A first semi-final with a fast and crushing pace with the seventeen competing countries and the Music at the center of everythingwith an impressive and effective choreography that fits perfectly with the theme “The Sound of Beauty”.
The curtain has risen, Al Olympic Pala of Turin, at the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contestbrought back to Italy after last year’s Maneskin win and broadcast live on Rai1 with a fleeting tribute to Pavarotti, the lights, the flames, the dancers. Laura Pausini, Mika, Alessandro Cattelan in the role of Excellent Host, with lavish commentary from Gabriele Corsi, Cristiano Malgioglio and Carolina Di Domenico. And among the postcards of Italy that presented the singers who competed in the most watched non-sports show in the world, also the miracle of Barumini.
“This international showcase – he commented Tonino Chironi, Managing Director of the Barumini Foundation – presents not only Barumini but also Dorgali, once again offering Sardinia the opportunity to promote its beauties in a highly prestigious context “.
THE EVENING – In the end, 10 win Saturday’s final (not ranked): Switzerland, Armenia, Iceland, Lithuania, Portugal, Norway, Greece, Ukraine, Moldova, Holland. After the words of welcome from the three conductors (“Hello Italy, hello Turin. We need art more than ever. Music has the power to unite people”), the eagerly awaited performance came Ukrainian group of Kalush, among the favorites for the final victory. In one line of their song “Stefania” they sing “We will find our way home even if all roads are destroyed”. And the emotional impact between dozens of yellow and blue flags waving is remarkable.
Between those who want to amaze (Norway with the Subwoolfer, the face hidden by yellow masks, Moldova with the wild brothers Zdob şi Zdub & Advahov) and those who focus on the exhibition, like the elegant S10 representing Holland and the three Icelandic sisters from Systur, The show goes fast. Inspire Diodato that two years ago he performed his “Make Noise” in a deserted arena and today he’s taking back what the pandemic took away from him. DardustInstead, the Pala Isozaki turns into a nightclub, with the homage to the Italian dance that has gone around the world along with Benny Benassi and Sophie and the giants. There was no shortage Homage to Raffaella Carrà with a touch of his “Fiesta”. Thursday the second semi-final, with the other ten artists who will conquer the evening on Saturday. Also in the race Achille Lauro for San Marino and Emma Muscat for Malta.
Brief appearance by Mahmoud and Blancowho flies by in the final with the other Big Five Spain, France, Germany and the UK.
THE CASE OF HARASSMENT – The opening of the demonstration was overshadowed by an “accident” whose outlines are not yet clear. Some young volunteers have reported harassment during the Opening party on Sunday at the Reggia di Venaria by the artists of some delegations. Allegations dismissed by Venaria Municipality.
“If I had ever noticed that something was wrong, I would have intervened first,” explained community officer Alessandra Aires, coordinator of the delegation hosts of the 120 young people accompanying the delegations. As it turns out, no complaints were filed to the police.
(Uniononline / Germany)
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