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.
SPRING TO DANCE® returns for its 11th year! As one of the region’s must-see festivals, SPRING TO DANCE brings together more than 25 professional dance companies from across the country and beyond for two unique, exhilarating nights of nonstop dance over Memorial Day weekend.
From ballet, modern and contemporary to flamenco, hip-hop and more, the vibrant festival offers something for everyone with a distinct, dynamic program each night.
Marija Temo and Pepe Romero
Interview and Performance(live video webcast), Host, John Schaefer
7:00p.m
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New York Guitar Festival (Update)
Marija Temo’s solo concert on May 18 at 12:30 EST will be shown on Facebook live via the Brookfield Place New York facebook page. Please click on their link https://www.facebook.com/BrookfieldPlNY/ to watch the concert.
Date: Friday, May 18, 2018
Performance time: 12:30-1:30pm
Description: a performance of flamenco music from Spain.
Venue: Winter Garden at Brookfield Place (http://brookfieldplaceny.com/events), 230 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281
Ticket price: free to the public
Festival line up: Pepe Romero, Sharin Isbin, Adam del Monte
NY Guitar Festival:
Triple threat Marija Temo does it all: she sings, dances, and fiercely plays flamenco guitar. Praised for her formidable chops, Temo plays a guitar specifically tailored to the nuances of both classical and flamenco; she co-designed this unique instrument with luthier Tom Rodriguez. Although immersed in flamenco tradition, Temo also plays pop crossover and solos with symphonies. Composer Loris Ohannes Chobanian wrote the Concierto del Fuego especially as a showcase for Temo’s individual synthesis of classical rigor and Spanish style. She performed in Fuego Ibérico, a flamenco musical inspired by cabaret. Currently, she serves as Guitar Chair at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Temo received a Master’s degree from the Peabody Conservatory, where she studied with Manuel Barrueco. Her solo recital at this year’s NYGF marks her first appearance at the Festival since “Audible Cloisters” in 2016.
PHOTO EXHIBIT & DANCE PERFORMANCE
Please Join us for a photo exhibit and performance by Clinard Dance. Performances at 3 & 4p.
April 8th 2-5p
FREE Admission, Doors open at 2:00 National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W.19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
This event is sponsored by the University of Chicago Library and the Center for East Asian Studies, with support from a Title VI National, Resource Center Grant from the United State Department of Education Read More »
