Selected:
Friday, February 7, 8:00 pm
Orchestra of New Spain presents
Danza Española: from Escuela Bolera to Flamenco
An evening exploring the uniquely Spanish fusion of classical dance!
Fri
Feb
7
8:00 pm
Danza Española: from Escuela Bolera to Flamenco
Featuring artists from Albuquerque’s Yjastros Flamenco Company with choreographer Deanna Encinias; from Madrid, historical dance specialist Jaime Puente and Noemi Aragon; and joined by local flamencos. These Spanish dance experts join ONS chamber ensemble in an evening exploring the uniquely Spanish fusion of classical dance, regional dance, and ballet to create the beautiful Escuela Bolera with dance forms—palos—such as jacaras, jaleos, fandangos, and new interpretations of boleros as championed by Daniel Doña. A section of ‘Cafes Cantantes’ will delight with Escuela Bolera solos in late 19th to 20th C vignettes set in intimate cafes, precursors of today’s flamenco tablaos.
The Spanish 18th c popular musical comedy known as ‘tonadilla’ returns to our stage to tell a simple story of local characters in song and dance. Commonly seen in Goya’s paintings, you will be charmed by the costumed Majas/ Majos dancing in typical soft shoes. The music is toe-tapping gorgeous!
The contemporary flamenco component on this voyage will be provided by Dallas’s prolific “Ida y Vuelta” Flamenco Fever directed by Julia Alcantara along with renowned guests: guitarist/cantaor Pedro Jimenez and flamenco dancer from Granada in a stunning program based on recent Tres Artes production: including Bullerias de Jerez, a dark Siguiriyas and a breath-taking grand finale. Engaging pre-concert activities: Free RUMBA FLAMENCA class in the lobby 7 – 8 pm. Have fun and learn flamenco basics provided by La Cantera Arts Conservatory.
Ticketing Details:
$70, $50, $30, $10 students with ID
