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.

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.

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

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

He often shows us meetings with friends.

He gives us a glimpse of his house.

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 !!

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!

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!!

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

 

Credit to owners of all photos and videos.