by Jennifer Spitalieri

Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Giada Valenti over the phone. If I chose one word to describe her, it would be lovely. Not just her obviously beautiful outwardly appearance, but her kind-hearted, humbling, down-to-earth personality. It felt as if I were catching up with an old friend from the minute she said hello. If you can find a chance to meet her or to see her perform, please do. Her spirit is intoxicating and her love for music and the Italian culture is contagious.

JS: Does musical talent run in your family?

Giada Valenti (GV): It skipped a generation in my family. My grandparents on my mother's side were wonderful musicians. My grandmother was a soprano. They studied classical music and because of that, I, too, first began my music career in classical music; operatic and classical piano.

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Source: http://www.lagazzettaitaliana.com/