Ti lascio una canzone | |
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Created by | Roberto Cenci |
Presented by | Antonella Clerici |
Judges |
Claudio Cecchetto Barbara De Rossi Emilio Solfrizzi Massimiliano Pani Stefania Sandrelli Orietta Berti, and more |
Voices of | many dubbers |
Country of origin | Italy |
Original language(s) | Italian |
No. of series | 8 |
Production | |
Producer(s) | Ballandi Entertainment |
Location(s) |
Teatro Ariston Auditorium Rai di Napoli |
Cinematography | Ivan Pierri |
Running time | 160 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | Rai Uno |
Original release | 5 April 2008 – 28 November 2015 |
External links | |
Website | www |
Ti lascio una canzone (English: Leavin' you a song) was an Italian musical variety show TV show that includes a competition between the most beloved songs in the history of Italian pop music.
The songs, which represent the true stars of the show, are “golden oldies”. They are symbolically “left” for us, in what amounts to a musical heritage, to be interpreted by the singers of tomorrow, in order to ensure that the melodies and lyrics which have provided the background music to past generations are not lost. The songs are performed by young singing talents, who interpret the best loved songs of Italian pop music during each broadcast.
Italian and international singing guests become part of “story” of the evening’s broadcast, enlarging the musical panorama covered by that particular episode. The guests stars perform without taking part in the competition, singing their greatest hits and engaging in duets with the younger singers.
The show assembles a large group of children (e.g. 35 boys and girls aged 7 through 15 for the Fall 2010 season). The young singers are selected from among the leading students of today’s most prestigious music schools. They are assigned songs as solos, duets, and trios; they sing some songs all together as an ensemble. They may also perform with the show's guests. A 30-piece orchestra backs the performances.
The show is officially listed as part of "RAI Junior", but the audience includes not only young people but also their parents and grandparents who enjoy hearing these songs. “TLUC” serves as a perfect link in the “musical chain” that connects the great sings of yesteryear with the magnificent voices of the performers of tomorrow.
Further enriching the program are anecdotes and little know facts on the songs in the competition, revealed by established singers, composers, actors and celebrities from the world of entertainment, with the additional contribution of commentary and filmed pieces from the period.
The first season was broadcast live from the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo by RAI 1 in five episodes during April and early May 2008. The performers ranged in age from 10–16 years old. Guests included Liza Minnelli, Paul Anka, and Dionne Warwick, as well as numerous Italian singing stars. Winning performance: ensemble singing "Il mio canto libero" by Lucio Battisti.