From Giorgia’s Brilliance to Topo Gigio’s Chaos: The Highs and Lows of Sanremo’s Fourth Night
The fourth night of the Sanremo Festival 2025 was, in short, a «festival within the festival.» With the duet night as the main attraction, the Ariston Theatre stage hosted performances ranging from the spectacular to the surreal – and at times, downright bizarre. While Giorgia and Annalisa set the bar high with a stunning rendition of Skyfall, Topo Gigio stole hearts (and laughs) alongside Lucio Corsi. Yet, despite its dazzling moments, the night left an undeniable sense that something was missing.
The Duets That Shone (and Those That Didn’t)
Giorgia & Annalisa – Skyfall
Two of Italy’s most powerful voices joined forces to transform Adele’s Skyfall into an electrifying vocal masterpiece. Giorgia’s deep, soulful tones blended seamlessly with Annalisa’s soaring high notes, creating a spine-tingling performance. “It felt like watching two titans share a microphone,” tweeted a fan. A well-deserved 1st place.
Lucio Corsi & Topo Gigio – Volare
An Italian Ziggy Stardust singing alongside a puppet mouse? Only in Sanremo. Lucio, dressed in full glam-rock attire, performed Modugno’s Nel blu dipinto di blu while Topo Gigio wiggled his ears to the beat. A critic described it as, “A fever dream straight out of a Fellini film.” 2nd place, purely for the WTF factor.
Fedez & Marco Masini – Bella Str0nza
Fedez modernised Masini’s 90s classic with fresh rap verses, throwing subtle jabs at his divorce from Chiara Ferragni. “Yeah, I messed up, but at least the beat is fire,” he rapped, as the audience whispered among themselves. 3rd place, thanks to its boldness (and gossip value).
Olly & Goran Bregović – Il pescatore
Serbian folk legend Goran Bregović brought his Balkan magic to Sanremo, but Olly struggled to keep up amid a flurry of accordions and brass instruments.
Brunori Sas & Riccardo Senigallia – L’Anno che verrà
A tribute to Lucio Dalla that felt like a celebration. Elegant.
Final Duet Night Ranking: Who Rose and Who Fell?
1️⃣ Giorgia & Annalisa – Skyfall
2️⃣ Lucio Corsi & Topo Gigio – Volare
3️⃣ Fedez & Marco Masini – Bella Str0nza
4️⃣ Olly & Goran Bregović – Il pescatore
5️⃣ Brunori Sas & Riccardo Senigallia – L’Anno che verrà
6️⃣ Irama & Arisa – Say Something
7️⃣ Rocco Hunt & Clementino – Yes I Know My Way
8️⃣ Achille Lauro & Elodie – A mano a mano / Folle città
9️⃣ Clara & Il Volo – The Sound of Silence
🔟 The Kolors & Sal Da Vinci – Rossetto e caffè
Benigni & Mahmood: The Night’s Wild Cards
Roberto Benigni: The Oscar-winning actor delivered an improvised monologue covering «politics, love, and why Sanremo is Sanremo» made everyone laughed.
Mahmood: As co-host, he surprised the audience with a medley of his greatest hits (Soldi, Tuta Gold), proving to be the only one who remembered this was a show.
The Grand Final: Who Will Claim the Lion of Sanremo?
Tonight, the Ariston Theatre will witness its most thrilling moment yet. With Alessia Marcuzzi and Alessandro Cattelan joining Carlo Conti, the grand finale promises drama, tears, and possibly even scandal. Who will take the Golden Lion and represent Italy at Eurovision? Stay tuned.
