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CIAO NONNO ERNESTO GINOBLE by Daniela

Unfortunately, there are also very sad moments in life that must be faced.
On September 22nd, Grandpa Ernesto Ginoble passed away. 🙏
The news was shared by Mr. Ercole Ginoble on his Facebook profile.
Hi Dad❤️ You were a wonderful father and an adorable grandfather; we are so proud of you. A kind and generous man, loved by everyone—you leave behind such beautiful memories.
Forever with us, Dad❤️
Gianluca wrote this on his Instagram profile:
Now begins the hardest and most inevitable part: living a life without you. Moving forward without your gaze upon me.
That reassuring gaze that gave me the strength to face life.
Now, I carry that gaze within me.
I will look at myself with the same eyes you used to look at me with. Because I am like you.
And as long as I have breath in my lungs to sing, Grandpa, that voice will be yours, too.
You will live on in me forever. I love you, Grandpa. Fly high.

CLICK HERE to view the Facebook reel

Radio Roseto reported the following:

Roseto, Ernesto Ginoble has died: farewell to the beloved grandfather of Gianluca from Il Volo

Roseto degli Abruzzi (TE) – Ernesto Ginoble has passed away at the age of 92; he was the grandfather of Gianluca Ginoble, the singer from Roseto who is a member of the trio Il Volo. He was a figure deeply connected to the artist’s family and personal history, having instilled in his grandson a significant part of the passion for music that would lead him, while still very young, to perform on stages across the globe.
A message from his son Ercole
The news of his passing was shared by his son Ercole Ginoble, Gianluca’s father, who took to social media to bid his father farewell with a message filled with affection: “Goodbye, Dad. You were a wonderful father and an adorable grandfather; we are proud of you. You were a kind and generous man, loved by everyone, and you leave behind beautiful memories. Forever with us.”
The connection to music and the Montepagano band.
Ernesto Ginoble was a significant figure in Gianluca’s life. The singer himself has often spoken of the bond between them, never hiding the vital role his grandfather played in his personal growth and musical development. Ernesto was a longtime member of the Montepagano band, playing the alto flugelhorn, and it was through him that Gianluca first discovered music.
In an interview published by *La Cucina Italiana*, Gianluca recounted how his grandfather used to accompany him on the band’s trips to perform at patron saint festivals and local events in the area. Speaking about his grandson, Ernesto himself recalled with emotion the years when, as a young man, he used to watch Domenico Modugno at Sanremo, eventually remarking: “I can’t believe it: back in the sixties, I was watching Modugno at Sanremo, and now you’re as famous as he is.”
“Don’t neglect your grandparents”
Gianluca had spoken about the special bond with his grandfather on other occasions as well. In 2023, in an interview with VDossier, he recounted returning to Montepagano specifically to spend time with him: “I’m in Montepagano, at Grandpa Ernesto’s house. I spent the day with him today. I’m happy because I finally have some time to devote to my loved ones and my friends.” On that same occasion, he reminded young people of the importance of grandparents with a phrase that became particularly meaningful: “Don’t neglect your grandparents; they are life’s greatest treasure.”
Days spent together in Montepagano.
Their bond remained incredibly strong, even during the years of international success. Gianluca had spoken about growing up in Montepagano and spending his days with his grandfather: “Every morning, I would have coffee with my grandfather and his friends while they played cards.” It is a memory rooted in the sense of normalcy the artist always strove to maintain, despite his global fame.
And it was Ernesto whom Gianluca himself identified as a pivotal figure in his development. In an interview with *Il Messaggero*, while discussing the people who had played a role in his growth, he unhesitatingly pointed to his paternal grandfather: “My paternal grandfather, Ernesto. He was the artistic soul of the family; he played in the village band.”
A bond highlighted even during his rise to stardom.
Over the years, there were several public moments that showcased this bond. In 2020, Gianluca visited the Museum of the People of Abruzzo with his father, Ercole, and his grandfather, Ernesto, explaining: “My grandfather played the horn in the Montepagano band.” On that occasion, he added: “For now, I’m just enjoying my grandfather’s company.”
His grandfather had stood by Gianluca’s side even during the years of his artistic breakthrough. Il Volo won the Sanremo Festival in 2015 with “Grande amore”—a success that propelled the young singer from Roseto, then twenty years old, onto the international stage. In the days following the victory, Gianluca returned to Roseto and spoke publicly of his desire to take his grandfather to Moscow, a testament to how central Ernesto remained to his thoughts and plans.
Family and Funeral Arrangements
Ernesto Ginoble is survived by his children Ercole and Elisa, his daughter-in-law Eleonora, his adored grandchildren—Cristiana (with Francesco), Gianluca, Nicolò, and Ernesto—his great-granddaughters Ambra and Viola, his brothers- and sisters-in-law, and all his relatives.
The lying-in-state and final farewell will be hosted by the community of Montepagano. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 24, at 10:00 AM, at the Parish Church of Montepagano.
The news has prompted numerous messages of condolence and support for the Ginoble family. In Roseto, Ernesto was not merely the grandfather of one of Abruzzo’s most internationally renowned voices; he was a man deeply connected to Montepagano, to music, and to his family—a presence that accompanied Gianluca’s growth for years and will remain in the memories of all who knew him.
The entire staff of Radio Roseto stands with Gianluca, his father Ercole, and the entire Ginoble family during this time of sorrow, offering their deepest condolences on the loss of the beloved Ernesto.
We at Flight Crew also join Gianluca and the entire Ginoble family in their deep sorrow and offer our heartfelt condolences.

R.I.P., dear Grandpa Ernesto! 🙏♥️

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IL VOLO IN JUNE: FAMILY EVENTS by Daniela

So, I wanted to summarize separately all the events our guys attended but in family form and I would say to start with the wedding event of Piero’s brother, Francesco.
The wedding between Francesco and Rita took place on June 12th in Naro, here is a nice summary video.

At the beginning of the video the bride’s friend asks if Francesco will cry at the wedding and Piero responds like this:
PIERO= But Francesco doesn’t cry… (and we see the moment of the bride’s entrance into the church and Francesco who instead gets emotional)
RITA= But at least a tear, two…
PIERO= I’ve never seen him cry, I struggle to imagine him.
…….and instead Francesco gets emotional, indeed, because you know Piero, emotion plays bad tricks and you can’t control your heart….❤️
And here is Piero singing the Ave Maria and then signing the register as a witness to the marriage. 😍

Torpedine and the entire Ginoble family, including Claudia, were present at the wedding.
In the following video, there is the wait for the bride and groom to leave the church and you can clearly see Claudia turning and giving Gianluca a kiss.😍
As you may have understood, Ignazio and his family were not present at the wedding.
Piero and Gianluca singing MY WAY during the wedding party.

But even in the Boschetto household there was a reason to celebrate, in fact on June 15th Michelle turned 31, here she is while receiving a beautiful bouquet of red roses sent by Ignazio, I would say that Michelle is in great shape and her belly is now visible!!
I end the moment dedicated to Ignazio with these two short reviews dedicated to him.
In the first short video a vocal coach writes comments on Ignazio’s performance of Mia Martini’s song.
I translate the comments for you.

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Ignazio Il Volo, Mia Martini sings, vocal coach Aldo Sabatini.

“Ignazio Boschetto sings Mia Martini’s song  E NON FINISCE MICA IL CIELO in an exemplary way, he manages to reach challenging notes with great confidence, projection and adding local distortions in line with the style of the song.
Sound projection and dynamics, top, top!
A challenging song that lingers several times on A4 and touches Bb4, he manages to get there in different ways, sometimes adding controlled vocal distortions and in line with the characteristic style of the song.
The confidence, projection and use of vibrato are synonymous with excellent vocal management and control.
Also from an interpretative point of view, in my opinion, he hits the song’s intention very well.”
In this second video, the same vocal coach analyses how Ignazio manages to reach certain notes, the song is THE SHOW MUST GO ON.

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How did Ignazio Boschetto reach those notes in the original key on the Queen song?
“How did Ignazio reach the notes with that sound? Yesterday we saw the singer who performed on the TV show LIKE A STAR was unable to do this same passage.
It is absolutely not a comparison or a confrontation between the two, I take this episode to explain something that could be useful to singers.
The reasons why Ignazio can do those notes are:
1-Vocal texture, this does not mean that if you are a baritone you cannot do those notes, but reaching them with that sound is not easy.
2- Ignazio did not think of bringing the chest voice up there, but he used mechanism one with consonances of mechanism two, therefore a sort of mix belt.
3- That sound is the result of talent, musical intelligence, training and technique, because that sound requires a certain muscular athleticism, therefore that sound, on that note is not for everyone, but if you understand how to lighten, channel the sound and project it or in any case get there without lowering the tone you can succeed.”
Well, what can I say, he made some beautiful compliments on Ignazio’s skills, what do you think?
Now I dedicate myself to Gianluca.
After the wedding in Naro, Gianluca and Claudia took advantage of it, since they were in Sicily to go to Taormina where the Film Festival was taking place.
Of course. Gianluca and Claudia also enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere in Taormina.
Here is Gianluca with a local group of musicians.
And here Claudia and Gianluca at the inevitable Bambar.
I would say that the Gianluca Claudia couple is working really well and I’m happy for them.😍
In June there was also a nice interview with Ercole Ginoble who proudly talks about his son Gianluca, here it is.

CLICK HERE to view the IL CENTRO article

Gianluca Ginoble, pride of father Ercole: My son is an ambassador of Abruzzo

Interviewed by Domenico Ranieri at the Centro party in Roseto degli Abruzzi, he talked about the strong bond between the tenor of “Il Volo” and his homeland
“We show off our merchandise.” With these ironic words Ercole Ginoble, father of the famous tenor Gianluca of the trio “Il Volo”, talks about the indissoluble bond between his son and his Roseto. Originally from the hamlet of Montepagano, where he still lives with his family, Gianluca Ginoble is promoting Abruzzo in every corner of the world through his singing talent. His father Ercole himself proudly underlined this during the interview given to the editor-in-chief of the Center, Domenico Ranieri: “Gianluca is very attached to Roseto and Abruzzo and, through his activity as a musician, he makes our beautiful territory known throughout the world,” he said.
A commitment that is also reflected in the many television appearances on national networks, where the tenor never misses an opportunity to reiterate his origins: “Piero and Ignazio, the other two members of Il Volo, are Sicilian, a region much better known, for various reasons, than ours,” added Ginoble, “this is also because Abruzzo is not sold well, it is not promoted as it deserves.”
It is for this very reason that Gianluca chose to be an ambassador for his region. His father Ercole then told an anecdote: during a dinner in a restaurant in New York, where director Woody Allen was also present, Gianluca, when asked where he came from, referred to Montepulciano wine: “I am originally from Abruzzo, the region where Montepulciano is produced,” a product much appreciated by Americans.
Gianluca’s talent, his father always said during the interview, emerged from an early age: “I noticed that he was particularly in tune around the age of three, he repeated cartoon songs. Growing up, it was Andrea Bocelli’s music that captivated him: in the car he wanted to listen to it continuously.” At eight years old Gianluca joined a small choir in Roseto and began performing in summer recitals on the seafront or in evenings at the municipal villa. The turning point came with his participation in the Rai Uno talent show hosted by Antonella Clerici. From there, an extraordinary career began which, despite his young age, already boasts collaborations with artists of the caliber of Barbara Streisand and Sting.
Back to Piero, because June 24th was his birthday, Piero turned 32.

BUON COMPLEANNO PIERO!!!🎊🎂🎉❤️

Piero you are a charming, serious, intelligent man, an artist of excellent qualities and a good son.

You are strong, we love you!! ❤️

It was a nice roundup of events related to Ignazio, Piero and Gianluca and their families.
I want to assure you that no privacy has been violated, because what I have reported to you has been published on countless fan pages and also highlighted by the newspapers.
And now I hope that they have a restful July, here in Italy it is really very hot and the three of them deserve to relax their body and mind, recharge their batteries and dedicate themselves to their families.
Daniela 🤗

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IL VOLO TOUR 2025: TREVISO – FIRENZE – BOLOGNA – TORINO by Daniela

The concerts in the Italian sports halls are going great!!
Great response and success with the public, people love Gianluca, Ignazio and Piero!!
Very nice newspaper articles that write praise because Il Volo is entertaining and exciting with a show with beautiful and well sung songs.
Fantastic plays of light on large screens, a good orchestra and then them ….. skilled entertainers and their wonderful voices!!
In short, so far so good and another four concerts have been performed, but as always let’s go in order:

January 13: TREVISO

The concert was at the Palaverde di Villorba.

PER ASPERA  – CHIARO DI LUNA – OPERA The fantastic star of the concert. 🤩

MISERERE

WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER

MUSICA CHE RESTA – with the people

This was posted by the MUNICIPALITY OF VILLORBA:
🎵 Yesterday evening, shortly before the start of the concert at the Palaverde, Francesco Soligo, Mayor of Villorba, met the young members of the “Il Volo” trio behind the scenes. The mayor gave them the volume “Venetian Villas. Art and memories in Villorba” which tells the history and artistic beauties of the 18 Venetian villas present in the municipal area. A gift much appreciated by the kids who wanted to thank the entire community of Villorba for the amazing welcome they received on the occasion of this extraordinary event.✨
💛💙 Heartfelt thanks to Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble who put on a show in a packed Palaverde full of energy and enthusiasm. 💪
Some photos of the evening:

January 15: FLORENCE

The concert was at the MANDELA FORUM.

UN AMORE COSÌ GRANDE

PER TE CI SARÒ – VICINISSIMO – (among people)  MUSICA CHE RESTA

Gianluca during Musica Che Resta met his friend Eraldo

FRAMMENTI DI UNIVERSO

GRANDE AMORE

NELLE TUE MANI

During the Meet & Greet, Piero asks people where he is from and a lady replies that she is from Azerbaijan.

CAPOLAVORO

January 17: BOLOGNA

The concert is in the Unipol Arena.
Naturally this is a particularly awaited concert for Il Volo, because as you know, Bologna is the city where Ignazio, Piero, Torpedine live and where Barbara also lived.
during the afternoon rehearsals

short summary 

TRA LE ONDE

SUCCEDE – the presentation is witty and I will translate it for you

PIERO= This song talks about things that only Ignazio can describe. (then Piero looks at Ignazio’s ring finger and sees the ring).
Ignazio, did you get dirty here?….Ah no, it’s the ring, I was wrong (laughter). 😂 There was a mark, I thought you got scratched.
GIANLUCA= This song talks about love and when we talk about love you have to sit down. (all three sit on the stools)
IGNAZIO= It’s a song that is part of the album, and like many songs on the album it talks about love, because it’s true that love is one of the most beautiful things that exist in the world. The beautiful thing is that it is a subjective feeling, everyone feels and feels love differently….
PIERO= Thank goodness.
IGNAZIO= Yes, thank goodness, and although love makes you experience extremely beautiful things, sensations that you have never experienced in your life, it can also make you suffer, that’s life.
The meaning is, that despite everything, even the most unlucky person like you (Piero), SUCCEDE (it happens). applause 😂
GIANLUCA= Sorry, there is a girl dressed in red, a really nice dress and she has a sign: “Piero, I’m not asking you to marry me, but only to take me running with you.” (laughter)
PIERO= Every Sunday morning….how?
IGNAZIO = (the girl answers something)…..on horseback? In what sense? Go slow, from going horse racing!! 😂
Then if you go with this dress….
GIANLUCA= This dress is very beautiful!!
PIERO= On Sunday morning you can find me there at the Margherita gardens.
GIANLUCA= I saw that there are people from all over the world, thanks!
IGNAZIO= Piero has many suitors.
PIERO= But what have I got to do with it, continue introducing the song….
IGNAZIO= I’ve already said it, that even though you’re unlucky: SUCCEDE (It happens) 😂
GIANLUCA= Let’s also dedicate it to you (to Ignazio) who recently got married. (applause)
IGNAZIO= Why me, sorry? Even my wife! ❤️
GIANLUCA= Also to your wife of course, who is here!🥰
IGNAZIO= (to Piero) Don’t worry anyway, don’t worry!
(then turning to Gianluca) Don’t you know?
GIANLUCA = I don’t know….(these are the first words of the song!!)

ANGELS Gianluca

VICINISSIMO Piero embraces his family

SE TELEFONANDO

Certainly, the most exciting moment of the evening, the dedication to Barbara Vitali!! ❤️
On the large screens there are plays of light and this … these words appear:

GIANLUCA      IGNAZIO      PIERO
TO BARBARA
FOREVER WITH US. 

Standing ovation from the audience.

UNIPOL ARENA published these words and these beautiful photos:
Last night Il Volo made Unipol Arena a true masterpiece 🎤💫
The voices of the three tenors, already extraordinary on their own, blend together in a perfect harmony that touches the soul. Accompanied by a majestic orchestra, they gave us a journey through their timeless songs and masterfully reinterpreted covers, capable of becoming new jewels.
For Aspera Ad Astra.
A friend of mine, Annalisa Valeriano was present at the concert and wrote these beautiful words:
“The concert in Bologna on Friday evening was fabulous and in my opinion it is the most beautiful concert I have seen by them!!! The beginning was breathtaking and it was the icing on the cake!!! The scenography was fantastic with lights and lasers! Gianluca, Ignazio and Piero were fantastic as always and they were beautiful, very elegant and very nice!!! Those 2 hours flew by, I screamed, I sang at the top of my lungs, I laughed, I got excited and I had shivers when they sang Hallelujah and when the dedication to Barbara appeared on the big screens.
Thank you for the emotions you have made me feel for almost 10 years!!! I am proud to be a Volover and I will always be!!! I don’t know when I will recover from this different concert from the others! I hope to see you again soon, but I know it will take a long time! PUPPIES, I LOVE YOU!!!”

January 18: TURIN

The concert is at the INALPI ARENA.
during the rehearsals

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ROCKET MAN Gianluca

THE SHOW MUST GO ON

THE SOUND OF SILENCE

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LA CURA Gianluca

HALLELUJAH

E LUCEAN LE STELLE Piero

Piero among the people

GRANDE AMORE

SE

This medley filmed by Ercole Ginoble is very beautiful!
This beautiful video shows photos of Il Volo now and at the beginning of their career, a gesture to thank all their fans!!

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And this review that I translate for you is equally beautiful.
CLICK HERE to view the article

Il Volo a CAPOLAVORO at the Inalpi Arena.

Turin has been blessed by the great talent and professionalism of the most loved trio in the world: Il Volo.
Ignazio Boschetto, Gianluca Genoble and Piero Barone were able to excite the audience at the Inalpi Arena from the first note to the last.
A wonderful band with a professional orchestra masterfully accompanied our three Italian voices.
Great successes such as “Grande amore”, “Masterpiece”, “Tra le Onde” and great classics like “My Way” meant that the Arena became a single chorus in unison.
There was no shortage of jokes on stage (they have always joked and made fun of each other) regarding football, especially between Piero and Ignazio, one a Milan fan and the other a Juventus fan, on the same evening the two teams were also facing each other and therefore a fair enough teasing!
The moment in the audience was exciting when the 3 artists came down to sing among their fans who surrounded them with affection, selfies and hugs!
The latest album has been presented “Ad Astra” which is already their ninth studio work.
After leaving the house of music of the Inalpi Arena, Turin still sang in a tenor voice all the songs heard and experienced firsthand in memory of a concert that taught us that beautiful voices and Italian melody will never die!
Photos from the evening:
Truly so much pride and satisfaction with how the concerts in Italian sports halls are taking place, and finally it seems that even the newspapers are highlighting the success and skill of Il Volo!!!
I conclude this roundup of four concerts with a piece of news from a little while ago, Il Volo, before leaving for the tour abroad, will be present one evening in Sanremo, will duet with the singer Clara in the evening dedicated to the Covers!! So we’ll see them in Sanremo, really great news!! Il Volo will not be in the competition, he will perform a duet with Clara who is instead taking part in the competition.
I remind you that Clara sang a duet at the Verona Arena with Gianluca in May 2024.
I end with this beautiful interview done by Robert Bannon and which I don’t have to translate!!!
Good viewing.

And that’s all for now, but there will be more news and updates soon.
A hug to all of you!!
Daniela 🤗🤗

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OUR TIRELESS GIANLUCA by Daniela

Everyone knows that Gianluca Ginoble is the most social of Il Volo.
But he doesn’t just post beautiful photos and videos, he never stops promoting his beautiful native region, to which he is very attached.
This time he was invited to L’Aquila (the capital city of Abruzzo) for the presentation of the GIRO D’ITALIA (the most important cycling race in Italy).
Here is his speech:
Host = We have here with us a pride from Abruzzo: Gianluca Ginoble.
Come here with us, a round of applause to this very young talent, thank you for being here.
We brought you into a context a little different from the one you frequent, but sport is still a context of discipline, of sacrifice, to achieve dreams.
You have achieved a dream, a huge dream to cultivate …
Gianluca =  There is also one thing in common the symbol of infinity produced by the two wheels (he refers to the symbol of the Giro d’Italia drawn, in which the wheels of the bicycle form the symbol of infinity), which is a little like the Bel Canto, which is an eternal (infinite) music.
I must say that I am honored to be here, in the midst of so many champions, we also have a common friendship, which is the great Marino Bartoletti and that I care to greet him.
Host = He is a friend of ours, we give him a round of applause, because he will surely come back to visit us, he follows us, he loves Abruzzo.
Gianluca = It is a way, as I said, to promote this wonderful land, known all over the world, from the sea to the mountains, and it is certainly a message of hope, to return to live a normal life, with the organization of large events, such as concerts and the Giro d’Italia, return to see the streets full of people, and therefore I am truly honored to be here to represent my land, and I am very proud to be from Abruzzo.
Thanks, I’m really glad to meet you all.
Host = We thank you (applause).
We thank Gianluca who, among the many commitments, managed to have a little time for us.
I would also like to thank his dad, who helped us, he was our hook, we salute him, Ercole. He cares a lot, because it is a family matter to help Abruzzo.
You have been kissed by a gift, you guys are so talented (Il Volo) and you never forget Abruzzo.
What other projects are there? Can you tell us something?
In the music scene, which we remember at this moment is almost at a standstill, it is really difficult for them to go on, which in any case continue to produce, thus allowing musical operators to work. Then we also remember that at the beginning of the pandemic, Gianluca was the protagonist, together with other artists, of a fundraiser, dedicated to show business operators who, with their families, were stopped. Therefore a constant commitment in this sense.
Gianluca Ginoble with representatives of the Giro d’Italia bicycle race
What, what projects are there? Anticipate something.
Gianluca = I want to remember, since the mayor of L’Aquila is also here, that one of the most touching experiences of my life was to be able to interpret, a few days after the 2009 earthquake, we were participating in the program on RAI1 … …
Host = You were very young.
Gianluca = I was fourteen years old and that evening, live on RAI1, I was able to interpret Gounoud’s Ave Maria, and represent my land, even if for this sad cause, unfortunately, but for me, also a way to remember how proud I am to be from Abruzzo.
Now we are leaving again, we are making a great event in June at the Arena …. I shouldn’t say it, damn it, it escaped me …. (because this video was recorded before the official news, laughter of understanding from all), I only said Arena, I didn’t say where.
It is the hope of being able to start again, in two months, then.
It is a project that will be a tribute to the great master Morricone, we also had the opportunity to present him in Sanremo, as guests this year, singing “Once upon a time in the west”. It will be a collection of all the songs, the most beautiful soundtracks of the maestro, then a tour will start and then a record that will be released shortly.
Host = Ennio Morricone was also particularly close to this region, honorary citizen of the city of L’Aquila, and is still close in memory, last year there was a concert by his sons. I must also remember the beautiful performance of Il Volo in the “Perdonanza 2019”, in  Collemaggio avenue there were at least 15 thousand people, at the time we could all be close.
Gianluca = But we’ll be back, mayor.
Host = It was a spectacular thing, with Pastore’s lights on the basilica, beautiful and you absolutely must go back.
Gianluca = Yes, definitely.
Host = Let’s have a round of applause and good luck.
Gianluca = Thanks.
Host = Thank you Gianluca from the heart, but really from the heart.

Gianluca in sunglasses

Our handsome baritone often cheers us up with his beautiful selfies, in which we delight in such beauty.

Gianluca with suitcase

Gianluca smiling

Gianluca in a black shirt looking at the camera

Gianluca sideways glance

Gianluca in a red shirt smiling

Gianluca smiling in black sweat pants and shirt

Gianluca wearing mask on the plane

Gianluca in a white shirt and dress pants in a hotel room in Turkey

Gianluca in a black mask in from ot

It is he who transmits his love for Luna to us!

Gianluca and his dog Luna eating gelato

He often shows us meetings with friends.

Gianluca and friends

He gives us a glimpse of his house.

Gianluca at home with Luna the dog

He is always the one who keeps us updated on his piano exercises, sending us small pieces of pop songs, truly remarkable.
He is always the first one who tells us about the movements of Il Volo, the last a few days ago, a trip to Turkey, but for what ??? Nothing has been published. Maybe a private event ??
Be careful and safe !!

Gianluca and Piero in masks on the plane to Turkey

And he is always the first to give official news, like this one:
#Repost @ gianginoble11
It will be exciting to return to perform, in this particular period, at the Verona Arena, which we are very fond of because, like us, it acts as a bridge between tradition and modernity.
Times remain difficult but it is an important step towards that extraordinary normality that we Italians need most.
We look forward to seeing you on 5 June at the Verona Arena.
See you soon!

The guys on stage in the Verona Arena

Yeah, but he thought to give us only the good news, and to avoid telling us that the concerts scheduled at the Verona Arena for the end of August, are again postponed, for the second time !!
Damn, what a mess, I was hoping to see a concert this year. I still have the possibility of a tribute to Morricone, but they are already saying that it will be done anyway even if the public may not be admitted.
However, our government has said that from April 26, the reopening of the open-air theaters with limited audiences will begin, so there are still good hopes.
Fingers crossed!!

Black and white photo of Gianluca singing

But now I want to give you a moment of rare sweetness, listen to this beautiful video of “MI MANCHERAI” (taken from the film Il Postino), recorded in September 2019 in St. Petersburg.

Yes, Gianluca, you are really full of energy.
Thanks to you, we often get news and photos that help us make certain bad days better
Thank you for always being so present, tireless Gianluca.
The Volovers hold you in a big affectionate hug.
Daniela

 

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NEWS NEWS NEWS by Daniela

On February 18, there was a nice radio interview, also broadcast on the web, by Radio Cerrano (a local Abruzzo radio) where Ercole Ginoble, Gianluca’s father, was a guest. It was a delightful and fun interview.

 At a certain point Ercole called Michele Torpedine by phone, and he said a lot of really sensational news on the next appointments of IL VOLO.

But let’s go in order. Here is the video of the interview.

At first Ercole says that as a young man he also worked in the first private radio stations, in the 70s / 80s.

The announcers, together with Ercole, retrace the years of IL VOLO’s career.

Then Ercole confirms that Il Volo is now in concert in the US.

Ercole says that for the third time they sold out at RCMH and also in many other theaters.

He confirms it is very demanding to be a parent of Il VOLO, especially the first few years where they were taught to follow them always and everywhere, since they were minors.

He says there is also a lot of fun, but also a lot of stress, in fact he says that on the last South American tour, in 30 days they took 20 planes.

One of the announcers says that the strength of IL VOLO is also the great friendship between them, and Ercole confirms that Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca spend most of the time together and therefore their friendship is real.

They also talk about Sanremo and the horrible treatment by the press room of last year.

NEWS 01

Then Ercole calls Michele Torpedine by phone and after the greetings and pleasantries, Michele says very important things, after the world tour, which I summarize as follows:

There will be a third date for Verona.

They will be sent for an event on March 27th in Assisi, with the Pope.

There will be a second tribute to the Three Tenors and will take place in Piazza S. Pietro in Rome.

These news has really amazed everyone, for the moment I think the events are still being implemented, but we really hope that they will become reality.

I was amazed, St. Peter’s Square, it’s a truly wonderful thing. An event which is impossible to miss!

It will be spectacular! ❤️❤️❤️

~ Daniela ~

 

Credit to Radio Cerrano for the video and photo.