Romancing the World: A Biography of Il Divo

Orion Pub Co, 2006. Hardcover. Very Good/ Very Good. Created by "American Idol's" Simon Cowell, the classical supergroup Il Divo burst out of nowhere to conquer the music world. With its lush orchestral arrangements and romantic sweep, the group's debut CD enchanted listeners e verywhere--to the tune of four million copies sold. But where did these fou r hugely talented and incredibly photogenic young men come from? And how di d this multilingual "popera" group end up becoming one of the biggest sensa tions of our time? Music journalist Allegra Rossi celebrates her idols with an in-depth biography that's sure to please the band's legions of fans. Fi lled with never-before-seen photos, it provides a complete chronicle of the lives and work of singers David Miller, Sebastien Izambard, Urs Buhler, an d Carlos Marin: the truly divine quartet.