Leonard Cohen Remembered by Marcello Faletra
Following the death of Leonard Cohen on November 11, 2016, journalist and writer Marcello Faletra shares a personal tribute on Artribune. Faletra, a columnist for Artribune Magazine, recalls Cohen's unique position in music as a lyrical voice amidst the rock tumult of the 1960s, and his friendship with Bob Dylan. He describes Cohen's first Italian concert in 1988 at Teatro dell'Elfo in Milan, where he was invited by Roberto Vecchioni. The performance featured seven musicians and was attended by leading Italian singer-songwriters. Faletra emphasizes Cohen's poetic essence and the melancholic grace of his songs, including "Nancy," "Suzanne," "The Partisan," and "Hallelujah."
Key facts
- Leonard Cohen died on November 11, 2016.
- Marcello Faletra is a journalist, writer, and columnist for Artribune Magazine.
- Cohen was a friend and admirer of Bob Dylan.
- Cohen chose a lyrical voice in the 1960s, contrasting with rock music.
- Cohen's first Italian concert was in 1988 at Teatro dell'Elfo in Milan.
- Roberto Vecchioni gave Faletra tickets for the concert.
- The concert featured seven musicians: bassist, guitarist, double bass, keyboards, two backing vocalists, and Cohen.
- Faletra describes Cohen as a poet whose songs made words their Orpheus.
Entities
Artists
- Leonard Cohen
- Bob Dylan
- Roberto Vecchioni
- Marcello Faletra
- Claudia Giraud
Institutions
- Artribune
- Artribune Magazine
- Teatro dell'Elfo
Locations
- Milan
- Italy