A lot of what passes for "popera" lacks balls. Not so with Il Divo.
If "popera," the fusion of pop music imagery, attitude, and marketing with operatic vocalism (even the pop-arranging of opera and classical music) must exist, then thank God Simon Cowell, of American Idol fame, finally stepped into the picture.…
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— go to most recent comments76 - Lauren Stephns
Il divo 4 eva. There sooo gr8 and I cant wait to come and see you in concert at the Odyssey in Belfast. I know for a fact that I will cry when I hear you because you are soo fantastico that it's human instint to cry when you hear and see 4 fabulous men performing at such a high quality.
Justwanted to ask how many hours beauty sleep you get because no person could make you look so handsome. se ya later xoxoxoxoxoxox
77 - Lauren
IL DIVO. i JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW EXCITED i AM TO HAVE SOMEONE LIKE YOU TO LISTEN TO WHEN iM DOWN. tHE BIGGEST SMILE APPEARS ON MY FACE BECAUSE i THINK OF YOUN ALL AND IT MAKE ME HAPPY. I LISTEN TO YOU EVERYDAY. i GOT YOU DVD A MONTH AGO AND i LOVE IT. I WATCH IT ALL THE TIME AND YOUR CONCERTS HAVE A BIG AFFECT ON ME. WHEN THE HARMONYS COME IN I FEEL FANTASTIC AND FEEL A SHIVER DOWN MY SPINE. i HAVE TO LOVE YOU AND LEAVE YA XOXOXOXOX
78 - lauren
THANK YOU TO ALL IL DIVO'S FANS OUT THERE WHO SUPPORT IL DIVO AND THANKS TO SIMON COWELL. WITHOUT YOU THERE WOULD BE NO IL DIVO AND THAT WOULD BE A LIFE CRISES. AM I RIGHT OR AM I RIGHT.XOXOXOXOX
79 - Kat
Il Divo are phantoms of popera music. I fell in love the moment I heard and saw them.
I am seeing them in Minneapolis with my front row ticket. I am sooooo excited to see these sexy men. I even worte them fan letters and will give each of them a red rose. I hope they will sign my Il Divo T-shirt.
They are not fat, they are thin with angelic voices. How dare someone insult them! It is also an insult to me. Carlitos does have a very powerful voice and does out sing(sometimes)Seb, David and Urs. But each can hold their own(duh). Thank God Simon found them. Kinda wish it was sooner. Oh well, the world has them now. Yipee!!
Urs, ich liebe dich! You are the defination of a beautiful man. Love those almond eyes and high cheeckbones not to mention the accent. And I am part Swiss! I claim Urs as my 'boyfriend' FYI.
Seb, you are so adorable and I love that you add the pop to the group.
Carlos, you little latin lover you.
David, go USA!!!
Il Divo is nothing but the best and I pray that on their next almbum they sing "The Prayer" and "Music of the Night". Congrats to Il Divo!!!Love you all(espcially the Swiis guy)!!! :)
80 - Duchess
At 62 I have become a groupie of Il Divo. I feel alive again in my quiet retirement. I will fly with my niece from Phx, AZ with my front row ticket in hand to see the "my boys" Feb 26th S.F. A trip of my lifetime. Thanks for making me feel music and life again. Get ready "here comes yo mama."
81 - Tawnya
I love IL Divo to me they are the best singers for that feel good music that I miss hearing. And can I just say what a babe that Carlos is! Oh, my GOD.
82 - Lynn
IL Divo
What more can I say, Simon was right on the money with them. They are fantastic! My only criticism is the beat master in most of the arrangements. I extremely enjoy IL Divo when they sing in other Launguages..No more songs done in English Please. Id especially love to here them sing with more simplified arrangments maybe guitar & violin..Thanks again Simon for IL Divo .
83 - Barb
I am in love with Il Divo. Could not find a better singing group. I was so dissapointed when their show was canceled in Philadelphia due to the weather. I had the tickets for so long. I hope one day soon they return. I will definately be there
84 - Susan
The first time I heard "Ancora" I cried. The music was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. Carlos, Urs, Sebastien and David have wonderful unique voices as individuals and together they produce a sound so perfect to the ears and one that touches the inner core of your soul. Simon Cowell has my total respect for discovering Il Divo. Carlos Marin....forever in my dreams!
85 - Susan
The first time I heard "Ancora" I cried. The music was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. Carlos, Urs, Sebastien and David have wonderful unique voices as individuals and together they produce a sound so perfect to the ears and one that touches the inner core of your soul. Simon Cowell has my total respect for discovering Il Divo. Carlos Marin....forever in my dreams!
86 - Anna
I am a huge fan. I love Sebastien's voice. I could listen to him forever. I love this type of music, and sang in this form is perfect. I think David carries himself with most dignity, love his attitude and personality. Sebastien is still my favorite, fellow pisces, Anna
87 - Chris
I just love Urs's voice...I think if I'd ever have the chance to meet I would love him too...
88 - marge
Hi guys when will you world tour cd and dvd be in the stores. how tall are you all.its hard to tell from a dvd enjoy your music
89 - alice
A few days before Xmas, in 2005 in Italy, I woke up to the radio-alarm playing this wonderful Italian version of 'Unchainned Melody'. Later, I did a heavy search for this Italian version over the Internet. Thank God I knew the name of the original song. I have never heard of this group until that day. The USA stores did not carry the Album 'Ancora', so I had to order it from the UK. It arrived just in time before leaving for Xmas vacation in the USA. I heard this album so many times, and still can't have enough of these voices. I grew up listening to all types of songs - thanks to my parents diverse taste for good music - and 'En Aranjuez con tu amor'I knew it from the late 60's from the album 'Caravelli'. In Brazil(a Portuguese spoken country), the Spanish, French and Italian origin songs are commonly spreaded there, and comes handy when albums from the like 'Il Divo' hits the market. Now, living in Italy, I feel blessed to be able to also understand the lyrics in Italian. This group is the next generation, following the great Three Tenors, Julio Iglesias, Engelbert Humperdink and Ray Conniff who helped to keep alive the 'older' songs within us. Thank you so much Simon for your great idea!! I'm sure that you're pleased to know that are so many people out here who are greatful for your existance! Unfortunately I don't know who's voice is who's. I'll do some research to see if I can finally connect the voices with these facinating young men. Keep up the great journey, guys!!
90 - Milli_Molli_Mandi
Saw Il Divo last Wednesday at Cardiff International Arena. Absolutely spectacular. They are coming back to Cardiff in July to play outdoors at Cardiff Castle and I have booked my seat. I can't wait. They are by far the best thing to happen to the music scene in a long while. Apart from looking amazing (especially Sebastien!), these men can really sing. Anyone who actually listens to them and says anything different needs their ears syringing!!!!
91 - sue
they are just magnificent an assault on the senses and carlos sings most of nella fantasia but hear him on passera feelings in fact he has the purest voice that almost performs vocal acrobatics
92 - sue
saw them on tuesday and wednesday at wembley and it was awe inspiring both nights
93 - sue
i've never ever enjoyed opera but these 4 amazingly talented men have changed that for me ... well, josh groban was really the beginning of new/different music for me. il divo is fabulous and each man's voice (solos as well as chorus) have truly excited me. i've sent email 'clips' of their internet video performance 'heroes' to friends 'cause i want everyone i know to experience this fascinating foursome. even with all the internet info, i know i'm not alone when i write "i can't get enough" of il divo. to simon cowell, you've done something wonderful!!! thank you!!
94 - tony
Il Divo have a beatiful sound and GQ style looks. They along with Simon have turned a lot of people onto opera which is a great thing. The guys have wonderful voices that flow together beautifully. I have had Ancora since it was released and listen to it at least once a day. "Isabel" and "Hasta Mi Final" have to be my faves but all are great. To describe as "popera" is a misnomer because opera is first and pop is secondary. If you wish furhter surround yourself with this beatiful sound try Josh Groban(as seen on "Ally McBeal"), and the incomparable Andrea Bocelli, he has a lot of pure opera CDs but try Amore and you will be happy. These three artists help push the beatiful opera sound back into its rightful place that it hasn't nejoyed in over one hundred years.
95 - Duchess
After traveling from Phx to S.F. in February to see and hear Il Divo and having a marvelous time, I find out they will be in Phoenix to sing on June 25th. I want the "boys" to know that I will not attend their concert here in my own home town; you ask why? It is to be held outside that's why. Phoenix on June 25th will be too hot to perform or attend a concert. I am hoping they don't faint from the heat. Wear some ice packs on your necks my precious & perfect singers of songs, you will need it. Forever a fan, the Duchess
96 - Sheila
I attended to the Radio City concert last feb. and, I really enjoyed this fabulous concert. They are not only four HANDSOME GQ GUYS, they really are GREAT SINGERS with great performances on stage. CARLOS has a powerful voice with the passion of the latin guy, DAVID has also an impressive voice (specially in high notes), SEBASTIEN has a TENDER voice that made the balance in the group and, finally URS the other tenor, has a powerful VERY SWEET voice with elegance and, sensuality. BRAVO for Simon!!! Thank you! ;)
97 - olivia
I AM TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH ILDIVO. SAW THEM IN SF AND WILL SEE AGAIN IN MARYSVILLE,CALIFORNIA.CAN'T WAIT......LOVE ALL THE GUYS..BUT MY HEART BELONGS TO URS!.....URS, WILL YOU MARRY ME?
98 - Kirin Davids (Ms)
I adore Il Divo, particularly Urs who's voice has such a wonderful rich and powerful texture. But I also admire the musical arrangements and the performances by the musicians. The accompanying music on both of the Il Divo CD's is the best I've ever heard.
99 - Pierre Du Rez le Dieu de Valenciennes
Chers Lecteurs,
Bravi,Bravo,Bravissimo pour les "Divo's".
Voix somptueuses et sublimes,surtout le baryton.
Je sais de quoi je parle puisque je suis professeur de chant lyrique dans une Academie Russe de Musique à Bruxelles.
Pour mieux faire connaissance,je vous invite à visiter ma page"perso" sur le "web":
Ceux qui le désire peuvent m'envoyer leur "mail",ainsi je pourarai leur envoyer une chanson en piece jointr:Valencia.
Meilleures salutations musicales.
100 - dana parker
I just adore Il Divo, each and every one has such a unique rich voice, their CD I play ALL the time , just cannot wait till they record more CD's, and if one thinks their CD,s are just the most, see them live in concert as I did , months later I am still getting over the absolute unbeliavable experiance, they are truly masters of music, and bring spine tingling experiance to the audiance listening to they absolute sensational arrangement of their wonderful choice of music, what can I say I adore them in every way, kissing Carlos and telling him I loved him just topped it all off beautifully.
101 - Marissa
This was a great review. I really enjoyed it.
Amo Il Divo! Con tutto il mia cuore! They are absolutely fantastic. I own both CD's and the Christmas album, and love listening to them all the time. Carlos is definitely my favourite. I also enjoy listening to Urs. Seriously though, I adore Carlos! He voice is flawless and breathtaking, and he is incredibly handsome and sexy! : ) I prefer the Italian songs, not only because I am Italian but they just sound amazing. I really like the Spanish ones as well. Heck, I like them all! No matter what Il Divo sings, I will love it!
Simon Cowell, thank you for creating IL DIVO! <3 And thank you for bringing Carlos and Urs into the group! And Sebastien and David, too! : )
102 - Ed Bisoux
Just heard about them last night for the first time.... I've been mesmerized all day listening to their music on napster.com.
Great Job Simon! Fantastic job guys. Spellbounding!
103 - olga m
im in love with il divo sience november 2005 they were my life! im serious!!!
tatally in LOVE with them ecspessially URS!!!!!
wow
104 - Mumu
Quand j'ai entendu ces voix, j'ai tout de suite voulu connaître le nom du groupe. Les entendre chanter me fait vibrer le coeur. J'écoute souvent Ancora et même si je ne comprends pas un mot en italien, j'adore. Maintenant je préfère entrendre la chanson "Pour que tu m'aimes encore" par eux que par Céline. Ils ont des voix qui s'armonisent extrêmement bien et ils ont le malheur d'être beau, que dire de plus.
Merci M. Cowell pour ce beau chef-d'oeuvre. J'espère qu'un jour ils pourront venir chanter au Québec
105 - Doris G. Hohn
Il Divo are the best voices of the new century. Thank you Simon for introducing them at the end of the 2005 American Idol season. Right away I went on line to purchase their album. Such a beautiful sound as they sing seperately and together! I hope the CD's last forever! Both of mine are played constantly. Il Divo, please get back home to London and create more and more of the unique sound of your gorgeous voices. Although I favor URS all the men are very talented and so handsome. Thank you for adding such beauty to my life. Doris
106 - phantom
i am a 11 year old girl,and everyone thinks i am crazy because i like this kind of music, but their wrong,too me IL DIVO IS SEXY,and i like sebastien the best,he is the hottes one up there.
107 - phantom
i wish they whould read this and come to jacksonville n.c.,where i chould at least meet them in person...Because since i have heared them,and brought their CD'S,thats the only think i can think of is IL DIVO,i go to bed watching the video "ENCORE''...And get up watching them, they are so talented.Phantom
108 - jesus,cirino-velez
mr cowell you have the best of the best with ildivo and listen il divo allthe time special the spanish song *all they are nice to listen iwould like to see the bond girl playing their violing and ildivo singing their music they are fantastic just like ildivo thank you ildivo for you beatifull music
jesus
109 - Ethel
I think Il Divo is Fantastic. I hope they do an album called "Il Divo does Doo Wop". They would be GREAT.
110 - Jennifer Gatlos
I was at the Phoenix show on June 24, and theres no way you can put words to such PERFECTION!!!!
They are Gods with angle's voices. They are the perfict blend. Simon will never top Il Divo with anouther group again, in fact no will ever be able to top Il Divo. They are one of a kind that will never be abled to be copied. Just like Elvis is the king of rock, they will for ever be king of popera. And this is comming from some one who hates OPERA!!!!
111 - Marge D.
Finally - great music to listen to - great guys singing - great blend of voices. Saw them in Tampa. What a terrific performance, notwithstanding a huge rainstorm prior to concert. Hope they come back real soon. Enjoyed seeing and hearing them in person. I play their CDs all the time. The music touches my soul. Keep it up guys.
112 - Donna M.
Was lucky enough to see "my boys" in Boca Raton two nights in a row. I paid for tickets the 1st night and won a radio contest for front row center seats the 2nd night. Letting fans come up to them when they sat on the stage while singing was endearing. The venue was an open air ampitheatre. My friend and I made the 3 hour roundtrip drive each night. They make their moms proud and have worked hard.They deserve every success. Simon is a genius. Il Divo is for everyone....even this 60 year old grandma(who listens to them on my iPod)! PS. I have tickets to see Barbara Streisand and am more excited about Il Divo opening for her!!!
113 - dana parker
SAW ALL 3 CONCERTS OF IL DIVO IN MELBOURNE, THE MOST FANTASTIC SOUND AND HARMONY OF THESE 4 WONDERFUL GUYS, I JUST SIMPLY ADORE THEM, NEARLY PULLING CARLOS OF THE STAGE ON THE FIRST CONSERT WAS MY HIGHLIGHT OF ALL TIME , DID NOT WANT TO LET HIM GO, LOVE YOU CARLOS
114 - J.NIMMO
Simon thank you so much for finding these boys for all of us. They are extremely talented, good looking, and they could be my sons. Matter of fact I call them, "MY BOYS". I love how they compliement eachother, with a smile, as they sing their songs. I have seen them twice in concert and will also be seeing them with Barbar
Streisand in October. I listen to them everyday and enjoy them each time,they are wonderful.
115 - AMRITA
I LOVE IL DIVO, I KNEW THEM FROM THEIR SONG IN WORL CUP'S CASSETE, I LOVE THEIR VOICE, SO DEEP, AND VERY GOOD, I'M SURE IL DIVO IS THE BEST BOY BAND TODAY
116 - Marlene & Geraldine
We saw Il Divo at Birmingham (UK) 18th April
they were absolutley outstandingly wonderful.
We cannot wait for 20th July at Edinburgh Castle,
and then who knows where after that. They all have wonderful voices and send tingles down your spine, just listening to them. Thank you Simon for giving us Il Divo.
117 - tess
i first saw il divo on oprah..couldn't hear enough..my children gave me tickets to their show in houston..it was amazing..i hear they filmed a video at the greek theatre june 28..i'm waiting impatiently to hear when it will be released..thanks to them for such beautiful music and voices
118 - phantom
did you know that carlos got married a couple of days ago?anyway i got really mad...And AMRITA THEY DONT LIKE TO BE CALLED THAT...THEY LIKE TO BE CALLED OPERATIC..
119 - phantom
IF ANY OF YOU FIND OUT WHO IS THIS WOMEN THAT GOT MARRIED JUST LET ME KNOW O.K THANKS
120 - Urscelticbabe
Having seen the guys perform in Glasgow and Edinburgh this year they were outstanding. Listening to the CD's produces more goosebumps than I have ever experienced. Each voice has an individual quality that when they are combined produces an explosion running the full length of my spine. Experiencing them live gives an opportunity to feel and see the professionalism which they have developed over the years in their individual careers. There is a magic in their voices which is there to appreciate.
While Simon had the vision Il Divo provide the talent and committment I wish Urs, Carlos, David and Sebastien continued success
(Phantom Carlos's wife is his long term girlfriend Geraldine who also happens to be a well respected beautiful and talented performer)
121 - lover of everything Il Divo
I was at the Greek the night they filmed their video, and am waiting BREATHLESSLY for the release!! They are wonderful and keep my drive home from work painless!!!
122 - dorothy from u.k.
SAW IL DIVO IN JULY WHEN THEY WERE PERFORMING IN LIVERPOOL U.K.MY FRIEND ELAINE AND I WERE ON THE THIRD ROW DEAD CENTRE AND WE WERE JUST BLOWN AWAY BY THEIR SUPERB VOICES AND FANTASTIC LOOKS.!!! I CANT WAIT FOR THE VIDEO OF THEM TO BE RELEASED SO I CAN SEE THEM AS WELL AS HEAR THEM AT HOME.THEY HAVE SUCH PASSION IN THEIR VOICES AND YOU COULD SEE THEY WERE REALLY ENJOYING THEMSELVES.
SIMON COWELL......YOU ARE THE MAN!!! THANK YOU ,THANKYOU FOR GETTING THESE GUYS TOGETHER.THEY HAVE THE VOICE OF ANGELS AND I AM UPLIFTED EACH AND EVERYTIME I LISTEN TO THEM.
123 - marge
AMRITA WHY DO YOU CALL ildivo A BOY BAND they are all over 30 years old
124 - ARDY
I'M A 72 YR OLD GRANDMA WHO HAS FALLEN FOR THE IL DIVOS. I PLAY THEIR CD OVER & OVER IN MY CAR RAIDO & THE DVD IS REALLY GREAT TO SEE & HEAR THEM SING. WE CELEBRATED OUR 50th ANNIVERSARY NEW YEARS EVE 7 WANTED TO SEE THEM BUT THEW WERE IN EUROPE. THANKS, SIMON FOE DISCOVERING THEM
125 - lover of everything Il Divo
ARITA, Il Divo is NOT a boy band they are MEN in every sense of the word!!!