October 18, 2009
Azzurra, together with Hit Week LA and KCRW, present Italian cultural icon Franco Battiato in concert at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
The 68 year-old, Sicilian-born musician will draw from a stunning repertoire spanning four decades: From his seminal 1971 prog-rock release “Fetus” (re-released in 2006 with liner notes by friend and avant-rocker Jim O’Rourke) to 2008’s “Fleurs 2” which features duets with Antony Hegarty (Antony and the Johnsons) and fellow Catanian Carmen Consoli. Battiato will present a “once in the lifetime” show accompanied by a 7 piece group which includes the noted Italian string quartet Il Nuovo Quartetto Italiano.
