“IT’S NOT A NEW SONG… JUST A NEW WAY OF BREATHING LIFE INTO IT.” Il Volo opened the Christmas concert in Sofia with “Angels We Have Heard on High,” but somehow it felt completely different from any version you’ve heard before. The silver-blue lights washed over the stage, and from the very first note, their voices pulled the whole room into silence. There was a warmth in it — something honest — like they were singing in the middle of a real winter night. Then came the climax. Three voices rising, crashing, blending like a sudden burst of light. The final high note rang out so powerfully that people lifted their heads without even realizing it. Just a small moment… but the kind that stays with you long after the music fades.

  • byJasmin
  • December 4, 2025
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Il Volo Opens Their Sofia Christmas Concert with a Heavenly Rendition of “Angels We Have Heard on High”

Il Volo set the festive tone for their Christmas concert in Sofia with a breathtaking, spirit-lifting performance of the beloved hymn “Angels We Have Heard on High.” From the very first note, the trio captivated the audience, transforming the historic carol into a cinematic and emotionally charged Christmas experience.

Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble brought the centuries-old hymn to life with their trademark vocal power and heartfelt expression. Their harmonies soared effortlessly, honoring the hymn’s sacred origins while adding the rich, operatic pop style that has made Il Volo beloved across the world.

A Timeless Hymn Reimagined

Originally written in 1862 by Bishop James Chadwick and modeled after the French carol “Les Anges dans nos Campagnes,” the song is cherished for its melismatic and jubilant “Gloria in excelsis Deo” refrain. These passages are meant to echo the celestial chorus of angels announcing Christ’s birth — and Il Volo delivered them with a clarity, warmth, and intensity that left the audience in awe.

The trio honored the hymn’s traditional beauty while elevating it with their soaring vocals and cinematic arrangements, building toward high notes that rang through the concert hall like a celestial proclamation.

Audience Reactions: “A Real Christmas Feeling”

Fans quickly took to social media to praise the performance. Comments described the trio as “wonderful, brilliant, exceptional,” and said the concert felt like “a peaceful, cozy Christmas in your family environment” and “a real pleasure to watch and listen to.”

One fan wrote, “You stir great and strong emotions in our hearts! May Jesus always keep you this way, above all united in the love of singing and true art!”

Another added, “It succeeds in creating the real Christmas feeling — they are the best!”

A Spiritual and Musical Celebration

Lines such as “And the mountains in reply / Echoing their joyous strains” reflect Psalm 98’s call for all creation to rejoice before the Lord. Il Volo’s rendition amplified this spiritual connection, blending rich harmonies and technical brilliance to capture the wonder, reverence, and joy of the season.

From the moment they stepped on stage to the final triumphant “Gloria, in excelsis Deo,” Il Volo’s performance in Sofia was both a celebration of Christmas tradition and a tribute to the timeless power of sacred music. With their fusion of classical roots and contemporary flair, they reminded listeners why they remain among the world’s most treasured ambassadors of Italian vocal artistry.

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