With more than 30 million albums sold and 50 No. 1 hits, Il Divo has redefined classical crossover and captivated audiences worldwide with breathtaking vocals and electrifying performances.See iconic quartet “Il Divo By Candlelight” with Simply Three at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 7.
Since their debut in 2004, Il Divo has redefined classical crossover and captivated audiences worldwide with their breathtaking vocals and electrifying performances. With more than 30 million albums sold, 50 No. 1 hits, and 160 Gold and Platinum certifications across 35 countries, their impact is undeniable. Il Divo has graced the world’s grandest stages, from the Summer Olympics and FIFA World Cup to the Diamond Jubilee at Windsor and the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball.
“Il Divo By Candlelight” will take audiences on a journey through two decades of romance, heartache and joy, weaving their greatest musical triumphs into an unforgettable evening.
The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. Tickets are $55, $65, $85 and $119. Two VIP packages are also available. Purchase tickets.
The Alys Stephens Center is part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for the Arts. Discounts and student rush tickets are available to UAB staff and students for most shows. Call the ASC Box Office at 205-975-2787 or visit AlysStephens.org for more information.
In 2021, Il Divo faced an immense loss with the passing of co-founder Carlos Marín due to COVID-19. Honoring his memory, the remaining members, Urs Bühler (tenor, Switzerland), Sébastien Izambard (tenor, France) and David Miller (tenor, United States), embarked on the Greatest Hits Tour in 2022. American baritone Steven LaBrie joined them as a guest performer and, a year later, officially became a full-time member. With this new chapter, Il Divo entered the studio in 2023 in Coconut Grove, Florida, with producer Carlos Fernando Lopez to record their 10th album and first independent release, “XX: 20th Anniversary Album.”
Opening the show will be Phoenix-based Simply Three, a dynamic instrumental string trio known for their genre-defying fusion of classical, rock and pop music. Formed in 2010, the group, Nicholas Villalobos (cello), Zack Clark (bass) and Julian Nguyen (violin), first gained attention through street performances and viral videos of their unique takes on popular hits like “Wake Me Up” by Avicii and “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic. Their elegance and technical precision, with raw energy and modern flair, quickly launched them onto prominent stages around the world and made them one of the most exciting groups of their generation. With high-energy live shows featuring songs like “Rolling in the Deep” and “Take Me to Church,” Simply Three delivers captivating performances that resonate with audiences of all ages and musical tastes.
Il Divo By Candlelight is not associated with Fever’s Candlelight Concerts or the Candlelight registered trademarks owned by Fever.