FUAIM Friday Lunchtime Concerts – DE ZIAH & DATE 

Friday 25^th October 2024 

DE ZIAH & DATE 

Cello Guitar Duo 
Enjoy a captivating concert featuring Ilse de Ziah 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 gives a fresh perspective on global musical styles. 

IAN DATE 

Standing tall as one of Australia’s foremost guitar virtuosos, Ian’s influence resonates deeply within the realms of Australian jazz guitar. With mastery across acoustic and electric guitar, his musical footprint spans continents, gracing stages from Europe to Australia and beyond. Pioneering the introduction of European jazz style, notably Gypsy Jazz, to Australia, Ian’s versatility extends beyond performance—he’s a singer, songwriter, and composer for film and TV, leaving his mark on over 100 albums. His compositions breathe life into melodies that resonate with audiences, forging connections that transcend genres. 

ILSE DE ZIAH 

From captivating audiences across Europe and the USA as a soloist to her seamless collaborations with diverse musicians worldwide, her cello prowess knows no bounds. Breaking barriers and redefining conventions, Ilse’s cross-genre style has revolutionised the role of the cello in Irish music and beyond, elevating it to new heights of expression. Her talent extends beyond performance, as a prolific composer, arranger, and recording artist, with two solo cello albums, an award winning film and a myriad of international collaborations to her name. 

De Ziah & Date’s debut album takes a cello and guitar on a new journey! 

Prepare to be enraptured by the debut album “Here & There” from cellist Ilse de Ziah and acoustic guitarist Ian Date—it’s a true masterpiece. Crafted with elegance, brimming with emotion, and showcasing virtuosic improvisations, this album was born from creative synergy across Ireland and Australia in 2023. Drawing from a rich tapestry of influences spanning world music, surf vibes, jazz, traditional Irish sounds, classical motifs, rock elements, and contemporary flair, they’ve woven together a fresh instrumental genre that promises to rejuvenate weary ears. 

“De Ziah & Date are divine!”  

Elemarie Mawe, The Arts House, Cork’s96FM