From an immigrant to Australia to the winner of “The Voice Senior”

by Enrico Salvadori

It has a story of its own: Born in 1948, he immigrated with his family to Australia as a teenager. He worked for many years in Melbourne and only later returned home. he Anibal Giannarelli, 73 years old from Sasalpo, a small part of the Fivizzano province of Massa and Carrara, laureate of “The Voice Senior”, the talent dedicated to more than one singers managed by Antonella Clerici on Raiuno: the second edition of the show that competes with artists not so much young but still They know how to get excited. victoryformer immigrant He sent many of his fans in Vivezanese and Tuscans to ecstasy, but everyone who closed their suitcase to go to the other side of the world in search of fortune.

Annibale Giannarelli, 73, from Sassalbo, Province of Fivizzano in Massa and Carrara, winner of “The Voice Senior”

Who is Anibal Giannarelli?

Annibale Giannarelli, you won with the song “They call me the TrinityBut the ‘Good Giant’, as the assemblers called him, is not a newbie to the music business. In the past he already had a bad reputation thanks to the spaghetti western hit ‘Trinity’ They Called him Trinity, which was included many years later on the soundtrack. for the movie”Unlock DjangoWritten by Quentin Tarantino. Giannarelli was part of the Gigi D’Alessio team that, shocked by their deep voice and “country,” he has focused decisively on since the Blind Auditions.

Tears

I have no words, it broke mefeelingsI’m in another dimension, I can’t think. Thank you to all my fans for the love you’ve given me, this is our bread. “I thank you with my heart, soul and mind,” Hannibal stated between tears Immediately after winning the first prize. Now he will have the opportunity to record a song with the world record company.

win over

Annibal Giannarelli won the second edition of “The Voice Senior”, succeeding Ermenio Ceni of Gavorano from Grosseto who established himself last year. Placing Walter Sternini of San Giovanni Valdarno in the top four completed the Grand Duchy’s victory. Fivizzano in Lunigiana, the region in which the winner was born, celebrated Hannibal’s victory late at night, the protagonist of a life story on the cover. At the age of 73, he is back in the game after an impressive career. In fact, he wrote several great movie soundtracks and among them “They Call It Trinity”. He and his family immigrated to Australia when he was a teenager. He worked for many years in Melbourne and on the occasion of a concert by Peppino Di Capri and Mina he was asked to support these two legends of Italian music.

A special story, the story of Annibale Giannarelli: Born in 1948, he immigrated with his family to Australia as a teenager

pregnant

Once in Italy in his own sasalbo, in the territory of Fivizzano, Giannarelli continued his collaboration with Peppino and then began to compose several famous soundtracks. And inevitably in the finale of the show aired Friday evening on Raiuno with very high ratings, Giannarelli could only suggest “Trinity,” from the soundtrack to the popular movie starring Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. When declaring victory by the host Antonella Clerici, Annibale tears welled up as the whole party started in Lunigiana. “I spontaneous person who wants to finish his career well,” said Giannarelli embarking on an adventure to “The Voice Senior,” which ended in victory. It was understood that he was among the favorites when he conquered everyone at the start of the show with his version of “Just the way you are” by Billy Joel. 800,000 views on YouTube.In the last episode, the good news was the viewers voted.In the first round of elimination, 12 contestants remained in 4. Then the rest of the television poker was judged after a second performance.

A special story, the story of Annibale Giannarelli: Born in 1948, he immigrated with his family to Australia as a teenager

And Giannarelli, as well as the referees, charmed the audience from home.

The other three contestants were the other Tuscans Walter SternbeniAnd Marcela de Pasquale kitty and Claudia Arfati Vocalist from Mantua. Giannarelli, who was renamed by the public on social media as “good giantHe was part of a team Gigi D’Alessio. “I have no words, I am wrecked with emotion – commented the winner – I can’t think. Thank you to all my fans for the love you’ve given me, this is our bread. I thank you with my heart, soul and mind.” Now he will have the opportunity to record a song with the world record company.

Challengers

Also very good Walter Sternbeni By the team of Loredana Bertè who charmed the 1997 success of the late Alex Baroni with the interpretation of “Cambiare”. Third place and again a masterful performance. “I want to thank my family, my children and Loredana Berti – said Walter, visibly moved -. I am not used to these phases. Among other things, it was a very intense week and a beautiful friendship was born with the other competitors which will certainly continue.”

He also reached the final Silvio Aloisio in art Daniel Montenero Who solved at the last moment in the team Orita Berti Luca Cosetta GigliThe operetta queen who won an Oscar is bad luck. Due to the fall, she fractured her femur and followed the final from the hospital.