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.
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.
As you are likely all aware, Il Volo’s world tour did not get off to a good start; the first date following their break—scheduled for July 1st in Marostica(in Veneto)—was cancelled. The concert could not go ahead due to circumstances beyond the group’s control—specifically, severe weather. Italy is currently experiencing a period of intense heat, leading to the formation of powerful storm cells that trigger weather alerts; this is exactly what happened in and around Marostica on July 1st, and consequently, due to *force majeure*, the concert was cancelled just a couple of hours before it was due to begin.
In the end, the weather in Marostica did not turn out to be terrible, but the regional authorities enforced strict regulations, and the concert did not take place.
And so, the second scheduled date arrived:
July 3rd, the concert took place in Tuscany (Central Italy) —specifically in Pistoia, in Piazza Duomo.
Fortunately, everything went very well, and Il Volo received a very warm welcome from the audience.
Here is a nice summary broadcast by TVL Pistoia. (turn on subtitles)
As you all well know, there was an earthquake in Venezuela, and Ignazio dedicated this moment specifically to the people who lived through that terrible experience.
IGNAZIO= A few days ago, I was actually in Caracas and experienced it firsthand—it was one of the worst things I have ever gone through—so I would like to dedicate this applause and my solidarity to all those who, sadly, did not make it. 😭🙏
Il Volo conquers Piazza del Duomo: the power of Italian *bel canto*. Three voices, one soul—this is operatic pop.
Gianluca Ginoble, Ignazio Boschetto, and Piero Barone performed great hits from the tradition, followed by their own original songs— “Capolavoro” and “Grande amore”—and a grand finale with “The Sound of Silence.”
The trio—comprising Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble—brought to the stage a performance that seamlessly blended elegance, vocal power, and a repertoire spanning both Italian and international traditions.
From the very first notes, the audience accompanied the performance of the three artists, who alternated signature songs from their careers with pieces from the great operatic repertoire and famous Italian classics.
It is a well-established formula, yet one that continues to captivate audiences of all ages, thanks to the trio’s ability to make the language of opera accessible.
The songs performed
The rapport among the three performers proved to be one of the show’s strengths: their distinct vocal personalities intertwined in precise harmonies, supported by a band capable of bringing out every nuance of the arrangements.
The evening opened with the *Carmen* prelude, followed by a string of hits ranging from “‘O sole mio” and “Granada” to “Mattinata” and “Torna a Surriento.” Next came a tribute to Frank Sinatra with “My Way,” followed by an exchange with the audience, after which the trio sang the famous “Unchained Melody” from the film *Ghost*.
Prolonged applause, then the grand finale
Among the evening’s most acclaimed moments were the performances of the major hits that made Il Volo famous worldwide—songs met with thunderous applause and an audience that frequently joined in the singing. The evocative atmosphere of Piazza del Duomo provided the perfect setting for a concert that combined spectacular flair with refinement. Then came the grand finale featuring “Capolavoro,” “The Sound of Silence,” and “Grande Amore.” Prolonged applause bid farewell to the trio, who reciprocated the audience’s affection.
Lia Baccelli, a young rock concert photographer, wrote these words and took these beautiful photos:
“I know—you really wouldn’t have expected this from me! 😂
Il Volo’s world tour has kicked off at Pistoia Blues. Following Friday night’s performance by Marco Masini, the Pistoia festival’s ‘Storytellers’ format brought the powerhouse trio to Piazza del Duomo for a concert in three acts.
What did I appreciate most? The fact that they brought artists like Tenco, Battisti, and Cohen—as well as Morricone and opera—to a square packed with people, including young fans.
Because music—all music—shares common roots, and to truly love it, you have to know it. All of it. Only then can you make a choice.”
July 4th, the concert took place place in Piedmont (northern Italy)—specifically in Asti, in Piazza Alfieri.
LA VOCE DI ASTIposts the start of the concert with these words:
“A packed square, enthusiasm, an orchestra, and great music!
Gianluca Ginoble, Piero Barone, and Ignazio Boschetto present songs from a vast repertoire that ranges from classical and international traditional tunes—arranged in a modern style—to pop tracks reimagined with a classical twist.”
“This next song is one of those—as I mentioned earlier—that is very close to my heart. I sang it a few years ago, and I always try to perform it whenever I can because it is one of those… let’s call them ‘poems’… that bring back emotions and moments shared with people who are no longer physically by my side— only physically, that is. It is truly one of those songs where, if you really immerse yourself in it, you can draw out so many emotions—from the most beautiful to the most painful. It is also a perfect song to dedicate to someone, and I hope that tonight, together with me and through this music, you too can bring back to mind—back into your memories—that person you can no longer have by your side.”
LA NUOVA PROVINCIA reports on Asti Musica as follows:
AstiMusica: Success for “Il Volo” concert – “Thank you for being with us for 18 years”
Ignazio Boschetto, Piero Barone, and Gianluca Ginoble captivated the 3,000 spectators in Piazza Alfieri; the song “Hallelujah” was dedicated “to our great friend Massimo Cotto.”
“With this tour, we are celebrating nearly 18 years together. Il Volo is about to come of age; by now, it’s like a marriage.”
That is how Ignazio Boschetto, Piero Barone, and Gianluca Ginoble—the members of Il Volo—greeted the 3,000 spectators gathered in Piazza Alfieri in Asti last night for the AstiMusica festival, marking their second appearance at the event following the 2018 edition.
It was a rich concert, highly appreciated by the audience—met with thunderous applause and a standing ovation—that saw the trio take the stage following two opening pieces performed by the orchestra under the direction of Maestro Giampiero Grani. “As you know,” Gianluca Ginoble explained at the start of the evening, “we bring *bel canto* to audiences around the world. Tonight’s concert is divided into three parts: starting with a more classical segment, then moving on to a section dedicated to our television format, ‘Tutti per uno,’ where we aim to showcase the unique artistic personality of each of us.”
Il Volo captivated the audience with a wide-ranging selection of songs—spanning from operatic pieces like “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” from *La Traviata* and “La donna è mobile” from *Rigoletto* to film scores such as those from *Cinema Paradiso* and *Ghost*—while interspersing the music with conversations with the audience, often in a playful tone.
Highly acclaimed among the selections was “Mi sono innamorato di te” by Luigi Tenco, performed by Gianluca Ginoble. “There are artists who write songs,” he remarked before beginning to sing, “and artists who write wounds. Tenco was one of the latter. He understood, for instance, that sadness is not a weakness, but the price one pays to experience life more deeply. Let us, then, allow this song to remind us that we are truly alive when we have the courage to love.”
Next came Al Bano’s “È la mia vita,” featuring Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto in a performance with new arrangements. Then, pure poetry and emotion with “Hallelujah,” dedicated to two people dear to the trio who have passed away: “Our dear Barbara, who died two years ago, and our great friend Massimo Cotto—the journalist from Asti who passed away in 2024 and served as artistic director of AstiMusica—who had invited us to perform at this festival in 2018.”
Then, after two songs from the album *Ad Astra*, came the grand finale, featuring Il Volo performing—accompanied by the audience—two songs they had brought to the Sanremo Festival: “Capolavoro,” with which the trio placed eighth in 2024 (prompting a lighthearted comment about the result: “Next time, they won’t even let us in!” joked Boschetto), and “Grande amore,” the song that brought them victory in 2015. Finally, they performed Jimmy Fontana’s “Il mondo” and “Nessun dorma” from *Turandot*, followed by a final verse of “Grande amore” as they bade farewell to the enthusiastic crowd: “Thank you for being with us these past 18 years; we look forward to seeing you at the Turin concert this coming December,” they said as they left the stage.
I also wanted to let you know that, shortly before the start of the summer tour—on June 26th—Gianluca surprised the group “I MUSICABILI” in Roseto. They are a theater troupe dedicated to the social inclusion of young people with disabilities.
They posted the video with the following message:
“The full video of the surprise Gianluca Ginoble gave us yesterday. He is always like this with us: approachable, affectionate, and kind. He is always like this with everyone.
His soul is even greater than his immense artistic talent.
Another precious gift from Candida Di Bonaventura (theater teacher).❤️”
Also in Roseto, a few days later, Gianluca took part in the ROSETO GENTILE event and sang the beautiful song “Amara terra mia,” accompanied by Simone Cristicchi.
I’d say that after a rocky start, the 2026 World Tour’s summer leg has been going well; Italian venues are showing plenty of warmth—in every sense (both affection and scorching heat) 😁😁 and everything seems to be running smoothly. The next concert will be in Vigevano, Lombardy!!
As I told you, there is no rest for our three guys, we left them in Bucharest and immediately after they ran home to Italy, to Turin for a beautiful performance, among many other singers, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, as part of the feast of San Giovanni.
The participation of the public was incredible, as you can see from the photo below.
It’s a really hot Italian summer and these events in the square attract a lot of people, especially a lot of young people, so I’m very happy when Il Volo joins in on this type of performance, moreover the event was performed live on June 24th, but Mediaset, in particular Canale 5 broadcast it on June 29th.
Here is the moment of Il Volo.
Il Volo sang three songs:
CAPOLAVORO GRANDE AMORE NESSUN DORMA
I start by attaching the two videos from Canale 5, I hope that most of you can see them because they are of excellent quality. The presenter of the evening is Gerry Scotti who introduced Il Volo with beautiful words that I propose to you immediately.
G.SCOTTI= The next ones are artists ambassadors of Italian music in the world.
They are much loved artists with crystalline talent. They are at home on Canale 5, also because they rarely see their real home because they are always around the world with their fantastic concerts, but tonight they are here with us, with you: Il Volo!
(At the end of Grande Amore Gerry Scotti enters the stage and sings with Il Volo. The audience singing with our guys is incredible)
G.SCOTTI= We are about to listen to a timeless masterpiece of Italian opera, and the reason why in introducing you I literally defined you “the youngest ambassadors of Italian music in the world”.
By now you have the success you deserve and the applause of this square is yet another demonstration because I followed your shows on television and you already knew it.
PIERO= Thanks Gerry.
G.SCOTTI= So, the three microphone stands are already positioned, everything is ready, please gentlemen (to the guys) I will make an official introduction: Ladies and gentlemen, it is the first time I make an introduction with this voice, from Turandot by Giacomo Puccini Il Volo sings NESSUN DORMA.
And for those who can’t watch the Canale 5 videos, here is the video of Capolavoro and Grande Amore and Nessun Dorma published by Il Volo en Clase, which we thank.
Towards the end of the evening, a young dancer, Francesco, also performed on stage, performing his dance to the music of WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER sung by Il Volo, so that this song was also heard by the audience.
A series of beautiful photos.
The newspapers talked about the Turin event. I’ll translate for you what they wrote about Il Volo in the DILEI newspaper.
Il Volo, Nessun Dorma, thrilling. Rating 9 They have toured the world with their voices, but seeing them on an Italian stage always has a special charm. The guys from Il Volo arrive in perfectly coordinated black suits, sobriety and class in every detail. They sing with pathos, passion, impeccable technique. They thrill and warm the soul, so much so that Gerry Scotti can’t resist and goes up on stage to join them. But the highlight is Nessun Dorma: a textbook performance, powerful, vibrant, that makes more than one person in the square’s legs tremble. Il Volo confirms itself as the perfect bridge between opera and pop, and on an evening like this they know how to be the absolute protagonists without overdoing it.
But there is still more to see, because on June 26 Il Volo participates in an event on Lake Como, and precisely at Villa d’Este. Nothing has leaked about the evening, Villa d’Este published this press release the following day:
“What can we say about last night? The anniversary of our 150 seasons of emotions deserved to be celebrated with such style and joy! Many thanks to ALL our Guests (not only those who joined yesterday’s celebrations) and to our wonderful staff who made this fairy tale come true.”
(The photo attached to the press release was not taken during the evening but at the same event in which Il Volo participated a couple of years ago.)
Instead our guys sent us these photos taken in the beautiful gardens of Villa d’Este.
But the month of June is not over yet and so from Lake Como, off to Naples on June 28th, and exactly in the beautiful gulf of Sorrento, to the luxurious and exclusive Maya Beach Experience for a private event, of which I can offer you these video fragments.
For the Il Volo tour it is the break time for the summer holidays, two weeks of relaxation for Ignazio, Piero and Gianluca.
But let’s try to see if there is any news from them.
IGNAZIO= Certainly the least social of the three, he has disappeared and I think he is taking advantage of it to complete the wedding preparations with his adorable Michelle! We respect their privacy and wish them all the best in the world. ❤️❤️
PIERO= He has always said that he loves taking his holidays in the sea of his Sicily and in fact, the only images that have been published show him on a boat while touring the Aeolian islands, off the coast of Trapani.
And then on a tour of the Fina wine cellars!🥂
The one who is causing the most talk is always GIANLUCA, certainly the most social of the three.
In fact, right after the tour break he immediately left for his holidays and sent us a video from the beautiful island of Santorini in Greece.
So Gianluca let us know his destination, but this triggered the VIP hunt that the gossip newspaper NOVELLA 2000 knows how to do very well.
The real question was: “But is Gianluca alone or with company in Santorini?”
Usually I don’t publish private news, but these photos and article were published in the newspaper and all the fan pages shared them, so I don’t think I’m violating Gianluca’s privacy.
So this is the NOVELLA 2000 article.
Gianluca Ginoble paparazzi in Santorini alongside a mysterious blonde (EXCLUSIVE)
In Santorini Gianluca Ginoble is spending his holidays in the company of a mysterious blonde girl. The photos and videos(to see the video you must go to the original article)
Santorini is the place chosen by Gianluca Ginoble for these holidays. The singer of Il Volo, however, was not alone, but in the company of a mysterious blonde girl. Who will it be? Gianluca Ginoble together with a mysterious blonde
Holiday time for many well-known faces, who are enjoying a bit of relaxation between Italy and abroad before returning to work, now Gianluca Ginoble has also been caught together with a mysterious blonde girl.
After the breakup with his ex Eleonora in 2023, Gianluca Ginoble to Verissimo during the last interview in June 2024, declared that he had turned the page: “At the moment I am very happy and I am loving”. He had not given further details about it, but there are those who think that he too has finally found the right person, even if he has never spoken about it publicly, so there is no precise information.
The Il Volo singer was at Nikki Beach in Santorini yesterday, but aparently he wasn’t alone, but someone else was present with him. From the exclusive images we have received, it is a girl whose identity appears to be unknown at the moment. In the video the two are walking, then we see Gianluca Ginoble turn towards her and ask her or in any case tell her something inaudible.
The witnesses present there tell us that Gianluca Ginoble and this girl seem to have spent some time. It is worth pointing out, however, that in none of these photos or videos the two are seen kissing, other than the fact that they are still very close, as pointed out by some who were there to spend their holidays. And here’s another photo showing them together…
For the moment, therefore, we don’t know much else about the singer and whether the girl accompanying him is actually his better half or simply a friend. We will therefore see if the artist decides to talk about it publicly or will continue to keep his private life away from the spotlight.
Ok, Gianluca himself told us during the last concerts that he was in love and so we wish him that everything is positive for him and surely soon, knowing him, he will introduce us to his new girlfriend! 😍😍
But Gianluca has also made headlines for another reason.
Do you remember Roberto Vecchioni, he is an Italian singer-songwriter with whom Gianluca did a beautiful duet with him at the Verona Arena and Gianluca also dedicated a beautiful letter to him with words written by himself.
On August 14th Roberto Vecchioni performed in concert in Roseto degli Abruzzi, Gianluca’s city and therefore it was impossible that Gianluca would not return to see his “silent professor”.
In fact he returned home and he went on stage with him, he said beautiful words for Vecchioni, I attached the video, activate the subtitles.
So, if you managed to read the subtitles, during the “letter” written by Gianluca, you will have heard the final sentence again: “And about my girlfriend, the love of my life, it’s my job, and I promise to continue to treat it with care.”
This phrase had sparked many comments in Verona because everyone thought of Gianluca’s new love, but instead it was just a quote from some words written by Vecchioni in one of his songs.
But this time, reading the letter, Gianluca slightly modified the words by adding something: “And about my girlfriend **who by the way is here this evening and whom I greet**, the love of my life, it’s my job, and I promise to continue treating it with care.”
So Gianluca admitted that he has a new girlfriend and certainly, knowing her character, he will soon introduce her to all the fans.
We therefore wish Gianluca and his new girlfriend a long journey of lasting love.😍😍
And then here is the song that Gianluca and Vecchioni sang together: CHIAMAMI ANCORA AMORE (Call me again love).
With this song Vecchioni won the 2011 Sanremo Festival.
The words of this song are very beautiful and full of meaning and therefore I propose the lyrics to you.
And for the boat that flew into the sky That the children were still playing That I would give him the whole sea Just to see them arrive
For the poet who cannot sing For the worker who lost his job For those who are twenty years old and are dying In a desert as in a pigsty
And for all the boys and girls Who defend a book, a real book So beautiful to shout in the squares Because they are killing thinking
For the bastard who’s always in the sun For the coward who hides his heart For our memory thrown to the wind From these lords of pain
Call me again love Always call me love That this damned night It has to end Because we’ll fill it from here Of music and words
Call me again love Always call me love In this desperate dream Between silence and thunder Defend this humanity Even if only one man remained
Call me again love Call me again love Always call me love
Because ideas are like butterflies That you can’t take away its wings Because ideas are like stars That storms don’t turn them off Because ideas are mother’s voices That they thought they had lost And they are like the smile of God In this spit of a universe
Call me again love Always call me love That this damned night It will have to end Because we’ll fill it from here Of music and words
Call me again love Always call me love Keep writing life Between silence and thunder Defend this humanity Which is so true in every man
Call me again love Call me again love Always call me love
Call me again love Always call me love
That this damned night It has to end Because we’ll fill it from here Of music and words
Call me again love Always call me love In this desperate dream Between silence and thunder Defend this humanity Even if only one man remained
Call me again love Call me again love Always call me love Because we are love
This post was ready to be disclosed when Gianluca published numerous photos of his holiday in Santorini, including the photo with his new girlfriend, even if we don’t see much of her. We don’t know her name, but I think Gianluca will soon let us know. So everything is clear and Gianluca wants to live his new relationship in the open and we are happy for him!!😍😍
❤️❤️
And that’s all for now.
As you can see there is always something to talk about.
Piero from Sicily will certainly be following the situation of the preparations for the two concerts that will be held at the end of the month in Agrigento.
Regarding Ignazio, we anxiously await some more news on his imminent wedding of which nothing has been leaked.
Here I am back, I was away for a short holiday, but apparently Il Volo hasn’t been stopped even in these days, in fact I read that it hosted a private party, but, as always, let’s go into detail. 😉
In Potenza Picena, a town in the Marche, the region near Abruzzo, there is a factory, Golden Plast, a company specialized in the production of thermoplastic components. This year Golden Plast celebrates 30 years since its foundation and is currently a very thriving company, so its owner wanted to celebrate with all his employees, offering them a wonderful day that began with a conference, a speech by the owner, a dinner and then ended with an unforgettable evening entertained by Il Volo. 🥰
In the video below you will see some moments of the evening.
“…. the most awaited moment of the evening has arrived, with the arrival of Il Volo greeted by the ecstatic crowd. Being in the Macerata area, the trio could only open the dance with a tribute to Jimmy Fontana. IL MONDO is immediately an explosion of notes and great emotions, “it has never stopped for a moment”, just like Goldenplast in these 30 years.”
Caracalla’s concert had excellent reviews, I propose this article from STYLE MAGAZINE.
THE IL VOLO TOUR STARTS WELL: TRIUMPH AT THE BATHS OF CARACALLA. AND IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.
Volo triumphed at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome. The first concert of the Tutti per Uno – Capolavoro summer tour, produced by Friends & Partners, sold out immediately. The audience, which responded with overwhelming enthusiasm to the trio’s live performance, was packed with fans from as far away as Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina and Japan. A united and borderless audience, like the art of the group that breaks down barriers and ranges between different musical genres. During the live show, Il Volo presented the songs from the album Ad Astra, their first unreleased album, together with the greatest hits of the Italian musical tradition and the group’s now consolidated repertoire. A beautiful celebration, given that in 2024 the band celebrates 15 years of career. The party actually began in February with the success of Capolavoro, a Disco D’Oro song presented at the Sanremo Festival. After the live dates in Japan, the boom of Tutti Per Uno (a project by Michele Torpedine) arrived: three special concert events with numerous guests at the Verona Arena, broadcast on Canale 5.
After the Roman debut, the summer tour will continue until September in the most evocative locations of our country. (the long list of Italian concerts follows).
In autumn Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble will continue the tour in the main European capitals. The party will then continue in 2025 with the “indoor tour” Tutti per Uno – Ad Astra Live in the indoor stadiums, in addition to international dates in the USA, Canada and Latin America.
PIERO= Hello everyone, we are at the Baths of Caracalla for the start of this tour which will see us busy in all the most beautiful places in Italy throughout the summer.
IGNAZIO= Venice, Piazza S. Marco….
GIANLUCA= Pompeii….
IGNAZIO=…… Pompeii, Florence….
PIERO= Sicily, Macerata….
GIANLUCA= We will sing in the most beautiful places in Italy and then conclude the Italian tour in the sports halls in January, we are waiting for you.
PIERO= Bye everyone.
On June 16th Ignazio published this nice photo…… ……it’s the beautiful Michelle’s birthday!!
Happy Birthday Michelle!! 🎂🎂🥂🥂🍾🎉😍
With very little notice, the news was published that an award will be awarded to Il Volo on June 20th:
“While waiting for the upcoming Tuscan concerts of the TUTTI PER UNO – CAPOLAVORO tour, on Thursday 20 June the President of the Tuscany Region Eugenio Giani will hand over the Pegasus of Tuscany to Il Volo, the trio made up of two tenors and a baritone: Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble.
The ceremony will take place at 2:00 pm in the Medici Park of Pratolino (Florence) in the Sala Rossa of Villa Demidoff.”
Pegasus (mythological horse with wings, indomitable) is the symbol of the Tuscany region.
And here is Gianluca, Ignazio and Piero with the Golden Pegasus delivered by Governor Giani who published the photo with these words:
“Il Volo goes to the Golden Pegaso, the highest recognition of our region. Piero, Gianluca and Ignazio bring the values and tradition of Italian music culture to the world!”
The arrival of the boys in Tuscany.
And here are the moments of the awards ceremony:
(The governor of Tuscany fondly remembers that when there was NOTTE MAGICA in Florence, in Piazza S. Croce, he had just been elected. He remembers the effect of the beautiful songs with the backdrop of the beautiful square.)
(In the video Gianluca explains how they made the album Ad Astra, which represents personal and artistic growth.)
“This morning, now a month after the first of the two concerts, the presentation to the press of the Tuscan stages of 22 July and 5 August was held in the Red Room of Villa Demidoff. On this occasion, the president of the Tuscany Region Eugenio Giani presented Il Volo with the “Pegaso”, one of the institution’s highest honours. The mayor of Vaglia Silvia Catani and a delegate from the Metropolitan City of Florence, owner of the Marco Mediceo di Pratolino, also participated in the presentation.”
Il Volo will stop in Tuscany with two events of their ‘Tutti per uno – Capolavoro’ tour: on 22 July in Florence at the Medici Park of Pratolino and on 5 August at the Puccini open-air Gran Teatro in Torre del Lago (Lucca), in Versilia.
Today the presentation, at Villa Demidoff in the Medici park of Pratolino, in the presence of the trio, composed of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble, and, among others, the president of the Tuscany Region Eugenio Giani, who on the occasion gave Il Volo il Pegasus, symbol of Tuscany, among the highest honors of the Region.
During the concerts, explains a note, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the music of Ad Astra, the first album of unreleased songs by Il Volo, which this year celebrates 15 years of career, and in the greatest successes of the Italian musical tradition and their repertoire.
“We are thrilled to return to Tuscany with two extraordinary concerts – underlines Il Volo. The memory of the 2016 concert in the beautiful Piazza Santa Croce in Florence, where we performed with Placido Domingo, and the warmth of the Tuscan public always fill us with gratitude We are also thrilled and honored to receive the ‘Pegaso’, a prestigious award, which represents an important recognition for our commitment to promoting Italian culture and music in the world. We can’t wait to share our music with you first album of unreleased songs, Ad Astra, and the songs we have inherited from our cultural heritage. It will be a unique opportunity to celebrate our 15 years of career and the beauty of this land with the power of music.” Giani honored the three artists “For having become ambassadors of Tuscany and Florence in the world. And this thanks to the extraordinary concert held on July 1st 2016 in Piazza Santa Croce in Florence from which Il Volo produced a CD and a DVD which made reliving for millions of people the emotions of a unique and unrepeatable event in an equally unique and unrepeatable scenario”. “I still remember their concert in Santa Croce – he added – “Notte Magica” which represented and launched an evocative message, bringing the image and charm of our region beyond national borders and overseas and for this we are grateful to them.”
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The Rai3 news also talked about the award ceremony.
Here is the video of the conference held at Il Volo, the mayor’s words, the journalists’ questions, the arrival of the President of the Tuscany Region, his speech and the awarding of the golden Pegasus. As usual, Ignazio always pleasantly tries to lighten things up and make people smile. 😁 (Turn on subtitles.)
But it didn’t end there, because on June 22nd Il Volo participated in BATTITI LIVE, a Radio Norba broadcast that hosts many singers and was held in Molfetta, a beautiful town in Puglia.
Here is the video of the releases:
Some pictures:
And here is the video of the evening, Il Volo sang CAPOLAVORO and GRANDE AMORE.
What can I say, the very young audience reacted by singing at the top of their lungs along with Il Volo, what a thrill!! 🤩🤩🤩
And finally, Il Volo received IL TELEGATTO award from the weekly SORRISI E CANZONI TV.
The TELEGATTO was a famous award established in various categories for merit of TV and radio programs, but also deserving people. There was an annual gala evening with the awarding of the Telegatto d’oro(gilded bronze), in short, like an Italian “Oscar”.
Since 2008 the prize has been abolished, but in 2022 it has returned in an ecological version (the new Telegatto is made of recycled plastic and in three colours, yellow,blue,fuchsia), there is no longer a gala evening and it involves the award several times during the year to artists and prominent figures in entertainment, music, sport and the social world.
Other good news:
The Roseto Gentile Festival is born in Roseto degli Abruzzi, and his famous fellow citizen Gianluca Ginoble will be appointed ambassador of kindness. Appointment from June 21st to 23rd.
The Roseto Gentile Festival kicks off in Roseto degli Abruzzi, scheduled from 21st to 23rd June. Organized by the Movimento Italia Gentile association, in co-planning with the Municipality of Roseto and other associations, the event will be dedicated to wellness practices that involve body, mind and spirit and will be enriched by a special event: the appointment of Gianluca Ginoble as ambassador of the kindness for Roseto degli Abruzzi.
WOMAN= The Kindness Festival of the city of Roseto and the appointment of the Kindness Ambassador goes to Gianluca Ginoble. (cheers)
MAN = (he reads the motivation) The feeling of kindness which is not only expressed in politeness, but above all in attention towards children and the elderly, in respect and sensitivity towards the environment, in participation and in the sense of belonging to the Rosetana community represented throughout the world.
GIANLUCA= You make me move.
WOMAN= All true things!
MAYOR = (he makes a speech starting from when two years earlier they proposed this Festival of Kindness to him which has now materialised. He thanks the councilor who worked hard for this festival. In the end he asks Gianluca for permission to use “poetic license” by calling the event a great “capolavoro” )
The award is given to Gianluca who in the end confirms that he is:
Paganese and Rosetano!! (citizen of Montepagano and Roseto)
And here is the moment of the Festival where Gianluca talks about kindness. Wonderful words come from the mouth of Gianluca who once again confirms great maturity and sensitivity, I translate everything for you. 😍
GIANLUCA= I truly believe that kindness is the greatest gift, perhaps structural, we are born with it, we can definitely work on it over time. It is a bridge that places us outside of our ego, of our subjectivity, to learn to listen, to enter the interior life of others, to understand the requests for help that can start from a gesture, a word or a simple look, that’s it. It’s also empathy, and I think that’s a rare gift. It was passed on to me by my family, and then all children also go through imitative processes, I believe that it is also important, in my opinion the most important thing is to have an education that allows you to grow up in an atmosphere of purity, and this purity of soul that I have always tried to convey through my voice and gestures. I always say that you have to start worrying when people don’t stop you anymore, when people don’t compliment you anymore or maybe they don’t listen to you anymore, because mistakes can be made, especially at a young age, but I think it’s really important. work on oneself, and also go through knowledge, knowledge of feelings, of readings, literature helps a lot, and philosophy helps in my opinion to also understand ethics, morals, understand how to behave in everyday life and surround yourself with “pure”, beautiful, true people who allow you to grow and become the best version of yourself. (applause)
WOMAN= Do you want to ask Gianluca a question? (it is addressed to Daniel Lumera, biologist , sociologist and writer, professor of wellness sciences and meditation, the man sitting on the sofa with Gianluca)
LUMERA= I ask you this question:
Have you ever managed to find kindness even in pain, in loneliness, in abandonment, in failure, in death? What is kindness for you deeply, how have you experienced it, are you able to find it even in difficult moments?
GIANLUCA= I am only 29 years old and despite this I have experienced moments of great joy in my life, but also of pain and I understood that in reality true growth only comes, perhaps, through suffering, accepting it and not chasing it away, as when perhaps we try to push the anguish under the carpet, trying to never face the problem. Otherwise we never grow, we never put ourselves in the position of facing the difficult things in life trying to avoid them, so I welcomed suffering, I contemplated it, even death, perhaps of loved ones, so as not to be unprepared, even if then no one is truly ready for death, whether ours or that of others. Real suffering is when people leave and those who remain really suffer, and must learn to accept it, like the end of a love which can be a small mourning, which leaves us great life lessons, these things allow us to grow and learn to love, to be more selective.
I have always surrounded myself with “kind” people, I must admit that I have never even received disappointments in my life, sometimes I think about it… why?…, I don’t know and this is truly a privilege too. I believe I have never hurt anyone, even if we are all beginners, even in love, it can be discussed but trying never to offend the sensitivity of the other, I, even in my relationships, try to deeply understand the needs emotions and I try to understand them fully so as not to make the other person suffer, to give care to friends, to the person I love, to my family, and to the time I spend with loved ones, because then love is a feeling that does not possess but frees, so from this point of view I believe that it is like the unconditional love of a mother, she will love you for your whole life, she will give you all of herself without ever asking for anything in return, well, I believe that this is the purest act of love, which we must try to nourish, cultivate with everyone, a universal love. (applause)
LUMERA= Tonight many surprises, many improvisations on the theme of kindness. In recent years kindness has expanded (as a movement) think it has arrived in the Maldives, an island in the Maldives has named itself Gentile Island in Barcelona, which I think you know, it is the process of kindness that is happening. So kindness is a value that apparently goes against the trend. The root of the word kindness comes from the word “gens” the people, which was a noble family of ancient Rome, a nucleus of belonging not necessarily biological, of people who created a sense of identity and belonging through their ability to take care of others, and in this period in which we create identity and belonging also with a sometimes political sense, starting from the creation of an enemy, with an extremely violent verbal language, kindness is a provocation, and in a patriarchal society it is also considered a great weakness and now I ask you, first of all, if in your profession which has led you to travel the world internationally, despite there being pressure, what value does kindness have? Exists? And above all, how do you experience them in your art? In singing, can the voice be gentle? When can he be kind? At 29 you are a very wise and very sensitive person, in your speech there is an incredible depth and sensitivity, how can kindness be useful for you? For you it is an inclusive process, because it is part of your identity, as well as that of your land.
GIANLUCA= Don’t you think that even by setting a good example, it can be a way to try to transmit it? I try to always be myself, I don’t even want to give lessons, I’m still very young, I would never allow myself.
However, I believe that it is true that we are not all the same, that we are all different. Many people may not know love because they have never been taught it. There are those who have had childhood traumas which then spill over into adulthood and are difficult to manage in my opinion, so that’s why we shouldn’t even judge those who don’t know how to be kind, but try to understand, help them understand their story, their past, we are all completely different. I have also tried to cultivate it by getting used to not being judgmental towards others, and I believe this is the most important thing, to never judge. Maybe gossip, we like to know what others are doing, we shouldn’t judge by putting ourselves on a pedestal as if we were better beings, as if we were never wrong, when in reality we too are like them if not worse, so by questioning ourselves, constantly, I think that’s the secret, definitely. (applause)
I have no words to comment on the events and awards received by Il Volo in this period.
Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca are currently experiencing a golden period here in Italy, they are much admired and appreciated, not only by the people who comment on them benevolently, but also by the various newspapers and TV news.
Unfortunately, their songs are still played very little on the radio, the music from the new album has NEVER been played on the radio, the only one you hear sometimes is CAPOLAVORO!
But despite everything there has been a great reversal on the part of people, now people admit that they listen to Il Volo, that they go to their concerts and above all they admit that they are really good singers and also good people. I just hope that this period continues for a long time because the three of them really deserve so much. ❤️
Daniela🤗
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