“Accomplished and exuberant… a theatrical thrill ride.”
– ClevelandClassical.com
The ancient, red-hot tradition of flamenco meets the lively dance rhythms of tangos and fandangos. In this new, all-instrumental version of ¡HISPANIA!, director Jeannette Sorrell highlights the influence of Arab-infused flamenco dance music on Spanish baroque composers – including Diego Ortiz, Gaspar Sanz, and Santiago de Murcia.
Mexican-American guitarist Jeremías García, a virtuoso expert in the flamenco tradition, takes the spotlight along with 10 musicians on strings, harp, and percussion. Throughout this sizzling evening, lively explosions of virtuosity abound…. a “Tarantella Duel” featuring Alan Choo and Emi Tanabe; a “Fandango Duel” featuring guitarists Jeremías García and William Simms; and René Schiffer’s delightful “Tango Concerto for Two Violas da Gamba” featuring René Schiffer and Rebecca Landell. NOT TO BE MISSED!
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no pre-concert talks for these concerts.
Reviews
“Exhilarating… a fascinating exploration of the vast diaspora of early music that progressed from North Africa to Spain to the colonial Americas…. Presiding over the sold-out concert with her usual stylish vitality, director Jeannette Sorrell led brilliant ensemble… with infectious gusto.”
– Chicago Classical Review
“Accomplished and exuberant… Jeannette Sorrell and her joyous troupe made this trip a theatrical thrill ride. Jeremías Gracia showed consummate guitar skill… an equal supply of dexterity and imagination.”
– ClevelandClassical.com
“Powerful and emotional… percussionist Anthony Taddeo lit up the stage with his vital joy.”
– Seen & Heard International