AIR DATE: 27 August 2011, repeated on 3rd September 2011
Listen to the feature on Francesco Turrisi here
Featuring pianist/composer Francesco Turrisi in advance of his Zahr Project Irish tour and performance at the next Kaleidoscope Night which takes place on 7th September at the Odessa Club. Listen to the feature on Francesco Turrisi here
Continuing from the last program which was based on a book set in Iran, for this program, Karishmeh speaks to Dublin-based pianist and composer Francesco Turrisi in about the Zahr Project.
The first part of the program features original compositions by Francesco Turrisi as well as an arrangement of a piece of music by Claudio Monteverdi. It also features a piece of music composed for the ensemble Yurodny and includes a preview of a work included on the forthcoming debut recording by the Zahr project. The second part of the program features Francesco Turrisi in conversation with Offbeat presenter Karishmeh Felfeli, and the discussion includes the inspiration behind the Zahr project (featuring Francesco Turrisi: piano, accordion, Khyam Allami: oud, Andrea Piccioni: percussion and Lucilla Galeazzi: vocals) as well as more about Francesco's own musical background and the various musical influences that have shaped his life and career.
GIG GUIDE AND MORE INFORMATION
Zahr - Odessa Club, Dublin as part of Kaleidoscope.
Wednesday 7th September 2011, The Odessa Club, 13 Dame Court, Dublin 2
Doors @ 8:30pm, Music @ 9pm, Tickets €10 (including €2 booking fee) from 01 670 3080
Doors @ 8:30pm, Music @ 9pm, Tickets €10 (including €2 booking fee) from 01 670 3080
Find out more about the Zahr CD launch taking place at the John Field Room, 6th September 2011 at 8.00 p.m. here
Listen to Kaleidoscope curator and co-founder Cliodhna Ryan in conversation with Karishmeh Felfeli here.
You can also hear Zahr live in concert across the country, as they perform as part of their Irish tour - more information about dates, venues and all events on Francesco Turrisi's Website here.
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PLAYLIST
C.Monteverdi arr F.Turrisi - Si dolce e il tormento as performed by Sarabanda*
F.Turrisi - Toccata as performed by Sarabanda*
F. Turrisi - Folia as performed by Yurodny*
Zahr - Alla Carpinese
Interview with Francesco Turrisi
Zahr - La Tarantella dell'Avena ft Lucilla Galeazzi
* Recorded on the Diatribe Label
Email the program - offbeat AT dublincityfm DOT ie
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