2006 FFNY brochure (1)

WORLD MUSIC INSTITUTE &
FLAMENCO FESTIVAL INC, PRESENT
DIRECT FROM ANDALUSIA, SPAIN!

PRESENTED BY SPONSORED BY

WORLD MUSIC INSTITUTE & FLAMENCO FESTIVAL INC. PRESENT

NEW YORK’S ANNUAL FLAMENCO CELEBRATION, NOW IN ITS SIXTH YEAR, FEATURES
OVER 100 DANCERS, VOCALISTS AND GUITARISTS DIRECT FROM SPAIN IN A MESMERIZING
DISPLAY RANGING FROM FLAMENCO PURO TO CONTEMPORARY INNOVATIONS.
THE FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO THE VITALITY OF THE FLAMENCO ARTS OF ANDALUSIA,
THE BIRTHPLACE OF FLAMENCO.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 8:00 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 8:00 PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 8:00 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:00 PM
Esperanza Fernández Vicente Amigo Nuevo Ballet Español Compañía Antonio El Pipa;
Skirball Center @ NYU Town Hall with special guests with special guests Mariana Cornejo,
566 La Guardia Place 123 W. 43rd Street Lola Greco & Miguel Ángel Berna Concha Vargas & Juana la del Pipa
at Washington Square south. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:30 PM New York City Center New York City Center
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 8:00 PM Gala Flamenca - Merche Esmeralda, W. 55th Street btwn 6th & 7th Avenues W. 55th Street btwn 6th & 7th Avenues
Son de la Frontera Manolo Marín, Javier Barón,
Symphony Space Soledad Barrio, Rafael Campallo, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 & For details on workshops,
Broadway at 95th Street and Adela Campallo SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 8:00 PM food festival, film and other
Benefit Concert for World Music Institute Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía, activities, see pages 11, 12 and 13.
New York City Center Director: Cristina Hoyos
W. 55th Street btwn 6th & 7th Avenues New York City Center Information (212) 545-7536
W. 55th Street btwn 6th & 7th Avenues www.worldmusicinstitute.org
www.flamencofestival.org

“ONE OF NEW YORK “ONE OF THE YEAR’S
CITY’S MOST IMPORTANT BIGGEST DANCE EVENTS
EVENTS” IN NEW YORK CITY”

- NEWSDAY - THE NEW YORK TIMES

Esperanza Fernández, renowned for her pure ESPERANZA
style, is one of the leading names in cante flamenco FERNÁNDEZ
today. Born in Sevilla into a gypsy family of
artists, she made her debut as lead singer in Mario
Maya’s Amargo and went on to share the stage
with Paco de Lucía, Camarón de la Isla,
and Enrique Morente. The recipient of
the prestigious Premio Andalucía Joven de
Flamenco, she has lent her powerful voice to
various musical styles, appearing with jazz bands,
chamber ensembles, and symphony orchestras.
Her ensemble features dancer Miguel Vargas and
musicians on guitar and percussion.
“Ms. Fernández’s mezzo-soprano has a gritty sound that is
indispensable for this passionate, earthy music, and she used
it resourcefully…varying its coloration and dynamics with
a consummate sense of drama…” - The New York Times

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 8:00 PM
Esperanza Fernández
SKIRBALL CENTER @ NYU
566 La Guardia Place at Washington Square south
$45, $35 WMI Friends / $35, $30
Box office (212) 992-8484 Ticket Central (212) 279-4200
Online Tickets: www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu
Information / Tickets (212) 545-7536

SON DE LA This program marks the New York debut of Spain’s acclaimed
FRONTERA new ensemble that brilliantly reinterprets flamenco guitar,
song and dance. Formed in tribute to Diego del Gastor
(the guitarist from Morón de la Frontera, Seville who
was known for his melding of Latin sounds),
Son de la Frontera is the first group to
prominently feature the Cuban trés (three-
stringed steel-stringed guitar) in flamenco.
The ensembleis comprised of
Raul Rodríguez (trés), Paco de Amparo
(Spanish guitar), Moi de Morón
(vocal), Pepe Torres (dance)
and Manuel Flores
(percussion, dance). Their
new CD will be released in
the US on the World Village
label in January 2006.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 8:00 PM
Son de la Frontera
SYMPHONY SPACE

Broadway at 95th Street
$40, $30 WMI Friends / $35, $26

Box office (212) 864-5400
www.symphonyspace.org

Information / Tickets (212) 545-7536

Latin Grammy Award-winning Vicente Amigo, who returns VICENTE
to the Flamenco Festival following his captivating performance AMIGO
in 2002, has been acclaimed as one of the most dazzling
flamenco guitarists of his generation and a likely successor
to Paco de Lucía. Hailing from Córdoba, Spain, he studied
and worked for years with Manolo Sanlúcar, accompanied
flamenco singers El Pele and Jose Mercé, toured as a soloist
around the world, and received many of Spain’s most
important awards and honors. His ensemble includes artists
on vocals, guitar and percussion, and dancer Rafael Campallo.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 8:00 PM
Vicente Amigo

Program: Un momento en el sonido
(A Moment in Sound)

TOWN HALL,
123 W. 43rd Street
$45, $35, $25
WMI Friends / $40, $30, $21
Box office (212) 840-2824
TicketMaster (212) 307-4100
Information / Tickets (212) 545-7536

GALA FLAMENCA

MERCHE ESMERALDA,
MANOLO MARÍN, JAVIER BARÓN,
SOLEDAD BARRIO, RAFAEL CAMPALLO,
& ADELA CAMPALLO
This gala all-star event features
the legendary Merche Esmeralda, noted
for her electrifying roles with the National
Ballet of Spain and her performances in Carlos
Saura’s Sevillanas and Flamenco; master dancer,
choreographer and teacher Manolo Marín, who will
direct the program; Javier Barón, the renowned
Giraldillo prize-winning dancer acclaimed for his
powerful and exquisite performances; the commanding
Rafael Campallo, who appeared as a featured soloist
with Compañía Andaluza de Danza in the 2004
Flamenco Festival; Soledad Barrio, famed star of
Noche Flamenca known for her smoldering performances;
and the elegant Adela Campallo, an important name
in the new generation of flamenco dancers.
Proceeds from this concert will help to maintain
WMI’s extensive concert series.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:30 PM
Gala Flamenca – Merche Esmeralda,
Manolo Marín, Javier Barón, Soledad Barrio,

Rafael Campallo, Adela Campallo
Benefit Concert for World Music Institute

NEW YORK CITY CENTER,
W. 55th Street btwn 6th and 7th Avenues

$85, $75, $40, $30
WMI Friends / $80, $70, $35, $26
Special $200 benefit tickets include reception
Call (212) 545-7536 for benefit details
CityTix® (212) 581-1212 www.nycitycenter.org

NUEVO BALLET ESPAÑOL Nuevo Ballet Español is at the forefront of emerging
trends in Spanish dance and flamenco, drawing on traditional dance,
SPECIAL GUESTS:
LOLA GRECO AND a 21st century pop sensibility, and folkloric
MIGUEL ÁNGEL BERNA influences from Andalusia. Ángel Rojas and Carlos
Rodríguez, NBE’s founders, principal dancers and
choreographers, are in the vanguard of modern Spanish
dance and have developed their company into one of

the hottest dance sensations in the Spanish cultural
scene over the past decade. Lola Greco, who enthralled

New York audiences with her role of Medea with the
National Ballet of Spain, and Miguel Ángel Berna,

the innovative and compelling “Paganini of
castanets,” will appear as special guest artists.

New York debut.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 8:00 PM
Nuevo Ballet Español
with special guests

Lola Greco & Miguel Ángel Berna
Program: Flamenco Directo
NEW YORK CITY CENTER,

W. 55th Street btwn 6th and 7th Avenues
$65, $55, $35, $30

WMI Friends / $60, $50, $30, $26
CityTix® (212) 581-1212
www.nycitycenter.org

Spain’s renowned repertory company Ballet Flamenco BALLET FLAMENCO
de Andalucía, which appeared at the 2004 Flamenco DE ANDALUCÍA
Festival, is now under the direction of the celebrated
choreographer/ dancer Cristina Hoyos. Ms. Hoyos, who has WITH CRISTINA HOYOS
made an indelible imprint on the world of flamenco
dance, is famous for her work with Antonio Gades (Blood
Wedding, Carmen) and her own company, and is the
recipient of the National Dance Award, Spain’s highest
honor in dance. The 25-member troupe will present
Viaje al Sur (Journey to the South), a captivating program
staged by Ramón Oller that takes the audience through
the joy, passion and tragedy of Andalusia, the soul and
heartland of flamenco.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AND
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 8:00 PM
Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía
Director: Cristina Hoyos

Program: Viaje al Sur
(Journey to the South)

NEW YORK CITY CENTER,
W. 55th Street btwn 6th and 7th Avenues
$65, $55, $35, $30
WMI Friends / $60, $50, $30, $26
CityTix® (212) 581-1212
www.nycitycenter.org

COMPAÑÍA This spellbinding Gypsy troupe from Jerez, celebrated for its raw
ANTONIO and earthy performances, will perform a traditional tablao. The
EL PIPA formidable Antonio El Pipa, from a dynasty of Gypsy artists,
appeared with Manuel Moreno and Cristina Hoyos,and toured
throughout the US with his company as part of WMI’s
Gypsy Caravan in 1999 and 2001. Appearing as special guest

artists will be the soulful singer Mariana Cornejo; the fiery dancer
Concha Vargas, who was called a “lusty gale-force performer”
in The New York Times, and Antonio’s charismatic
aunt Juana la del Pipa (dance, vocals).
“The Antonio El Pipa flamenco ensemble
from Spain brought down the house…”
- The New York Times

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:00 PM
Compañía Antonio El Pipa

with special guests Mariana Cornejo,
Concha Vargas & Juana la del Pipa
Program: De Tablao
NEW YORK CITY CENTER,

W. 55th Street btwn 6th and 7th Avenues
$65, $55, $35, $30

WMI Friends / $60, $50, $30, $26
CityTix® (212) 581-1212
www.nycitycenter.org

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES PALMAS WORKSHOP AT LEONARD NIMOY THALIA
Wednesday, February 8 8:00 PM
ANDALUCÍA LOUNGE AT NEW YORK CITY CENTER This “hands on” workshop will explore the many clapping
February 15 - 19 rhythms associated with flamenco. Artists to be announced.
Special free pre-concert events open to ticket holders only. Broadway at 95th Street
Tapas and Spanish wines available for sale. Admission $15 $12 / WMI Friends
FLAMENCO DANCE CLASSES – ALL LEVELS WELCOME Box office (212) 864-5400
Wednesday, February 15 5:30 PM symphonyspace.org
Saturday, February 18 6:00 PM MASTER CLASSES AT NEW YORK CITY CENTER
Sunday, February 19 5:00 PM Tuesday February 14 – Friday February 17 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Mezzanine Lobby at City Center Bulerías class with Antonio El Pipa
Classes held by Nélida Tirado, former member of Tuesday, February 14 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Compañía María Pagés Castanets and Spanish dance class with Lola Greco
MEET THE ARTISTS Wednesday, February 15 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 15 6:00 pm Spanish dance class with Miguel Ángel Berna
Malsin Room at City Center Thursday, February 16 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Angel Rojas and Carlos Rodríguez of Nuevo Ballet Flamenco class with El Junco
Español discuss modern trends in flamenco. Studio 4 @ New York City Center
In Spanish Entrance: 130 West 56th Street btwn 6th and 7th Avenues.
Friday, February 17 6.30 pm $15 to each class suggested donation.
Malsin Room at City Center Limited space for all classes.
Antonio El Pipa talks about the Gypsy tradition Pre-registration required by email
and flamenco. at education@flamencofestival.org
In Spanish

W. 55th Street btwn 6th & 7th Avenues
www.nycitycenter.org

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FILMS, PRESENTATIONS & CLASSES AT KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN CENTER
Organized by King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center in collaboration with
MEET THE ARTISTS AT INSTITUTO CERVANTES Flamenco Festival Inc.
Organized by Instituto Cervantes in collaboration Friday February 10 6:00 PM
with Flamenco Festival Inc. Film screening: Morente Sueña la Alhambra directed by José Montes Sánchez.
Tuesday January 17 6:00 PM Enrique Morente, Ute Lemper, Tomatito, Cheb Khaled, Israel Galván,
Conversation with singer Miguel Poveda followed Estrella Morente, Juan Habichuela, and Blanca Li. Photography: José Luis López Lin-
by demonstration, accompanied by Chicuelo. ares.
English / Spanish Monday February 13 6:00 PM
Thursday February 2 6:00 PM Presentation: Routes through Flamenco Territories.
Conversation with singer Esperanza Fernández, followed This project uses flamenco, through performances and conferences at peñas,
by demonstration, accompanied by Miguel Angel Cortés. palaces, caves, and farms, to illustrate the beauty and passion of Andalucía.
English / Spanish By Manuel Macías.
Thursday February 16 6:00 PM The presentation will be followed by an interactive flamenco class with teacher
Conversation with dancer and choreographer Cristina and guitarist Eduardo Rebollar, singer Sebastián Cruz, and dancer Yolanda Lorenzo.
Hoyos, director of Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía Wednesday February 15 6:00 PM
English / Spanish Film Screening: The Contest.
Free admission Directed by Daniel Iturbe from an idea of Margaret Jova.
This documentary follows six choreographers on their journey toward an artistic goal:
211-215 East 49 Street to win a prestigious choreographic competition. The film will be followed by a discussion
(212) 308-7720 about the new trends of flamenco with Miguel Angel Berna, Ana Arrollo, contest
www.cervantes.org participants, and Laura Kumin, director of Teatro Pradillo of Madrid.
Free admission

New York University
53 Washington Square South
(212) 998-3657

ANDALUSIAN FOOD FESTIVAL WEEK
IN NEW YORK

FEBRUARY 7-14

SAVOR A TASTE OF ANDALUSIAN CUISINE
AT THESE SELECT RESTAURANTS

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BOLO 23 EAST 22ND STREET AT PARK AVENUE (212) 228-2200
OLIVE’S 201 PARK AVENUE SOUTH AT 17TH STREET (212) 353-8345
PICHOLINE 35 WEST 64TH STREET AT CENTRAL PARK WEST (212) 724-8585
PINTXOS 510 GREENWICH STREET AT SPRING STREET (212) 343-9923
SALA 35 WEST 19TH STREET AT 5TH AVENUE (212) 229-2300
SOLERA 216 EAST 53RD STREET AT 3RD AVENUE (212) 644-1166
SUBA 109 LUDLOW STREET AT DELANCEY STREET (212) 982-5714
TIAPOL 205 10TH AVENUE AT 23RD STREET (212) 675-8805
TOLEDO 6 EAST 36TH STREET AT 5TH AVENUE (212) 696-5036
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PRESENTED BY SPONSORED BY

SPONSORED BY PRESENTED BY

WWIITTHH TTHHEE SUPPORT OOFF:

The Flamenco Festival concerts are funded in part by the New York State Council for the Arts, a State agency;
the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; the Howard Bayne Fund; and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

PHOTO CREDITS: Photo Credits: Cover by Javier Suárez; Esperanza Fernández by Paco Manzano; Son de la Frontera, courtesy of Son de la Frontera Company;Vicente Amigo by Gloria Rodríguez;
Javier Barón by Takase; Merche Esmeralda by Javier Suárez; Nuevo Ballet Español by Jesús Vallinas; Cristina Hoyos by Luis Castilla; Antonio El Pipa by Quino Castro; Manolo Marin,
courtesy of Manolo Marín; Soledad Barrio, courtesy of Noche Flamenca; Córdoba, courtesy of Tourist Office of Spain in NY

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