Internationally Acclaimed Italian-Canadian Soprano GIORGIA FUMANTI Brings Cinematic Magic to Life with Cinema II
Internationally acclaimed Italian-Canadian soprano Giorgia Fumanti returns with her highly anticipated new album, Cinema II, a luminous celebration of the world’s most beloved movie songs. Following the success of her Cinema Collection Deluxe Edition, this new project arrives on October 24, 2025, preceded by the single “Who Wants to Live Forever”— out now on all major platforms including Spotify, SoundCloud, and YouTube.
For Giorgia, Cinema II represents a continuation of her artistic dialogue with film and music—an invitation to dream, to remember, and to feel.
“I was always a fan of Queen’s music, and especially of Freddie Mercury’s voice,” Giorgia shares. “Recording ‘Who Wants To Live Forever’ was a natural choice, a perfect fit for this collection of songs that celebrate timeless emotion.”
The new album, produced and arranged by her long-time collaborator Stefano Galante, brings Giorgia’s signature vocal purity and expressive warmth to reimagined classics from The Lion King, Titanic, The Godfather, Mulan, Life Is Beautiful, The Bodyguard, and more. “The songs remind me of memories from my childhood in Italy,” she explains. “They’re not opera; they’re not pop—they’re in between. I can start like a pop singer, then go high like a soprano. It’s a style that feels completely natural to me.”
Her rendition of “Who Wants To Live Forever” is accompanied by a striking video inspired by the flow of time—an elegant meditation on love and eternity. The lyrics echo Giorgia’s own philosophy: “Touch my world with your fingertips, and we can love forever. Forever is our today.”
Throughout ‘Cinema II’, Giorgia approaches each song as both storyteller and interpreter.
“Choosing the songs is a beautiful exercise,” she says. “I follow the feelings the music brings. These are not copies of the originals—they are new creations arranged with love and care.”
Her voice moves seamlessly from the intimate to the majestic, offering listeners a soundscape of hope, light, and cinematic wonder.
A classically trained soprano born in Tuscany and now based in Québec’s Laurentians, Giorgia has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages—from London’s Royal Albert Hall to New York’s Times Square and Beijing’s Olympic celebrations. With more than 1.5 million albums sold and 45 million streams worldwide, she continues to enchant global audiences with a sound that transcends genre and language.
As she looks ahead to international performances and new creative projects, Giorgia remains guided by her simple mission: to uplift and connect.
“Music is my passion, my joy, my therapy,” she says. “It’s the bridge between my heart and the hearts of others. I hope this album reminds people that beauty and love are everywhere, in every moment.”
Cinema II will be available on all major streaming platforms on October 24, 2025, through Virgin Music / Universal Music. The single “Who Wants To Live Forever” is out now, accompanied by a cinematic music video.
Hi, Giorgia! Good to see you again! Care to introduce yourself to the readers for those not familiar with your music?
Hello, my name is Giorgia Fumanti. I was born in Italy, in the north of Tuscany, where I studied at the conservatory of music. I also studied law and yoga, and worked with children with disabilities, among other things. I discovered my voice singing in church choirs in my hometown, and after many closed doors, I left Italy in my twenties to sign a music contract in New York on Fifth Avenue. I recorded my first two albums between Abbey Road Studios in London and Montreal, Canada.
My first album took me to China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea, and by my third album, I had traveled across all continents, performing with wonderful musicians and orchestras. I sang at the Olympics in Beijing, the Kremlin in Moscow, the International Expo in Shanghai, and many other special events. I’ve been blessed with opportunities to sing for millions of hearts all over the world.
How do you approach reinterpreting songs that so many people already associate with iconic film moments?
I grew up with the wonderful music of iconic movies that inspired me and made me dream from a very early age. For me, creating this tribute to movie themes feels like traveling through time — between dreams, memories, and emotions. When I reinterpret a song, I aim to honor its original spirit while expressing it through my own voice and emotions, bridging the cinematic and the personal.
What drew you to “Who Wants To Live Forever,” and how did you make such a powerful rock ballad your own?
“Who Wants To Live Forever” is an iconic song, beautifully written, that allows me to blend both my pop and classical voices. The lyrics make me reflect deeply on the power of living fully in the present moment. I performed it with a symphony orchestra, and the arrangement strikes a perfect balance between my pop and classical nature. My voice can reach low notes and soar high into the soprano range — this song lets me explore that full expression.
You’ve performed everywhere from Royal Albert Hall to Times Square. How does performing film music differ from classical repertoire onstage?
Performing film music connects instantly with audiences because these songs already live in their hearts through the memories of the movies they love. Classical repertoire demands great discipline and precision, while film music lets me embrace emotion and storytelling in a different way. Both move people deeply, but film music adds that extra layer of nostalgia and cinematic magic.
What do you hope listeners feel or remember when they hear your voice on these cinematic classics?
I hope and pray that listeners can feel the magic and love in my voice. I want them to be transported to a peaceful, comforting place where they can dream, reflect, and feel embraced by the music.
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