Vittorio Grigolo

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

Grigolo was born in Rome, but raised in Arezzo. 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
Vittorio Grigolo

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[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 Keane's “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 released in Australia on October 23, 2006.

Vittorio Grigolo and Hayley Westenra recorded "West Side Story" as "Tony" and "Maria" in conjunction with the Leonard Bernstein Foundation, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this great American musical. West Side Story entered the UK Classic FM Chart at number 1

Vittorio's new album will be released in Spring 2008.

[edit] Awards and Nominations

[edit] Awards

The commission of the European Union has granted Vittorio Grigolo and Romano Musumarra a European Border breaker Award, along with the record company, authors and publishers who have recorded the highest sales for a debut album in 2006 within the European Union, but outside of their country of production.

The Capri / Hollywood Film Festival has granted Vittorio Grigolo a "Capri Exploit Music Award" . The award ceremony will take place on 1st January 2008 on the Island of Capri where Vittorio will also perform a tribute to Leonard Bernstein.


[edit] Nominations

  • Grammys 2008 Best Musical Show Album - West Side Story (musical)

[edit] Classical / Opera appearances 2008

Grigolo is confirmed to appear as listed below

[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 Richie 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.
  • Vittorio will start a promotional tour of Australia in October 2006.
  • October 2007 Grigolo performed "Nessun Dorma" at the NIAF 32nd Gala Dinner, Washington DC, in tribute to Luciano Pavarotti.



[edit] Discography

Country Status Chart Position
UK Gold Album - sales at September 2006 160,000+ copies #6
US Album
US Album
Country Status Chart Position
USA Released September 2006 #2 Billboard Classical crossover chart
Australia Album
Australia Album
Country Status
Australia Platinum Album - as of January 2007
West Side Story
West Side Story
Country Status Chart Position
UK Classic FM Chart July 2007 #1

[edit] DVD

Dreams of Rome
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.

Otello
Otello

Grigolo plays Cassio in Giuseppe Verdi Otello recorded at Gran Teatre del Liceu Barcelona 2006














[edit] Latest Opera / Classical appearances

  • 'Camillo de Rossillon' in "La Vedova Allegra" at Roma Opera House, Rome December 2007
  • 'Rodolfo' in "La Boheme" at the Kennedy Center Opera House, Washington, DC September 2007.
  • 'Alfredo' in La Traviata at Roma Opera Theatre April 2007
  • 'Cassio' in Otello at the Licieu, Barcelona Feb 2006.
  • 'Il Duca de Mantova' in Rigoletto at Hamburg State Opera, Sept/Oct 2005.

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