For most artists, seventeen years in the music industry bring countless performances, unforgettable milestones, and lessons learned through experience. For Il Volo, those years have also been a journey of growing up in front of audiences around the world.
As Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble prepare for another world tour, they recently reunited with fellow Eurovision performer Senhit for an interview that mixed laughter with thoughtful reflection. Between friendly games of padel, singing along during car karaoke, and reminiscing about the past, the trio looked back on the experiences that shaped both their careers and their lives.
Naturally, the conversation returned to Grande Amore, the song that became one of the defining moments of their career. Years after its success, they still speak about it with gratitude, recognizing how it introduced them to new audiences and strengthened their place on the international stage.
But as enjoyable as those memories are, the trio admitted that success has also required sacrifice.
Growing up under public attention meant spending much of their youth traveling, performing, and balancing personal life with professional commitments. While many teenagers experience school, friendships, and family life in familiar routines, Il Volo was building a career that took them across continents.
Even so, they said they would not change the journey.
Every challenge, every performance, and every opportunity contributed to the people they have become today.
One of the most meaningful lessons they shared had little to do with music itself.
Over the years, they realized that it is impossible to earn everyone’s approval. In an industry where opinions constantly change and public expectations can be overwhelming, they learned that staying authentic matters more than trying to satisfy every critic or trend.
Rather than adapting their identity to match whatever is popular at the moment, they have focused on remaining true to the music and values that first brought them together. That commitment, they believe, has helped them build a lasting career while maintaining the friendship that has defined the group since its beginning.
The conversation then shifted to a deeply personal memory from Ignazio.
He explained that Goodbye My Lover by James Blunt will always hold a special—and painful—place in his heart.
After completing an important concert, Ignazio learned that his beloved grandmother had passed away. The emotional weight of that moment became permanently linked to the song, making it impossible for him to hear it without remembering that day. His story offered a quiet reminder that even artists who perform before thousands of people carry deeply personal experiences that audiences rarely see.
The interview ended much as it began—with smiles, music, and the easy friendship that fans have come to love.
Yet beneath the laughter was a thoughtful message about growing older, accepting life’s challenges, and remaining true to oneself despite outside expectations.
After seventeen years together, Il Volo continues to evolve as artists, but their outlook remains remarkably consistent. They value authenticity over popularity, meaningful relationships over fleeting trends, and the memories—both joyful and difficult—that have shaped their journey.
For them, success is measured not only by concerts and applause, but also by the ability to remain themselves through every chapter of an extraordinary career.
