Celebrity singers Claudio Baglioni, Gianni Morandi and Riccardo Cocciante had a great time communicating with their vast audience at the CiaO`Scia Valletta concert last Saturday. The three singers felt equally at ease as they enjoyed their stay at the Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa in Attard, especially as they were

welcomed and treated to a “home from home” experience by hotel general

manager and Italian compatriot Italico Rota, who hails from Parma.

Thanks to its close proximity to most concert sites and its tranquil setting – a much sought after commodity by visiting celebrities – the Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa is a natural choice for visiting artistes. Last month, the hotel played host to

veteran singer Lucio Dalla during a private visit and

to Maestro Renzo Arbore

and his world-acclaimed Orchestra Italiana, who gave a memorable concert at Ta Qali.

During the past week, the hotel has been a hive of activity as the three artists, together with the CiaO’Scia Foundation’s organising team and concert co-presenter Fabrizio Frizzi, made their final preparations for the Valletta event.

Bidding the artistes a fond “Arrivederci”, general manager Italico Rota said: “We were delighted to host such high profile celebrities as yourselves in our equally celebrated hotel. We always tell visitors that this is the place where culture meets class, and this has never been truer than it was over these last couple of months, and especially this past week”.

Mr Baglioni thanked the hotel and its staff on behalf of the O’Scia Foundation, the other artistes and the concert’s organising committee, “Thank you for your courtesy, your warm welcome and the immense care and understanding shown to all of us”, were his parting remarks.