The Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto presents a series of musical presentations by Luca Dell’Anna (piano), Mirko Signorile (piano), Claudio Jr. De Rosa (sax) and Redi Hasa (cello), four talented musicians who left an impression on Toronto and Toronto on them.
Due to the restrictions in place, future plans for a return performance in Toronto had to be cancelled. Their time in Toronto was incredibly special, and so, they have each agreed to present an live, online concert, as an homage and a thank you to our city.
SO LONG, TORONTO
Claudio Jr. De Rosa | SAX
with
Vivienne ChuLiao | PIANO
Thursday, June 25 | 1:00pm EDT
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Claudio Jr. De Rosa | SAX
Claudio Jr De Rosa, resident artist at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in 2018, is a saxophonist, bass clarinetist, arranger and composer and a rising musician in the European Jazz Scene. Graduated cum Laude with a Master Degree in Classical and Contemporary Saxophone at the Salerno and Rome Conservatories at age 21 (discussing a thesis regarding the Neurological implications During Improvisation), he eventually completed the Master in Jazz Saxophone at the Royal Conservatory in Den Haag. Since 2007, he performed in many important international venues in Italy, France, England, Belgium, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Spain, and Poland. As an arranger, he wrote music for the NJSO, the New Talents Jazz Orchestra, the KonCon Big Band, the CvA Big Band, Call It Sextet, the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, CJDR Jazz Ensemble. In December 2015 the Dutch Ministry of Finance commissioned him “The Business Suite” for small Big Band. In March 2016 he won the prestigious “Louis van Dijck Jazz Award 2016” for arrangers. In November 2015 he recorded his first album with Zadeno Trio, “Holes in the Ground” with “Emme Record Label, released in February 2016, followed by “The Step Forward” in May 2018. In May 2017 his CD “Groovin’ Up!” is released and distributed by the Italian label Incipit and Egea Music, receiving great feedbacks from press and critique. Since 2017 the CJDR Jazz 4et performed in Festivals and venues like North Sea Jazz Festival, Lantaren Venster, Umbria Jazz (Artist Residence), Veneto Jazz, Getxo International Jazz and many others. In November 2017 he was among the winners of the AIR project. Finally, in January 2018, his name is included in the list of the top 10 “Italian Emerging Artists”, a survey of experts run by Musica Jazz (the oldest Italian jazz magazine). Since 2017 the CJDR Jazz 4et performed in Festivals and venues like North Sea Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz (Artist Residence), Lantaren Venster, Veneto Jazz, Getxo International Jazz and many others. In 2018, De Rosa recorded “496 Huron”, a collection sponsored by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto produced as a result of Claudio’s Artist in Residency program.
Vivienne ChuLiao | PIANO
Vivienne ChuLiao is a professional jazz piano player coming from classical background. In 2017, she accomplished the master jazz piano degree from the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. She has played in different collaborations – from duo, small ensembles to big band. ChuLiao has held concerts in many venues around Europe, including collaborating with multiple Grammy award-winning artist, Darcy James, performing in Bimhuis and De Doelen. She also has played in many Jazz festivals, including: PJPJ Jazz Festival, RBG Jazz Festival, Otis Park Festival, So What’s Next Festival, Pozzuoli Jazz Festival and Summertime Jazz Festival, just to name a few. In the same year, she released her debut album with her piano trio “It’s Time”. She also has a bachelor degree in both classical vocal and classical piano. As a musician with classical background, ChuLiao plays classical repertoire and is a keen classical improver. she is specialized in sight-reading, playing and improvising in varied styles. She is experienced in playing with singers and choirs. She was invited to participate European Improvisation Festival for the years in a row. For her, as a musician, it’s not only a job but also a responsibility which dedicates to the world. It’s possible that music can be so powerful that lift up the human race. so she keeps the professional attitude in all kinds of music at all time. www.viviennechuliao.com
UPCOMING CONCERT IN THE SERIES
Redi Hasa | CELLO
Thursday, July 2 | 3:00pm EDT
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