First stop GermanyElbjazz in HamburgThe ensemble from Molise is about to leave for the first of eight international stageStage N.1New and oldmusic of MoliseWith the artistic direction of violinist and composer Luca CiarlaTHE PROJECTA beautiful regionsource of inspirationThe simplicity of a region that captivates and becomes a source for new music and soundsMOLISEThe "new" instrumentsof our traditionLa zampogna (bagpipe) played and rethought by the amazing Giuseppe "Spedino" MoffaARTISTSCONTACTTHE PROJECTMOLISE SOUNDABOUT USITALIANO
The project
Molisound is a project conceived and promoted by the Adri|Art Cultural Association of Termoli. Focused on the artistic and professional development of a talented young ensemble founded in the Molise region by classically trained musicians and composers who are equally at home in jazz and world music, Molisound is rooted in the creation of new compositions inspired by the region, the contemporary reinterpretation of the folk traditions of Molise and Southern Italy, and the rediscovery and creative use of traditional Molisan instruments.
Under the artistic direction and supervision of violinist Luca Ciarla, Molisound aims to create innovative performances in which music is combined with the presentation of the region through images and storytelling, enhanced by the use of technology—including electronics, looping, video projections and video mapping, field recordings, and other multimedia elements—to engage audiences in an immersive experience.
The project begins with an intensive creative phase dedicated to composition, arranging, research, and rehearsal in Molise. This preparation leads to an international tour featuring eight destinations around the world, including concerts, artistic residencies, educational activities, meetings and performances with guest artists, as well as artistic and cultural management training opportunities.
Between 2026 and 2027, Molisound will embark on an extensive international journey developed in collaboration with ELBJAZZ Festival (Hamburg), The Fridge (Dubai), Arte no Dique (São Paulo, Brazil), VAMP Productions (Singapore), Dunedin Arts Festival (New Zealand), Blue Note Jazz Club (Beijing and Shanghai), Studio 9 in North Adams (home of MASS MoCA, USA), and WOMAD Cape Town (South Africa). Additional concerts in other countries are also planned before and/or after the main events.
Beyond co-producing and promoting the performances, these prestigious international partners will work alongside the artistic direction to identify internationally renowned guest artists who will collaborate with the ensemble at each international stop, as well as at selected events in Italy, including performances in Molise, at Casa del Jazz in Rome, and in other cities.
The project will foster the internationalization of creative processes and open up new opportunities for all those involved, giving rise to both temporary and long-term partnerships. Each international engagement, as well as the final event, will be preceded by artistic residencies designed to encourage creative dialogue among the performers, alongside educational and professional development activities aimed at sharing expertise while acquiring new skills.Continuearrow_drop_down_circleBiographyKezia Terracciano, in arte Keziat, nasce nel 1973 a San Severo (Puglia) e attualmente vive a Roma. Nel 1998 si laurea all’Accademia di Belle Arti di Foggia e inizia a collaborare con gallerie, musei e case editrici in Italia e all’estero. Da allora Keziat ha presentato i suoi lavori a a Venezia, Roma, Parigi, New York, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Porto, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, Firenze, Milano, Toronto, Lubiana, Lussemburgo, Singapore, Miami, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok. La sua arte visionaria si esprime attraverso l’utilizzo delle biro su tela o carta, video installazioni e live performance. Visionaria prende corpo nel 2009 con una serie di disegni realizzati a penna su grandi superfici di carta o tela. Successivamente si arricchisce di varie animazioni video, installazioni e performance. Le opere diventano un viaggio introspettivo, una visione contemporanea del mondo filtrata attraverso la lente dell’immaginazione. Nel 2010 il corto d’animazione Memoria di un folle vince la quinta edizione del MAGMART, il festival Internazionale di video arte presentato in collaborazione con il PAN - Palazzo delle Arti di Napoli; viene successivamente acquisito dalla collezione permanente del CAM - Casoria Contemporary Art Museum. Nel 2012 Visionaria diventa un progetto espositivo internazionale. Cinque mostre personali con tematiche e curatori differenti in cinque spazi diversi quali il MAT - Museo dell'Alto Tavoliere di San Severo, il Centro Culturale Elsa Morante di Roma, la Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò di New York, la Sabiana Paoli Art Gallery di Singapore e l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Amsterdam. Nel 2014 ha realizzato un corto di animazione per la casa di produzione cinematografica UMANO di Hollywood. Nel 2015 la sua opera Sounds viene acquisita dalla National Art Gallery di Kuala Lumpur, in seguito al grande successo della mostra all’Art Expo Malaysia, una delle fiere di arte contemporanea più prestigiose in Asia. Nel 2016 parte il suo progetto espositivo intitolato Hybrids e le sue opere vengono esposte nuvamente al MAT Museo del Tavoliere di San Severo, alla Dante Alighieri Society (Miami, USA), alle Scuderie Aldobrandini di Frascati (Roma) e si concludera’ a Bangkok al Chulalongkorn University Museum in occasione del prestigioso Festival Italiano in Tailandia.
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THE ARTISTSDiscover the world of Molisound: the musicians and guest artists who bring the project to life, the eight international destinations that will take the music of Molise around the world, and a selection of the region's most captivating places that inspire its creative journey. A voyage through people, landscapes, and cultures, where tradition and innovation come together to tell the story of an authentic land through the universal language of music.THE STAGESTHE REGIONThe Molise sound
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