CELEBRATING 17 YEARS OF HARMONY: IL VOLO RETURNS TO ITALY WITH NEW LATIN FLAVOR AND BIG AMBITIONS
From the Americas back to Italy: The Asti Musica Stage
After a massive and highly successful tour crossing Latin America and the United States, the internationally acclaimed operatic pop trio Il Volo is finally coming back home. Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble are kicking off a long-awaited series of Italian concerts this summer.
One of their first and most anticipated stops will be at the Asti Musica festival on Monday, July 6. This concert is a crucial milestone in their current tour, which officially celebrates the group’s incredible 17 years together. Ahead of the show, the trio opened up about their latest musical boundaries, high-profile collaborations, and the secret to their long-lasting brotherhood.
Bridging Cultures: “Cuerpo sin alma” with Carlos Rivera
On May 22, Il Volo delighted their global fanbase by releasing their latest single, “Cuerpo sin alma” (Body Without a Soul). The track features prominent Mexican artist Carlos Rivera and serves as a vibrant, Italo-Latin reimagining of “Bella senz’anima”, the legendary masterpiece by Italian singer-songwriter Riccardo Cocciante.
When asked about how this unique cross-cultural collaboration came to life, the trio explained it was born out of genuine friendship and strategic timing:
“This song is part of our latest project. We recently spent a month touring Mexico, Argentina, and Chile, so we seized the opportunity to finalize this project dedicated primarily to Latin America. Cocciante is incredibly famous in Mexico. The collaboration was born out of friendship because we wanted to blend Italian music with Mexican culture. We worked extensively on an arrangement tailored perfectly for the Mexican market.”
Honoring Legends: The Bond with Riccardo Cocciante
The connection to the song runs deep for both the guest artist and the trio itself. Carlos Rivera’s father was a massive fan of Riccardo Cocciante and this specific track. Furthermore, Cocciante himself recently joined Il Volo as a special guest on their Italian TV show Tutti per Uno, performing the song to mark its 50th anniversary.
Reflecting on their experiences working with industry titans over the last 17 years, Il Volo highlighted a common trait among true legends:
“Riccardo is a great artist and person. Throughout our 17-year career, we’ve had the chance to collaborate with countless Italian and international artists. They all share something in common: despite their massive careers and impressive resumes, they are incredibly clear-headed in their choices and make you feel entirely at ease with their profound humanity.”
17 Years of Brotherhood and the Road to 20
Reaching nearly two decades in the music industry as a unified group is no small feat, but the trio is already looking far ahead.
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Group Formed 17th Anniversary The 20-Year Goal
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“Seventeen years is a huge milestone,” the trio stated. “But we are very ambitious guys. We are celebrating 17 years now, but our minds are already locked on our 20-year career anniversary. We have a powerful desire to keep creating music, emotions, and experiences together—things that move us first, and then move the people who follow us.”
When asked about the reality of staying together for so long, they offered a mature perspective on group dynamics:
“Like any relationship, staying together this long isn’t always easy. But in the end, when you are fortunate enough to be in a group with intelligent people, you always figure out where the compromise lies.”
Note: The complete interview can be found in the print edition of Gazzetta d’Asti.