General Hospital's Rena Sofer reveals what will 'blow you away' at the 2025 Nurses' Ball

On-screen and off, General Hospital's Giovanni Mazza is known for his impeccable violin skills. The 19-year-old performer began playing violin at age three and still hones his musical talents on stage while also bringing college student Gio Palmeri to life in Port Charles.

Another Giovanni Mazza performance to remember

Mazza has made a mini career out of playing violin at sporting events, including the LA Lakers' halftime show in January. On May 8, 2025, Mazza took to Instagram to share a video of one of his latest live performances, where he makes his way into the audience to finish the show.

His on-screen grandmother, Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo), was so impressed with the show that she had to leave a comment.

"This man is as kind as he is talented! And that is saying so much!!!! #proudTVgrandma," she wrote.

Mazza responded with, "I love you so much, Rena."

However, when a fan noted how they looked forward to hearing Mazza play at the upcoming General Hospital Nurses' Ball, Sofer offered a brief preview of what's to come.

"What you see at the Nurses' Ball will blow you away!!" Sofer said, getting fans even more excited for the legendary Port Charles musical event.

Will Gio's life take a turn at the General Hospital Nurses' Ball?

General Hospital's Gio has no clue he was playing violin with her grandfather and stepfather | Image: ABC

Gio thinks that the violin will be his only concern at the Nurses' Ball, as he has no idea of the controversy surrounding his identity. He thinks that Lois and Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) are his kind cousins who took him in and allow him to live in a big mansion while he attends PCU on a music scholarship.

Gio has no idea that Brook Lynn is actually his mother and Lois is his grandmother. Brook Lynn also has no clue that Gio is the son she gave up for adoption while in high school. Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) has no inkling that he even has another son, much less that Gio is his flesh and blood.

Since Lulu (Alexa Havins) is getting closer to the truth by the day, it stands to reason that this secret can come out in a big way at the ball, as tends to happen in Port Charles. After that happens, the violin might be the last thing on Gio's mind.

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