Il Volo Favorites: 2010-2016
/Who else is excited for Il Volo's Notte Magica tour?!? The spectacular Italian trio kicks it off this week in Easton, Pennsylvania. While we wait, here are 10 Il Volo favorites according to readers (in no particular order).
Not familiar with Il Volo? This list of some of their top hits will catch you up to speed.
"Grande amore"
If people weren't paying attention to Il Volo before, "Grande amore" made the whole world wake up and take notice. Powerful, breathtaking, and everything in between, the song that helped them win the prestigious Festival di Sanremo in 2015 quickly became a fan favorite that will remain a classic for generations to come.
"'O sole mio"
Known the world over, "'O sole mio" is a beloved Italian favorite that helped Il Volo make their stunning U.S. debut back in 2011.
"Nessun dorma"
Il Volo performed the famed aria "Nessun dorma" from Puccini's Turandot during their concert Notte Magica with Plácido Domingo. The special was filmed in Florence for American broadcasting station PBS and achieved the amazing feat of not only exposing younger generations to classical music but helping them love it too.
"We Are Love"/"Más Que Amor"
"We Are Love" is a tremendous anthem to what the world really needs right now: love. And for that reason, it will always be one of Il Volo's best. Check out the Spanish version here.
"Ave Maria, Mater Misericordiae"
"Ave Maria, Mater Misericordiae" is a breathtaking masterpiece and bonus track from the live album Notte Magica - A Tribute to the Three Tenors. Il Volo delivers a powerful performance overflowing with impressive emotion and soaring vocals.
"Caruso"
First recorded in 1986, the Lucio Dalla-penned "Caruso" is an Italian treasure. There is no better group to give the song a reboot than Il Volo, whose moving rendition has captivated audiences around the world.
"Il mondo"
Who could forget how important this Italian classic has been in Il Volo's career? Originally recorded by Jimmy Fontana, "Il mondo" remains a set list staple and a favorite among IlVolovers.
"L'amore si muove"
As the first single the trio released following their 2015 Sanremo win, "L'amore si muove" is a compelling track about the power of love that had us all anxious to hear the rest of the album Grande Amore.
"Non farmi aspettare"
"Non farmi aspettare" reaches right into the deepest part of the soul and brings the listener on a journey through the most amazing melodies and harmonies. Find it on Más Que Amor and listen to it here.
"Per te ci sarò"
An Il Volo original, "Per te ci sarò" shines as brightly as the sun on the album it's included on. And the Spanish language version is just as amazing. Listen to it here.
Is one of your Il Volo favorites included in this list? If not, leave it in the comments below!
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