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Art Festivals & Flamenco

Tablao Flamenco

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Flamenco’s instruments and music originated in Andalucia during the VIII century under the Moorish occupation and the growing Jewish and Christian Communities.

Later the Gypsies “Gitanos” absorbed the sounds and instruments as part of their very own culture and way of life. It has remained this way to date. The “Gitano” Clans passed on through their songs the beginnings of Flamenco, eventually integrating it into their gypsy culture.  The initial Flamenco consisted purely of sounds and songs accompanied by the rhythm of hands and palms. Later the guitar would be introduced and finally Flamenco would be complimented with footwork and “Castañuelas” (castanets).

In the 18th century schools of Flamenco started to blossom in the cities of Cadiz, Jerez de la Frontera and Sevilla’s “Triana” Gypsy Quarter. These styles and schools of Flamenco would extend to the Caves of Guadix, Sacramonte in Granada, Cordoba’s outskirts, Ronda and Jaen.

Flamenco like Jazz in America, originally was not favored by the elite and high society, it was seen mostly as entertainment for the working class. During  the late 19th century and beginning of the 20th, you could only find performers of “Cante Jondo” an emotional singing and clapping of hands in local city cafes.  Similar to the evolution and acceptance of Jazz in America.

This changed in the 1940s and 50s, when Flamenco started to gain popularity and “Tablao” footwork on wooden stages became a must see.  With Tourism to Spain the demand grew even more to see Flamenco.  Master guitarists such as Paco de Lucia, Victor Monge "Serranito", or Tomatito just a few of many that helped to bring guitar concerts to the large stage.

Andalucia’s culture, heritage cities and gastronomy are all intertwined with the history of Flamenco.  When you visit Sevilla’s Museum of Flamenco or the Andalusian Center of Flamenco in Jerez de la Frontera, you’ll learn the many dancing styles and techniques as well as outfits used in Flamenco. 

You will also learn of master dancers such as, Carmen Amaya, Cristina Hoyos, Sara Baras, Antonio Gades, “El Farruco” and singers like Carmen Linares, Lola Flores, Jose Mercé, José Domínguez Muñoz “El Cabrero” and Enrique Morente to name just a few.

We invite you to experience “Tablao” Flamenco!

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La Bienal de Sevilla

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Another reason to visit Sevilla and enjoy the very best of Flamenco!

Sevilla is home to the legendary La Bienal de Sevilla Flamenco Festival that will take place in September 2022. It is attended by an international audience of "aficionados" and professionals in the art of dance. During the festival you will have an opportunity to see the best Flamenco dancers, singers and guitarists from all over Spain.

The Festival includes competitions with a range of performances, songs and dance. It is overseen by an artistic committee consisting of key figures from the flamenco world, and an advisory committee of experts from different aspects of the dance world. You can also attend selected lectures on Flamenco and participate in workshops and classes.

In past years the lineup of participating impressive stars have been: Antonio El Pipa, Eva Yerbabuena, Tomatito, The Dance Company of María Pagés, Jesús Méndez, Ballet Flamenco of Andalucía, María Terremoto, Farruquito, Antonio Canales, Rafael de Utrera and many more.

You will also visit some of Sevilla's unique sites such as the beautiful Plaza de España, built in the 1920’s for the International World Fair. Sevilla's magnificent Cathedral a UNESCO Heritage Site the third largest in Christendom and the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. La Giralda, a former 7th century Moorish watchtower offering magnificent views of Sevilla. The impressive Alcázar Royal Palace, built by King Peter I the Cruel in the 14th Century and finished during the reign of King Charles V in the 17th century. Next to the Alhambra in Granada, the Alcazar of Sevilla is one of the most beautiful Palaces in Andalucia. These are just a few of the many sites that Sevilla has to offer.

During your stay enjoy Sevilla's great gastronomy, as well as the vivacious energy found throughout the city and in the popular Barrio de Santa Cruz, the former Jewish and Gypsy Quarter a favorite of visitors to this great city.

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Classical Concerts

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Spain’s Annual Classical Concerts and Music Festivals can found all throughout the country.

Granada celebrates its important 70th Annual International Festival of Classical Music and Dance that takes place from June to July in this magnificent city. The program includes Music from the famed Manuel de Falla, one of Spain’s most distinguished and regarded composers from the early 20th century. He is well known for his piano concert like: Nights in the Gardens of Spain, Ballet compositions like El Amor Brujo and El Sombrero de Tres Picos, a few of his great music compositions.

The Granada Festival offers Classical Guitar and Baroque Renaissance Concerts, Dance performances and workshops some on Manuel de Falla’s work. During your stay you can visit the UNESCO Heritage site of the Alhambra Palace and Gardens, the Albaicin former Jewish and now popular Gypsy Quarter, Granada’s impressive Cathedral and the historic Royal Chapel where the Catholic King Fernando and Queen Isabel are buried.

Northern Spain also offers an array of great festivals. During the month of August, the sophisticated city of San Sebastian in the Basque Country, celebrates its Musical Fortnight one of Spain’s most internationally recognized classical music festivals. In addition to great performances from the National Philharmonic of Spain or the Basque National Orchestra, it has also attracted international performers, philharmonics and orchestras from Milan, London, Berlin and Cleveland to name a few, conductors such as Zubin Mehta and Sir Colin Davis, soloists like Montserrat Caballé, tenors like Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, and many more have performed in this important Festival.

In the northern Region of Cantabria, the regal city of Santander also celebrates its International Music Festival in August, one of the longest running in Spain. Here you can enjoy excellent Opera, Recitals, Chamber Music and Symphonies, as well as Ballet. This festival has attracted the participation of celebrities like Alicia de Larrocha pianist and composer, conductors such Arthur Rubinstein, Sir Georg Solti, and Daniel Barenboim, soloists and sopranos like Teresa Berganza and Montserrat Caballé as well as tenors like Jose Carreras and Plácido Domingo. What makes this festival unique is that in addition to the performances taking place in Santander’s Palace of Festivals, they can also be enjoyed in Cloisters, Churches and small towns.

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Theater & Opera

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Spain’s Annual Theater and Opera Cultural Festivals have been attracting international visitors interested in the legacy of the Spanish Theater and its Language.

This is evident when you visit the city of Almagro in the heart of Castilla-La Mancha. Every year this medieval city honors Spain’s Golden Age of writers of the 16th and 17th century during the Theater Classical International Festival that takes place in July. The plays by Spain’s famed medieval writers like Calderon de la Barca, Quevedo or the great Lope de Vega are performed by the Spanish Theater Company.

But the surprise is where the festival takes place, in its medieval open theater a landmark, a smaller version of the Golden Globe Open Theater in London, dating back to 1629 when the first play is recorded to have taken place. The only open theater in Spain, the "Corral de las Comedias", is located in Almagro’s Plaza Mayor. The structure is an example of an open theater from the early 17th century. In 1955 it became an official historic and artistic monument. You can also enjoy an evening of theater in the Old University Renaissance Warehouse. During your stay you will visit their National Theater Museum, and the Almagro’s historic buildings like the Maestri Palace, and manors like El Mayorazgo de los Molina or La Casa del Prior to name just a few.

Another important annual Festival takes place in the Region of Extremadura’s former Roman city of Merida. During the month of August the locals celebrate their Festival of Classic Theater and Roman heritage and organize wonderful Greek classical plays and Operas, in one of the best preserved Roman Amphitheaters in Spain. Between performances, you will tour Merida’s impressive and comprehensive National Museum of Roman History, walk along the remains of the former and impressive Circa Roman City and visit Merida’s Aqueduct. August also offers visitors a chance to try dishes and sweets that date back to the Roman occupation. The locals dress in Roman attires and join the many festivities that happen during this month.

The historic city of Oviedo in the beautiful Northern Region of Asturias, is also known for its Opera Festival featuring wonderful performances starting in the month of September!

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