It’s time to revisit one of the most unforgettable moments from Il Volo’s decade-long career — and it happened on one of the most iconic stages in the world.
Back in 2020, during their “The Best of 10 Years” concert at New York’s legendary Radio City Music Hall, Ignazio Boschetto took the spotlight for a solo performance that would leave the audience speechless. The song? “Memory” from Cats — and it was nothing short of spellbinding.
Watch his performance below.
From the first few soft notes to the soaring final chorus, Ignazio held the entire venue in the palm of his hand. His voice, clear and emotional, brought a fresh tenderness to the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic.
The moment Boschetto hit the crescendo, the audience erupted. Cheers echoed through the historic theater as he delivered a final note so pure and powerful it sent chills down spines across the room. One concertgoer later posted online, “I’ve heard many versions of this song, but Ignazio made it his own. I’ll never forget it.”
There’s nothing subtle about this version of “Memory.” It’s dramatic. It’s heartfelt. It’s theatrical in the best way. And it proves that Ignazio isn’t just a part of Il Volo — he’s a vocal powerhouse in his own right.
About “Memory” from Cats
Composed by the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber for the 1981 hit Broadway musical Cats, “Memory” is sung by the character Grizabella after facing emotional turmoil when she was isolated from the other Jellice Cats.
The climax of the musical, “Memory” is the most well-known tune from the show, and the lyrics are inspired by the poem “Rhapsody on a Windy Night” by T.S. Elliot. The song has since been covered by the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis, Nicole Scherzinger, Barry Manilow, and more.
