the capital of the state of São Paulo, Brazil’s most populous state. It exerts strong regional influence in commerce, finance, arts and entertainment and a strong international influence.The name of the city honors Saint Paul of Tarsus.

The metropolis has the largest economy by GDP among Latin American and Brazilian cities. São Paulo has significant cultural, economic and political influence both nationally and internationally. It is home to several important monuments, parks and museums such as the Latin American Memorial, the Museum of the Portuguese Language, São Paulo Museum of Art, Museum of Ipiranga and the Ibirapuera Park. Paulista Avenue is the most important financial center of São Paulo. The city holds many high profile events, like the São Paulo Art Biennial, the Brazilian Grand Prix of Formula 1, Sao Paulo Fashion Week, ATP Brasil Open. São Paulo hosts the world’s largest gay pride parade. It is also the home of various Brazilian television networks including SBT, Rede Globoand Gazeta. (Wikipedia)

Twitters, Tweets and Keeks:

Gianluca of course has been tweeting up a storm! “One of the important keys to success is having the discipline to do what u know u should do even when u don’t feel like doing it” “I’ve always been strong” with a picture of himself at a young age wearing a Superman Costume, ADORABLE!! “I like being told the truth, and I will see if it hurts or not” On the Top Ten list of Best Baritones, Gianluca was #1! He tweeted ” What an honor THANKS to everyone who voted!” Latest tweet, “We will never let you go” referring to Il Volo and their IlVolovers!!

Piero was voted #1 of the top 10 Tenors! He tweeted “Thank you so much for the vote =) “I love you all” Ignazio came in #4 in that catagory.

Ignazio tweeted “Good morning everyone, so what do you think about the Christmas Album “BUON NATALE??”

Ignazio placed #1 in the catagory of Most Adorable Guys of All Time! We already knew that, didn’t we?

Il Volo Flight Crew is still holding on at #5 of best Il Volo sites!!

Il Volo’s last concert is Nov 16th in Panama. We are certainly looking forward to them returning to the states!!

Here are some dates to remember for November:

November 17th– Christmas Tree Lighting at The Grove Shopping Center in Los Angeles @7:30PM.

November 23rd– Meet and Greet at Santa Monica Place Courtyard, 8pm, free to public. Purchase of “Buon Natale” and signing begins at 5pm. There is limited space.

November 29th– Airing on PBS, Barbara Streisand Concert, with Il Volo as special guests. Check your local listings.

Thanks again to everyone participating in the Top Ten Polls!! You all make our site the success it has become over the past few months!!!

Love and Luck, Il Volo, for the rest of your concerts in Brazil!!

Linda

Il Volo, In Case You Missed It

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT……..

November 5, 2013 54 Comments

11/5/13

Hi Everyone.

Tonight’s concert is at The Teatro Municipal in Rio De Janiero Brazil.

Here is a little history of Rio, considered to be one of the most Beautiful cities in the World.

Rio de Janeiro (/ˈriːoʊ di ʒəˈnɛəroʊ/, /deɪ ʒəˈnɛəroʊ/, /deɪ dʒəˈnɛəroʊ/; Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁi.u dʒi ʒɐˈnejɾu], January River), commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th largest in the Americas, and 26th in the world. Part of the city has been designated as a World Heritage Site, named “Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea”, identified by UNESCO on 1 July 2012 in the category Cultural Landscape.

Founded in 1565, by the Portuguese, the city was initially the seat of the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro, a captaincy of the Portuguese Empire. It later, in 1793, became the capital of the State of Brazil, a State of the Portuguese Empire. In 1808, when the Portuguese Royal Court transferred itself from Portugal to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro became the chosen seat of the court of Queen Maria I of Portugal, who subsequently, in 1815, under the leadership of her son, the Prince Regent, and future King João VI of Portugal, raised Brazil to the dignity of a kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and Algarves. Rio stayed the capital of the pluricontinental Lusitanian monarchy until 1822, when the War of Brazilian Independence began. It subsequently served as the capital of the independent monarchy, the Empire of Brazil, until 1889, and then the capital of a republican Brazil until 1960.

Rio de Janeiro represents the second largest GDP in the country (and 30th largest in the world in 2008), estimated at about R$343 billion (IBGE/2008) (nearly US$201 billion), and is headquarters to two of Brazil’s major companies—Petrobras and Vale, and major oil companies and telephony in Brazil, besides the largest conglomerate of media and communications companies in Latin America, the Globo Organizations. The home of many universities and institutes, it is the second largest center of research and development in Brazil, accounting for 17% of national scientific production—according to 2005 data.

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer (“Cristo Redentor”) atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world’s largest football stadiums.

The 2016 Summer Olympics and the Paralympics will take place in Rio de Janeiro, which will mark the first time a South American or a Portuguese-speaking nation hosts the event. It will be the third time the Olympics will be held in a Southern Hemisphere city. On 12 August 2012, at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, Mayor Eduardo Paes received the Olympic Flag, via Jacques Rogge, from London Mayor Boris Johnson. Rio’s Maracanã Stadium, which held the final of the 1950 FIFA World Cup, will host the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Rio de Janeiro also hosted the World Youth Day in 2013.

Twitters, Tweets and Keeks:

Gianluca seems to be going through a range of emotions lately.We suspect he’s a little homesick, which is understandable. Here are some of his recent tweets: ” Nervous, tired, sleepy” ” Spent time at the gym” “Going to sleep with a smile on my face” “Take all of me” “Paul the king #PaulMccartney” and today “Going to…Rio De Janeirooooooo!!! Just an hour ago he tweeted “Greetings from Rio De Janeiro”, “Here in Copacabana Beach.”

Piero Yesterday, “Interviews time” and “The next language I speak is Portuguese.”

Ignazio, Nothing new from him. We’re just glad he’s feeling better and of course that he has wifi!

Team Il Volo Has a new article “The Boys from Il Volo argue all the time, but their voices stay in key on stage” Cute article, translated from Spanish. I think it shows that like all brothers, they have their arguments.

All Things Il Volo has a new fan story and some great photos, have a look!

This is a link to a video from The Gran Rex in Argentina. Can’t tell if Gianluca forgot the words or Ignazio forgot to sing. It’s adorable!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZzrjsbX0m8 (Preview)

I sent the link to my sister, she wrote back “I loved it, shows they can make a boo boo and turn it into fun” So true!!

We are so glad all of you are here to celebrate these talented young men. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us!!!

Josie, let us know what concert you are attending!!’

The Peoples Choice nominations were just announced and I’m sorry to say Il Volo was not nominated!! Frustrating! but we know there are plenty awards ahead and Il Volo will be winning them! Thanks Marie for the information!

Love and luck tonight Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca!

Linda

Il Volo, In Case You Missed It

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT……..

November 3, 2013 36 Comments

11/3/13

Hi Everyone,

Time is sure flying, here we are in November already!!

Il Volo is in Brazil and will give 7 concerts there starting on November 5th. I thought you might enjoy a short history of the largest country in South America.

Brazil i/brəˈzɪl/ (Portuguese: Brasil, IPA: [bɾaˈziw), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: República Federativa do Brasil, is the largest country in both South America and the Latin American region. It is the world’s fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population. It is the largest Lusophone country in the world, and the only one in the Americas.

Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 km (4,655 mi). It is bordered on the north by Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and the French overseas region of French Guiana; on the northwest by Colombia; on the west by Bolivia and Peru; on the southwest by Argentina and Paraguay and on the south by Uruguay. Numerous archipelagos form part of Brazilian territory, such as Fernando de Noronha, Rocas Atoll, Saint Peter and Paul Rocks, and Trindade and Martim Vaz. It borders all other South American countries except Ecuador and Chile and occupies 47% of the continent of South America.

Brazil was a colony of Portugal beginning from the landing of Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500, up until 1815, when it was elevated to the rank of kingdom upon the formation of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. The colonial bond was in fact broken several years earlier, in 1808, when the capital of the Portuguese colonial empire was transferred from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro, after French forces led by the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Portugal. Independence was achieved in 1822 with the formation of the Empire of Brazil, a unitary state governed under a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary system. The country became a presidential republic in 1889, when a military coup d’état proclaimed the Republic, although the bicameral legislature, now called Congress, dates back to the ratification of the first constitution in 1824. Its current Constitution, formulated in 1988, defines Brazil as a federal republic. The Federation is formed by the union of the Federal District, the 26 States, and the 5,564 Municipalities.

The Brazilian economy is the world’s seventh largest by nominal GDP and the seventh largest by purchasing power parity, as of 2012. A member of the BRIC group, Brazil has one of the world’s fastest growing major economies, and its economic reforms have given the country new international recognition and influence. Brazil’s national development bank (BNDES) plays an important role for the country’s economic growth. It mostly depends on its own money and invests in big local firms. The bank’s goal is to promote economic growth as well as to preserve the environment and protection of local communities.[20] Brazil is a founding member of the United Nations, the G20, CPLP, Latin Union, the Organization of Ibero-American States, the Organization of American States, Mercosul and the Union of South American Nations. Brazil is one of 17 megadiverse countries, home to a variety of wildlife, natural environments, and extensive natural resources in a variety of protected habitats. Brazil is considered a middle power in international affairs, and has been identified as an emerging power.

Twitters, Tweets and Keeks:

Il Volo tweeted yesterday. “2nd show at #GranRex is done!! and we had the surprise to receive the Golden award pf #Masqueamor from Universal Music Argentina! Thank you #Argentina!!”

Gianluca tweeted to an Australian fan that they would be in Australia next year! He tweeted also ” Finally in Brazil, I must learn to speak Portuguese!!”

Piero tweeted 10 hrs ago, “Sao paulo…#Brazil!”

Ignazio has not tweeted, hopefully he’s laying around the pool, getting some rays!!!!

See Team Il Volo for 2 articles “Il Volo receives gold in Argentina (2nd show)” They received a gold disc for their “Mas Que Amor” album from Universal Music Argentina. See also “Il Volo, we are humble and simple”

All Things Il Volo has some good photos, see the one of Piero’s dad cooking!

It’s been an eventful few days for “Our Guys”, concerts, awards and even a little illness. Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca seem to have taken everything in stride as the professionals they are!! We are happy to see they have a few days off, they deserve them!!

We love you Il Volo, have fun and be well!!

Linda

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