And so, we have reached the final three concerts scheduled for August, specifically:
August 27 – Lanciano (in the Abruzzo region)
The concert took place at Parco Villa delle Rose.
NELLE TUE MANI
CAPOLAVORO
NESSUN DORMA
UNCHAINED MELODY
August 28 Macerata—we are in the Marche region
The concert took place at the beautiful Sferisterio theatre.
Clips from the concert
CRONACHE MACERATESI published this wonderful article:
IL VOLO: THE SFERISTERIO TAKES OFF WITH A JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD.
On a sweltering late-summer evening, the trio captivates the arena audience: “It is a great honor to bring our music to venues like this.”
From “‘O Sole Mio” to *Cinema Paradiso*, from Sanremo hits to the glow of mobile phones lighting up to the notes of “Hallelujah.” The finale is dedicated to the great Jimmy Fontana. (a native of Macerata and the man who made the song “Il Mondo” a hit)
Fans flutter in the stalls and boxes as the heat envelops the Sferisterio. It is a quintessential summer evening welcoming Il Volo, the stars of the second Sferisterio Live event following last Monday’s debut with Max Angioni. Yet, when the lights come up at 9:30 sharp and the orchestra begins to play, the heat inevitably fades into the background.
It is a near-sellout crowd, with around 2,000 spectators in attendance. The concert opens with the orchestra conducted by Maestro Edmondo Savio. Then, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble take the stage. They begin with “Now We Are Free,” followed by the evening’s first prolonged round of applause.
It is an immediate journey through music that has accompanied generations, spanning opera, singer-songwriter classics, and great international hits.
Next comes “O Sole Mio,” followed by the lights turning red for “Granada.”
“I thought this was the Sferisferio, not the Macerata thermal baths,” the trio jokes, making light of the sweltering heat in the stands and instantly breaking down the barrier between them and the audience.
Il Volo is in Macerata to celebrate a major milestone, too: nearly 18 years together.
“We’re practically coming of age,” they joke.
Gianluca adds: “I graduated this year,” drawing another laugh from the audience.
Then the music returns: Leoncavallo’s *Mattinata*, *Per Aspera*, and *Chiaro di Luna*.
“It is a great honor to bring music to places like this,” they say. The Sferisterio proves to be the ideal venue for their musical journey,a program crafted by combining some of history’s greatest songs with the tracks that have defined the trio’s own path.
Mayor Sandro Parcaroli is also in the audience. And there is another quip: “Since the mayor is here, let’s get him to have an air-conditioned roof installed.” The audience laughs; then the lights dim and the tone shifts.
Then comes the moment dedicated to Ennio Morricone; the notes of *Cinema Paradiso* fill the Sferisterio, and for a few minutes, the great Macerata arena seems to transform into an open-air cinema. The *Cavalleria Rusticana* intermezzo follows, then “My Way.” The concert proceeds by alternating choral moments with solo performances by the three artists.
Gianluca Ginoble takes the stage with Luigi Tenco’s “Mi sono innamorato di te,” while he and Ignazio Boschetto share “Unchained Melody”, “the song of lovers.”
Then it is the turn of Albano’s “È la mia vita.” Ignazio, meanwhile, takes the stage with “Almeno tu nell’universo”; when the chorus arrives, he is no longer singing alone, the Sferisterio joins in, accompanying the song as the singer displays his full vocal range.
Then comes a more intimate moment. “A mano a mano” leads the audience toward one of the evening’s most evocative sights: phone lights illuminating the stands. A small sky of glowing points of light—honoring loved ones—shines to the strains of “Hallelujah.” The Sferisterio falls silent, making way for the music and the emotions.
The journey continues with the trio’s Sanremo hits, starting with “Capolavoro,” dedicated to their audience, and leading up to “Grande Amore.” This is the song that defines Il Volo more than any other, and one that the Sferisterio audience sings along to with the trio.
But the finale is all about Macerata. “Il Mondo” is dedicated to the late, great Jimmy Fontana.
It seems to be over. The trio waves goodbye and leaves the stage. But the audience isn’t having it; the applause turns into a collective demand for one last encore. Il Volo returns, joined on stage by the dancers, and “Nessun Dorma” begins. The voices of Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca soar above the orchestra, and the audience rises to its feet. A standing ovation follows two hours of magnificent music.
Another brief encore of “Grande Amore” brings the second night of Sferisterio Live to a close, with the entire arena on its feet.
Il Volo has released this lovely video.
“Another stop in a special place, thank you, Macerata!”
CLICK HERE to view the Facebook reel
Mattia Carducci was also at the Macerata concert (if you recall, four years ago he went up on stage to sing with Il Volo).
Mattia is an adorable young boy who loves music and Il Volo. Our guys recognized him immediately, and the bond was rekindled!
Here is what Mattia’s mom wrote, along with the photos she posted.
….Mattia and Il Volo….The fairy tale continues! During the concert….Piero Barone spotted Mattia in the audience!❤️ Tonight, the added honor of being photographed with the world-famous manager, producer, and drummer Michele Torpedine!❤️….Even among famous names, you can meet people with hearts of gold!🥰 Forgive my loud laughter in the video of the meeting, but in moments like that, your legs shake, the emotion is overwhelming, and you just let yourself go!🥰 And for these emotions gifted to Mattia and our family, for Gianluca Ginoble’s kindness, and for everything else, I will never stop saying THANK YOU!❤️ Tonight’s hugs and incredibly sweet, gentle touches will stay with us every day, and tonight, once again….it was WONDERFUL!❤️….oh yes….with all the love I have!❤️
In the photo below, Mattia is with his brother Giorgio and Il Volo. ❤️❤️
August 30 L’Aquila (in the Abruzzo region)
The concert took place in front of the Basilica of Collemaggio as part of the Perdonanza Celestiniana event.
This concert has recently been added to Il Volo’s schedule. The Perdonanza Celestiniana is a highly significant event—a historic civic and religious celebration promoted, supported, and organized by the Municipality of L’Aquila, the Perdonanza Committee, and the Archdiocese of L’Aquila. Established in 1294, it has been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2019.
INIZIO + NOW WE ARE FREE
O SOLE MIO
A MANO A MANO
PERDONANZA CELESTINIANA shared this video and these words:
Seven years later, back in front of Collemaggio.
In 2019, Il Volo took to this stage for a concert conceived as a gift to the city on the tenth anniversary of the earthquake.
Last night, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble returned to close the 732nd Perdonanza Celestiniana, during the year L’Aquila serves as the Italian Capital of Culture.
What kind of city did they find today, and what does it mean to return and sing in a place so deeply connected to its history?
They told us just moments before they went on stage. (Scroll down on the Facebook page below to see the videos from Perdonanza Celestiniana.)
https://www.facebook.com/ilvolosiciliafanpage
GIANLUCA = It is a great honor for us to return to Abruzzo, to my home region, and to welcome Ignazio and Piero for the closing of the 732nd *Perdonanza Celestiniana* here in L’Aquila, in one of the most evocative places in our country.
We are truly proud to bring our music to such an important event, but above all, returning to my home region is always a source of great pride and deep emotion for me.
IGNAZIO = It is obviously one of the most important events—not just in Italy, but globally—and we are proud to be part of it.
PIERO = We had the opportunity to sing here in L’Aquila for the first time in 2019, and today, we have that great privilege and honor once again. Being able to share melodies from our repertoire in such a prestigious venue is truly significant for us. We will certainly continue to do so, and we thank you for your support.
I previously mentioned the Gioia 2026 award and honorary citizenship for Gianluca Ginoble; here is the video of the award ceremony.
CLICK HERE to view the Facebook reel
Mattia Carducci and his brother Giorgio were also present for Gianluca Ginoble’s arrival for the GIOIA Award; here is an account of the meeting, in the words of his mother, Monica:
Not only excellence in music and elegance… but also so much sweetness and sensitivity! ❤️ Gianluca Ginoble with Gioia! 😍
And finally, a short video of Ignazio and Gabriele posted by Michelle. ❤️💙❤️
CLICK HERE to view the Facebook reel
These three concerts have also wrapped up successfully, leaving wonderful memories for those who were able to see them live.
The next concert will be in my hometown, Brescia—I can’t wait.
See you soon, Daniela 🤗
Credit to owners of all photos and videos.