Fri Feb 13, 8:00 pm
Noche de Sevilla:
Arcángel & Dorantes
with dancer Rosario Toledo

This captivating concert of vocals, piano and dance features award-winning artists from the prestigious Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla. Arcángel, a commanding and impassioned vocalist, belongs to the new generation of cante flamenco maestros. The recipient of many top honors, he has dazzled audiences with his performances and recordings. Dorantes, an extraordinary pianist from a famous flamenco family, is a prominent new name in flamenco piano who incorporates elements of jazz, classical and world music in his innovative works. This program marks Dorantes’ first New York appearance. The artists are joined by Rosario Toledo, an explosive young dancer.

Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, NYU
566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, NYC
$40, $50           
Tickets (212) 352-3101 or www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu

La Puerta Abierta (The Open Door)

Dancer/choreographer Isabel Bayón, one of the main representatives of the Sevilla school of flamenco, is known for her elegant and consummate performances.  She has worked with many of the leading figures and ensembles in dance, including Israel Galván, Javier Barón, Mario Maya, Manolo Marin, Miguel Poveda, the National Ballet of Spain, and the Andalusian Dance Company.  Her program, La puerta abierta captures the essence and soul of flamenco and won the Giraldillo award for the best show at Seville’s Bienal de Flamenco 2006.

“great sensuality and virtuoso footwork.” ABC (Spain)

Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, NYU
566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, NYC
$40, $50           
Tickets (212) 352-3101 or www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu

Co-presented with Instituto Cervantes

Thurs Feb 19, 7:30 pm - GALA
Fri Feb 20, 8:00 pm
Antonio Gades Company

Carmen

The acclaimed Antonio Gades Company, established to perform the great dancer/choreographer’s masterpieces, will present a powerful re-staging of Gades’ classic Carmen. The show, which began life as Carlos Saura’s award-winning film, is touring around the world in commemoration of its 25th anniversary. Carmen stars the earthy and sensuous Stella Arauzo, who appeared in many of Gades’ productions, and the formidable Adrian Galia, who has worked with many celebrated companies and artists, including the National Ballet of Spain, Cristina Hoyos, and Enrique Morente.

“drama of the highest order…heart-stopping” -  The Times (U.K.)

Sat Feb 21, 8:00 pm
Sun Feb 22, 3:00 pm
Los Farruco

Los Farruco – the first family of flamenco dance – is a famous flamenco dynasty known for its electrifying performances of Spanish Gypsy art. Conceived and directed by Farruquito, grandson of the legendary patriarch El Farruco, this program features La Farruca, daughter of El Farruco, noted for her passionate dancing; her son, Farruco, a rising star in flamenco known for his remarkable footwork; La Faraona, dubbed “the mother of buleria” by her father El Farruco; Barullo, grandson of El Farruco, who maintains the elegance of traditional flamenco dance; two guitarists; and three singers.

“…raw flamenco, full of power, fire and unbridled masculinity.” – Daily Telegraph (UK)

New York City Center
W. 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, NYC
$35, $45, $65, $80
Tickets: CityTix® (212) 581-1212 or nycitycenter.org

Sat Feb 21, 8:00 pm
Estrella Morente

Estrella Morente has entranced audiences and critics alike with her compelling performances of flamenco and popular Spanish songs in the Andalusian tradition. Morente, the daughter of renowned singer Enrique Morente and dancer Aurora Carbonell, brings a fresh and passionate new voice to the revered flamenco tradition. She sang on the soundtracks of films by Pedro Almodovar and Carlos Saura, and received a Latin Grammy nomination.

“a singer of amazing power and rhythmic control” — New York Times

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New York Flamenco Festival 2009 is sponsored in part by Agencia Andaluza para el Desarrollo del Flamenco and Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música, INAEM. Additional support is provided by the Instituto Cervantes, Town Hall of Seville, the Bienal de Flamenco of Seville, the Tourism Board of Andalucía, the Tourism Office of Spain, the King Juan Carlos I Center of Spain, the Consulate General of Spain in New York, the WAKA Foundation and the New York State Council for the Arts, a State agency.