2007
This is the year of PIA, a modern lyrical opera (libretto by Pia Pera) composed by Gianna 12 years earlier. While waiting for the opera to be staged by David Zard, she releases the album PIA COME LA CANTO IO, again with the co-production of Will Malone. The album represents a sort of anthology of the Opera itself, where Gianna’s voice interprets all the characters. These and other texts of the Opera are included in a concert tour throughout Italy; the Arena di Verona concert under the rain became an epic event, in addition to the two nights in Rome which were completely sold out. She participates in the album “Danson Metropoli – Canzoni di Paolo Conte” by Avion Travel, where she sings Elisir with Paolo Conte. The album GIANNABEST is released (and in a few months reach Diamond), a collection of her greatest hits, accompanied by three new songs. The ghost track of the 1st record, Sola con la vela, is the first song written by Gianna when she was teen, and she used to sing it at many auditions and talent shows in the past. She performs in shows in arenas and theatres across Europe, reaching sold out in every show. In London she performs at the famous Shepherd’s Bush Empire. During the tour, Fabri Fibra sings the new version of the final rap in Baccano. The track, Pazienza, was chosen as the soundtrack to the film “Riprendimi” produced by Francesca Neri. In the United Kingdom she releases the single Sei nell’anima in English – entitled Hold the Moon. A work entitled “Superficie in ceramica” by Carla Accardi and Gianna Nannini was presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow. The work consists of a porcelain tile floor, with alternating green and cobalt blue decorations on a white background. The music by Gianna Nannini, created to accompany the steps of the public, was recorded in the Red Square in Moscow. In July she sings at the Tune Festival, a music festival in London, in the splendid venue of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, sharing the stage with fantastic artists from all around the world. Meravigliosa Creatura and Aria become the soundtracks for the Fiat Bravo television adverts. The Sound Installation by Michelangelo Pistoletto and Gianna Nannini, “Il Terzo Paradiso” was presented on November 19th at the NCCA (National Centre for Contemporary Arts) in Moscow. The Sound Installation/event sees performances by the Orchestra di Stracci from Pistoletto and the “vocal sculpture” Mamma by Nannini.