Postcards from Italy - duo Bottasso
An immersive audiovisual journey through Italy, where silent films meet living soundPostcards from Italy was born from a commission by Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam: the composition of a soundtrack for fifteen silent films shot in Italy at the beginning of the 20th century.
In 2023, the musicians and brothers Nicolò and Simone Bottasso traveled by train across Italy to revisit the places depicted in those archival films, recording the sounds of Italy today and engaging with its contemporary sonic landscape. In the performance, present-day field recordings intertwine with archival voice samples from the time of the films, alongside sound fragments, memories and testimonies.
These elements merge with rare footage of Italy from a century ago and with the duo’s original compositions — blending folk, contemporary music, improvisation and electronics into a personal, fluid and powerful language. For twenty years at the forefront of the international contemporary folk scene, the Bottasso brothers present an AV show that is also a collective reflection: an invitation not to forget, to look anew at the places that surround us. A living score that unites past and present, nature and memory, sound and thought.
With the support of Norma Fonds and Sena Muziekproductiefonds.
Thanks to the Istituto Ernesto de Martino, A.A.M.O.D. Archivio audiovisivo del Movimento Operaio e Democratico, C.R.I.C.D Regione Sicilia and Istituto Italiano di Cultura Amsterdam.
Duo Battasso:
Nicolò Bottasso – violin, tenor d'amore violin, electronics
Simone Bottasso – diatonic accordion, electronics
&
Agnese Valmaggia – e-drums, electronics
Sliding scale tickets: €10 - €15 - €20 - €25
Pay what you want! There is no difference in the price categories; you can choose your seat upon arrival.