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Living the Tradition: An Enchanting Journey into Old Irish Airs
directed by Ilse de Ziah and Maarten Roos, fl. 2009; produced by Ilse de Ziah, Lightcurve Films; performed by Ilse de Ziah (Portugal: Lightcurve Films, 2017), 53 mins
Behind every Irish tune is an ancient tale of love and loss, of history and heroes. Living the Tradition is the journey cello player and composer Ilse de Ziah takes around Ireland in a search for undiscovered secrets of ten Irish Airs. Along the way she meets with renowned Irish musicians, scholars and local chara...
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directed by Ilse de Ziah and Maarten Roos, fl. 2009; produced by Ilse de Ziah, Lightcurve Films; performed by Ilse de Ziah (Portugal: Lightcurve Films, 2017), 53 mins
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Behind every Irish tune is an ancient tale of love and loss, of history and heroes. Living the Tradition is the journey cello player and composer Ilse de Ziah takes around Ireland in a search for undiscovered secrets of ten Irish Airs. Along the way she meets with renowned Irish musicians, scholars and local characters who share the history and stories behind the music with her. Ilse performs these intensely beautiful pieces in the places they or...
Behind every Irish tune is an ancient tale of love and loss, of history and heroes. Living the Tradition is the journey cello player and composer Ilse de Ziah takes around Ireland in a search for undiscovered secrets of ten Irish Airs. Along the way she meets with renowned Irish musicians, scholars and local characters who share the history and stories behind the music with her. Ilse performs these intensely beautiful pieces in the places they originally come from, spanning the length and breadth of Ireland. Filmmaker Maarten Roos captures the romantic landscapes, the charm of the Irish people and the powerful resonance of the cello, creating a fresh and fascinating account of Irish music and culture.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Ilse de Ziah
Contributor
Ilse de Ziah, Lightcurve Films
Author / Creator
Ilse de Ziah, Maarten Roos, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Lightcurve Films
Person Discussed
Turlough Carolan, 1670-1738
Topic / Theme
Air, Irish
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Lightcurve Films & Ilse de Ziah
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