Today in Italy several pages have reported this news: IL VOLO will be in Sanremo as super-guests.
Of course I can not describe the happiness all of us feel with this news, but we will have to be very cautious because last year it was reported for certain their presence but then it was not true.
I chose the article published by ZON.IT and written by Antonella Esposito. I will translate it for you.
SANREMO: ANNOUNCED THE PRESENCE OF IL VOLO
Sanremo is coming closer and with it comes the first rumors about the hosts and the name of IL VOLO stands out.
Sanremo is always Sanremo. Claudio Baglioni will present the festival. He is also responsible for the entire organization and choice of the songs and the list of international guests. He wants to respect more than ever the historical phrase that has made it a world famous singingcontest. Baglioni, (the Roman songwriter) is making his first Sanremo beautiful as he will be conducting (he is Sanremo’s artistic director) and also for the guest series which he will propose.
In short, Baglioni will do his utmost to make a beautiful figure in conducting his first Sanremo festival.
Many different names have been mentioned, from Miriam Leone to Ilaria D’Amico, by Sabrina Ferilli to the brothers Fiorello, but no confirmation so far. Half certainty seems to concern the boys of Il Volo instead. As announced by TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, the return of Piero,Ignazio and Gianluca would be almost certain. The three artists after winning the GRANDE AMORE song in 2015, would be ready to re-enter Sanremo 2018, the first time led by Baglioni and his co-conducting team still top-secret (at least until January).
The news of Il Volo in Sanremo had already been given in the previous edition and then denied. Fans of the trio representing beautiful singingin Italy and overseas, can not but stay on edge and trust in the confirmation of the announcement given by the weekly publication of music and television. However there are some details that leave us uncertain and hoping.
IL VOLO has recently been involved with recording tracks that will feature the new album released in 2018. Also in October, there are photos that portray the three artists working on the disc, in the company of their producer, Emilio Estefan, husband of the famous Gloria.
Everything suggests that the stage of the ARISTON (the name of the theater) could be a launch pad for the single, which will open the brand new Sony Latin music CD. What better place than Sanremo to present what the trio called “a pop revolution”?
We will learn exactly who will be on the list of international guests at the preview press conference, scheduled for January. Until then, the confidentiality, chosen by Baglioni, for this 2018 edition, will have the best of any chatter and gossip.
We just have to cross our fingers …… meanwhile, below is Il Volo inSanremo 2015.
Good news: Sanremo 2016 won’t interfere with you Valentine’s Day plans!
On Monday Italian broadcaster RAI confirmed the dates and full schedule of Sanremo — its star-studded, high-intensity, rarely-on-schedule national selection show for Eurovision. Fans of Italy’s selection won’t be surprised by this year’s format. A total of 18 acts will compete in the “Campioni” division. Nine acts will perform on each of the first two nights, and a combination of public televoting and a press vote will decide who advances to the semi final on the fourth night. But what of the third night? That’s a special “covers” night where the 18 acts will interpret songs from other artists and compete for a special prize, determined, again, by a combination of televoting and press opinion.
Sanremo 2016 Schedule
Serata 1: February 9 (Tuesday) — Introduction of first nine acts Serata 2: February 10 (Wednesday) — Introduction of second nine acts Serata 3: February 11 (Thursday) — Covers night Serata 4: February 12 (Friday) — Semi -final Serata 5: February 13 (Saturday) — The final Since returning to Eurovision in 2011 Italy has landed in the Top 10 every year except 2014, when Emma Marrone finished a disappointing 23rd. Their string of successes has led to impressive ratings, which in turn has led RAI to move the grand final of Eurovision from RAI 2 to its main station RAI 1 in 2016.
Eighteen acts. One winner. wiwibloggs.com|By William Lee Adams
TAKE A MINUTE AND CHECK OUT THESE KIDS FACES. ITALIAN ALL THE WAY. FUNNY ONE. ~ G
I am home dancing out the blues ~G
“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything” Plato
If you love something set it free, if it comes back to you, it was meant to be. We’ve all heard this quote, or variations thereof, many times and it means different things to different people.
I’ve been following the announcements of Il Volo’s various concerts around Italy and a really sad and scary thought came to mind – Il Volo may not be coming to the US at all this year? I know we are all hoping it is not so and maybe they’ll squeeze North and South America into October & November, but what if they don’t come back to the US this year, even though they said they would? But, isn’t this what we wanted for them? To finally get recognized in their own country? Il Volo is living their dream right now, being mobbed by Italian fans in every city they travel to.
So, we can’t be begrudging them their happiness right now. It’s time we set them free to live their lives as Il Volo and not just “our” guys – for they are the “world’s” guys, now! It’s like we were their adoptive parents that nurtured, encouraged, and watched them grow into the men they are today. But even though we gave them all of our love, it just wasn’t enough. There was still something missing in their lives. We all knew what it was – they wanted to find their real parents. In saying this, their real parents are Italy! Now they have found their real parents and we are feeling like we have been abandoned; that they don’t care about us anymore and will forget about us with their instant fame and fortune. But it’s not really instant, they have been working hard for over five long years, leaving their real families and friends behind to do what they love. They’ve finally found the love they were missing – love from their homeland, Italy. But don’t worry, they will not forget us. We may not see them as often as we’d like, but they will be back to visit. They just have more people to visit now. And think of this, there are many countries who love them and they have never even been to those countries! We have to learn to share them with the world…
I just finished watching the Porta a Porta show (great, if you haven’t seen it yet!) and they did admit that they were experiencing now the “price” of fame – they have now really lost their privacy! No longer are they invisible walking down the street!
We really are so fortunate today, living in this high-tech world with social media. They are literally at our fingertips whenever we want to see them, be it FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, or the countless videos and interviews that have been uploaded onto You Tube! No, it’s not the same as being there, but it’s pretty close…and of course we have their music everywhere we go, our iPods, at work, in the car, or anywhere else!
In less than three months, they will be competing for Eurovision. As proud parents, we will cheer them on until our voices get hoarse! Of course we want the best for them – we want them to win! Even though their winning may take them away from us even more? Yes! Because they’ve worked hard and they deserve it. And if they don’t win? We’ll be right there to catch them when they fall. Of course, I did just read somewhere recently, can’t really remember though, that the bookies, once again, have Il Volo winning Eurovision! Although by a slim margin, they did win Sanremo and the bookies were right!
So, as cliché as this might sound, our guys, the “world’s guys,” are flying high right now. This is what they wanted. As parents, we always want our children to achieve their goals and be happy. We should be happy for them right now, and not feeling sorry for ourselves if they might not come back to the US this year.
…if it comes back to you, it was meant to be.Don’t worry, Il Volovers – they will be back; because it’s meant to be! They may be somewhat out of sight, but never out of mind!
1.) scroll down to closer to the bottom of the page. There will be a ballet.
2.) Choose Il Volo
3.) Click “Vota”
This is not an official pole; it is only a magazine. But it is a way for some of you to silence the critics about who will win. Right now, Il Volo is ahead with roughly 50% of the vote. Are you surprised? Get out there and make your vote!
~~ Kelly
Come in and share the love of life, friends and Il Volo!
Sanremo 2016: RAI releases full schedule, confirms evening events
