Ronnie's son Phelim got in touch to let us know that he was attending a very special concert in Spain tonight in tribute to his father. Antoni Breschi, or Antoni O'Breskey as he is otherwise known, lauded throughout the world as the celtic piano virtuoso extraordinaire, is hosting a concert called "From Dublin to Bilbao" in memory of Ronnie Drew at Cafe Anzotkia in Bilbao, Spain.
Although Antonio wasn't involved in "The Last Session: A Fond Farewell", he and Ronnie have a lovely, and quite interesting, history. After meeting through producer Paul McGuinness, the two established a long standing friendship that brought them to gig everywhere from the humble stage at Whelan's to the National Concert Hall. In fact, it was a song recorded with Ronnie and Shirley Grimes entitled "A Song for Carla", part of Breschi's first US release, that inspired American radio listener Alan McClendon to employ his experience as an investigator into finding Breschi's lost daughter, Carla.
The estranged father and daughter were reunited the very same year McClendon set out on his search (1997). And the driving force behind it all, Breschi rightfully claims, was the power of music to transcend borders and inspire.
For more on Breschi himself check this great interview and his official site:
Victoria Mary Clarke Interview with Antonio Breschi
Antonio Breschi Official Website
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The story about finding Carla should be made into a movie. It really is incredible and touching. Three different people in three different continents being brought together through the power of music, and love. And such a happy ending.
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