De Ziah & Date
De Ziah & Date present a concert of cello and guitar music inspired by stories from their travels. The mesmerising duo weave evocative melodies and rich harmonies that redefine cello and guitar performance. Their fusion of Celtic, jazz, and world music, infused with a classical sensibility, offers a fresh perspective on global musical styles.
Ilse De Ziah, Cello
Ian Date, Guitar
DATE & TIME
SUNDAY, 25 January
3:00 – 4:30 PM
TICKETS
GENERAL $30
CONCESSION/Students $25
Under 18 Free
Ilse De Ziah – Cello
Ilse has enjoyed a long career performing and touring with Irish bands, orchestras, and in dance and theatre companies. She tours Europe and USA as soloist, and performs with many musicians around the world. She plays a cross genre style, and throughout her career has developed and expanded the role of the cello in Irish music and other genres.
She composes, arranges and records music for cello, with two solo cello albums and many recordings with international artists. Her many works are published in online sheet music stores Play Cello Music and Musicnotes. Her film Living the Tradition won multiple awards including best documentary at the EIFF.
De Ziah’s origins and time lived in Ireland, England, Wales, Vienna, Australia and USA have deeply inspired her style, exploration of music, and cultural musical expertise.
“a gem glistening with grace and sparkle” Munster Express
“Throughout it is obvious to hear, not only her skill, but her passion for these airs. She gives the listener a fresh outlook on the songs by giving them a modern twist and a new heart.” Thelma Harris, Golden Plec – Ireland
IAN Date – GUITAR
Ian is regarded as one of Australia’s finest guitarists. His improvising and style has had a huge influence on Australian jazz guitar playing. He is a master of acoustic and electric guitar touring throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. He was the first person to bring the European style of jazz, Gypsy Jazz, to Australia. He is a singer and songwriter, writes for film and TV and has appeared on over 100 albums. His style spans many genres and with a deep knowledge of early American Jazz, he creates melodies that compel and connect with audiences.
Ian has collaborated with great Australian jazz musicians including James Morrison, Tom Baker, Don Burrows and George Golla. He has recorded and performed with elite guitarists Martin Taylor, Tommy Emmanuel and Hank Marvin.
From 2002 – 2022 he lived in Ireland running bands and collaborating with Irish musicians. During this time he focused on acoustic finger style playing and composing. His new project with cellist Ilse de Ziah, showcases a whole new genre of music reflecting his high level of compositional and performance skills.
“Ian’s versatility is exceptional, a fine soloist with an outstanding knowledge of harmony and chord substitutions and an impressive ability to apply this in his improvisations. If he’s performing in your area seize the opportunity to see and hear one of Australia’s finest guitarists.” Hank Marvin – The Shadows