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“SOME MOMENTS DON’T FEEL LIKE A PERFORMANCE — THEY FEEL LIKE A CONFESSION.” That’s exactly what happened at Radio City Music Hall when Ignazio Boschetto stepped into the spotlight. He started “Memory” so softly you could almost hear people holding their breath. Then came that key change — and his voice just took off. Strong, cracked open, honest in a way that felt almost too real. You could see people wiping their eyes. Some just froze, hands over their mouths, like they didn’t know what hit them. When he finished, the whole place shot to its feet. Not for the notes… but for the feeling he left in the room. A moment you don’t forget. ❤️

Ignazio Boschetto’s Spellbinding “Memory” Performance at Radio City Music Hall

It’s time to look back at one of the most unforgettable highlights from Il Volo’s decade-long journey — a moment that took place on one of the world’s most iconic stages.

In 2020, during their “The Best of 10 Years” concert at New York’s legendary Radio City Music Hall, Ignazio Boschetto stepped forward for a solo performance that left the entire audience breathless. The song of the night? “Memory” from Cats — and his rendition was absolutely mesmerizing.

Watch his performance below.

A Voice That Held the Room Still

From the opening quiet notes to the triumphant final chorus, Ignazio commanded the theater with a blend of strength, clarity, and vulnerability. His voice carried a tenderness that gave new emotional depth to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic.

The moment he reached the song’s soaring crescendo, the audience reacted instantly. Cheers erupted and filled the historic venue as Ignazio delivered a final note so pure and powerful it sent shivers across the hall. One concertgoer later wrote, “I’ve heard many versions of this song, but Ignazio made it his own. I’ll never forget it.”

This performance wasn’t subtle — it was bold, emotional, and unapologetically theatrical. And it served as undeniable proof that Ignazio is not merely a third of Il Volo — he is a vocal force all his own.

About “Memory” from Cats

Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber for the 1981 Broadway sensation Cats, “Memory” is performed by Grizabella, a once-glamorous cat who longs for acceptance after being cast aside by the Jellicle Cats.

The song’s lyrics draw inspiration from T.S. Eliot’s poem “Rhapsody on a Windy Night”, and over time, “Memory” has become the musical’s most iconic number. Countless artists — including Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis, Nicole Scherzinger, and Barry Manilow — have recorded their own interpretations.

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