Isole Sonore – KUBIN Francesco Zago / Elena Talarico “PLAY IT LOUD!”
The program of PLAY IT LOUD! presents a journey through remarkable twentieth-century compositions, unleashing the power of two pianos in some of the most fascinating works by leading composers of the international scene.
In 2016 Elena Talarico and Francesco Zago founded KUBIN, a duo dedicated to twentieth-century and contemporary music. The name is inspired by the Austrian artist and writer Alfred Kubin, author of the visionary Die andere Seite. Originally conceived for piano and electric guitar, the duo also explores the repertoire for four hands and for two pianos.
Francesco Zago e Elena Talarico piano
Music by Fazıl Say, George Crumb, Frederic Rzewski, Francesco Zago, John Adams
Elena Talarico (1993) is a pianist and teacher. Winner of scholarships and prizes in national and international competitions, she performs as a soloist and in various chamber ensembles and projects (including KUBIN, Duo Lilith, Ars Electrica, Eurythmia Quartet). She has recorded for numerous composers and labels, including Da Vinci Classics, Ravello Records (USA), Preludio, and Halidon Music.
Francesco Zago (1972) is a pianist, guitarist, and composer. In 2005 he founded the label AltrOck. His discography includes projects such as Yugen, Kurai, Empty Days, and Zauss. Since 2012 he has been a member of Stormy Six. Since 2015 he has collaborated with guitarist Andrea Bolzoni, and in 2016 he founded the duo KUBIN with pianist Elena Talarico. Since 2017 he has also worked with journalist and writer Marco Albino Ferrari.
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