Living the Tradition follows cellist and composer Ilse De Ziah as she travels around Ireland to uncover the hidden secrets of a selection of Irish Airs.
Shot live on location, this documentary provides a fresh account of Irish music and culture.
This special screening will be followed by a 50-minute live performance by cellist Ilse De Ziah and guitarist Ian Date, featuring music from their debut album Here & There. The duo will present beautiful renderings of melodies interwoven with captivating improvisation that reflects their deep love of music and its traditions.
Ilse De Ziah is a cellist and composer famous for her cross-genre style. She has worked across contemporary, classical, rock and roll, traditional Irish, jazz and experimental music. As a cellist, De Ziah is known for her daring and emotionally charged performances which connect at a deep level with people from all walks of life.
Ian Date is regarded as one of Australia’s great guitarists. Known for his lyrical, inventive style and virtuosity, Date has performed extensively as a jazz musician since the 1990s.
‘Beautifully recorded, virtuosically played, wonderfully diverse and so emotionally engaging…what’s not to love?’ – James Morrison on Here & There