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Home > CiaO' Scia' 2007 a Malta > Three Italian greats in Malta for CiaO'Scià concert

Three Italian greats in Malta for CiaO'Scià concert

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La Valletta, 26 Ago 2007 - The Three 'Tenors': Gianni Morandi, Riccardo Cocciante and Claudio Baglioni at yesterday's press conference before their joint concert, CiaO'Scià at the Valletta Waterfront yesterday evening. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier.

Three of Italy's most acclaimed veteran popular musicians - Claudio Baglioni, Riccardo Cocciante and Gianni Morandi - joined forces and voices for the first time ever at the CiaO'Scià concert at the Valletta Waterfront yesterday, welcoming among them on stage local singers Ira Losco, Ivan Filletti and Ivan Grech of Winter Moods.

The event, aimed at raising awareness of the issue of illegal migration, integration and solidarity between cultures, was packed with surprises, thrilling duets and the unprecedented performances, which may never be repeated, of the three music giants together, with their energetic medleys and trips down memory lane.

The friends crossed repertoires in a show of spontaneity and talent that sparked emotions and enthusiasm from a crowd that was spoilt for choice as the all-time Italian hits rolled on.

CiaO'Scià was opened by Baglioni - the man behind the initiative - singing Io sono qui, and was presented by Italian TV personality Fabrizio Frizzi and Louise Tedesco.

Baglioni, who sang anthems like Questo piccolo grande amore and Mille giorni di te e di me, with his own band, also accompanied the local artistes on the piano, singing Almeno tu nell'universo with Ira Losco, and sending shivers down spines.

Cocciante wowed the audience with the timeless Se stiamo insieme and Margherita, while Gianni Morandi, who has been mobbed by Maltese fans, particularly middle-aged women, delighted them with golden oldies like Bella signora and a string of other tracks that have withstood the test of time.

The concert came to a close with both local and foreign artistes on stage, singing Nel blu dipinto di blu.

But it may not be the last event under the O'Scià label. At a press conference prior to the show that has been referred to by Baglioni as a "political manifestation", Tourism Minister Francis Zammit Dimech, Home Affairs Minister Tonio Borg and Italian Justice Minister Clemente Mastella were spontaneously made to sign a piece of paper on which Baglioni scribbled that it would not be the last initiative of the sort in Malta.

Dr Zammit Dimech said the island was becoming renowned for such grand-scale entertainment events, but yesterday's was one of the most important of the summer, with an important underlying message.

The ministers and the three singers highlighted the issues of solidarity and integration, as well as the need for periphery countries not to be left alone to face the problem of illegal immigration - the theme of the event.

European countries were called on to share the burden, which was a European problem, in an "organised" manner, although the focus was more on the plight of those who undertook journeys of desperation in search of a better life and at the risk of losing it.

Dr Borg said the event should serve to attract the world and the EU's attention to the "human tragedy" that occurred in the Mediterranean Sea every summer, when 600 immigrants would lose their lives in the crossing from Africa to Europe. He said that over the past five years, Malta has saved 8,000 illegal immigrants from certain death, despite adverse conditions that put their rescuers at risk.

He also clearly and firmly outlined to foreign journalists what Malta's responsibilities were in terms of rescue operations.

The Italian minister also highlighted the need for co-operation and not just solidarity as regards the phenomenon of illegal immigration.

Baglioni had started the O'Scià project on a beach in Lampedusa, and has since roped others into the cause. Although Cocciante had made a definite personal choice to stop touring and focus on composing popular opera, he said he made exceptions and was always ready to join friends for events that had a message to convey through the music.

"After so many years, I feel the need to share what I have had through my career, materially and morally," he explained.

Cocciante said the audience deserved a show of the sort at a time when music was becoming "mechanical and sterile". Together, the three friends gave off a relaxed vibe and were open to improvisation.

The diminutive singer, with a massive voice, cleverly penned three phrases during the press conference to sum up the three singers together, taking a song of each: "Per un amico in più... Si puo' dare di più ... E tu?"

Meanwhile, the "eternal child" and "undisciplined" Gianni Morandi, sporting his trademark cheeky smile, and jumping in and out of his seat like a jack-in-the-box, expressed his pleasure at the warmth and passion of the Maltese for Italian culture and music, saying he never expected it.

He felt strongly about the environment, and the subject of illegal immigration, urging the "opening of doors to cities".

The local artistes were enthusiastic about the "prestigious" opportunity they landed yesterday, and have been invited to perform in upcoming O'Scià concerts in Lampedusa, where it has been held for five years, and other destinations it is hoping to head for.

Before the concert, Ivan Filletti highlighted how Baglioni had truly gone that extra mile, working round the clock during the week he spent in Malta rehearsing and fine-tuning the show.

"What makes them complete artistes and gives them that extra edge is the fact that they are true gentlemen," said Ivan Grech.

"Even though they have been singing some of their songs for decades, they stilled pour in so much heart and passion," said Ira Losco of the "incredible" and "ultimate" experience for the three of them to share a stage with the artistes they had grown up with.

The event was organised with the co-operation of the Italian Interior Ministry and its National Heritage and Culture Ministry, Malta's Justice and Home Affairs and Tourism and Culture Ministries, and NnG Promotions.

Fonte: Times of Malta - L'articolo on line »

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