Il Divo Concert Tickets

Il Divo first swept onto the music scene in 2005. Fast-forward three years and the pop-operatic quartet - Carlos Marin, David Miller, Sebastien Izambard and Urs Buhler - has sold more than 22 million albums. Their latest, "The Promise," is No. 5 on Billboard's U.S. album charts. Il Divo, formed by Simon Cowell, is planning a tour in 2009 (including Chicago on May 19 and 20)

SINGER Urs Buhler from pop-opera quartet Il Divo has no qualms about putting on the group's music to turn up the heat during a romantic date.

"I think playing Il Divo music in the background will be quite nice," the charming 37-year-old Swiss tenor of the group, who is single, says.

"I don't know if it'll be too aggressive with the finales and all that. But it's always nice to listen to." His song of choice to sweep women off their feet? La Promessa, taken off their latest and sixth album, The Promise, which was released last month.

The upcoming, historic Inaugural Purple Ball will feature performances by both Il Divo and Peter Cincotti.

The exclusive celebration of President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration takes place on January 20th at the Fairmont Hotel in the nation's capital.

In addition to music provided by opera group Il Divo and pianist Peter Cincotti, the event will attract a Hollywood crowd including actors Louis Gossett, Jr., Asal Masomi, Patricia Arquette, Amy Brenneman, Ed Harris, Ashley Judd, Josh Lucas, Amy Madigan, Brad Siberling and Kate Walsh.