ans often know Il Volo for their powerful harmonies and polished performances, but those who have followed the trio for years also know another side of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble.
Away from the concert stage, the three singers have built a reputation for keeping one another laughing.
That playful dynamic was on full display during a memorable interview in 2018, where the conversation quickly turned into a series of jokes, friendly teasing, and stories that revealed just how comfortable they are with one another after years of sharing the spotlight.
Rather than offering carefully rehearsed answers, the trio spent much of the interview playfully roasting each other.
One topic led to another as they joked about the first signs of gray hair, debated who paid the most attention to their appearance, and laughed about speaking so quickly that even members of their backstage crew sometimes struggled to understand what they were saying. Each story sparked another round of laughter, making the interview feel less like a formal media appearance and more like three longtime friends catching up.
Their chemistry came across naturally because it wasn’t something created for the cameras.
After spending years touring together, traveling across continents, rehearsing, and performing night after night, the trio has developed the kind of friendship where teasing is simply part of everyday conversation. Each member knows exactly how to make the others laugh, and just as importantly, how to laugh at themselves.
Still, one story stood out above the rest.
When the discussion shifted to restaurant habits, Piero and Ignazio immediately pointed to Gianluca.
According to his bandmates, Gianluca has one very firm rule whenever they eat together: no one is allowed to take food from his plate. Yet, they joked, the same rule somehow doesn’t apply in reverse. If someone leaves the table for even a moment, Gianluca is apparently more than willing to sample whatever has been left behind.
The story prompted immediate laughter from everyone, including Gianluca himself, who took the playful accusations in good humor.
It was the kind of everyday disagreement that many families and close friends can relate to, making the trio seem even more approachable despite their international success.
Moments like these help explain why fans continue to enjoy interviews with Il Volo as much as their concerts. While their musical performances highlight years of training and professionalism, their conversations reveal the easygoing friendship that has developed over nearly two decades together.
The teasing never feels mean-spirited. Instead, it reflects the trust that comes from growing up side by side. Each joke is met with another, and every playful complaint quickly turns into shared laughter.
That balance between professionalism on stage and genuine friendship behind the scenes has become one of Il Volo’s defining qualities. Audiences admire their voices, but many also appreciate seeing three artists who clearly enjoy one another’s company after so many years.
Looking back, the 2018 interview remains memorable not because of a major announcement or career milestone, but because it captured something simpler and just as meaningful.
It showed three friends laughing over everyday habits, harmless arguments, and one very protective dinner plate.
Sometimes, those small moments reveal as much about a group as any standing ovation ever could.
