Dynamic
musicians from Andalusia and Greece bring the vibrant music of their respective
homelands to Carnegie Hall. There’s an evening devoted to the flamenco
tradition with established stars and rising voices, and the music of Greece’s
greatest composer.
Andalusian Voices: Carmen Linares, Marina Heredia, and Arcángel
A revered singer, brilliant rising stars, and a magnificent dancer present the fire and passion of flamenco. Carmen Linares, one of the world’s great traditional flamenco singers, is joined by Marina Heredia and Arcángel, who represent the music’s new generation. Also on the program is Ana Morales, former principal dancer of Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía, adding to an evening that spans flamenco’s gypsy roots to its modern innovations.
Performers
Carmen Linares Marina Heredia Arcángel Miguel Ángel Cortés, Guitar José Quevedo “Bolita,” Guitar Paquito González, Percussion Ana Morales, Dancer Isidro Muñoz, Music Director
Maria Farantouri has been associated with legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis and his music for more than 40 years. Accompanied by a chamber ensemble, she sings some of his best-loved songs.
Performers
Maria Farantouri, Vocalist Achilleas Wastor, Music Director and Piano David Lynch, Saxophone and Flute Heracles Zakkas, Bouzouki and Mandolin Alexandros Botinis, Cello Petros Klampanis, Bass Christos Rafalides, Vibraphone Engin Kaan Gunaydin, Percussion
with Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Choir Evey Simon, Director
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