After Vittorio dedicated his award to Salvatore Licitra and asked for it to be given to his parents, Echo Klassik presenter Thomas Gottschalk gave Vittorio his own bottle of perfume as replacement.

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Vittorio with Thomas Hampson at the Echo Klassik awards 2011

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Vittorio with Katarina Witt and Simone Kermes

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Vittorio receives "Newcomer of the Year" award from Thomas Gottschalk

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Vittorio performing "Caruso" at the Echo Klassik Awards

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