With a breathtaking fusion of operatic grandeur and pop accessibility, Il Volo delivered one of the most electrifying performances in Eurovision history with their stunning rendition of “Grande Amore”.

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Dubbed a show-stopping display of “nuclear harmonies” and “operatic flourishes,” their performance in Vienna remains a defining moment for the competition and, for many, the true people’s choice.

Watch their performance below.

As representatives of Italy in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, the powerhouse trio captivated audiences with their soaring vocals and cinematic staging. Clad in sleek black suits, Il Volo commanded the stage as dazzling visuals of Roman statues and columns set the tone for their epic love ballad.

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Their performance struck a chord with millions, securing a landslide victory in the public vote. However, despite winning over the hearts of viewers across Europe, the group was controversially ranked sixth by the juries, ultimately finishing third overall behind Sweden and Russia.

To this day, many Eurovision fans still question how Grande Amore wasn’t crowned the official winner. If the contest had been decided by televoting alone, Italy would have taken the top prize.

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Regardless of the final scoreboard, Il Volo’s performance remains one of the contest’s most iconic moments—a masterclass in vocal excellence and stage presence that continues to resonate nearly a decade later.