We are happy to introduce the blend part of our lineup. This year, the Italian Fusion Festival presents Julyo Trio.
Julyo is an award-winning, multi-platinum producer and a guitar and bass player. Julyo has studied performance and music production at Berklee College of Music and has been mentored by author and educator Charlie Banacos and guitarist Mick Goodrick. He has previously toured and performed with Kino, Michael Brecker, Paulo Bragança, Cindy Blackman, Take That, Photosonic Orchestra, and Dumb Type Collective.
Dario Rodighiero is a Milan-born, Dublin-dwelling improviser, pianist, keyboardist and candidate for a Grammy nomination. Dario Rodighiero is a versatile musician. He left Italy in 2014 to pursue his music career in Dublin, where he performs in live shows, regularly collaborates with a wide range of artists, and composes soundtracks and scores for films and TV shows.
Eva Campbell is a Dublin-based singer-songwriter. Eva Campbell released her debut single ‘Echo’ in October 2021, which went straight to No.1 on the Irish iTunes Top 100, amassing national radio airplay. This was followed by her second singl,e ‘Stay’, and she was tipped as one of Hot Press’ #Hotfor2022 Acts. In 2023, Eva represented Spin1038 in the finale of Irish Music Month’s #ANewLocalHero competition.
We are happy to introduce the string part of our lineup. This year, the Italian Fusion Festival presents Matilde Lotti String Quartet.
Originally trained as a classical musician, Matilde Lotti has always felt the pull of jazz and vocal expression. Based in Dublin, she brings a unique blend of pop jazz and soft jazz to life through her warm voice and expressive cello playing. Her journey began with formal classical training, but her passion for artists like Norah Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, and Abel Selaocoe inspired her to explore the emotional and improvisational landscapes of jazz.
Over the past five years, Matilde has been crafting a sound that is both sophisticated and deeply personal—balancing melodic storytelling with rich harmonic textures. Her music is infused with joy, sincerity, and a quiet strength that reflects her cross-genre artistry. As a performer, she creates intimate atmospheres that invite the audience into her world—one where classical elegance meets contemporary soul.
Matilde (cello and voice) will play with
Cecil Henriquez, violin
Cecil, a violinist from Honduras, discovered her passion for music at the age of 14 and has been honing her craft ever since. She has a gift for balancing enjoyment, warmth, and technical skill-building within her lessons, building great confidence in her students while sharing her own passion and love of music with them. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and Music Education from the University of Southern Mississippi and recently earned her Master’s from TU Dublin. She is an accomplished chamber musician, having won awards and participated in masterclasses at prestigious music schools such as Juilliard and Eastman. She has performed at prestigious concert Halls around Europe and the USA, including Carnegie Hall with the University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra in 2019 and Musikverein Vienna in 2021, giving her the privilege of playing alongside some of the biggest names in classical music, including Alexander Markov, Maxim Vengerov, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, and Renée Fleming.
Paola Perez Beltran, violin
Paula is a Dublin-based violinist from Spain whose playing blends classical depth with contemporary edge. She has performed at Irish Music Week Festival and New Music Dublin with Ensemble Modern, and appeared at the 3Arena in orchestral productions celebrating ABBA, Queen, and Ibiza classics. With a warm and passionate style, Paula brings versatility and energy to every performance, moving easily between intimate ensembles and large-scale stages.
Elena Da Pieve, viola
Elena Da Pieve graduated with the highest honors from the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice, under the guidance of Maestro Giancarlo di Vacri. She subsequently refined her skills with Maestro Simone Briatore, principal viola of the Rome’s Santa Cecilia Orchestra. She regularly works as a chamber musician and orchestral performer in various ensembles (Filarmonici Friulani, Orchestra da Camera di Pordenone, Accademia d’Archi Arrigoni, Venice Chamber Orchestra, Filarmonia Veneta, …). She has worked with renowned conductors (J. Axelrod, L. Török, M. Caldi, …) and has participated in several productions in collaboration with Teatro La Fenice in Venice. She holds a degree in Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage and Activities and she is currently attending the post-graduate Master in Classical String Performance at the University of Limerick.
I wish to thank the audience for coming to the seventh edition of the Italian Fusion Festival!
This sold out edition was very successful, and we are happy about our decision to move to a more intimate venue. Those who participated and would like to send their feedback can complete our survey. We want to hear your feedback to keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts.
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We also wish to thank everyone who collaborated with us:
The event partner Italian Institute of Culture – Dublin.
The musicians Mauro and Stefano (Cosmik Debris), Frank and Andy (Frank Francone Duo), Claudio and Niamh (Jukedom), Giulio and Dario (Julyo & Dario Rodighiero), Marco and Enrica (Duo Ramelli – Savigni).
The filmmakers and actors Declan Cassidy, Fergus Keane, Oisin Cregan and Alicia Casu for their participation in the short video competition.
Journalists and websites that promoted our initiative.
The staff at the United Arts Club.
The sound engineer Claudio Mercante.
Last but not least, I huge thank you to the volunteers for making this edition possible. This not for profit event was entirely organised with the efforts of committed volunteers linked to Radio Dublino community project. Thanks to Lorena, Daniela, Carmen and Ilenia!
Thank you for celebrating art, music, and culture with us. We can’t wait to see you again next year!
Ciao
Maurizio Pittau Festival Director
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One week after the unforgettable Italian Fusion Festival 2024 – Aperol Spritz & Duets, we’re excited to share some of the most captivating moments from this sold-out event.
We’re thrilled to present two videos from each of the four duos that mesmerized us with their unique sounds: Cosmik Debris, Frank Francone Duo, Jukedom and Julyo & Dario Rodighiero. Please note that the Duo Ramelli—Savigli videos are not included, as they performed exclusive previews of tracks from their upcoming album, which will be released in a few months. Stay tuned for updates on their exciting new project!
Enjoy these eight exclusive videos and relive the music part of this year’s festival. Thank you to the amazing artists, our sponsors, and, most importantly, to you—our wonderful audience—for making this event a success.
Cosmik Debris
Frank Francone Duo
Jukedom
Julyo & Dario Rodighiero
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We are happy to introduce the instrumental part of our lineup. This year, the Italian Fusion Festival presents Julyo & Dario Rodighiero.
Julyo is an award-winning, multi-platinum producer and guitarist and bass player. He studied performance and music production at Berklee College of Music and was mentored by author and educator Charlie Banacos and guitarist Mick Goodrick. He has toured and performed with Kino, Michael Brecker, Paulo Bragança, Cindy Blackman, Take That, Photosonic Orchestra, and Dumb Type Collective.
A Milan-born, Dublin-dwelling improviser, pianist, keyboardist and candidate for Grammy nomination, composer Dario Rodighiero is a versatile musician. He left Italy in 2014 to pursue his music career in Dublin, where he performs in live shows, regularly collaborates with various artists, and composes soundtracks and scores for films and TV shows.
