We continue to follow the U.S. tour. Many cities have already been done, but there are still many concerts, for the joy of all of you who are waiting for them.
Everything is going swimmingly.
March 12
The concert was in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.
A fan’s comment:Attending an Il Volo concert is nothing short of an extraordinary experience. Last night, I had the incredible opportunity to witness the Italian trio—Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble—perform live, and it was an evening I won’t soon forget. From the moment the lights dimmed, the energy in the venue was electric. The audience made up of long-time fans and new admirers alike, erupted into applause as the trio stepped onto the stage. And what followed was an evening of exquisite music, passion, and undeniable talent. The voices of Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca blend in perfect harmony, and this is evident in every song they perform. Their vocal range is breathtaking—whether they were hitting soaring high notes or delivering rich, heartfelt low tones, their voices captivated the crowd from start to finish. What stands out the most about Il Volo is the maturity and depth of their singing, especially considering how young they are. They bring a sense of classical opera to contemporary music, creating a rare and beautiful fusion that appeals to people of all ages. One of the most powerful moments of the evening came during their performance of “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot. The intensity and emotion in their voices were so palpable that you could feel every note deep in your chest. It was a true showcase of their vocal prowess and ability to convey raw emotion through music. But it wasn’t all opera and classical ballads—Il Volo also performed some lighter, more upbeat songs, including their hits like “Grande Amore” and “Il Mondo”, and “Hallelujah” of regrettable singer Leonard Cohen. These tracks had the crowd clapping and singing along, adding an element of fun and energy to the night. The trio’s chemistry on stage is infectious. They joke and interact with each other in a way that shows their genuine friendship and love for performing together. At one point, they even shared funny stories from their travels, which helped to break the ice and made the concert feel more personal. They truly made the audience feel like we were part of their journey. The orchestra accompanying Il Volo added a grand, cinematic quality to the performance. The arrangement of each song was rich and dynamic, enhancing the trio’s voices without overshadowing them. The production was flawless, with stunning lighting and visuals that beautifully complemented the music, but never distracted from the singers. What truly makes an Il Volo concert so special is the feeling of being part of something transcendent. There’s a sense of unity in the air, as everyone—whether they speak Italian or not—feels the emotion and beauty in every note. The evening concluded with a standing ovation, and the trio responded with an encore that left the crowd wanting more. Il Volo has undoubtedly mastered the art of making classical music accessible, exciting, and emotionally moving. If you ever have the chance to see them live, don’t miss it. Their performances are a testament to the power of music to connect people and create unforgettable moments.
And here are two short videos posted by Jennifer Hudson Show!
The IL VOLO tour in U.S. started very well, in a short time there have already been three concerts, but let’s go in order:
10 September: DETROIT
Some friends were there, and I can tell you it was great.
They donned their beautiful white suits and then finished off with their traditional blues.
I don’t want to dwell on this concert, because among the audience there was our JANA, who had an important task to do after the concert. She herself will tell you in a post the concert and the meeting at the Meet & Greet.
We look forward to your review Jana !! 🤗
So I’ll just put some photos, also because the security didn’t allow to make videos at all. Here in Italy I have not had any limitations to videos, too bad.
Thank you Deborah Beaupre for the photos and for the video of ECSTASY OF GOLD!! 😘
Please click on the photo below to view the video.
Detroit is also famous for its cars, and the guys took the opportunity to get into some really beautiful cars.
The next stop is CLEVELAND, but 11 September is a date that no one forgets and our dear ones Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca dedicate the National Anthem in memory of so many missing people. ❤ 🇺🇸
This time the boys wore their blue suits from the beginning, I don’t want to be wrong, this is just my thought, but I think they did it out of respect as the day before was the anniversary of the disappearance of the Twin Towers.
Cleveland, like Detroit, welcomed Il Volo enthusiastically and Piero, Gianluca and Ignazio responded with love.
Rose Marie Paliobeis was present at the concert and wrote that during the concert the boys asked all people to stand up, and sang the National Anthem a cappella in memory of September 11th. It was a very touching and emotional moment.
Pat and I looked for a long time for a video that had captured this beautiful moment and here it is, thanks Lisa Joy, you were also present at the concert, happy to be able to see Il Volo again after a long time !!
In Cleveland there was also Judy Thurman with Beverly Olson. Read what a nice gesture Piero made.❤
Last night at the concert in Cleveland with Judy Thurman. Piero grabbed my phone to take a selfie, but his solo part in the song started, so he quickly snapped this. What love!
……. and Ignazio receiving a gift 😁
Please click on the photo below to view the video.
O SOLE MIO!! Ignazio, you are always the same !!❤😁
Please click on the photo below to view the video.
GRANDE AMOREand immediately we feel melancholy, because we know that the concert is over !!
Three wonderful concerts, but the tour continues, but where will they find the strength and in particular the voice to face everything in such a tight time frame?
The next stop is Indianapolis, which of you will be there ??
Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear beautiful voices.
Scroll down the page to where it says “Listen to the full conversation with Mark Wigmore, here:” You can click the play button to listen to the interview. THEN, if you would like to save the audio click on the three vertical dots at the end to the right of the little speaker button and then click download. 😄
And here we are in CHICAGO, the theater is sold out !!
But how much emotion mustPiero, Ignazioand Gianluca have, as they walk in this street in front of the theater where they will perform?
Once again, an incredible welcome for these young men.
Impossible to get used to this affection by the audience.
Security increasingly forbids videos. 🙁
Fortunately, Deborah Georgini Beaupre was also at the concert, she made many beautiful photos, some short videos, but in particular she was present and her comments make us understand, what happened during the evening. Thanks Deborah !! 😘
“This happens to the girl sitting right next to us during 🎶O sole mio🎶 Notice first Gianluca comes down and is singing to her, then after he goes back to the stage, Ignazio decides to sneak down to sing to her also!! Meanwhile…Piero needs to outdo both of them with his famous part of the song not far away from all this!! (Sorry the videos are very short.) The ragazzi were in rare form that night!! Gotta love them!!💖💖💖”
VOLARE
(Please click on each photo below to view at a larger size.)
GRANDE AMORE
VOLARE
Mix of songs:
In the backstage of the concert, a young and nice Italian actor Salvatore Esposito was also present. I will translate what he says in this video:
S = Igna, so Chicago is yours (by Il Volo) I = Wait, the concert has yet to begin. S = All sold-out, all Chicago is talking about you, come here Piero, come …
February 17: ATLANTA
And here they are in ATLANTA, it seems that security was less demanding here, better for us, these videos are beautiful!!
NESSUN DORMA
SMILE
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLE WATER / GRANDE AMORE
MAMMA
LIBIAM DE LIETI CALICI
(At the end of this video, you can see that Piero’s microphone quits working and Ignazio reaches him with his, to help him finish the song. ❤️️🎤)
Final greetings
Without words ❤️❤️
“The Atlanta concert was incredible! In my wildest dreams, I never thought this would happen to me. Ignazio…Me…Grande Amore!”
– Debbie Sanders Folds
And now, go, go to the sun 🌞, Florida and California are waiting for you.
After the photo shoot in New York, they flew to Miami.
Here is Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca at the South Florida PBS for the special recorded in Matera.
Let’s enjoy these short videos.
Then they were guests at the Despierta America television program . . .
. . . where they received a beautiful cake for their 10 years.
But how beautiful they are! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
They also sang “GRANDE AMORE”.
And yesterday they were at the PBS in Chicago.
(Click on each photo to enlarge it.)
(Thanks Judy Paullin Thurman, for publishing these beautiful photos of Diane Laske Varsek and Christine Nelson)
And now, they’re already in Atlanta!!😁
And what about this beautiful rediscovered friendship?
Thanks Richard Jay-Alexander for your post with these beautiful words. 😘
(He was the producer of the first special PBS We Are Love and also of other events.)
About Last Night …. THE BOYS of IL VOLO are in town and we got to have a lovely dinner and catch up at Morton’s in North Miami. Gianluca, Piero and Ignazio are looking great and singing better than ever (LIVE) as they are now in their early to mid 20’s. I first learned of them and worked with them when they were teenagers. Also, their longtime road manager & friend, Barbara Vitali was with them and it was nice to catch up, reminisce and look to the future. They have now been together as a group for TEN YEARS and have a new PBS special that you should look for … IL VOLO: Ten Years. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS. I LOVE THESE GUYS and the foundation of our work and our friendship was rock solid, which is why we still stay in touch and see each other. Hey … BTW …. New York!!!! They’re playing RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL in February and are almost SOLD OUT … so get your TIX! They are the REAL DEAL!
(Image made by Xinjie Wang)
Ok, will there be a next stop over Atlanta? We’ll see.
Moreover, many of you, will be seeing the Matera concert on television, write me your comments, for better or for worse.
On their Italian journey last year, our world travelers, Jana andLorna, stopped by the little cafe in Montepagano and enjoyed Nutella crepes. Little did they realize that soon Chicago would boast the first stand – alone permanent Nutella cafe!
But first a little history on where Nutella came from…
Pietro Ferrero, who owned abakery inAlba, Piedmont, an area known for the production of hazelnuts, sold an initial batch of 300 kilograms (660 lb) of “Pasta Gianduja” in 1946. At the time, there was very little chocolate because cocoa was in short supply due to World War II rationing.[3]Ferrero instead used hazelnuts, which are plentiful in the Piedmont region of Italy (northwest), to extend the limited chocolate supply. This product, called “Pasta Gianduja” was originally sold as a solid block, but Ferrero started to sell a creamy version in 1951 as “Supercrema”.[4]
In 1963, Ferrero’s son Michele Ferrero revamped Supercrema with the intention of marketing it throughout Europe. Its composition was modified and it was renamed “Nutella”. The first jar of Nutella left the factory in Alba on 20 April 1964. The product was an instant success and remains widely popular.[5]
And now fast forward to May 31, 2017…
America’s first Nutella cafe opens!
People enter the cafe through a door shaped like a Nutella jar, which also includes pendants shaped like hazelnut flowers and a ceiling designed to remind customers of Nutella waves.
The 2nd floor of the cafe features a fireplace.
Their menu goes beyond sweet stuff with savory sandwiches and salads made with the hazelnut spread, including panini with speck ham from the same Italian region where the spread originated.
Nutella has held cafe pop-ups across the country but nothing permanent like this new one in Chicago. Chicago is well known for it’s flourishing food scene, so it was a top choice for the Windy City to be home to the first cafe.
So next time the guys are back in the U.S.A. those of you in Chicago, be on the look out for a famous Italiansinger who just happens to love Nutella.
You just never know who you may run into at this very cafe!!
Nutella Cafe, 189 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 729-5186, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
For those of you from out of town, if you take the train, the Nutella Café is just a little over a mile from Union Station and about a 30 minute walk. If you walk, then you won’t feel too guilty about eating there! 🙂
Buon appetito!
Photo and story credits to Eater Chicago, Wikipedia and Facebook.
~~Jane~~
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