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.
Clinard Dance Company (Flamenco Quartet) performs at Chicago Flamenco Festival and opens for guest artist LA CHIMI
Flamenco Quartet Project
Flamenco Quartet is a project dedicated to exploring new exponents of flamenco. Led by an open minded spirit the ensemble seeks to engage with contemporary culture through vibrant performances that honor traditional flamenco and their shared passion for music and dance discovery. Their roster boasts remarkably diverse talents, including composers, arrangers, improvisers and choreographers who bring a range of cultural influences to the group, from Gypsy jazz to klezmer to flamenco and classical Arabic and Spanish.
When: Friday, March 9 at 7 pm
Where: Instituto Cervantes, 31 West Ohio St. Chicago, IL 60654
Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 students and members of Instituto Cervantes Limited space.
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La Chimi: Dancer
Alejandro El Gambimbas: Singer
Bruno Serrano: Singer and percussion
José Manuel Alconchel: Guitar
On the evenings of January 13-14, Clinard Dance, www.clinardance.org, a contemporary Chicago-based dance company rooted in flamenco, will present two showcases of their Flamenco Quartet Project at the APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals) Conference in New York City. This project is offered for tour in upcoming seasons.
The first showcase: Saturday, January 13
Time: 8pm Location: Connolly’s Klub 45 room
121 W 45th, Times Square
(A benefit concert for Sloan/Kettering’s Pediatric Cancer Program) Read More »
Please attend a performance by our Flamenco Quartet Project.
When: Wed., Jan 10th, 2018
Time: 7:oop.m
Where: Instituto Cervantes
31 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 6065
We are extending this invite as a “THANK YOU” for donating to our Hatchfund campaign. Consider donating any dollars amount and join us for a FREE performance at Cervantes, bring a friend too for free.
Our Flamenco Quartet Project will showcase at APAP this January. It’s a conference for arts presenters from around the globe to see new works, meet new artists for their performance series. To this end, we are doing a on line fundraising campaign.
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Location: National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL Date: Sunday, 8/20/17 Time: 3:00p.m. Tickets: http://bit.ly/2veIaS1
Join us for an afternoon of student and professional dance and music as we celebrate and share our dedication to the art of flamenco. Get ready to be moved by live music accompaniment by guest flamenco greats.
Clinard Dance will feature their Flamenco Quartet Project in the second half of the program. This project is dedicated to exploring new exponents of flamenco. Led by an open minded spirit the ensemble seeks to engage with contemporary culture through vibrant performances that honor traditional flamenco and their shared passion for music and dance discovery.Their roster boasts remarkably diverse talents, including composers, arrangers, improvisers and choreographers who bring a range of cultural influences to the group, from Gypsy jazz to klezmer to flamenco and classical Arabic and Spanish.
