Spotlight talk at 7:15 PM: The influence of flamenco guitar. Jose Lezcano, professional guitarist and professor of music at Keene State College will discuss the influence on flamenco guitar on the classical Spanish repertoire—techniques, rhythms, and styles, and with some live examples.
Tickets:
$25 Adults
$22 Seniors
$7 under 18
reserved seating
Hailed by critics everywhere for its transcendent and deeply emotional performances, Noche Flamenca is recognized as the most authentic flamenco touring company in the field today. Santangelo has successfully brought to the stage the essence, purity, and integrity of one of the world's most complex and mysterious art forms without the use of tricks or gimmicks. All aspects of flamenco - dance, song, and music, are interrelated and given equal weight in the presentations of Noche Flamenca, creating a true communal spirit within the company - the very heart and soul of flamenco.
Under the direction of Martin Santangelo, the award-winning Noche Flamenca has become Spain's most successful touring company. Formed in 1993 by Santangelo and his Bessie award-winning wife, Soledad Barrio, the company regularly tours throughout the globe. Performance highlights in North America include Berkeley's Cal Performances, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, the Ravinia Festival, the American Dance Festival, Wolf Trap, and the Hollywood Bowl, among others.
A downloadable study guide can be found on the CenterStage Web site: www.fsc.edu/cultural
October 6, 2007
Since starting as chief dance critic here in April, I have encountered many dance companies, and many more individual dancers. […] Of these there has been none I have been so glad to discover as Noche Flamenca and, above all, its lead dancer, Soledad Barrio. I can think of no current ballet dancer in the world as marvelous as she.
