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Il Volo and Me

Il Volo and Me
Left to Right: Gianluca, Ignazio, Hopeful Romantic, Me, Piero

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Long Time No Post

Hello! Long time no post! I've recently moved to a different state, and my year has been hectic! Anyways, just watched a few videos of the boys from a recent concert. They all look fantastic! Pierro's hairstyle... haha okay. Ignazio has lost so much weight! He looks incredible! And my love, Gianluca, is hadnsome and talented as ever!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Il Volo Flying Across the U.S.


Today Il Volo released its debut live CD and DVD along with a new batch of North American tour dates scheduled August through October. 
The Italian operatic pop group is made up of three teenage tenors – 18-year-old Piero Barone, 17-year-old Ignazio Borschetto and 16-year-old Gianuca Ginoble. The trio met in 2009 while performing on the Italian RAI TV music competition “Ti Lascio Una Canzone.” After Ginoble won the competition, the three singers continued performing together. They were introduced to American audiences last May on the 10th season of “American Idol.”
The group’s self-titled debut was released in Italy in November 2010 and in the United States last May. The live CD and DVD, Il Volo Takes Flight – Live From The Detroit Opera House, was filmed last year on the trio’s first North American tour. The show features Italian classics including “O Sole Mio” and “Un Amore Cosi Grande” and the trio’s take on the Charlie Chaplin classic “Smile.” The live DVD includes a bonus documentary.
    
Fans will get the chance to see Il Volo live this summer beginning with an Aug. 12 performance in Minneapolis at The Orpheum Theatre.
The tour includes stops at Cincinnati’s PNC Pavilion At Riverbend Aug. 17; Cleveland’s Jacobs Pavilion At Nautica Aug. 21; Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Aug. 28; Montreal’s Place des Arts Aug. 29; Boston’s Bank Of American Pavilion Sept. 8; and Houston’s Bayou Music Center Sept. 22. 
The last date is Oct. 2 in Seattle at the Paramount Theatre.
After airing on a PBS Detroit affiliate this past December, Il Volo’s PBS Special “Il Volo Takes Flight” will air in more than 80 percent of the U.S. during PBS’s fundraising drive between March 3-18.
The trio will return to the “Today Show” March 6. The guys have also scheduled in-store performances at Barnes & Noble in New York (86th Street) March 4 and Los Angeles at The Grove March 11.
Ticket details for the North American tour will be announced soon. 

For more information, click here for Il Volo’s website.
Source: Poll Star

Il Volo to Launch North American Tour (2012)


Il Volo will hit the road this summer for a North American headline tour in support of their new CD and DVD, "Il Volo Takes Flight – Live From The Detroit Opera House," which was released this week.
The tour kicks off August 12th in Minneapolis, MN at the Orpheum Theatre and last well into the fall where they will wrap things up on October 2nd in Seattle.

You can also see them on TV. Due to the extraordinary response from a single airing on the PBS Detroit affiliate Detroit Public TV this past December, their first PBS Special "Il Volo Takes Flight" is now scheduled to air in more than 80% of the U.S. as part of the March 2012 PBS Fundraising Drive across the country between March 3rd and March 18th. Confirmed cities airing the special include New York, Boston, Detroit, Washington DC, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Check your local listings for a schedule of airtimes on PBS

Aug 12 Minneapolis, MN Orpheum Theatre
Aug 14 St. Louis, MO Peabody Opera House
Aug 15 Louisville, KY The Louisville Palace 
Aug 17 Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion at Riverbend
Aug 18 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre at Old National Center
Aug 21 Cleveland, OH Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Aug 22 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre
Aug 24 Detroit, MI Meadow Brook Music Festival
Aug 25 Toronto, ON Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Aug 28 Ottawa, ON National Arts Centre 
Aug 29 Montreal, QU Place des Arts
Sept 4 New York City Beacon Theatre
Sept 7 Westbury, NY NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Sept 8 Boston, MA Bank of America Pavilion
Sept 9 Washington DC Warner Theatre
Sept 11 Raleigh, NC Raleigh Amphitheater
Sept 12 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre Charlotte
Sept 14 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre Atlanta
Sept 15 Tampa, FL David A. Straz, Jr. Center for Performing Arts
Sept 16 Miami, FL The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
Sept 18 West Palm Beach, FL Kravis Center
Sept 21 Dallas, TX Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
Sept 22 Houston, TX Bayou Music Center
Sept 25 El Paso, TX The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center
Sept 26 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre
Sept 27 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk
Sept 29 San Francisco, CA Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium
Oct 2 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre

Source: AntiMusic

*Are they coming to/near where you live? Are you going to go? Leave a comment! :)

Il Volo Coming to the Peabody Opera House


Italian vocal group IL Volo is performing Aug. 14 [2012] at the Peabody Opera House.
Ticket prices and ticket on-sale information are forthcoming.
Tickets will be at livenation.com, Ticketmaster outlets, 800-745-3000 and at the Scottrade Center box office, which sells Peabody Opera House tickets.
Source: STLT Today



Tuesday, February 28, 2012

A Golden Rose for Gianluca


Rosa d'Oro per Gianluca Ginoble

Roseto. Una Rosa d’Oro a Gianluca Ginoble per aver dato prestigio e lustro alla città di Roseto grazie al suo grande talento canoro. Il riconoscimento è stato consegnato in occasione della serata di arte, musica e cultura che si è svolta sabato 25 febbraio al palazzo del Mare. Il giovanissimo cantante de “Il Volo”, in una pausa del tour mondiale, ha ricevuto il prestigioso simbolo della città di Roseto dalle mani dell’assessore alla Cultura Maristella Urbini e dal vicesindaco Alfonso Montese.

Applausi calorosissimi hanno accompagnato il momento carico di emozione: “Il premio a Gianluca Ginoble vuole essere un mezzo per valorizzare i giovani talenti del nostro territorio - ha detto l’assessore Urbini - Gianluca è un ragazzo semplice che ama la musica e che proprio grazie alla musica è riuscito a vivere un bellissimo sogno.
Questo 
riconoscimento rappresenta anche l’affetto di tutta la città per questo  ragazzo che ha saputo conservare intatta la sua rosetanità”.
All’evento di presentazione del romanzo di Marcello Perpetuini L’Amore Perfetto, organizzato con il patrocinio del Comune di Roseto e della Provincia di Teramo, sono intervenuti come ospiti anche la violinista emergente Virginia Galliani e lo scultore Daniele Guerrieri. Ad entrambi l’amministrazione ha consegnato una targa come segno di attenzione e di riconoscimento. “L’arte è un mezzo per veicolare le emozioni  - ha sottolineato Montese - per questo abbiamo il compito di  valorizzarla e sostenerla”.  veicolare le emozioni  - ha sottolineato Montese - per questo abbiamo il compito di  valorizzarla e sostenerla”.

Source: City Rumours

*After reading Google Translate, I have deduced that Gianluca received A Golden Rose February 25, 2012 at the Palace at the Sea. The Rose is the prestigious symbol of the city, Roseto. Yay Gianluca! Your talent deserves a rose! But what about the other boys? :(

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Il Volo To Release Live Album



by PAUL CASHMERE on FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The first-ever live Il Volo CD and DVD was recorded at the Detroit Opera House.
‘Il Volo Takes Flight – Live From The Detroit Opera House’ was filmed last year when Il Volo was on their first American tour.
The album includes their version of the Charlie Chaplin classic ‘Smile’.
Il Volo is 18 year old Piero Barone, 17 year old Ignazio Borschetto and 16 year old Gianuca Ginoble. They are dubbed the Teenage Tenors.
Worldwide sales of their debut album reached more than 1,000,000. They have appeared on Ellen, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Today Show and here at noise11.com.
Watch the Noise11.com interview here:
Il Volo Takes Flight (Live CD) Tracklisting:
. Il Mondo
. Un Amore Cosi Grande
. Ti Voglio Tanto Bene
. Granada
. E Piu Ti Penso
. ‘O Sole Mio
. Non Ti Scordar Di Me
. This Time
. Smile
. Mattinata
. Musica Proibita
. Mamma
. La Luna Hizo Esto (Featuring Pia Toscano)
. Notte Stellata (The Swan)
. Funiculi’ Funicula’
Il Volo Takes Flight (Live DVD, Standard Edition) Tracklisting:
. Il Mondo
. Un Amore Cosi Grande
. Ti Voglio Tanto Bene
. Smile
. Granada
. E Piu Ti Penso
. Non Ti Scordar Di Me
. El Reloj
. Notte Stellata (The Swan)
. Musica Proibita
. This Time
. Mamma
. Per Te
. Mattinata
. ‘O Sole Mio
. BONUS DOCUMENTARY / BTS footage and interviews
Il Volo Takes Flight (Live DVD, Deluxe Edition) Tracklisting:
. Il Mondo
. Un Amore Cosi Grande
. Granada
. Ti Voglio Tanto Bene
. Smile
. ‘O Sole Mio
. E Piu Ti Penso
. Non Ti Scordar Di Me
. El Reloj
. Notte Stellata (The Swan)
. Musica Proibita
. This Time
. Mamma
. Per Te
. Mattinata
. La Luna Hizo Esto (Featuring Pia Toscano)
Funiculi’ Funicula’ & Reprise

Source: Noise 11

*Notice on the CD track list each of the boy's solos are on it! I want to buy this just for their lovely solos (:

Gianluca's 17th Birthday (Belated)

I totally missed it due to my absence, but Gianluca's 17th birthday passed on February 11! My amazing February love is now 17 years old (like Ignazio). 
Here is a late picture I have taken from Tumblr to commemorate the occasion



Thanks Allie

'Il Volo Takes Flight -- Live From The Detroit Opera House' CD & DVD to be Released Feb. 28 on Geffen Records

PBS Special Scheduled in Major Markets Across the US Beginning March 3rd
NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Italian singing sensations Il Volo soar in their first PBS Special "Il Volo Takes Flight" as well as on their upcoming CD and DVD, "Il Volo Takes Flight - Live From The Detroit Opera House," which is scheduled to be released on Feb. 28th on Geffen Records. Due to the extraordinary response from a single airing on the PBS Detroit affiliate DPTV this past December, the program is now scheduled to air as part of the March 2012 PBS Fundraising Drive across the country between March 3rd and March 18th. The CD and DVD track listing follows this release.
"Il Volo is extremely talented. It's a wonderful pleasure to introduce another new music sensation like these three, young Italian tenors to American audiences through PBS," said Joe Campbell, Vice President of Fundraising Programming at PBS.
Confirmed cities airing the special include New York, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Check your local listings for a schedule of airtimes on PBS or visit http://www.pbs.org/tv_schedules/ . For a sneak peak of Il Volo's PBS special visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyCjhBkqKB4 .
Il Volo Takes Flight - Live From the Detroit Opera House was filmed last year while the group was on their first North American concert tour and captures the genuine excitement of their live performance, the stunning crowd reaction and the many standing ovations the group has received in every city they have performed. The show includes Italian classics such as "O Sole Mio" and "Un Amore Cosi Grande" as well as a magnificent version of the classic Charlie Chaplin song "Smile." The Live DVD includes a bonus documentary.
With rave reviews the CD, DVD and PBS broadcast of Il Volo Takes Flight is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the new year. The NY Daily News glowed, "If you've never heard them sing 'O Sole Mio' or other classics in their rep, then be prepared to be blown away."
Piero Barone 18, Ignazio Borschetto 17 and Gianuca Ginoble 16, also dubbed The Teenage Tenors, exploded onto the U.S. music scene and into the hearts of U.S. fans following their show stopping appearance on American Idol last year. Their self titled debut CD debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. Worldwide sales are approaching the one million mark. Already certified platinum in their homeland, the boys also appeared on major U.S. TV shows including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Today Show, Good Morning America, The Talk, Ellen, Rachael Ray and a surprise performance on the final episode of the HBO series Entourage.
Il Volo is finalizing details for a 2012 North American tour, produced by Live Nation, to be announced soon.
Both the CD and DVD were produced by Grammy award winning producer Humberto Gatica (Michael Buble) and renowned Italian singer/producer Tony Renis. "We are excited and proud to have produced this concert for national distribution with our partners at PBS and the Michigan Opera Theatre," commented Detroit Public TV's President and General Manager Rich Homberg. The show was directed by Ron de Moraes and executive produced by Michele Torpendine (Il Volo's manager), Tony Renis, Steve Leber, Ken Ehrlich, Jamie Westrick and Ron Fair.
Il Volo Takes Flight (Live CD) Tracklisting:
Il Mondo
Un Amore Cosi Grande
Ti Voglio Tanto Bene
Granada
E Piu Ti Penso
'O Sole Mio
Non Ti Scordar Di Me
This Time
Smile
Mattinata
Musica Proibita
Mamma
La Luna Hizo Esto (Featuring Pia Toscano)
Notte Stellata (The Swan)
Funiculi' Funicula'
Il Volo Takes Flight (Live DVD, Standard Edition) Tracklisting:
Il Mondo
Un Amore Cosi Grande
Ti Voglio Tanto Bene
Smile
Granada
E Piu Ti Penso
Non Ti Scordar Di Me
El Reloj
Notte Stellata (The Swan)
Musica Proibita
This Time
Mamma
Per Te
Mattinata
'O Sole Mio
BONUS DOCUMENTARY / BTS footage and interviews
Il Volo Takes Flight (Live DVD, Deluxe Edition) Tracklisting:
Il Mondo
Un Amore Cosi Grande
Granada
Ti Voglio Tanto Bene
Smile
'O Sole Mio
E Piu Ti Penso
Non Ti Scordar Di Me
El Reloj
Notte Stellata (The Swan)
Musica Proibita
This Time
Mamma
Per Te
Mattinata
La Luna Hizo Esto (Featuring Pia Toscano)
Funiculi' Funicula' & Reprise
BONUS DOCUMENTARY
BONUS MILOS KARADAGLIC (Spanish Romance)
SOURCE Geffen Records

Source: Market Watch

Il Volo Takes Flight Live in February

By Nadya Vlassoff

Il Volo has announced the release of their latest album, Il Volo Takes Flight – Live From The Detroit Opera House, which will be out February 28 via Geffen Records.
The new live Il Volo Takes Flight CD/DVD combo will feature the PBS special performance of the group’s North American tour, which originally aired back in December. Due to overwhelming success, it will air again in March 2012, as part of the PBS Fundraising Drive.
The new CD from Il Volo, the Italian trio of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble, will feature 15 live tracks inclucing Italian classics like “O Sole Mio,” “Un Amore Cosi Grande,” and Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile.”
The Take Flight DVD also features a host of bonus material including a documentary with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.


Source: The Dead Bolt

*Hi guys! I am so so so sorry for neglecting this blog for a month! I've been busy :/ Hopefully I'll do better!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Il Volo actuará en Colombia

BOGOTA, ene. 20 (UPI) -- El trío sensación del momento, Il Volo, confirmó su presentación en Colombia, para el próximo 15 de abril en el Palacio de los Deportes de Bogotá.

Se trata de tres tenores italianos Piero Barone (17 años), Ignazio Boschetto (16 años), y Gianluca Ginoble (16 años), que tras ganar un concurso de talentos en 2009, han logrado conquistar al mundo con sus poderosas y emotivas voces.

Su propuesta, es una mezcla entre los grandes clásicos de la ópera tradicional, la música popular contemporánea y el pop anglosajón, dando como resultado una interesante fusión que cautiva a diferentes generaciones.

Tras sus nominaciones al Grammy por mejor álbum pop y mejor grupo, lograron entrar con fuerza en el mercado latinoamericano, al punto que sin mayor difusión, han alcanzado en países como Brasil, Venezuela y Colombia, discos de oro y platino. 



Source: UPI

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Il Volo Going to South America!

The boys are heading to Columbia this April!
According to Estereo Fonica
"La música de Il Volo es una perfecta mezcla entre los grandes clásicos de la ópera tradicional, la música popular contemporánea y el pop anglosajón, dando como resultado una interesante fusión que llega directo al corazón de las personas de todas las edades, es muy interesante ver una coyuntura musical como esta que permita a padres e hijos disfrutar juntos de un mismo artista."


Boy is that true! :)


The boys will be performing on Sunday, April 15 at the Palacio de Los Deportes in Bogota at 6 PM!
You can buy tickets here


Friday, January 20, 2012

Il Volo, London Bound

Il Volo Appears on BBC Breakfast in London
Watch the boys here

Their album was released FINALLY in Britain.

They also performed on the Alan Titchmarsh show January 17, 2012, but the video is not available in my country ):

And finally, they performed on Loose Women on January 12, 2012



Il Volo in Dublin

Aw these cuties are adorable!



Watch them tonight on The Late Late Show, hosted by Ryan Turbridy! 
Fast forward to 52 minutes!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Piero's First Kiss?

I haven't seen the entire interview, but here is the preview of it. Piero talks about his first kiss. (:

Here is part 1 of the interview! It's bad resolution and it's shaky, but it'll due. :D