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Notte Magica – Taormina! June 1, 3-4, 2017
Once again, I sit before a blank page, wondering what will appear from my fingertips? Three more beautiful concerts, gone in a flash. They made the ancient stage come alive once more. Sicily – home to Piero and Ignazio. A special feeling for them. As in the picture below, they say they sang their first concert in Italy from that stage. It was there that Italy first heard, live, the beautiful words of “Memory” sung by Ignazio, Gian’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and Piero’s “No Puede Ser.” In those moments, Italy finally knew what they had been missing; what the Americans already knew! They are greeted by friends and family wherever they go, but home is always a special place. As you watch the many videos and pictures that came through, there was no doubt that Piero and Ignazio were having a grande time. Even Ginaluca joined in the fun on occasion! I was fortunate to hear a little bit of the June 1 & 3 concert live, thanks to Ivolomusic on Instagram, however, they did not seem to do it for the last concert – but I was home, ready and waiting! I heard Piero’s solo and Tonight from Ignazio and a few others. Glorious as always. The same, yet different. The stage and the lighting there was beautiful, as only Taormina and the Teatro Antica can be. So, here we are with some clips and pictures of some of those glorious nights. I apologize, I might not know which night is which, but the video usually indicates it. Credit to all owners.
This picture below from Il Volo music – they say “our first concert was on this stage!”
Picture above…. saying goodbye to Taormina… (wonder if Igna had been having some bad hair days? He seems to be wearing this Madrid cap in many photos!)
Look at the beauty and lights of that backdrop below!
Ok, don’t know how they do it, but it looks like this is a good portion of most of the concert! June 1, 2017 Enjoy!
And this, the guys having a little fun in the streets! Note Maria Grazia filming with her phone… 🙂 Dani/Daniela, or if anyone can translate what they are singing or saying, that would be fun! It seems like it’s impromptu?
One more thing to add that I thought was pretty cool, if you missed it. This is from Il Volo Music’s FaceBook page. I think you can actually hear the orchestra flub a bit! If you keep watching the videos, there are some really great ones! (Watch for Piero in his dressing room in the 2nd one… 😉 ) Hope the link works!
Yes, 3 more down and still many more to come! The guys do get a bit of a break, but are then off to Malta on June 8!
Just a little side note….don’t know how many have noticed, but our Il Volo Flight Crew Instagram account has been deactivated. I hear this has been going around, as well as some getting their virtual hands slapped by FaceBook. Please be cautious out there on what you post. I don’t know how they are making these decisions, but I know a few of our crew members have been affected by it.
Also a special shout-out to Jane & Daniela for keeping this site at a cruising altitude…. 🙂
Il Volo Off Stage: Sights and Sounds
I don’t know about you, but when The Guys are touring in Europe, I love the hear the sounds and see the sights around them…so beautiful and charming!
~~ Kelly
Il Volo Professional ~~ Live Tour 2015; Taormina
Hey Everyone!
I don’t know about you, but when I hear, “Taormina,” I always think of Il Volo. Just as I would when I hear, “Sicily,” or “Abruzzo.” It is just as indelibly linked to them, in my opinion.
According to their friend, Claudia, she described Taormina as a place that you feel immediately at home, even though you’ve never set foot. Since Our Guys always seems to enjoy themselves there, I can’t doubt it!
Taormina Travel Guide ~~ goitaly.about.com; Gina
~~ Kelly
Il Mondo
UrbanWeek Redazione; All Things Il Volo
O’ Sole Mio
Il Volo Diary; LiJoy
Piove
Catena Giardina; All Things Il Volo
Taormina Concert #1 ~~ All Things Il Volo
Taormina Concert #2 ~~ All Things Il Volo
floriana La Monica
Eccoci qui con il nostro amico Saro di @bambartaormina ! #TaorminaGrandeAmore #IlVoloLive2015 http://t.co/DWiCvdWPtT
— Il Volo (@ilvolo) August 24, 2015
Il Volo Professional ~~ New Wave 2014, Abruzzo Press and Taormina Wrap Up…Just Because
Hey Everyone!
I think I’ve–dare I say it?–finally caught up with our busy globe trotters and can take a bit of a rest until they hit Mexico at the end of the week. Perhaps a drink right in the middle of that group of guys in the picture Gianluca Instagramed a little while ago….no…? OK…fine…. *pouting* 😉
Il Volo Performs At the New Wave Music Festival
After an emotional and amazing week in Taormina, The Guys headed to Riga, the capital of Latvia, and Jurmala to participate in the New Wave Music Festival. The festival is a six day event with two days dedicated to international competition, though Il Volo did not compete; they appeared as special guests, singing two crowd favorites. To read more about the event,
Click here —> http://www.hotelbaltpark.com/en/blog/new-wave-2014-in-jurmala#! ,
here —> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riga to learn about Riga,
and enjoy the pictures and videos below.
Il Mondo; New Wave 2014
O Sole Mio; New Wave 2014
By NovayaVolna
Click here for All About Il Volo’s New Wave Gallery —> http://www.ilvolo.mus.br/2014/07/il-volo-on-new-wave-2014-gallery/
“Grazie!” Grazie #newwave #newwave2014 #latvia #jurmala #riga #lettonia; Il Volo Facebook
They Talk Fashion
By All About Il Volo
And they gave an interview to Mix TV, a Latvian music television station geared toward young people.
Mix TV Interview… *raised eyebrows*….
By Mix TV, проект портала Mixnews.lv
Yes, Gianluca; we love your looks from Brioni. Ooh, la la! Unfortunately, I’m not blonde. Dang!
Press Conference in Pescara
From Latvia, they headed “home; sweet home,” or more correctly: Gianluca did. Ignazio and Piero went with him to prepare for their press conference in Pescara to talk about their upcoming concert in Abruzzo in September. In attendance were: Pescara’s mayor, Marco Alessandrini, Giovanni Di Iacovo, Council Member of Culture, Massimo Fregnani, the Italian tour promoter and, of course, their faithful manager, Michele Torpedine.
Click here — > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pescara for information about Pescara.
Interview in Pescara; found by Athina Angelopoulos
Click here —> http://www.rete8.it/it/component/allvideoshare/video/latest/spettacoli-il-volo-a-pescara-il-5-settembre.html for the video, and
here —> http://www.rete8.it/it/cultura-e-spettacolo/15797-il-volo-a-pescara-il-5-settembre.html for the written article (how are you all doing with your Italian?)
You can also see a video of some of the conference with a translation at All About Il Volo here —> http://www.ilvolo.mus.br/2014/07/il-volo-on-antenna-10-italy/
Oh…one more: Gianluca Jokes About Ignazio’s Appetite
By All About Il Volo
Good Luck, guys! I know you’ll have as much success in Abruzzo as you did in Sicily!
Tormina Wrap Up
I’m guessing that everyone has seen about everything that there is to see about Taormina, but I found a few more things. Enjoy!
Small mention of Il Volo with them holding their Tao Award during the presentation; Found by Anthina Angelopolous
By Sestarete
All About Il Volo Links:
Rai 1 Taormina Interviews —> http://www.ilvolo.mus.br/2014/07/il-volo-interview-rai1/
Estate en Diretta English Translation —> http://www.ilvolo.mus.br/2014/07/il-volo-on-estate-in-diretta-translated-to-english/
Playlists from ilvolo_russia
Playlist with some songs from 1st Il Volo concert in Taormina 20.07.14 Enjoy! http://t.co/qrHtrVzBfe @GianGinoble @piero_barone @IBoschetto
— Il Volo Russia (@ilvolo_russia) July 26, 2014
Playlist with some songs from 2nd Il Volo concert in Taormina 21.07.14 Enjoy! http://t.co/0wpBKo3lx2 @GianGinoble @piero_barone @IBoschetto
— Il Volo Russia (@ilvolo_russia) July 26, 2014
Thank you, Maria!
Just Because
If you don’t know that The Guys believe in faith and family, you need to read this interview from Zenit. If you already know, read it and fall in love with them more. 😉
Click here —> http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/il-volo-award-winning-trio-taking-world-by-storm-speaks-to-zenit-on-faith-family-francis
Ciao!
~~ Kelly