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Centrodarte22: Opera Libera

In 2022, the University of Padua and the Centro d’Arte came together to share in a spectacular season of musical performances.  As the University celebrates its 800th Anniversary with a rich program of activities, the Centro d’Arte organizes the musical initiatives through research, contemplation, and its expertise in the field of music.

Therefore, Centrodarte22 becomes an Opera Libera, by interpreting and developing the ancient motto of the University of Padua- Universa Universis Patavina Libertas. Freedom, like that of the University’s unwavering freedom in research, is the theme its season of musical performances, upholding the character of autonomous expression that defines Centro d’Arte.

The theme of freedom behind the Opera Libera concert series is an echo of the need to highlight more women in musical creativity.  Freedom, as a reflection of the post-colonial cultural identity that places a value upon African-American music, forever influencing contemporary society, language, poetry, and art.

The musical initiatives proposed by Centro d’Arte demonstrate how various artistic practices bring meaning to music that is truly in tune with the times from composition to improvisation, and the technology developed to create new sounds. The Centro d’Arte is dedicated to supporting the University of Padua in celebrating freedom in scientific and technological research in relation to the development of artistic languages.

Regularly priced ticket 12 € (per event)

Reduced priced ticket 5 € (per event)

Tickets for Unipd students € 1 (per event)

••• PROGRAMME – FIRST PART •••

February 8-9-10, 2022

IRREVERSIBLE ENTANGLEMENTS
SOLOS, DUO, QUINTET

February 8, 2022 h. 21.00 – Torresino Theatre, Padova

1° set – KEIR NEURINGER SOLO

2° set – AQUILES NAVARRO & TCHESER HOLMES

February 9, 2022 h. 21.00 – Torresino Theatre, Padova

1° set – LUKE STEWART SOLO

2° set – MOOR MOTHER

February 10, 2022 h. 21.00 – Multisala MPX, Padova

IRREVERSIBLE ENTANGLEMENTS

Camae Ayewa (Moor Mother) – voice, electronics

Keir Neuringer – saxophones

Aquiles Navarro – trumpet

Luke Stewart – electric bass

Tcheser Holmes – drums

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February 18, 2022 h. 21.00 – Sala dei Giganti at Palazzo Liviano, Padova

TIM BERNE – MATT MITCHELL DUO

Tim Berne – alto saxophone

Matt Mitchell – piano

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March 8, 2022 h. 20.30 – Auditorium Pollini, Padova
YANNIS KYRIAKIDES & ANDY MOORE “ORBITAL”

Yannis Kyriakides – electronics

Andy Moor – electric guitar

Student Ensemble Conservatory C. Pollini

•••

March 19, 2022 h. 21 – Torresino Theatre, Padova
AVA MENDOZA

Ava Mendoza – electric guitar

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March 29, 2022 ore 20.30 – Auditorium Pollini, Padova
JULIUS EASTMAN – FEMENINE

Julius Eastman (1940-1990): Femenine (1974)

Alberto Collodel – bass clarinet

Laura Faoro – flute

Zoe Pia – clarinet

Filippo Vignato – trombone

Agnese Amico – violin

Enrico Milani – cello

Marco Centasso – contrabass

Alessio Ghezzi – vibraphone

Giovanni Mancuso –  piano

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April 14, 2022 h. 21.00 – Torresino Theatre, Padova

AKIRA SAKATA “ENTASIS”

Akira Sakata – saxophone, clarinet, voice

Giovanni Di Domenico – piano

Giotis Damianidis – electric guitar

Christos Yermenoglu – drums

•••

27 aprile 2022 ore 21.00 – Torresino Theatre, Padova

STEPH RICHARDS QUARTET < THE EVENT HAS BEN CANCELED

Steph Richards – trumpet

Joshua White – piano

Zach Lober – bass

Max Jaffee – drums

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8 maggio 2022 ore 21.00 – Sala dei Giganti at Palazzo Liviano, Padova

MYRA MELFORD “FIRE AND WATER”

Myra Melford – piano

Mary Halvorson – electric guitar

Susie Ibarra – drums, percusson

Ingrid Laubrock – saxophones

Tomeka Reid – cello

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May 16, 2022 h. 20.30 – Auditorium Pollini, Padova
MICHELE SAMBIN “IL TEMPO CONSUMA”

Michele Sambin (1951): Il tempo consuma (Time consumes 1978-2020), video installation and performance

Michele Sambin – voice, cello, video performance

Ludovica Manzo – voice

Alvise Vidolin – audio direction

Alessandro Fiordelmondo – video direction

•••

May 19, 2022 h. 21.00 – Torresino Theatre, Padova

SEABROOK TRIO

Brandon Seabrook – electric guitar, banjo

Cooper-Moore – diddley-bow

Gerald Cleaver – drums

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June 4, 2022 h 21.00 – Sala dei Giganti at Palazzo Liviano, Padova

SAN

Satoko Fujii – piano

Taiko Saito – vibraphone

Yuko Oshima – drums

••• PROGRAMME – SECOND PART •••

PREVIEW
30 September 2022 h. 21 – Sala dei Giganti at Palazzo Liviano, Padova

ELAINE MITCHENER – Solo performance & Workshop

Elaine Mitchener – voice

•••

October 23, 2022, h 21 – Multisala MPX, Padova

FIRE! ITALIAN DEFEAT 

Mats Gustafsson – flute, saxophones, electronics

Zoe Pia – clarinet, launeddas

Valeria Sturba – theremin, voice

Goran Kajfeš – trumpet

Mats Äleklint – trombone

Sebi Tramontana – trombone

Sara Ardizzoni – electric guitar

Johan Berthling – electric bass, contrabass

Andreas Werliin – drums

•••

October 28, 2022, h. 21 – Sala dei Giganti at Palazzo Liviano, Padova

KAZE & IKUE MORI 

Satoko Fujii – piano

Natsuki Tamura – trumpet

Christian Pruvost – trumpet

Peter Orins – drums

Ikue Mori – electronics

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November 30 2022, h 21 – Torresino Theatre, Padova

WHAT WE DO WHEN IN SILENCE

Enrico Malatesta – percussions

Alessandra Novaga – electric guitar

Nicola Ratti – synthesizer