Arts
East meets West – A Musical journey
Come and watch three of Tasmania’s finest musicians combine their talents to create melodies and harmonies you’ve never heard before!
Allan Badalassi, Rachel Walter and Roman Astra share a passion for creating beautiful textures and blending the sounds of their instruments.
This is a unique event coming to you!
Combining the language of the piano with swirls and overtones of the Sitar and Indian violin, Badalassi and Astra create musical paintings with a mesmerizing and intriguing spectrum of colors. Badalassi’s use of chords and harmonies weave effortlessly under Astra’s haunting melodies.
Ticket at door $20. Concession $15.
Saturday 15 November Orford Hall, Charles Street, Orford starting 2pm
then
Saturday 22 November Eaglehawk Neck Community Hall starting 2pm.
and
Sunday 23 November Midway Point Hall, Midway Point, South Sorell starting 2pm
Masterclass tuition also available $30 at 12 noon – booking essential 0413 701 291
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Background …
Allan Guiseppe Badalassi is a Hobart-based musician, music teacher and composer. Allan graduated in 2000 from the Conservatorium of Music in Hobart, Tasmania, having majored in Composition. He has been trained in classical piano and guitar. He most enjoys playing the music of Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Satie and Chopin.
With his music compositions, Allan aims to provide a meditative experience for the listener. He finds his best expression in his compositions for piano and strings. He began composing around 1996, and is continually refining his body of work.
In 1998 Allan released a CD (A Breath in Time) with 9 of his original compositions, and another (Mandala of Sayla and Ava) with 10 compositions in 2009. He has performed at various local venues, both solo and in collaboration with other musicians and vocalists. He has performed at the Cygnet Folk Festival in 2011 and 2012, and the Moonah Arts Festival in 2012 and 2013.
Masterclass information
Allan (piano), Roman (sitar and Indian violin) and Rachel (violin) are available to provide masterclasses on their instruments, as well as incorporating composition and musicianship in the class. Cost is $30 per participant for a one hour class.
Music Tuition
Allan has 30 years’ experience as a music teacher, specialising in piano and classical guitar. He has Bachelor of Teaching qualification, as well as a Bachelor of Music. He has taught in the school system, but has spent most of his career teaching privately, and has guided many strudents through all levels of the AMEB exams. His rate is $30 for a private half hour lesson.
Robert Thompson