A festival like no other will be presented by the National Institute of Flamenco June 11-19 at the University of New Mexico. The 18th annual Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque will feature prestigious classes, performances and events covering all aspects of the art form for all ages. Venues include UNM’s Rodey Theatre and Carlisle Gym. World-renowned artists and groups from Spain, Mexico and the United States will perform.
Of note, UNM’s Department of Theatre and Dance offers the only fully developed curriculum in flamenco dance in the country. Students who choose the flamenco focus are advised to participate for two summers in this annual festival.
For tickets, visit www.tickets.com, or call 1-800-905-3315. In New Mexico, tickets may be purchased at the UNM Ticket Office: 925-5858, or any tickets.com outlet: 851-5050, including Raley's and Western Warehouse. Special ticket packages may be purchased only through the festival office (505) 277-1865.
2004 Festival Performances
“Asi Baila Sevilla”
June 11-12 – 8 p.m., Rodey Theatre UNM Campus Tickets:
$30,$40,$50 and $60
Manuela, muse of poets and painters alike, is the Goddess of flamenco dance.
Her historic career and inimitable style have assured her the admiration of
aficionados the world over. She has kept alive the expressive power of
flamenco, and even today her soleà is still considered one of the most moving
ever performed. Manuela will be joined in her Albuquerque debut by her
husband-guitarist Joaquin Amador, highly respected by aficionados for his
artistry and purity, along with four singers and two male dancers.
“Yjastros” American Flamenco Repertory Company
Featuring Joaquin Encinias, Artistic Director
June 13 – 8 p.m., Rodey Theatre - UNM Campus
Tickets: $25, $35, $45
An exciting evening presenting the exhilarating new works of Alejandro
Granados, Israel Galvan, Yolanda Heredia and Joaquin Encinias. “Yjastros”
features young flamenco artists from New Mexico, the United States and Latin
America. Encinias is noted to perform with “the presence of a bull and the
lightness of a dove” –Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times
"Flamenco Expo"
June 14 – 8 p.m., Rodey Theatre - UNM Campus
Tickets: $10
Our 4th Annual Professional/Semi-Professional Flamenco competition will be
judged by guest artists from our Festival. Dancers, guitarists,
singers and percussionists are invited to participate in this special event. Contestants, contact the Festival Office at 505-277-1855 to register. Round-trip air travel to Spain will be awarded as a grand prize!!!
Israel y Pastora Galvàn "Dos Hermanos"
June 15-16 – 8 p.m., Rodey Theatre - UNM Campus
Tickets: $30, $40, $50
Israel Galvàn an outrageous interpreter of this powerful art form, is on the
cutting edge of flamenco today. His sister, the breathtaking Pastora Galvàn,
who has been sweeping the flamenco world with outstanding critical acclaim,
will join him for her debut perfromance at Festival Flamenco Internacional de
Alburquerque. Israel and Pasotra will be accompanied by four outstanding
musicians from Sevilla: Alfredo Lago, Miguel Iglesias, Josè Anillo and
Encarnaciòn Anillo.
"Fiesta Flamenca"
June 17-19 – 8 p.m., Rodey Theatre - UNM Campus
Tickets: $30, $40, $50, $60
The Grand Finale! Don’t miss this blockbuster performance featuring artists
from Madrid, Granada and Mexico: Belèn Fernàndez, Kelian Jimènez, David
Jimènez, Anton Jimènez, El Ciervo, Sabù, El Veneno, Mercedes Amaya, Karime
Amaya, Santiago Aguilar, El Tati, Jose Fernàndez, Chuscales, Laura Manzella,
Joaquin Encinias, Yjastros, and many more.
For more information call 505.277.1855 or visit www.feelflamenco.com
Posted by scarr at June 7, 2004 09:56 AM