Vittorio Grigolo

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Vittorio Grigolo (b. February 19, 1977, Arezzo) is an Italian opera singer.

Grigolo was born in the Province of Florence, but soon moved to Rome. He began singing by the age of 4. At 9, he was chosen to become part of Sistine Chapel Choir as a soloist. He then studied for five years at the Scuola Puerorum at the Sistine Chapel. At 12, Grigolo sang Tosca with Luciano Pavarotti at the Rome Opera House, becoming known as 'Il Pavarottino'. At 18 he joined the Vienna Opera Company. He became the youngest Italian tenor to sing at Milan's La Scala at age 23. He became the first Italian male to be excused compulsory military service on account of his promising career^{[citation needed]}. He also raced pre-3000 formula cars for a while until an accident limited his opportunities in this field.

Vittorio Grigolo

1 Album History
2 Live appearances
3 Concerts 2007
4 Classical / Opera appearances 2007
5 Discography
6 DVD
7 Latest Operas
8 Repertory
9 External links

[edit] Album History

Vittorio’s debut album In The Hands of Love, of Pop/Opera genre, entered the British chart at number 6 setting a new sales record confirming him as the leading classical solo artist. The album contains renditions of Keanes “Bedshaped”, “Maria” from West Side Story, Stevie Wonder's “All in Love is fair” and a duet with Katherine Jenkins entitled “You Are My Miracle”.

The album was launched in the US in September 2006 entitled simply Vittorio. The US version of the duet “You Are My Miracle” features Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls

The Album was launched in Australia on October 23rd 2006

[edit] Live appearances

In April 2006 Grigolo made his debut with a concert held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, he returned to the RAH to appear alongside such singers as Placido Domingo and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, at the 'Classical Brit Awards' evening, performing arias taken from his repertoire.

In July 2006 Grigolo performed “Bedshaped” at the 2006 Miss Universe competition in the USA.

In September 2006 Grigolo appeared alongside Lionel Ritchie at 'Proms in the Park' London, England.

In September 2006 Grigolo performed at the Macy’s Passport fashion and charity events in the US, where he was the only musical entertainment, performing in front of a combined audience of 10,000.

Also in September 2006 Grigolo appeared on the US television series Dancing with the Stars.

Vittorio will start a promotional tour of Australia in October 2006.

On October 16, 2006, Grigolo appeared in ABC's reality TV series The Bachelor.

On November 14, 2006, Grigolo will appear on Dancing with the Stars in Australia.

[edit] Concerts 2007

Grigolo is expected to start a tour performing songs from his album in Spring 2007. Currently he is scheduled to appear in the US and the UK...as of September 2006, venues and dates are still being arranged.

[edit] Classical / Opera appearances 2007

Grigolo is confirmed to appear as listed below

20 - 29 April 2007, Traviata by Verdi, Roma Opera Theatre. Conductor Gianluigi Gelmetti.
17 - 19 May 2007, Stabat Mater by Rossini. Conductor Gianluigi Gelemetti. Sydney Opera House Australia
September 2007 , La Boheme by Puccini, Washington DC USA for Placido Domingo
20 - 30 December 2007, La Vedove Allegra, by Franz Lehár. Conductor Daniel Orel. Roma Opera Theatre
17 - 19 July 2008, Requiem by Verdi. Festival D’Orange
2008 - date to be confirmed Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart, in the US for Placido Domingo.

[edit] Discography

UK Album

Country	Status	Chart Position
UK	Gold Album - sales at September 2006 160,000+ copies	#6

US Album

Country	Status	Chart Position
USA	Released September 2006	#2 Billboard Classical crossover chart

[edit] DVD

Dreams of Rome

Recorded at Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli, Italy. A live performance of tracks from his album, as well as a few additional pieces. The DVD was recorded specifically for the Great Performances series on PBS TV USA and will be available on general release in Spring 2007.