Volare / Nothing Is Impossible Medley (Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony)

The video features Mariah Carey's performance of a "Volare / Nothing Is Impossible" medley (0:00-4:24) at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony. She performs "Volare (Nel Blu, dipinto di Blu)" in Italian (1:45-3:10) and then transitions to "Nothing Is Impossible" (3:11-4:09), emphasizing themes of overcoming challenges and achieving dreams.

Volare" literally means "to fly" in Italian. The song describes a dreamlike state of flying ("Nel Blu, dipinto di Blu," or "in the blue, painted blue") which symbolizes intense happiness and freedom found through love and imagination.

In the video, Mariah Carey performs "Volare (Nel Blu, dipinto di Blu)" from (1:45-3:10).

You can find the original performance of "Volare" by Domenico Modugno here:

The "Milano Cortina 2026" mention signifies that the performance in the video is from the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, co-hosted by Milan and Cortina (0:00-0:10).

These Games are particularly significant because they are:

• Italy's third Winter Games and the first to be co-hosted by two cities, Milano and Cortina, covering a vast geographical area.
• The first to feature a distributed opening ceremony (0:00), emphasizing a theme of "Harmony" between urban and natural environments.
• Focused on sustainability and legacy, utilizing existing infrastructure and promoting long-term, eco-friendly development in Alpine communities.
• Marking the debut of ski mountaineering as an Olympic sport.
• A celebration of Italian identity, blending industrial, cultural, and natural beauty.

• In the video, Mariah Carey's performance of "Nothing Is Impossible" (3:11-4:09) functions as an anthem of triumph and perseverance, perfectly aligning with the spirit of the Olympic Games.

  Key functions include:

  • Symbolizing Athletic Journey: The lyrics, "I dream a greater dream / I fight a greater fight / Survived a gruesome fall / Because nothing is impossible," resonate with the dedication and struggles of athletes who overcome adversity to reach the Olympic stage.
  • Delivering an Uplifting Message: The song's hopeful tone (3:11-4:09) provides an inspiring message of limitless potential, celebrating the human spirit's ability to achieve the extraordinary.
  • Connecting to Olympic Ideals: By choosing this song for the Opening Ceremony, Carey underscored the Olympic values of courage, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.