World-class performers ignite the 2nd annual Calgary International Flamenco Festival from September 23– 29, 2012.
A week-long celebration of flamenco music, dance, passionate expression
and innovative performances – this is the flamenco event of the year.
Bringing together top Spanish artists with Canadian performers, the
festival features workshops and concert events including the
breathtaking dancer from Madrid, Manuel Liñan on September 28th 8 pm, at
the University Theatre.
Also coming from Spain are Guitarist
Liron Man and Elena Morales, featured in “Concierto Flamenco” on Monday
September 24th. Highlights include guest Canadian dancer Maria Regnier
and fusion of the unique melodic percussion instrument: the Hang Drum.
In the “Flamenco Showcase” on Saturday September 29th, many talents from
around the province unite in a dynamic collaborative performance at the
popular downtown venue, The Auburn.
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Headlining the festival is
the aforementioned flamenco company, Manuel Liñan with singer Juan
Debel and guitarist Victor “El Tomate.” Manuel has performed in many of
the major Flamenco Festivals in the world (Albuquerque, New York, Milan)
and is one of the most outstanding and accoladed flamenco dancers of
today (Best Interpretation of Male Dance and Choreography, Performing
Arts MAX awards, 2009).
"Manuel Liñan is the bomb that exploded
last year: more than just a good dancer. Gather the instinct,
sensitivity and character of the best flamenco - young, creative and
different, with eloquent silences and landslides magic." (Julia Martin,
The World, 2005).
Please read more about the festival and purchase tickets online at: www.calgaryflamencofestival.com
Monday September 24
CONCIERTO FLAMENCO
Cardel Theatre, 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE
7:30 pm
$22 advance, $25 door
Friday September 28
MANUEL LIÑAN in CONCERT
Featured performance from Madrid
Opening act; Fiona Malena Flamenco Ensemble
University Theatre, 2500 University Dr. NW
8 pm
$39 advance, $43 door
Saturday September 29
FLAMENCO SHOWCASE
Festival Closing Concert
Auburn Saloon, 163 9 ave SE
Doors open 8 pm
$22 advance, $25 door
FESTIVAL PASS: $80 (includes membership to the Flamenco Society)
www.flamencosociety.com
WORKSHOPS
The Festival includes workshops in all the major flamenco disciplines:
dance, singing and guitar.
http://www.calgaryflamencofestival.com/#!workshops/ccqx
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