Ensemble Español heats up the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts with “Flamenco Passion: A Tribute to José Greco’s 100th Anniversary“
José Greco 100th Anniversary Greco’s children Carmela Greco, José Greco II and Lola Greco perform on stage for the first time since their father’s passing. Other Program Highlights Include a World Premiere Ballet by Carlos Rodriguez honoring Dame Libby Komaiko and a Commemorative Performance of “Bolero” to mark its 25th Anniversary
The elegance and passion of Spain’s dance, music and culture is showcased by Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, in Residence at Northeastern Illinois University, with their annual American Spanish Dance & Music Festival. The Festival kicks off with three crowd-pleasing “Flamenco Passion” live music and dance performances which include a tribute to Jose Greco’s 100th birthday anniversary with performances by Mr. Greco’s children, Carmela, Jose and Lola Greco. This tribute is directed by Juan Mata, founding member of the National Ballet of Spain and former dancer with the Jose Greco Spanish Dance Company. Mr. Jose Greco was Dame Libby’s first Spanish dance teacher, director and mentor. The concerts will open with the world premiere ballet by Carlos Rodriguez, “Mar de Fuego (Sea of Fire)” honoring Dame Libby in the Flamenco contemporary style. The Ensemble Español’s critically acclaimed “Bolero” will close each concert. The New York Times observed how Bolero, choreographed by Dame Libby “wowed the audience…amazing,” in its review of Ensemble Español’s January 2018 performances at the Joyce Theater in Manhattan . “Bolero” marks its 25th anniversary this year. Guest musicians for this year’s festival include Flamenco singer Paco Fonta, guitarists, Antonio Gabarri Jimenez and Marija Temo and percussionist, Javier Saume Mazzei.
I am super excited to be accompanying as guitarist and singer for Ensemble Espanol’s 40th Festival Flamenco classes taught by Flamenco Artists from Spain.
The classes I am currently accompanying as of now are:
Marija Temo in premier performance in Ensemble Espanol’s 40th American Spanish Dance & Music Festival, Chicago, IL, 6/8, 2016
Temo will be a guest soloist and guitar and singer accompanist for Ensemble Espanol’s 40th American Spanish Dance and Music Festival in Chicago, IL this coming week on Wed., June 8, 2016. “I am very excited to be a part of this festival and working with Ensemble Espanol as well the other guest artists. I have known about Libby Fleming and Ensemble Espanol for many years and worked with one of their principal dancers in the past, Juan Ramon. See the ever so nice write up Ensemble Espanol had posted on their facebook page below.”
Note: Temo will also be accompanying Ensemble Espanol’s Festival Flamenco Master Classes taught by guest artists: Paloma Gomez, Carlos Rodriguez, Angel Rojas, Carmela Greco, 6/20-25/2016. Which classes are still to be determined.
Duende Flamenco Concert Location: Old Town School of Folk Music Date: Wed., June 8, 2016 Time: 8:30p.m. (Sold out)
“Ensemble Español is pleased to present international Flamenco singer and guitarist sensation, Ms. Marija Temo, on her premiere performance at the American Spanish Dance & Music Festival along with Patricia Ortega, Flamenco singer. Read More »