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"Frida en Silencio", by the Israeli artist Israel Varela, at CineTeatro Guerrieri in Matera, Italy

"Frida en Silencio", by the Israeli artist Israel Varela, at CineTeatro Guerrieri in Matera, Italy

29 April 2025

An intense and exciting artistic experience awaits the audience at the CineTeatro Guerrieri in Matera on 9 May at 9 p.m.: ‘Frida en Silencio’, the new show conceived by the multifaceted Israeli artist Israel Varela, promises to take the audience on an evocative introspection into the life and soul of Frida, through an unprecedented combination of music, poetry and dance.

The show, organised by Opera Arte e Arti, will see a very talented international cast on stage.
Alongside Israel Varela, who will take care of the music and perform voice and poetry, pianist Rita Marcotulli, flamenco dancer Marina Paje, double bass player Mihalis Kalkanis, the voice of Badrya Razeem, and the 4-string quartet of Miriam Campobasso, the protagonist of the homage to Frida Kahlo, will perform.

The protagonists

Israel Varela, a certified artist and Euro Latin award winner, is one of the most talented artists of his generation and, over the past decade, has been one of the most requested Jazz/World/Flamenco musicians in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and America, travelling extensively around the world to share his music with audiences in more than 30 countries. His originality and distinctive style have allowed him to perform with numerous renowned artists, such as: Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden, Mike Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, Victor Bailey, Abe Laboriel, Pino Daniele, Diego Amador, Rita Marcotulli, Karen Lugo, Andrea Bocelli, Joaquin Cortes, Jorge Pardo, Richard Bona, Carles Benavent, among many others.

Rita Marcotulli (Italy/Sweden): Internationally renowned pianist and composer, member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and winner of the David di Donatello award for best score. She has collaborated with Billy Cobham, Dewey Redman, Pat Metheny and Gino Paoli, performing at festivals all over the world.

Mihalis Kalkanis (Greece): double bass player and composer among the leading representatives of the new Greek jazz generation, known for his ability to fuse tradition and electronics. He has performed at international festivals such as the Athens Technopolis Jazz Festival, the Summer Nostos Festival and the Fira B Festival in Spain.

Ira La Tacones (Spain): Spanish dancer and choreographer, graduate of the Professional Conservatory of Dance in Madrid. She has worked with companies such as Ballet Flamenco de Madrid, Miguel Vargas Cía and Marco Flores Cía, performing in Japan, Spain and other European countries.

Miriam Campobasso (Italy/Germany/Lebanon): a talented violinist who has performed in Austria, Poland, Egypt, Germany, Lebanon and Spain, collaborating with prestigious orchestras such as the Teatro San Carlo Orchestra of Naples and the ICO Orchestra of Magna Graecia.

Badrya Razeem (Italy/Norway/Lithuania): jazz and opera singer, winner of the First Absolute Prize for the Jazz Singers category at the Lugano International Music Competition 2024. She has performed on international tours in Norway, Germany, Poland and Lithuania, collaborating with world-renowned orchestras and artists.