Dancing with Piero Barone

Is Piero learning to learning to dance? or reinforcing his skills? Piero shared on twitter photos of him dancing with personal trainer Chiara Lauria. The photos were taken by  Alberto Ferraro in the "IndipenDance School"
Photos: Alberto Ferraro

Celebrities Descend on Boston’s North End: Piero Barone (Il Volo)

 

Piero Barone of Il Volo is shown below at Boston Barber Co. on Salem Street for a fresh cut by Robert Dello Russo. Il Volo performed on Saturday night at the Bank of America Pavilion.

Piero also enjoyed dinner at Carmelina’s North End on Hanover Street. He is shown below with his father, Gaetano, Carmelina’s Damien DiPaola and Robert Dello Russo. Piero mentioned on stage that he loved the Frutti di Mare.

Review Il Volo at the Saroyan Theatre

You don’t have to search long and far on the Internet for times in which fans of Il Volo — the pop-opera singing trio that enthused a packed Saroyan Theatre Friday with a peppy, crowd-pleasing performance — rebuke the local music critic for not “getting it.” You know the online comment drill when it comes to transgressing reviewer: draw, quarter, eviscerate, turn into Italian meatballs, etc. The chief fan complaint: Critics treat Il Volo like it’s opera, and it isn’t. Don’t judge a group for what it isn’t trying to be.
([Note] Team Il Volo is not associated with this review)
And you know what? I’ll buy it. Il Volo isn’t opera. The group sings lots of songs in Italian, yes, and even some opera classics, but in no way, shape or form is this meant to represent the highly trained, specialized style that allows mere mortals to boom over full orchestras and fill 2,000-seat halls unamplified. Il Volo is pop-opera, and while its repertoire might lean toward the operatic — especially to American ears — the mentality is heavily pop, from the format (three adorable young guys wooing the audience) to the delivery (five musicians, heavily amplified and synthesized).

Il Volo brings hit pop-opera to Comerica Theatre

The Italian lads who comprise pop-opera trio Il Volo are definitely men now: Youngest member Gianluca Ginoble turned 18 this year. But the guys show no signs of shaking up their family-friendly, PBS-ready image anytime soon.
“When we have free time, we enjoy our Playstations,” says Ginoble, caught at a Vancouver hotel before the launch of a North American tour. “We have fun, like all teenagers and people 18, 19 and 20.”
The group still travels with parents in tow. Baritone Ginoble and tenor Ignazio Boschetto are accompanied by their moms; second tenor Piero Barone brings his father. The entourage journeys around the globe, with the group boasting a strong following that extends through Latin America, Australia, Asia, Europe and North America.
“Everything is going good,” says Ginoble, who speaks Italian, Spanish and charmingly accented English. “We hope to continue in this way. This is our third tour of the United States, and we will sing at the best venues, like Radio City Music Hall. This is a dream come true to do this live and in such a short time.”
The three singers first performed together on Italian TV in 2009 during a talent show, and stayed together once their run on the series ended. A 2011 debut album reached the Top 10 in the States; a second studio album, “We Are Love,” appeared late last year. The group also issues releases aimed at the Spanish-speaking market; this year’s “Mas Que Amor” topped the Latin pop-album charts in the States.

Il Volo earns its wings

Somewhere in Sicily, Piero Barone is soaking up some sun.
On a break from Il Volo’s hectic schedule, the 20-year-old is right at home in his native Italian province.
The Italian pop opera trio has been garnering much praise of late, not least of all from the great dame of show business, Barbra Streisand, with whom the vocal group toured last year.
“Barbra is a legend for us and for everyone in the world,” Barone said with a charming Italian accent. “Every night we were singing in front of 25,000 people. I remember the concert in Vancouver — the audience was great and everyone was so nice. We can’t wait to come back.”
Il Volo won’t be sharing the stage with anyone in Vancouver, performing in the rather smaller Orpheum Theatre for roughly a tenth of the audience that packed Rogers Arena for Streisand’s performance last fall, when Il Volo duetted with Babs on classics like Smile and Make My Garden Grow.
That isn’t to say that Il Volo won’t go for the gusto. In fact, they are shooting for big things, bringing along a 20-plus piece orchestra that will provide live string arrangements for the band’s soaring numbers.

Il Volo performs on Pooh's tour "Opera Seconda" as a special guest

 

Il Volo was the special guest of the Band Pooh in Salerno, Italy.

Gianluca described the day as special and twitted the band saying: "@siamoipooh #THANKS for having us as #specialguest in your #concert! It was an #honor. #Seeyousoon!"

Piero shared a photo of the rehasals: http://instagram.com/p/c9KlRlEzDU/

Il Volo performed "Surrender"

5 awesome reasons to see Il Volo

1. They’re taking off.
Il Volo, which translates to “the flight” in English, chose its name based on the boys’ desire to spread their wings. And now that the band has taken off from Italian soil, Il Volo has landed full force in America. After the international release of its first, self-titled album, "Il Volo" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Classical Album chart.
2. They’re ‘Idol’ status.
Almost immediately after dropping their first album internationally, the guys headed to the U.S. for a performance during the final three results show on American Idol’s Season 10. The group performed a cover of “O sole mio,” which translates to “my sunshine.” The song is an 1800s Neapolitan song, which Il Volo released as a single.
3. They’re do-gooders.
Post-earthquake, the trio participated in the charity single, “We Are the World 25 for Haiti.” The song, a remake of “We Are The World” by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, debuted at the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Il Volo also participated in the President’s Star Charity show in Singapore and performed “O sole mio” to help raise funds for the handicapped.

[Birthday Special] 20 Things about Piero Barone + Exclusive artwork

We want to wish Piero a happy birthday from Team Il Volo.
Sometimes words cannot express how much Piero Barone means to us. Click here to see the EXCLUSIVE ARTWORK of Piero made by graphic artist Beatriz.

Here's 20 things about Piero Barone. Enjoy!
1. Piero Barone was born on June 24, 1993 in Italy.
2. From the time he was 3, Piero Barone knew he'd become a singer. "That was the first time I opened my mouth, and sang to my nonno and he took me to have my voice recorded that same day".
3. Piero was a contestant in an Italian show called "Ti Lascio Una Cazone," where he met Gianluca and Ignazio and sang O’ Sole Mio for the first time. Later they became Il Volo. 
4. Piero’s favorite color is red and his trademark is his red glasses.
5. Piero loves to drive sports cars in his free time.

Il Volo Performs On Access Hollywood Live

 

Italian pop opera trio, Il Volo, join Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Access Hollywood Live to perform their rendition of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from their new CD "We Are Love: Special Edition." Their U.S. tour kicks off August 25;

Il Volo in Santa Monica Signing & Performance

 

Photos: Il Volo at the Gala Dinner for the Movie "Olympus Has Fallen"

 

 Gerard Butler, Madalina Ghenea, Piero Barone, Gianluca Ginoble and Ignazio Boschetto of Il Volo attend the gala dinner by Antonello Colonna for the movie 'Olympus Has Fallen' on April 5, 2013 in Rome, Italy.

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Music Video: Piero Barone "Where do I begin (Love story)"

 

Piero Barone, one third of Il Volo, delighted us with a music video of "Where do I began (Love story)". This is what Piero does when he's at home; showing us his passion for music.

Photos & Videos: Il Volo PBS Special 3/26

  

 

Il Volo at the Fillmore: Can you feel the love, Christmas cheer?

As one-third of the dashing young Italian pop-opera trio Il Volo,  Piero Barone has seen his share of unusual clothing items thrown his way onstage. But he expects South Florida fans to be more modest Wednesday night, being such a chilly winter evening and all.
“Yes, we would like to see a lot of warm clothes, and the ugliest sweaters!” Barone says with a laugh, describing the trio’s imminent Christmas concert. Yes, Christmas.
Il Volo will perform two shows this week at the Fillmore Miami Beach, each being recorded for an upcoming special on PBS,  no stranger to Il Volo, with repeated broadcasts of their 2012 debut special, “Il Volo Takes Flight.” 
On Tuesday, the concert is called “We Are Love,” celebrating the trio’s fall release of the same name, backed by a 26-piece orchestra.  It is scheduled to air June 1.
On Wednesday, the audience will serve as a key visual when Il Volo records a Christmas special called “Buon Natale,” scheduled to begin airing in November, with holiday favorites from “Silent Night” to “Feliz Navidad.”

Photos: Il Volo rehearsals in Miami, FL

 

Il Volo in Miami - March 21, 2013

Taken at WLRN Public Radio and Television

 

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Il Volo pop opera teens to record two PBS concerts at Fillmore Miami Beach (with rehearsal video)

Il Volo, the teenage Italian pop opera stars who last fall toured North America with Barbra Streisand, wish everyone happy holidays.
Not Easter or Passover. Merry Christmas.
“Only Il Volo can sing Christmas songs in March,” says tenor Ignazio Boschetto, 18, who with fellow tenor Piero Barone, 19, and baritone Gianluca Ginoble, 18, perform two concerts (including a 2013 Christmas special) to be recorded for PBS on Tuesday and Wednesday at The Fillmore Miami Beach theater.

“We feel very Christmas-y in March,” says Richard Jay-Alexander of Miami Beach, their concert director who also guided them on the Streisand tour.
The young men say they’re excited about working again with RJA.
“We are really lucky because we have another grandpa,” jokes Barone. “We didn’t know that. A big grandpa — Richard Jay-Alexander.”
“Very funny,” deadpans Jay-Alexander, 59, during a concert rehearsal at WLRN-TV studios in Miami. (CONTINUE READING BELOW)

IL VOLO to Tape PBS Specials at Fillmore Miami Beach

Due to the extraordinary success of the Italian teenage tenors' debut PBS Special "Il Volo Takes Flight," Live From The Detroit Opera House last year, the trio will shoot two more specials for PBS - "We Are Love" & "Buon Natale."
Both will be filmed in front of a live audience at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on March 26th & 27th. "We Are Love" will debut on PBS stations across the country beginning June 1, 2013 and "Buon Natale" will air starting November 30, 2013.
"We Are Love" will be filmed on March 26th and will feature new songs from Il Volo's latest album, We Are Love. Click here to purchase tickets for March 26th. It's Christmas in March as the boys tape their new PBS Christmas special "Buon Natale" on March 27th. Guests are asked to wear their favorite Christmas attire or most outrageous Christmas sweater. Those dressed in Christmas cheer will be entered to win the chance to meet Il Volo on-stage during this taping. This concert will feature holiday favorites from "Silent Night" to "White Christmas," "Feliz Navidad" and more. Click here to purchase tickets for March 27th. For both tapings Il Volo will be backed by a 25-piece orchestra and 5-piece band.

Il Volo: A Live PBS Recording in South Florida

 

Il Volo is an Italian operatic pop group who has swept the nation with their angelic and moving voices. Consisting of two tenors and one baritone, this trio has captured the hearts of many and continues to amaze with the announcement of their show at the Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theater, which will also be recorded by PBS studios.
The group started out on an Italian show similar to "American Idol" and it was history from there. Since their seemingly overnight success, the trio has released five albums, including a "Christmas Favorites" album. Notability for the group would be their last performance at the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Concert held in Oslo, Norway.

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Il Volo: "We mixed pop with opera"

The Italian group Il Volo, which in Spanish means "The Flight" is a lyrical pop singing trio. It is composed of Piero Barone, born in Sicily, Ignazio Boschetto, from Bologna, and Gianluca Ginoble, from the land of Abruzzo. The three teenagers singing Italian classics, pop songs in Spanish, English, French and Italian. Publinews talked to Boschetto about how they met, their favorite duets and musical tastes.
 
How did you meet?
We met two years ago during the talent show "ti lascio una canzone", each singing solo . There were 39 contestants. Gradually we were talking and we are now in this project that excites us.

Why you decided to record the song "Constantemente Mia" with Belinda?
We wanted to have a partnership with an American artist. We are looking for several months until we fond Belinda. We liked her style. We mixed opera with pop.

How does it feel to have songs in duet with singers Placido Domingo and Eros Ramazzotti?
Incredible. Two stars of our country. Placido Domingo is the best known and beloved singer in the opera genre. With it we have the theme "Il Canto". And I hear Ramazzotti since I was child . It is an honor to sing a duet with him, the song "Così".

You also sing rock songs in English.
Yes most famous versions are the bands Aerosmith and U2.

Do you like rock?
Yes is what I hear most. My favorite artists are Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder and AC / DC.

Many fans are wondering where Il Volo buy your clothes.
Really? (laughs). My favorite clothes are T-shirts and jeans. The Armani brand I love, but in the end what I really like is to feel comfortable.

Source: publinews

The classics on young voice

Members of the Italian trio Il Volo are confused with any normal teenager, as long as they do not interpret classical melodies that erupt in their young bodies, full of extreme sensitivity that convey its themes.

Piero Barone, 19, Ignazio Boschetto, 18, and Gianluca Ginoble, 17, are tenors with privileged voices were released in 2009. Immediately managed to captivate today's generations classics in English, Spanish and Italian, which are impregnated his particular stamp. Now, the song Constantemente mía, the first single from his latest album "Más que amor", which goes on sale April 9. This involved the Mexican singer Belinda.
Piero spoke to Free Press by telephone from Italy, about this new material and his short but fruitful career.
Two years passed since its first production-award-winning Il Volo. How do they feel about their recent material?
We worked very hard on this album, which, we believe, is the most important of our careers, and we included a duet with Placido Domingo and another with Eros Ramazzotti. I really wanted to do something like that in a while.
How was your experience with Belinda?
It was very nice. She is a great artist, has a great voice and is beautiful. We weren't sure which song we would sing with her, but we decided on "Constantemente mía", and our voices were complemented perfectly. The song is very beautiful and the most romantic album.
How does it feel to have sung with Placido Domingo and Ramazzotti?
Singing with a recognized artist is always a dream. For us it is very important to convert the popular classical songs and what better to interpret with Placido, one of the best singers of the genre. If we fell in love with classical music, why will the world not fall for it too?
What have you changed in the last four years?
My life has completely changed from what I do, but not who I am. Although we spent a lot of time on tour, I talk to my family every night on the phone. That makes me not forget where I come from. You can give me expensive things, a car or whatever, but that's never going to replace my family.

Source: prensalibre