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Catania, at the Ursino Castle the works of Zuccaro and an unpublished video installation in which Franco Battiato took part (Video)

Reading Time: 3 minutes Is titled “Visual meditation” the exhibition of Peter Zuccaro which, between painting, music and poetry, crosses the profound sense of spirituality of Franco Battiatostarring with the author of an unedited video installationgenesis and cornerstone of the exhibition project scheduled in Catania, in the halls of Ursino Castle, from January 15th to … Read more

Franco Battiato, the rediscovered interview: love, wars and spirituality

by Virgil Kish

In an old damask jacket I find papers written in blue ink. It’s about a dialogue with Franco Battiato that dates back to twenty years ago. In this unpublished interview we talk about love, wars and spirituality. I think how much we miss his voice, his truth, his way. Rereading that dialogue moves me and … Read more

Franco Battiato: the magic of The Master’s Voice at the cinema, the perfect pop album

by Virgil Kish

After the presentation at the Taormina Film Fest 2022, the film-event Franco Battiato – The Master’s Voice arrives in theaters from November 28 to December 4. Directed by Marco Spagnoli and produced by RS Productions and ITsART, the docufilm is a physical and emotional journey, from Milan to Milo, in Franco Battiato’s house, during which … Read more

“Sicily, Battiato and the cinema. This is my soundtrack”

by Virgil Kish

San Giorgio and the Salute can be clearly seen from Ca’ Giustinian, the headquarters of the Biennale Musica, in Venice. Bar facing motorboats and gondolas, a nice place to talk, even if the wind “whips” the tables. Paolo Buonvino, born in 1968, author of music for the cinema – and not only – is a … Read more

Venice, Cristicchi arrives at the Festival of Ideas for the mystical tribute to Battiato

by Michael Miller

At the Festival of Ideas the Mystical Concert for Battiato by Simone Cristicchi and Amara “We will come back again”. The appointment is Saturday 22 October at 9 pm at the Malibran Theater from Venice “There can be no true spiritual progress if we abolish the poet’s voice, the moment of enchantment and reflection”. Word … Read more

Tribute to Battiato in Ispica

by Saturnina Kaiser

Ispica – The Art evolution Association presents “Lost Horizons”, a tribute to Franco Battiato by the “Guarnieri ensemble” which will be held on 13 August at 20.30 in the splendid setting of the Loggiato del Sinatra in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Ispica, one of the most beautiful and rich in … Read more

“Battiato is a spiritual guide and a teacher”

by Donna Dunlap

Eduardo Laporte began to investigate the same day of Battiato’s death / the Eduardo Laporte | Writer international record fair The author of the unique biography in Spanish of the Italian singer, today presents his book at the International Record Fair The journalist Eduardo Laporte (Pamplona, 1979) began writing about Franco Battiato just a few … Read more

Franco Battiato anniversary with documentary film out

by Virgil Kish

On the occasion ofanniversary of the death of Franco Battiato good news arrives: Rai Documentaries will dedicate an early evening to him entitled “The courage to be Franco” with the pre-broadcast airing for Wednesday 18 May on Rai 1. Under the banner of one of the Sicilian singer’s most famous mottos “I don’t want to … Read more

Lost horizons, Ispica pays homage to the immortal genius of Battiato

by Saturnina Kaiser

The Art evolution association presents “Lost horizons” Tribute to Franco Battiato by the Guarnieri ensemble. The event will be held next August 13 at 20.30in the splendid setting of Loggia del Sinatra in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Ispica (RG). This is one of the most beautiful and rich in history … Read more

Alice Canta Battiato | Teatrionline

by Michael Miller

L’intensa spiritualità di Alice che canta BattiatoNella splendida cornice del parco archeologico di Roccelletta di Borgia (Cz) per la rassegna:“Armonie d’arte festival”Vito Fabio “Alice canta Battiato” non è stato un semplice ricordare, non è stata una semplicerievocazione del Maestro siciliano e della sua arte musicale, rivoluzionario come pochissimi,ma è stato un modo per stabilire un … Read more