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The world champion who played for the Pope

Denis Novato con Papa Francesco
Denis Novato con Papa Francesco Source: Supplied

The multi award winning musician Denis Novato is back in Australia for a tour.


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By Dario Castaldo, Francesca Valdinoci

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The multi award winning musician Denis Novato is back in Australia for a tour.


Four time World Champion Of Diatonic Harmonica, the 43 year-old from Trieste talks about how he approached and started playing this unique instrument, which he learned to use like none, imposing himself not only like one of the most virtuoso accordionist but also a great composer. 

Denis Novato col Principe Alberto di Monaco
Denis Novato col Principe Alberto di Monaco Source: facebo

The Italian-Slovenian Denis Novato, who has been touring the world and played for the likes of Pope Francis, the Prince of Monaco and Arnold Schwarzenegger has composed more than 50 original songs and released 33 albums.

In this exclusive interview he explains the magic of this very peculiar instrument, how he likes to perform both in the local events as well as in more exclusive occasion and he talks about his new Australian tour, which will see him playing in front of the Austrian (yes, Austrian - not Australian), Slovenian and Italian community down under.

Denis Novato negli studi di radio SBS
Denis Novato negli studi di radio SBS Source: Supplied

Denis will perform at the Italian Club in Sydney on February 9th.

 

 


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