Il Divo
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After searching for two years for a group that that will captivate the hearts of individuals, Il Divo was then being handed to give entertainment and inspire people after listening to their albums that will surely be loved by everyone who hears their music.
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About
Il Divo, was formed in the year 2004 and discovered by the very controversial juror of a famous star search the American Idol, Simon Cowell. Il Divo is a group of hunk formed together to share their talent and entertain the people who loves, classical vocal performance. Though the quartet are from different parts of the world, it doesn't give any complication to give a perfect harmony and blending and to show their passion for music.
An American tenor David Miller, Urs Buhler a Swiss tenor, French tenor Sebastian Izambard and Carlos Marin a Spanish baritone. The first indication of their stardom is when they released their self-titled debut album, in 2005 of April. This includes the revival of the famous hits of the past like by the hit maker Toni Braxton's Unbreak My Heart and Frank Sinatra's undying My Way. With these two hits and some of the music from the tracks they've caught the attention of many and as a proof, on that same year they immediately released sophomore effort entitled Ancora. Selling over 150,000 units, this ten-track album includes a clean and soft rendition of Celine Dion's I Believe In You. Still in the same year they released a Christmas album special entitled The Christmas Collection, which was released on the 25th of October 2005.
And another prestigious album was released a year after, Siempre proves that this fast growing artist are doing really fantastic in music industry. And not to mention, this album is the highest selling of all their albums by selling 472,000 copies worldwide. People are looking forward more to this talented artists, and as people love their music, Il Divo will always be there to serenade and capture their hearts.
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Juno Award | International Album of the Year for Ancora | Nominated |
| 2006 | ECHO Award | International Newcomer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2005 | World Music Award | World's Best Selling Pop Group | Nominated |
| 2005 | World Music Award | World's Best Selling New Group | Nominated |
| 2005 | Platinum Europe Award | Won |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | A/C | FR | AUS | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi) | 33 | 88 | ~ | Il Divo |
| 2006 | The Time of Our Lives (with Toni Braxton) | ~ | ~ | 24 | Siempre |
| 2006 | I Believe In You (Je Crois En Tois) | 31 | 30 | 25 | Siempre |
Tours & Concerts
01.16.07 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KL Convention Centre)
01.18.07 Singapore (Singapore Indoor Stadium)
01.20.07 Manila, Philippines (Philippine International Convention Center)
01.22.07 Hong Kong (Asiaworld Arena)
01.29 & 30.07 Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo International Forum)
02.01.07 Osaka, Japan (Osaka Festival Hall)
02.09.07 Haymarket, Sydney Australia (Sydney Entertainment Centre)
02.12.07 Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
02.14.07 Hindmarsh, So (Adelaide Entertainment Centre)
02.16.07 Melbourne, Vi (Vodafone Arena)
02.26.07 Cape Town, South Africa (Kirstenbosch Gardens)
03.01.07 Johannesburg, South Africa (Coca Cola Dome)
04.07.07 Halifax, No (Halifax Metro Centre)
04.09.07 Toronto, On (Air Canada Centre)
04.10.07 Montreal, Qu (Bell Centre)
04.12.07 London, (John Labatt Centre)
04.13.07 Kanata [Ottawa], On (Scotiabank Place)
04.16.07 Winnipeg, Ma (MTS Centre)
04.18.07 Calgary, Al (Pengrowth Saddledome)
04.19.07 Edmonton, Al (Rexall Place)
04.21.07 Kelowna, Br (Prospera Place)
04.22.07 Vancouver (General Motors Place)
04.24.07 Victoria, Br (Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre)
05.13 & 14.07 Cardiff (Cardiff International Arena / CIA / C.I.A.)
05.16.& 17.07 London (Wembley Arena)
05.19.07 Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
05.20.07 Glasgow (Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre / SECC)
05.22 & 23.07 Birmingham (National Exhibition Centre / NEC)
05.25.07 Manchester (Manchester Evening News Arena / MEN Arena)
05.28.07 Sheffield (Hallam FM Arena)
05.29.07 Nottingham (Nottingham Arena)
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Title | Label | Album |
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| 2005 | Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi) | Columbia | Il Divo |
| 2006 | The Time of Our Lives (with Toni Braxton) | BMG | Siempre |
| 2006 | I Believe In You (Je Crois En Tois) | BMG | Siempre |
Compilations & Live Releases
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