DUO - Rob Zielinski & Manuela Centanni
Photo credit: Dan Eady
Robert and Manuela met in New Zealand in 2020. They play traditional music from Ireland and beyond on wooden flute and fiddle. They also focus on many of Robert's original compositions inspired by the south west coast of Western Australia. His new composition “Kiangardarup” has been recently premiered in the Perth Concert Hall, excerpts from this Suite are often featured in their concerts. Robert and Manuela are known for their unique tone, unison playing, harmonies and arrangements, and have performed in Australia, New Zealand and Italy to date.
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Manuela is a flute player from San Clemente, Rimini, Italy. She graduated from the Conservatoire of Bologna (Italy) in 2009, receiving a Masters with distinction in flute (Diploma in Flauto traverso). Manuela studied under Massimo Pasi.
In 2014, Manuela moved to New Zealand, where she found a vibrant traditional music scene in Dunedin. It was here she was able to pursue her lifetime dream to play traditional Irish music. Between local sessions, festivals and ceilidhs, this nurturing and friendly environment enabled her to quietly explore many aspects of this music. In 2018 she bought a wooden flute, which is now her principal instrument.
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Photo credit: Neil Wallace
