Flamenco Festival Chicago 2010
The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago is Proud to Present
Flamenco Festival Chicago 2010
In celebration of the Presidencia Española of the European Union for 2010, Instituto Cervantes Chicago is proud to present this year’s Chicago Flamenco Festival. The month-long festival will feature performances, workshops, lectures, and film screenings celebrating the Andalusian art of flamenco, and will culminate in the world-wide “Dia de Andalucia” day of simultaneous performances in all 26 Instituto Cervantes Centers around the world.
Chicago Flamenco Festival 2010 will take place in many venues around the city of Chicago, and is presented in collaboration with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs; the Old Town School of Folk Music; the Flamenco Arts Center in Chicago; and Arte y Vida Chicago.
Juanito Pascual
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | 8:30 PM
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 N Lincoln Ave.
BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000 for reservations
Free ticketed event.
$5 suggested donation.
National Public Radio calls Juanito Pascual “one of the hottest flamenco guitarists to emerge in recent years.” Don’t miss this explosive evening featuring Pascual’s original compositions, the passion of flamenco song and dance, sizzling percussion and soul-stirring Gypsy violin. ”…when the musicians engaged in impassioned cross-fire, the heat index broke all records.” — The Village Voice
Flamenco dance and guitar accompaniment workshop
with La Conja & Juanito Pascual
Thursday, February 11, 2010 | 5:30 PM
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 N Lincoln Ave.
BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000 for reservations
An interactive workshop for dancers and guitarists featuring La Conja an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and teacher and visiting Flamenco recording artist Juanito Pascual. In the first half, the dancers will work on a choreographed piece while the guitarists learn appropriate techniques for accompaniment. The second half will combine guitarists and dancers. The workshop is designed for intermediate level students but can accommodate beginners as well.
Canteca de Macao Flamenco Mestizo Band – Reggae\Ska\Flamenco & Idilio ||Presented by Arte y Vida Chicago and Ratio Nation
Friday, February 12, 2010
Doors 8:00PM Show 9:30 PM
Green Dolphin
2200 N. Ashland at Webster.
$18 advance || $25 at the door cash only;
Please note: This is a standing room event.
21+ show
Canteca de Macao, One of Spain’s most popular live acts, the group makes each performance into an exciting and joyful party. For this program, the ten-member group, which includes a juggler, features selections from its new CD Agua pa’ la tierra (Warner Music), which fervidly deals with life, the planet, water and wine.
Agua pa’ la tierra (2009, Warner)
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Idilio was formed in 2008 by singer/dancer Chiara Mangiameli, guitarist Diego Alonso, and percussionist Kassandra Kocoshis in the heart of Chicago. The group performs contemporary flamenco music composed by its members as well as innovative interpretations of traditional flamenco songs.
Ilumina mi Garganta – bamberas
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Cuadro Workshop with Canteca de Macao
Saturday, February 13, 2010 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Flamenco Arts Center
3755 N. Western Avenue at Grace St.
$20 per student ($5 FAC member discount with membership card); $10 for students 14 and younger.
Online registration
An interactive workshop for singers and guitarists. The musicians of Canteca de Macao will lead off with some palmas techniques and exercises, then will teach students 2-3 letras por bulerias to sing for each other. Guitarists will get helpful tips for accompaniment. The second hour will be a juerga where everyone tries out what was taught, and anyone is welcome to jump in to dance to the new letras! The workshop is designed for intermediate level students but can accommodate beginners as well. All ages welcome!
Orquesta Chekara Andalusí de Tetuán
Thursday, February 18, 2010 | 7:00 PM
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Instituto Cervantes
31 W Ohio
(312) 335-1996
$20; $15 for students, seniors, IC members
This program presents the Andalusian repertoire of Morocco (al-ala), music that originated in the medieval courts of Sevilla, Granada and Córdoba when Muslims, Jews and Christians co-existed in southern Spain.
The Arab-Andalusian Orchestra of Tetouan has collaborated with many of flamenco´s leading singers. Founded over 50 years ago by the famed Abdessadak Checkara, the orchestra is now directed by National Moroccan Violin Prize winner and singer Jallal Checkara, Abdessadak´s nephew, who has become his musical heir and perpetuator of his work.
Orquesta Chekara Andalusí de Tetuán
Friday, February 19, 2010 | 12:15 PM
Music Without Borders
lunchbreak concert
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington.
Free
This program presents the Andalusian repertoire of Morocco (al-ala), music that originated in the medieval courts of Sevilla, Granada and Córdoba when Muslims, Jews and Christians co-existed in southern Spain.
The Arab-Andalusian Orchestra of Tetouan has collaborated with many of flamenco´s leading singers. Founded over 50 years ago by the famed Abdessadak Checkara, the orchestra is now directed by National Moroccan Violin Prize winner and singer Jallal Checkara, Abdessadak´s nephew, who has become his musical heir and perpetuator of his work.
Flamenco Perspectives: Las Guitarras de España with Wendy Clinard, El Payo and Idilio. Special Guest Timo Lozano and Andalusian flautist and singer Alfonso Cid
Saturday, February 20, 2010 | 8:00 PM doors || 9:00PM Show
Presented by Sound Culture
at The Historic Logan Square Auditorium
2539 N. Kedzie Blvd.
$25 in advance | $30 at the door Cash Only
or 24/7 Ticket Hotline: 1-800-838-3006
This program explores a few perspectives on Flamenco, from the traditional to how it continues to draw on other cultural influences today. Three Chicago based groups perform their unique take on the art form. Featuring: Las Guitarras de España with Wendy Clinard, El Payo, and Idilio, with special guest and internationally renowned dancer Timo Lozano, and Andalucian born flautist and singer Alfonso Cid.
Concha Jareño
Sunday, February 21 5:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Tuesday, February 23 -
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:00 PM – Few Tickets Left…
Instituto Cervantes Auditorium
31 W Ohio
To Purchase Tickets please call (312) 335-1996
$20; $15 for students, seniors, IC members
Concha Jareño has been touring with her new work entitled “Simplemente flamenco” – Flamenco Simply – a dance suite which includes Rondeña, Guajira, and Cantiñas, culminating with a Taranto, the most difficult “palo” in flamenco. She will be accompanied on stage by guitarist Flavio Rodrigues, violinist Raúl Márquez and singers Gema Caballero and Pedro Obregón.
Concha’s style is a unique blend of traditional and contemporary flamenco dance. Over the years Concha has danced with many renowned artists, including Rafaela Carrasco, Isabel Bayón and Belén Maya. Concha’s debut production “Algo” won her the Premio Revelación at the Festival de Jerez 2009. She has also been chosen by internationally acclaimed Spanish film director Carlos Saura to perform in his next project, a stage show entitled “Flamenco Hoy” which will premiere in Madrid.
¡Duende! A lecture/demonstration presented by Catalina Maria Johnson and illustrated musically by Chicago´s own flamenco trio Idilio, on the cultural and musical elements of flamenco. The presentation will be framed in the imagery of the book ‘Prohibido el cante’ – “Singing not permitted”, which takes its title from a sign that could be read in many taverns during Franco’s regime in Spain, and gathers 200 photographs by 70 international authors.
Catalina Maria Johnson, Ph.D., is a writer and host/producer of radio programs for public radio.
Idilio (singer/dancer Chiara Mangiameli, guitarist Diego Alonso, and percussionist Kassandra Kocoshis) performs original contemporary flamenco music as well as innovative interpretations of traditional flamenco songs.
In collaboration with Arte y Vida Chicago.com an online calendar of Hispanic art and cultural events in Chicago.
Prohibido el Cante will be available for sale.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Free!
7:00PM
Instituto Cervantes
31 W Ohio
Chicago, IL 312-351-1996
In Celebration of the International Day of Andalucía
Rosario Toledo “Ahora”
Saturday, February 27; 7PM
$20 || $15 for students, seniors and IC members
Mª del Rosario Toledo Orihuela – Dancer
Jerónimo José Segura Paredes – Singer
Daniel López Vicente – Guitarist
Rosario Toledo, who holds a degree in Spanish dance from the Dance Conservatory in Seville, started her artistic journey in Cádiz in 1994 with the show “Por ley de vida”, directed by Charo Cruz and Enrique “El Extremeño”. She was a part of the Manuela Carrasco company and also danced on many famous flamenco stages such as “Los Gallos” in Seville and “El Cordobés” in Barcelona. In 1998, during a flamenco art competition in Cordoba, she was unanimously awarded two national prizes: “La Argentinita” and “La Malena”.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W Ohio
To Purchase Tickets Please Call
312-335-1996
