Ravenna, 7 February 2026 – “It was an honor e an emotion be able to sing the anthem of our nationit was a historic experience and the affection I received moved me.” Laura Pausiniwith a post on social media, thus avoids the controversies of the last few hours after singing the Mameli Hymn during the inauguration of the Winter Olympics Milan-Cortina at the stadium San Siro. Listeners were divided on his performance: some highly appreciated it, calling it “Superb”, “Sumptuous” and “Immense”, while others did not like his personal interpretation of the national songgiving negative reviews (from “Mameli’s Disney version” to “Mountain Choir”).
Laura Pausini at the opening ceremony of the Olympics
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The pop star from Romagna tries to defuse the diatribe with a message about hers pagine social in which he manifests his satisfaction for the experience he had and thanked everyone of the affection received.
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“Italy Called – begins the singer’s post – It was an honor and an indescribable emotion to be able to sing the anthem of our nation in front of our beloved President Mattarella e in front of the world at the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games”.
“A version of the anthem prepared for months”
Then the singer also spoke about particular declination that he wanted to give to Brothers of Italybreaking the mold and making variations compared to the traditional version. “Together with the Master Andrea Farri in these last few months we thought and prepared this version of the orchestra and voice anthem which I hope you enjoyed – explains Laura Pausini -; I thank him for following me with love and for having me waited patiently from my rollercoaster commitments and I thank all the musicians who accompanied me with their mastery and art. This, indeed, was it a historical experience. E affection that I have received tonight from the audience at the stadium and then from the rest of the world has sincerely me moved. Thank you. Good luck to all athletes. Laura”, concludes the internationally renowned artist.
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Laura Pausini’s performance during the inaugural ceremony of Milan-Cortina
Fans continue to be divided
Meanwhile the fans under his pagine social they continue to divide (even though in reality there are much more positive comments than negative ones). “You were immense”; “Very good Laura”; “Superlative”; “the most beautiful anthem in history”; “You deserve all the affection in the world”, many say; “Shameful anthem”, “Noooo the anthem should not be shouted”, others write.
