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New
World Flamenco Festival- August 3-18, 2003
Irvine
Barclay Theatre (949) 854-4646
http://www.thebarclay.org
"The
New World Flamenco Festival sets the standard for other festivals
to match...first class in every way."- FlamencoBuzz.com
Distancias
August 5, 2003 at 8pm
Bridging the distances between countries and cultures, times
and styles, Distancias will be a lively and eclectic concert
to celebrate the opening of the Festival. Yaelisa and Jason
McGuire, the Festival's music director and virtuoso guitarist,
hosts a group of Spanish and American friends for an evening
of wide-ranging music and dance. Jason, known as "El
Rubio," and musicians will open the show, to be joined
in the second half by Yaelisa, singers Antonio Malena and
Manual Malena, and dancer, Juan Ogalla.
Tickets: $25-35
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Jerez, Puro
A festival original from Jerez de la Frontera. August
8-10, 2003; Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 6pm
The town of Jerez de la Frontera in the Andalucia region of
southern Spain is considered the cradle of flamenco. It is
home to a truly vibrant community of flamenco artists and
is the host of the Festival de Jerez held each spring, one
of flamenco's most important events. Yaelisa, artistic director
of the New World Flamenco Festival, along with singer Antonio
Malena (a resident of Jerez), have hand-picked a company of
12 artists from Jerez for a program of authentic Jerez-style
flamenco. A special experience you'll get only by making
the journey to Jerez, or by attending the New World Flamenco
Festival. Tickets: $30-$42
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Israel
Galván and Company
From
Sevilla - Israel Galván and Company. August 12-13,
2003 Tue & Wed at 8pm
Israel Galván is often referred to as "the Nijinsky
of flamenco" for his bold innovations and his willingness
to experiment. Born into a family of flamencos, he is part
of the new generation of flamenco artists stretching the art
form and expanding it to new audiences. His virtuosity combined
with his forward vision of flamenco is a rare and illuminating
experience.
Tickets: $30-$42
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Ballet
Flamenco de Antonio Canales
From
Madrid, the West Coast premiere of Ballet Flamenco de Antonio
Canales
August 15-17, 2003; Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun
at 6pm
Flamenco stirs the emotions like no other dance form, and
among its stars few generate excitement like the brilliant
Antonio Canales. As a soloist he has taken part in numerous
international dance galas, sharing the limelight with celebrities
such as Nureyev and Julio Bocca. At 40, he dances like a storm
- but now with a sophistication that comes of experience.
More importantly, his style of dancing has influenced nearly
the entire "next" generation of male flamenco dancers
including some who have appeared at the festival in previous
years. He has also starred in several films, including last
year's Oscar-nominated movie Vengo.
Tickets: $38-$52
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Vengo
Vengo,
a film by Tony Gatlif [in Spanish with English subtitles]
August 6-7, 2003 at 7:30pm at Edwards University Cinemas
A majestic ode to the artistry and magic of flamenco dancing,
set against the compelling backdrop of two gypsy families
locked in an age old struggle for power. A mesmerizing feast
for the eyes as well as the ears, this Oscar-nominated
film starring Antonio Canales eloquently echoes the emotions
of the characters in the beautiful, traditional songs of internationally-acclaimed
musicians Tomatito, Sheikh Ahmad al Tuni, La Caita and La
Paquera de Jerez.
Tickets: $10
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