The operatic pop Italian trio Il Volo landed earlier this afternoon, amidst the delighted screams of Maltese fans.

Some 40 people, mostly teenage girls, lined the arrivals lounge, excitedly awaiting the trio's arrival and breaking into one of their songs every now and then.

Il Volo will be performing at the MFCC, Ta' Qali, tomorrow.

They started out their classical crossover career on the popular Italian television show –Ti Lascio Una Canzone which landed them a worldwide recording deal with an American label Universal Music Group.

They won this year's Sanremo music festival and represented Italy in the Eurovision song contest, placing third.

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