Step into the captivating world of Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date, a cello-guitar duo presenting an exclusive double event. Begin your journey with the enchanting documentary film "Living the Tradition," where acclaimed cellist Ilse de Ziah explores the origins of Irish Airs. Delve into Irish musical heritage through stories, traditions, and melodies spanning generations, accompanied by breathtaking cinematography and heartfelt interviews.

And the magic continues with a live concert featuring Ilse on cello and Ian Date on guitar. Experience their mesmerising duet, weaving intricate melodies and evocative 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. Their debut album, "Here & There," showcases sophisticated compositions and virtuosic improvisations, radiating warmth and elegance. Don't miss this inspiring evening of music, storytelling, and cultural exploration—an unforgettable experience for all. Show consists of: film screening 52 minutes Interval 15 - 20 minutes Live performance 50- 60 minutes

Doors open @2:30 show starts at 3PM
De Ziah and Date make a welcome return to Bowral for an afternoon concert in this exquisite venue. Warm your heart in this wintry location in the Southern Highlands.

In this concert they will perform music from their latest album "Here and 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 1980s.

“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

‘Beautifully recorded, virtuosically played, wonderfully diverse and so emotionally engaging...what’s not to love?’ - James Morrison on Here & There

The film, “Living the Tradition” is the journey of cello player and composer Ilse de Ziah. She travels around Ireland in search of undiscovered secrets of ancient Irish Airs.

A fresh account of Irish music and culture. Shot live on location in Ireland. The show also includes a live performance by Ilse De Ziah and Ian Date. They deliver a spellbinding musical offering, with Ilse on cello and Ian Date, guitar.

Beautiful renderings of melodies interwoven with captivating improvisations. They will perform music from their exciting debut album ‘Here & There’. Musical works of great beauty. Presented with a deep love of music and its traditions. Seeing and hearing them live is a moving and transformative experience.

Event Details

‍6:30 pm - Venue Doors and bar open

7:10 pm - Theatre Doors

7:30 pm - Film Screening

8:30 pm - Interval 20mins

8:50 pm - Performance (duration 50 mins)

9:45 pm - Event ends

The film, “Living the Tradition” is the journey of cello player and composer Ilse de Ziah. She travels around Ireland in search of undiscovered secrets of ancient Irish Airs.

A fresh account of Irish music and culture. Shot live on location in Ireland. The show also includes a live performance by Ilse De Ziah and Ian Date. They deliver a spellbinding musical offering, with Ilse on cello and Ian Date, guitar.

Beautiful renderings of melodies interwoven with captivating improvisations. They will perform music from their exciting debut album ‘Here & There’. Musical works of great beauty. Presented with a deep love of music and its traditions. Seeing and hearing them live is a moving and transformative experience.

Circle Music is proud and delighted to be presenting Ilse De Ziah and Ian Date in concert at the National Theatre Braidwood on Saturday 22nd June at 7.00PM

De Ziah and Date deliver a spellbinding musical performance with Ilse de Ziah, cello and Ian Date, guitar. You'll hear beautiful renderings of melodies interwoven with captivating improvisations. They have an original take on musical styles from around the world, creating a deeply emotional journey for the listener. Moments of great musical beauty and a deep love of music and its traditions makes seeing and hearing them live a moving and transformative experience. They will include music from their new debut album Here & There.

Here & There is a masterpiece of classy compositions, good feels and improvisations that are truly virtuosic. Composed and recorded in Ireland and Australia during 2023, they unite their influences of world music, surf music, jazz, trad, improvisation, classical, rock and contemporary to create a fresh new instrumental genre for the ear-weary. (See below what the legendary James Morrison has to say about Here & There) With successful individual careers, De Ziah and Date have won awards for music and film, including Best Documentary for the Irish music film 'Living the Tradition' which they show as part of their live performance. They have recorded solo and band albums previously, but this new project marks an exciting departure for a captivating musical journey of melody-drenched instrumental songs. Stories of sea and sand, solace in darkness, ambush, and the winding ways life takes. During this concert they will perform their debut album, tell beautiful stories, and screen 'Living the Tradition', an enchanting journey into old Irish airs

Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date lived in Ireland for many years. Between them they have toured on every continent. In this concert they will present their take on music from their latest album "Here and There". Written and recorded in Ireland and Australia. They will also present music from places such as Mexico, USA, Scotland, Hungary, Norway and South America. The music ranges from classical, celtic, jazz, world and original works.

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

Enquiries for this show in Ireland : Silverwood Events silverwoodevents@gmail.com +353892440068 Lily de Sylva

De Ziah and Date present virtuosic and emotionally charged instrumental music from their debut album "Here and There", written and recorded in Ireland and Australia. They also present musical styles from many traditions, from Ireland to Mexico, Armenia to Hungary. The music ranges from classical, celtic, jazz, surf, world and original works.

Ilse De Ziah is a cellist and composer famous for her cross-genre style. She has worked across contemporary, classical, rock ‘n’ roll, traditional Irish, jazz and experimental music. As a cellist, De Ziah is known for her daring and deeply moving 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, he has performed extensively as a jazz musician and gypsy jazz guitarist since the 1990s.De Ziah and Date come together with broad experience and wide exploration of music genres. This has created a cohesive and refreshing style of deeply listenable music.

‘Beautifully recorded, virtuosically played, wonderfully diverse and so emotionally engaging...what’s not to love?’ – James Morrison on Here & There

Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date have lived in Ireland for many years. Between them they have toured on every continent.

Come down to East Cork's best kept secret, Inch Hideaway Barn, and immerse yourself in nature and the sounds of delicious music and musical pizzas! This laid back concert will feed your soul and give you a chance to relax to beautiful and virtuosic music.

Bring a picnic, champagne, or buy a wood fired pizza direct from the Inch Hideaway pizza oven. There are chairs, but do bring a blanket, cusion or your own chair to guarantee a seat.

De Ziah and Date present virtuosic and emotionally charged instrumental music from their debut album "Here and There", written and recorded in Ireland and Australia. They also present musical styles from many traditions, from Ireland to Mexico, Armenia to Hungary. The music ranges from classical, celtic, jazz, surf, world and original works.

Ilse De Ziah is a cellist and composer famous for her cross-genre style. She has worked across contemporary, classical, rock ‘n’ roll, traditional Irish, jazz and experimental music. As a cellist, De Ziah is known for her daring and deeply moving 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, he has performed extensively as a jazz musician and gypsy jazz guitarist since the 1990s.De Ziah and Date come together with broad experience and wide exploration of music genres. This has created a cohesive and refreshing style of deeply listenable music.

‘Beautifully recorded, virtuosically played, wonderfully diverse and so emotionally engaging...what’s not to love?’ – James Morrison on Here & There

Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date have lived in Ireland for many years. Between them they have toured on every continent.

Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date lived in Ireland for many years. Between them they have toured on every continent. After a truly mesmerising performance in An Seomra last year for Midleton Arts Festival, Ilse once again brings her wild cello playing to An Seomra, this time with Ian Date in their duo De Ziah & Date. In this concert they will present their take on music from their debut album "Here and There". Written and recorded in Ireland and Australia. They will also present music from places such as Mexico, USA, Scotland, Hungary, Norway and South America. The music ranges from classical, celtic, jazz, world and original works. 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 Visit deziahanddate.com

Join Ilse and Ian for a special afternoon concert in this amazing venue, THE CHAPEL OF LIGHT Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date lived in Ireland for many years. Between them they have toured on every continent. In this concert they will present their take on music from their latest album "Here and There". Written and recorded in Ireland and Australia.

They will also present music from places such as Mexico, USA, Scotland, Hungary, Norway and South America. The music ranges from classical, celtic, jazz, world and original works.

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 1980s.

“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

‘Beautifully recorded, virtuosically played, wonderfully diverse and so emotionally engaging...what’s not to love?’ - James Morrison on Here & There

Tickets $35 Children - Free

What audiences say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36EmM6wjmx8

Visit Youtube Channel https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp965mJcd64iRaPVdp4cwfyZm5GLlM4Rj&si=8M-i87l_7zfHsaH2

For Enquiries about the concert and venue contact Alana Parkins 0411832237

Doors open at 2:30 PM

Dir: Ilse de Ziah, Maarten Roos , Unclassified All ages, Ireland, 2017, 50mins, DCP

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 https://www.nfsa.gov.au/events/living-tradition-film-and-live-performance

Promo Reel: https://youtu.be/gSjEVRYckCs

Film screening - 50 minutes followed by Live performance by De Ziah & Date - 50 minutes Behind every Irish tune is an ancient tale of love and loss, of history and heroes. Living the Tradition is the journey of cello player and composer Ilse de Ziah around Ireland in a search for undiscovered secrets of Irish Airs. A fresh account of Irish music and culture. The show includes De Ziah and Date, who deliver a spellbinding musical performance with Ilse on cello and Ian Date, guitar. Beautiful renderings of melodies interwoven with captivating improvisations. They will perform music from their exciting debut album ‘Here & There’. Great musical beauty and a deep love of music and its traditions makes seeing and hearing them live a moving and transformative experience.

Live performance by De Ziah & Date A spellbinding musical performance with Ilse on cello and Ian Date, guitar. Beautiful renderings of melodies interwoven with captivating improvisations. They will perform music from their exciting debut album ‘Here & There’. Great musical beauty and a deep love of music and its traditions makes seeing and hearing them live a moving and transformative experience.

Film screening - 50 minutes followed by Live performance by De Ziah & Date - 50 minutes Behind every Irish tune is an ancient tale of love and loss, of history and heroes. Living the Tradition is the journey of cello player and composer Ilse de Ziah around Ireland in a search for undiscovered secrets of Irish Airs. A fresh account of Irish music and culture. The show includes De Ziah and Date, who deliver a spellbinding musical performance with Ilse on cello and Ian Date, guitar. Beautiful renderings of melodies interwoven with captivating improvisations. They will perform music from their exciting debut album ‘Here & There’. Great musical beauty and a deep love of music and its traditions makes seeing and hearing them live a moving and transformative experience.

Tickets $35, concessions on the door $30

FILM SCREENING + MUSICAL CONCERT + Q&A with filmmaker and cellist Ilse de Ziah and virtuoso guitarist Ian Date Living the Tradition, An Enchanting Journey into Old Irish Airs is Ilse's award winning film.

Behind every Irish tune is an ancient tale of love and loss, of history and heroes. LIVING THE TRADITION is the journey of cello player and composer Ilse de Ziah around Ireland in a search for undiscovered secrets of Irish Airs.

A fresh account of Irish music and culture, The show includes De Ziah and Ian Date, who deliver a spellbinding musical performance with Ilse on cello and Ian Date on guitar. Beautiful renderings of melodies interwoven with captivating improvisations. They will perform music from their exciting debut album ‘Here & There’. Great musical beauty and a deep love of music and its traditions makes seeing and hearing them live a moving and transformative experience.