The U.S. tour continues at a fast pace with great success among the public who are enthusiastic about the concerts and the high level but also very familiar performance that Il Volo offers.
March 7
The concert was in Jacksonville, Florida in the Center for The Performing Arts.
A nice summary of the songs proposed by Alex Rodriguez radio.
This beautiful video was posted with these beautiful words:
“Family is so very important when you love them! My mom has gotten up there in age, she turns 81 this year. These are scary times but also precious. You never know how much more time you have left with them. I saw the ad for the Il Volo concert and I didn’t think twice about getting tickets for my mom and my sister so we could all go together! Jacksonville was a bit of a drive from Orlando but well worth it! It was a beautiful concert and we had an amazing time! We will treasure these.”
March 8
The concert was in Hollywood/Davie, Florida at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
This video which summarizes a large part of the concert was published by Tannia Martinez with these beautiful words:
“From the electrifying stage presence to the soul-stirring harmonies, Il Volo’s World Tour 2025 at Seminole Hard Rock Live was pure magic! ✨🎤 Experiencing it from our perspective—the energy, the passion, and the incredible voices—made it a night to remember! Did you feel the goosebumps when they hit those high notes? Let’s relive this breathtaking concert together! 🎶💫”
As for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel venue I won’t suggest any other videos, because that evening our Pat was at the concert and she will give you a report of the evening, her impressions, her photos and videos, so we’re waiting for you Pat!! 🥰
Il Volo with Nicola Liguori, film producer.
This article published byAVENTURA AMERICANA is also nice.
The acclaimed Italian trio Il Volo, composed of tenors Ignazio Boschetto and Piero Barone, and baritone Gianluca Ginoble, arrived on their 2024-2025 world tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, before a sold-out audience that enjoyed a two-hour show with a live orchestra. The show, with great vocal display, featured more than 25 songs and classics by the group such as “Grande amore”, as well as some of the most recent tracks from the album Ad Astra, from which “Capolavoro” stands out, presented at the last edition of the Sanremo Song Festival.
The show, which began with the song “Nelle tue mani” from the film “Gladiator”, allowed Il Volo to shine as a trio, singing classics of Italian music (“Torna a Surriento”, “Il mondo”, “La donna è mobile”, “O sole mio”, “Miserere”, “Funiculì, funiculà” and “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” by Verdi and from the opera Traviata), but also gave them the opportunity to shine individually, performing songs as soloists to highlight the personal tastes of each singer. Ignazio delighted the audience with “Memory”, Gianluca with “The music of the night” and Piero with the arias “E lucevan le stelle” and “No puede ser”. The solos go back to their beginnings, when they performed as soloists on the Italian television show “Ti lascio una canzone” in 2009 and later formed a trio on the show. Eventually, the group signed a contract with Geffen Records (part of the Interscope group) and released their first album in 2010.
The performers, who alternated between English, Italian and Spanish during the evening, jokingly mentioned that their brotherhood bond is almost like a marriage and took the opportunity to have the audience congratulate Ignazio, who recently tied the knot with beauty queen and now Italian-Venezuelan businesswoman Michelle Bertolini. The show also featured two compositions by Ennio Morricone: “Se” from the film “Cinema Paradiso” and “The Ecstasy of Gold” from the film “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” and a tribute to Latin America through the song “El Triste” by José José, which was performed by the trio in 2013 during the tribute to the Mexican singer at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The concert ended with a powerful interpretation of “Nessun dorma” (Puccini) from the opera Turandot, which received a standing ovation from all those present. The 2024-2025 world tour, with which Il Volo celebrates its 15 years of successful international career, took the performers to Japan and then to their native Italy. After performing in Chicago, New York and Boston, among other cities, and finishing the dates in North America, the tour will continue through South America and the rest of Europe.
March 10
The concert was in Clearwater, Florida, at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
This summary video is very nice and the words that accompany it are very beautiful.
“Last night, we had the absolute pleasure of witnessing IL Volo live at Ruth Eckerd Hall, and what an unforgettable experience it was! From the moment Gianluca Ginoble, Piero Barone, and Ignazio Boschetto took the stage, their presence was electrifying. Their voices, blending seamlessly in perfect harmony, filled the venue with such richness and emotion that it was impossible not to be swept away.
IL Volo has an incredible ability to transport audiences with their soaring vocals and passionate performances. Their rendition of classic Italian songs, operatic arias, and contemporary favorites showcased their vocal mastery and deep connection to the music. The energy in the room was palpable, with standing ovations after nearly every song. Their interactions with the audience added warmth and charm, making the concert feel personal and intimate despite the grandeur of their performance. For those who may not know, IL Volo was formed in 2009 when the three young tenors met on the Italian talent show Ti Lascio Una Canzone. From there, they quickly gained international fame, becoming known as one of the most beloved operatic pop groups in the world. Their music blends classical opera with modern melodies, appealing to audiences of all ages. Over the years, they have collaborated with legendary artists, performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, and won multiple awards, solidifying their place in music history. Hearing them live is truly a magical experience. Their ability to convey deep emotion through song, whether it’s the passion of Grande Amore, the nostalgia of O Sole Mio, or the breathtaking power of Nessun Dorma, left the audience in awe. It was a night of pure musical brilliance, a celebration of love, life, and the timeless beauty of Italian music. If you ever get the chance to see IL Volo in concert, don’t hesitate—it’s a night you’ll never forget!”
Il Volo with Cecile.
And so three more concerts have ended, but there are still many more to go, the road is long, next stop Atlanta, Georgia!!
As promised, I am posting more reviews of the concerts. They are shorter than Leena’s and so I thought I’d put them together in one post.
The first review was sent to us by email, the others that follow, are comments to the concerts and perhaps not all of you have read them.
Everything that has been written reflects exactly our feelings towards Il Volo, therefore reading these beautiful words makes us relive special moments of lived concerts.
Happy reading, I await your comments : Daniela 🤗
Let’s start with the Clearwater concert review sent to us by Judi Edwards.
Ciao Daniela & Pat,
Another wonderful concert for our guys, and the full-house audience with some Latinos and Italians in attendance was extremely enthusiastic and appreciative—with partial to full standing ovations on most of the songs. My sister and I had fantastic seats – 3rd row, but with no one in front of us—a few steps and we could have grabbed a foot or two! Slightly different repertoire, with Here’s To You and Nella Fantasia replaced by El Reloj, Historia de Un Amor and El Triste, pleasing the Latinos—and me too. I was so happy also to hear Would She Even Know My Name as well—so beautiful! Plus I have to mention the excellent orchestra of about 30 musicians. Ignazio was his usual lively self, and at one point, when he was introducing My Way and wanting to sound like a boxing match announcer, he dropped to the floor when the other guys surprised him with a mic coming down from the ceiling (flies). I had my first Meet and Greet (this is my second concert) and it was a thrill, but there were estimated to be over 100 of us—obviously there are a lot of serious fans of our guys! I hope you like the photos from my sister Kathi–sorry we were too busy soaking up the glorious performance to take videos.
Toronto concert, review from Dolores.
I’m 90 yr. old, this was the third time I’ve seen them, twice at their earliest shows in Canada and then on September 7th in Toronto. My step-daughter and I took the train to Toronto from outside of Ottawa, and got a hotel room close to Meridian Hall. We had seats in the 7th row, with me sitting in an aisle seat.
When Ignazio came down the aisle he sat on the knee of the woman directly behind me, so I got an exceptional view of that wonderful guy and heard his voice like you wouldn’t on a CD!! The whole concert was unbelievable and the Meet and Greet afterwards was super. I told Gianluca and Ignazio it was my 90th birthday present to ME!! Got Piero to sign a CD insert for my good friend, Roz from the UK, who I’ve been writing to since January (meeting through your Flight Crew columns)..
This was an experience I will remember if I live to be 100 yrs. old. and, hopefully, I’ll get to go to another concert before I check out of this world!!
Hugs to you all!
Dolores/DeeBee
Phoenix concert, review from Martha Lukaszewski
Daniela and Pat, Thank you both for your joint efforts in bringing us all the spectacular highlights of the US tour. I saw the Phoenix concert and I witnessed their growth and maturity as artists and performers.
As a group, superb harmony. As solo performers and in duets, they have reached new levels. Piero’s voice has matured and the audience was in awe. Gianluca’s “If I can Dream” was an emotional ride with a physicality, that showed a confidence in movement. As a soloist and in the duets, Ignazio shines. But as the “Ringleader of Merriment” he is an original. The contrast from 2 years ago allowed the time to grow, and mature as men.
We are all in awe. We are here for them for years to come. Grateful : Martha
Maryann Schlessinger wrote this nice thought:
Only heard them for the first time about 1 year ago, but I was hooked immediately! I need to have my IL Volo fixed every day, so I have many of their songs on my playlist. Saw them in concert recently and they were just wonderful. They are so talented, so beautiful, so generous, so humble, so filled with love & joy that it comes through in all their songs. I am so glad to have found them & will love them forever.
…… and to her, repliedJil Shaw
Maryann Schlessinger you sound just like me. Heard the guys first last year – instantly obsessed with their beautiful voices. I saw them in Melbourne – have all their CDs and listen every single day. Don’t know what it is about Il Volo that is so special but there is something unique – in their voices, their affection for one another, their sense of fun on stage and I am just so glad I found them!!!!!!
Another beautiful stage of the tour is done, but the thought is immediately to the next concert, there is a lot of anticipation.
As announced by Il Volo, the concert, to be held in SUNRISE Arena, will be broadcast live streaming everywhere, and the proceeds will be donated to charity for the victims of Hurricane Jan.
Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca had a big heart to propose this initiative, born from their own ideas, and for this cause, they also publicized the event, participating in various broadcasts:
They were interviewed by Camilo via twitter for Spanish CNN.
In this interview, Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca also answered questions asked by the fans.
In this short video there is a question asked to Ignazio, and exactly:
Camilo = A good question: Hi I want to know which one of you has a girlfriend and how you can have a long distance relationship.
Did you understand Ignazio? (He laughs)
Ignazio = The first part I did not understand.
Piero = (he explains in Italian to Ignazio) If you have a girlfriend, how do you maintain a long-distance relationship?
I had the girlfriend, I had.
Long-distance love is not easy, but if you want, everything is possible. Some things have a beginning and we don’t know when it will end, when it is the end, and we have to take advantage of each day as if it were the last, and I am a person who always does this. Then, I have no regrets in my life. Well, I’m happy like that.
(This definitely makes us understand that the relationship between Ignazio and Ana Paula is over. Ok Ignazio, we just need you to confirm that you are happy.)
They participate in the broadcast DESPIERTA AMERICA where, after talking about the live streaming concert for charity, they perform IL MONDO and EL TRISTE.
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Then to the EN CASA CON TELEMUNDO program.
To the EL GORDO Y LA FLACA program, with Lili Estefan.
(Have fun reading my translation, I do not know Spanish but it is clear that being Italian I understand it enough and then I try to interpret, I hope I have interpreted well.)
At the beginning Piero explains that they will do a concert at SUNRISE, and it will be broadcast in live streaming and the donations will be in favor of the people affected by the hurricane.
Lili says it’s nice that three young Italians have this feeling towards the locals.
Ignazio explains that they know they have some influence and it is right that they use it to help people, he says that they have always been well received in South America and have a good connection with Florida.
Lili says to send a nice message to the fans.
Gianluca says that fans have been following them for 13 years, and for them it was a privilege to have made their passion their job. He says that the last two years of Covid have been tough and at this moment the hurricane has also come, and therefore as Piero and Ignazio said, they must help.
Ignazio explains that there are not many words to say, whole books can be written, but their, the artists, must think about how to help people, that is, by buying the ticket.
Piero says that on their social network there will be all the details, it will be very easy, something that even his grandmother could do.
Lili goes on to say that it will be enough to click to donate.
The other woman asks the guys how they have this great connection with fans everywhere, and Ignazio replies: “Becausewe areItalian”. 😁😁😁
Then Piero tells that in the morning they woke up and he asked what they had to do promotion that day and then they told him that in the afternoon he would meet the love of his life (he is being gallant with Lili ….. exclamations of all)
The other woman says that if she (Lili) is the love of your life, you need to clarify.
Lili asks if they are all still single, because she hasn’t seen them for two years and she is a little lost.
Piero confirms that they are single. (at that moment Gianluca points outwards, probably Eleonora is there, and he intends to point her out to Lili).
Lili asks, again “Are you all single?”
Piero says he is single, then adds that he is single in Italy, in Miami he is not single (laughter) and then Piero confirms that in Miami he is not single, in the rest of the world he is single (he continues to be gallant with Lili ).
Lili says they (the staff) told her there was the interview, but she didn’t know it was with them (Il Volo).
Gianluca says that the surprise is the best thing.
Lili confirms that this is so and then she returns to the topic of the Sunday concert, and asks Il Volo to sing a piece for them, the other woman also asks to please do it and Il Volo performs a piece from IL MONDO a cappella. (applause) 🤗
At the end of the interview, while they were taking pictures, also this happened with Lili, poor Gianluca, hit in the head by an elbow !!
Also the Italian RAI 1 news broadcast, broke the news.
MAN = And now let’s go and meet three talents who successfully bring Italian music to the world, but first let’s listen to their music.
And here they are, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble, or Il Volo, in connection with us from Florida, good evening guys, and thanks for being with us, good morning to you, but what are you doing in Florida?
PIERO = We are in Florida, tonight we will sing here in Miami. A few days ago we had to cancel our concert in Fort Myers due to the hurricane that destroyed part of Florida. Tonight we decided to broadcast the Miami concert in live global streaming, for a fundraiser, to help all victims affected by the hurricane.
MAN = How is your American tour going?
GIANLUCA = Well, now we are in Florida, we went to RCMH a few weeks ago, and the next stops will be Phoenix, Los Angeles and then we will finish in Australia, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
IGNAZIO = Then we will returnin December doing indoor sports in Italy, on the 15th in Turin, on the 17th in Milan and on the 23rd in Rome …..
GIANLUCA = …. December, of course
IGNAZIO = For tonight’s concert we will be live around 2:00 am in Italy, on our social networks you can find all the information, the platform is called StageIt.com
MAN = A nice tour of the world, but in all these concerts … America, Italy, Australia, is there a song that can never be missing and above all do you let us listen to it?
PIERO = We close all the concerts with Grande Amore, with that melody, we open the concerts with the Ecstasy of Gold, so it is a concert that ranges in more melodies.
What do we close with, what do we do? (Piero turns to his colleagues)
IGNAZIO = (Ignazio start to sings a piece of Il Mondo)…… ed il giorno verrà, stanotte amore non ho più pensato a te, a te!!
MAN = Thanks guys, thanks, good concert.
Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca also made a video to promote the live streaming concert and donations.
There is a lot of anticipation for the concert and the day before the date Arianna the Singer also joins the project.
Arianna Bergamaschi is a very good Italian singer who lives in the U.S. She already sang with Il Volo about 10 years ago, it is a pity that here in Italy she is very little known.
Arianna wrote this:
“After exactly 10 years from our last performances here in the USA, tonight with immense joy and emotion I will duet at the FLA Arena in Miami with the friends of Il Volo during their concert.
The show will also be streaming worldwide on the site Stageit.com and proceeds will be donated to the victims of Hurricane Ian which has just devastated a large swath of Florida territory.
As a new resident of Florida I am happy to be able to give my contribution and I invite you to buy the streaming tickets and enjoy the concert thus supporting this wonderful initiative! I embrace you all !!”
Here are Il Volo and Arianna in a video from 2012, Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca, really very young !!
October 9 – SUNRISE
And here we are finally on the night of the concert.
I too bought my ticket to participate in the streaming, but since here in Italy it will be 02:15 am, I didn’t think I would see it …………… instead at 03:20 am I woke up and then I tried to connect, and it was wonderful, from My Way to the end I saw every moment, the image and the sound were perfect, I felt like I had Il Volo singing in my home, wonderful !! ❤
I would have liked to attach the video of the entire concert that my friend Carmen from Il Volo in Clase made, but unfortunately, the video was blocked.
There were the first images of the beginning, what emotion!!
The concert was amazing, the beautiful and large Sunrise arena was full of people in crazy love for Il Volo.
Ignazio, Piero and Gianluca, beautiful in their white suits and also very excited.
The audience greeted them with a roar. ❤
The lineup of songs is slightly varied, some songs in Spanish have been included, which I really like and which I propose to you in these videos.
CARUSO – EL TRISTE – FUNICULÌ FUNICULÀ – LIBIAM DE LIETI CALICI , O SOLE MIO , Wow, wow, wow!!
HERE’S TO YOU
At the beginning of the video there is confusion, but then you see what joy and admiration among the audience.
HALLELUJAH, what emotion!
SE, sweetest, there are no words
SMILE, with the good Arianna, listen to these magnificent four voices !!! Enchantment.
Arianna wrote like this:
Thanks Miami and the wonderful audience of @flalivearena and thanks to the most powerful and talented group that ever I sang with: Il Volo, for the magical moment we shared last night !!
“You will find that life is still worth it if you just SMILE !!”
Among the audience there was also Lili Estefan and see what Piero does during O SOLE MIO.
What a wonderful evening, what a thrill, for everyone, for the public and for our beloved Gianluca, Piero and Ignazio, incredible that all this has already happened, and unfortunately the end of the American tour is coming, only two concerts and then they will fly in. Australia for three more concerts.
You bring the beautiful song, beautiful voices and sympathy, beauty and harmony, a smile wherever you go.
Thank you guys!
………. and after so much effort, this also happens at the meet & greet, fantastic and good Derek !!
See you soon guys, to finish in style.
Daniela 🤗
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