Il Volo Serves as “Editors for a Day” at Il Resto del Carlino in Bologna
BOLOGNA, ITALY — In January 2026, international operatic pop trio Il Volo took on an exclusive media role in their adopted home city of Bologna, stepping into the newsroom as guest “Editors for a Day” (Direttori per un giorno) at the renowned Italian newspaper Il Resto del Carlino.
Featured on the newspaper’s official podcast Il Resto di Bologna, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble discussed their 17-year global career, personal growth, and deep artistic roots in Bologna.
📰 Behind the Scenes at the Newsroom
Having entered the music industry as teenagers, the trio reflected on how early fame shaped their critical thinking, sense of responsibility, and perspective on current affairs:
[Interview Highlights: "Il Resto di Bologna" (January 2026)]
├── Guest Role: Editors for a Day at Il Resto del Carlino
├── Key Topics: Fatherhood, humanity, AI in music, and Bologna's cultural heritage
├── Personal Roots: Ignazio (Bologna native) & Piero (Bologna resident)
└── Musical Process: Unplugged studio collaboration and honoring Italian bel canto
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Ignazio Boschetto on Fatherhood: Ignazio reflected on becoming a father, sharing that fatherhood felt remarkably natural despite past anxieties: “I used to think it would be a hurdle to overcome, but it arrived naturally. When you truly desire something—whether a career or family—it finds its way to you.”
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Gianluca Ginoble on Socratic Dialogue: Asked about headlines, Gianluca emphasized constructive debate over polarization: “Every voice deserves to be heard. True growth happens through open dialogue rather than conflict.”
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Piero Barone on Active Listening & Conscience: Piero highlighted empathy and self-reflection as vital to humanity: “To humanize ourselves, we must listen to others and reflect daily on what we contribute to the world.”
🎵 Artificial Intelligence and the Spirit of Bologna
Addressing questions submitted by fans around the globe, the group shared insights on technology, studio work, and their love for Bologna:
“AI can be an assistant, but we must protect our authenticity,” Ignazio noted when asked about artificial intelligence in music. “We use it occasionally for visual ideas or logistics, but never for our music.”
The trio also expressed their profound gratitude to Bologna—UNESCO City of Music—noting its unique warmth toward artists and its historic ties to icons like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Lucio Dalla. Paying tribute to Dalla’s masterpiece “Caruso”, Il Volo reaffirmed their lifelong commitment to carrying authentic Italian bel canto to stages across the globe.