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IL VOLO: AN OSCAR-WORTHY TRIO by Daniela

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During this period of no concerts, I promised you translations of articles or interviews worthy of translation.
I admit, I missed this wonderful interview, but here I am again to share it with you. It was published in November 2025 in a music magazine: MUSICA INTORNO by Gino Morabito.

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IL VOLO: AN OSCAR-WORTHY TRIO

November 21, 2025 by GINO MORABITO
Nine studio albums and four live recordings, totaling twenty million copies sold, a Sanremo Festival win in 2015 with “Grande amore,” and a third-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest. Amid applause and standing ovations, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble share their story after sixteen years of success. An extraordinary story of talent, passion, and friendship for three young men who took… Il Volo.
Directly from the stage of the Tim Music Awards, the announcement of the return of “Live nei palasport 2026” (produced by Friends & Partners) for five new dates in Italy’s leading arenas. The trio will kick off on December 7, 2026, at the Unipol Forum in Milan and continue on December 12 at the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, on December 17 at the Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, on December 19 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, and will conclude the tour on December 20 at the Unipol Arena in Bologna.
Before these dates, their incredible voices will be the protagonists of “Live in Concert,” a tour that, until December 2025, will touch the main European capitals and Latin America, confirming their status as ambassadors of Italian music around the world.

Ambassadors of bel canto, not with presumption but with great pride.
“The pride of touring our musical and, above all, cultural heritage, to recount the magnificence of those places that are envied around the world.”
As Jim Morrison said, “Don’t settle for the horizon, seek infinity.”
“The goal is to reach an ever-wider audience, continuing to build a special bond with our fans. We can’t wait to get on stage and experience more unique and exciting emotions with them.”
The setlist presents a perfect blend of tradition and innovation that highlights the individual personalities of the three artists. There are also songs from their first album of original songs, “Ad Astra,” including the Sanremo song “Capolavoro,” and their latest single, “Tra le onde.” But also many other hits from their fan-favorite repertoire.
“There’s truly something for everyone! We will embrace our friends from across the border, putting into each performance the same energy and passion that has accompanied us in every concert.”
On stage, the celebration of sixteen years of their career together. A milestone that fills us with pride and gratitude and that, in fact, confirms the deep bond between three child prodigies who, as they grew up, became that magnificent star lighting up the international firmament. In the media-driven age of individualism, it might sound anachronistic, but unity is strength.
“We’ve known each other since we were children, and although each of us has a different personality, there’s a special bond that unites us. This bond allows us to face any challenge together, to support each other in difficult times, and to celebrate successes as a true family. Each concert thus becomes an opportunity to renew our commitment to music and to thank those who have passionately supported us over the years. This tour is also an opportunity to share with the audience everything we’ve learned and experienced. And we don’t stop there.”
There are stories that intertwine, hearts that beat as one, and voices that rise above expectations. Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca’s friendship has evolved over time.
“We’ve grown together. Every concert, every trip, every success, and every challenge has brought us closer together. Being part of this project means sharing every moment, from backstage to the audience’s ovations. It’s not just work; it’s a true family. Our music speaks of us, our experiences, our hopes. It’s our way of connecting with people.”

Someone up there loves them.
“We see a kind of cosmic determinism in it; for us, what was meant to happen happened. At that moment in history, we were meant to meet, someone had to bring us together, as if there were a movement in the universe governing events. It’s beautiful to think that’s how it happened.”
The message is clear: music is a powerful instrument of connection and transformation, capable of making the most intimate chords of our being vibrate. And, as they continue to write their story, the world eagerly awaits the next notes of this Oscar-winning trio, ready to soar once again toward infinity.
Thanks for this wonderful interview, Gino Morabito, and we hope you’ll write more for Il Volo soon!
And now I offer you some reactions to our guys’ songs, performed by Coffee & Reactions!!

And finally, listen to this beautiful musical version of GRANDE AMORE played by Jodok Cello.

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What can I say?
Kind words for our beloved guys who always manage to amaze us with their fantastic performances.
The Christmas holidays are behind us, and Ignazio is taking advantage of the time to spend with Michelle and Gabriele.
Gianluca had a wonderful vacation in Lapland!
Nothing has leaked about Piero but he is certainly spending wonderful moments in his Naro.
I was about to finish this post when some fresh news arrived.
The Italian newspaper IL RESTO DEL CARLINO celebrates its 140th anniversary this year and has therefore promoted some wonderful initiatives, including one involving Il Volo.
But here I am translating the article for you.

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Il Volo, three Carlino directors for a day: leave your questions for the artists here.

Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble will be guests of the editorial team. The event will be held on January 20th at the newspaper’s headquarters in Bologna. Readers can submit questions for the trio; here are the instructions.
Bologna, January 14, 2026 – Three great voices. One group. A worldwide success, and now a new commitment to our newspaper and our readers. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, when, as part of the newspaper’s 140th anniversary celebrations, the artists of Il Volo will be the editors of Qn – il Resto del Carlino for a day.
Readers’ Questions
In preparation for this event, readers can actively participate by submitting their questions to the trio, which will be selected and submitted to the artists. Submitting your questions is easy: just go to the bottom of the article and leave your questions in the comments section. They will be submitted to the artists during the “Il Resto di Bologna” vodcast.
Then, in the Wednesday, January 21st edition of Il Carlino, you’ll find an editorial by Il Volo, in which the artists will share reflections and considerations drawn from their experience as “directors,” informed by the news reported that day and in the preceding days. Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble will arrive on Via Mattei following a series of personalities such as basketball player Marco Belinelli and singers Nek and Mika.
(The article continues with a description of Il Volo’s career and other things.)
So if you’d like to submit your questions, try this link:

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Note from Pat: I had trouble with this link using Google Chrome. I also tried both Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers which worked. Write your questions in the comment section that appears at the bottom of this article. Scroll WAY down to get to it and click on the blue box that says “Lascia un commento” (Leave a comment).
Feel free to write in your own language. If your questions are found interesting, they will be read on Il Volo on January 20th.
There’s still time before the next concerts begin; perhaps they’re considering new dates or thinking about new songs, new events that will keep us company in this new year.
We’re waiting for you, we’re your fans, we’re your support.
See you soon!
Daniela 🤗

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WELCOME TO GABRIELE AND OTHER NEWS by Daniela

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Hooray, Gabriele is born!! 💙

We were all waiting for the news of the birth confirmation. Gabriele was born on September 4th, and mom Michelle and dad Ignazio are incredibly happy.
No photos of the little one will be published. Furthermore, in Italy there is a law that prohibits publishing photos of children, and if they do, their faces must be blurred.
But the important thing is that Gabriele and his parents are doing well, so we are all happy for them and send a huge WELCOME to little Gabriele and many congratulations to mom and dad. ❤️💙❤️
I’m taking this post as an opportunity to recap what’s happened so far in August.
On August 24th, Il Volo was a guest on Giovanni Zarrella Show, where they performed “CAPOLAVORO.” Here’s the video.

In this video, in addition to the song, you can see a short interview with Il Volo and Giovanni Zarrella. Unfortunately, I don’t understand German, but I can translate Piero, Ignazio, and Gianluca’s answers, which are in Italian.

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GIANLUCA = Giovanni, handsome, how are you?
GIOVANNI = (hugs and kisses) Come on guys!
(The question follows in German; I assume he’s asking Il Volo about their upcoming tour)
PIERO = Yes, we’re coming to Germany in November, we’ll be doing six concerts: Berlin, Munich, Munich…there are six, Leipzig…(he also asks Ignazio for help, but they don’t remember all of them)
GIANLUCA = We’ll be performing all over Germany. We’re very happy because our Italian culture, our music, is conquering not only Italians but the whole world, and it’s truly wonderful to be able to follow in the footsteps of our idols like Bocelli, Pavarotti, and so many others. We’re very happy and proud of the support our fans are giving us.
GIOVANNI = (question in German)
IGNAZIO = For us, music has no limits, music has no barriers. Ultimately, our goal is to continue this musical genre, lyrical pop. We cannot forget the songs that have been part of Italian culture like “Il Mondo” or operas like “Nessun Dorma” and as he (Gianluca) said, maintaining the Italian tradition and following in the footsteps of greats like Bocelli, Pavarotti, this is the goal.
PIERO = I can also take this moment to thank you for what you do, for inviting us, every time we come to Germany and we come to your place, we come back to a friend’s place and officially invite you to one of our concerts. You decide which concert, we want to see you.
GIOVANNI = answers in German.
IGNAZIO = (in German but I think I understand) We love you Giovanni!
GIOVANNI = (he speaks in German)
PIERO = Look, this year we’re celebrating our almost 17 years together with a world tour and seeing the audience that has grown with us over these 17 years. What we thank our audience for is their loyalty. They’ve been following us for so many years and that’s why we do so many concerts. Without them, neither we nor you could work, so we are forever grateful to our audience.
GIOVANNI = (he speaks in German)
GIANLUCA = If you want, it would be great to sing with you one day (Giovanni is a singer as well as a presenter)
GIOVANNI = (Shakes hands as if promising and says goodbye to Il Volo)
Short video for questions during the show, backstage.
During the song rehearsals

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In this photo Il Volo with Ricchi e Poveri, a duo of famous Italian singers and Giovanni Zarrella.
Gianluca and Piero backstage before the performance.
Videos and photos taken during the Youth Jubilee by a foreign interviewer are still being published and are worth seeing for the beautiful messages they convey.
PIERO = To all digital missionaries and Catholic influencers I send a big hug and a great message of hope.
QUESTION = What do you think of digital missionaries, Catholic influencers?
IGNAZIO = (The interviewer is Spanish)
I’ll tell you in Spanish.
(I don’t know Spanish but since it’s similar to Italian I think I can figure out what’s going on.)
I think it’s good when a good message is spread, and thanks to digital technology it can reach more people, but the most important thing is that it’s a good message.
I think it’s also very important for all young people who are approaching God, who are seeking God, and for them to discover the thoughts of other people, their experiences, and those who have come to faith.
MAN = Thank you!
IGNAZIO = You’re welcome!
And then, in August, come images of relaxation, vacations, and family.
Gianluca sends beautiful images from the Dolomites (high, distinctive mountains in northern Italy).
Ignazio remained close to his Michelle. He published beautiful photos of him and Michelle during the final stages of her pregnancy.
Piero remained in his native Sicily. During his vacation in Agrigento, there was a concert by Fiorella Mannoia, the talented singer who often performed with Il Volo. Piero went to see her concert; this article, which I’m partially translating for you, talks about Piero’s presence in the audience on the evening of the concert.

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Piero Barone at Fiorella Mannoia’s concert: the tenor from Il Volo entertained the audience.

Piero Barone was among the VIP guests at Fiorella Mannoia’s concert last night at the Live Arena in Agrigento. The Il Volo singer, in top form, smiling, and open to everyone, met the Roman singer in the dressing room. From the stage, she then said: “A third of Volo came to see me this evening,” she said, smiling. “Piero, where are you…” she exclaimed from the stage. “I admire you so much, you’re wonderful!” The audience broke into a thunderous applause.
Before the show, Piero Barone also spoke to the audience, greeting some disabled guests sitting in the front row and allowing several photos to be taken.
Finally, he paused for a photo with Daniela Ciminnisi and Maria Secondo of the Solide Ali Association in Cammarata, which for years has been transporting cancer patients to various hospitals on the island and also provides wigs to women who lose their hair after undergoing chemotherapy.
On August 30th, in Abruzzo, specifically in L’Aquila (the capital of Abruzzo), the Perdonanza Celestiniana is celebrated from August 23rd to 30th.
The final day concluded with a beautiful open-air concert held in front of the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio.
In 2019, Il Volo performed a beautiful concert, and we talked about it here:

IL VOLO FOR L’AQUILA “PERDONANZA CELESTINIANA” by Daniela

This year, the concert featured multiple singers, including Gianluca Ginoble, who performed solo.
He performed a medley of three Beatles songs:
The Long and Winding Road
Yesterday
Hey Jude

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Unfortunately, there’s no video of his entire performance, but his performance, though brief, was memorable, and the newspapers raved about it.
Bravo, Gianluca!
Gianluca commented on his presence:
“I’m proud to be from Abruzzo. Maestro Leonardo De Amicis and I have known each other since 2009, along with Piero and Ignazio (he’s the evening’s conductor and a friend since the days of Ti Lascio una Canzone, where he used to prepare the kids for the evenings).
Forgiveness is truly important to me, and I hold the spirituality of forgiveness dear.”
In Italy we will soon see our favorites on television; on Wednesday, September 10, RAI1 will broadcast Fiorella Mannoia’s concert, recorded last year at the Baths of Caracalla. Il Volo also performed a couple of songs with her.
And on September 12th and 13th, RAI1 will broadcast the TIM AWARDS evening live from the Verona Arena, and Il Volo will be among the many singers performing.
I can’t wait to see them again!
So we’ll be back soon, commenting on the performances of our beloved boys.
A big hello to everyone:
Daniela 🤗

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