Superstar Italian trio II VOLO releases their highly anticipated new album Il Volo Sings Morricone (Sony Masterworks), available everywhere now. Endorsed by Ennio Morricone’s family, Il Volo Sings Morricone is a dedication to the beloved Maestro and an exciting journey through the art and music of one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. In support of the new album, the trio will head out on the road once again on a 25-date North American tour, including a stop at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre.
Tickets for the previously scheduled performance on March 31, 2022 will be honored for the new date, so patrons should hold on to their tickets. Ticket holders unable to attend the rescheduled date now have 30 days, or until Friday, March 18, 2022, to request a refund at point of purchase.
The tour event organizer is requiring all attendees of this event to have received a negative COVID-19 test (72 hours before the event) prior to entering the venue OR be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two weeks after final dose). Unvaccinated fans under 12 years of age will be required to take a COVID-19 diagnostic test (72 hours prior to the event) and provide proof of negative result prior to entering the venue. Entry requirements and venue protocols are subject to change. Visit 313presents.com/plan-your-visit/event-vaccination for the latest information.
Of the new album, Il Volo shares: “We are very proud to continue Ennio Morricone’s legacy by sharing the beauty of his Italian melodies through our voices with a new generation.”
Il Volo Sings Morricone is comprised of 14 songs that recall the Maestro’s legendary melodies from “The Ecstasy of Gold” (from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly), featuring new lyrics written specifically for the trio by Ennio Morricone’s son, Andrea Morricone to “Your Love” (from Once Upon a Time in the West). Another highlight is “I colori dell’amore” (“The Colors of Love”), an unreleased track composed by Andrea for the trio, which was unexpectedly performed live for the first time at The Arena di Verona on June 5, 2021. Rounding out the album is “E più ti penso” ("The More I Think of You"), a medley of Ennio Morricone’s scores from the films Once Upon a Time in America and Malèna, a nod to the trio’s live performance of the song with the Maestro at Piazza del Popolo in Rome in 2011. It also features three artist collaborations: violinist David Garrett on “La Califfa” (“The Lady Caliph”), HAUSER from 2CELLOS on “Se” (“If”) and trumpet player Chris Botti on “Come Sail Away.”
On Il Volo Sings Morricone, audiences can expect to delight in the unforgettable melodies by the celebrated conductor, musician, and composer of some of the greatest film soundtracks in the history of international cinema together with the trio’s unique voices.
IL VOLO SINGS MORRICONE ALBUM TRACKLIST: 1. The Ecstasy of Gold (from “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”) 2. Your Love (from “Once Upon a Time in the West”) 3. Nella fantasia feat Andrea Griminelli (from “Mission”) 4. Metti una sera a cena (from “Love Circle”) 5. Se feat. HAUSER (from “Cinema Paradiso”) 6. La Califfa feat. David Garrett (from “Lady Caliph”) 7. Conradiana (from “Nostromo”) 8. E più ti penso (from “Once Upon a Time in America/ Malèna”) 9. Se telefonando 10. Come Sail Away feat. Chris Botti 11. Would He Even No Me Know? (from “Cinema Paradiso”) 12. Amalia por amor 13. Here’s To You (from “Sacco & Vanzetti”) 14. I colori dell’amore
About Il Volo Piero Barone, Gianluca Ginoble and Ignazio Boschetto started their careers very young in 2009. Their constant rise led them to perform with music icons likes Barbra Streisand and Placido Domingo. Other accomplishments include winning the Sanremo Festival at the young age of 20, filling Arena di Verona and Teatro Antico di Taormina in their home country of Italy and Radio City Music Hall in New York and reaping standing ovations on their tours all over Europe, America, and Japan. In 2019, Il Volo celebrated their 10th anniversary as a trio. To date, they have sold over 2 million albums and amassed 220 million global streams, over 500 million views, and 1 million-plus followers on YouTube. This year, Il Volo decided to dedicate part of their extraordinary career to Ennio Morricone to celebrate and honor the maestro and his legacy of work one year after his death. With the support of Ennio Morricone’s family, Il Volo releases the new album Il Volo Sings Morricone (Sony Masterworks), featuring the music of one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, on November 5, 2021.
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