THE FLAVOR OF SPAIN™
Part 1: Influences of Flamenco, Sephardic, Moorish and Italian cultures
Elena Greco
mezzo-soprano
Richard Gordon
piano
with
Daniel Garcia, guitar
and
Guillermo Cardenas, percussion
June 27, 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm
What is it about Spanish music that lets you know instantly that what you’re hearing is Spanish? The Flavor of Spain explores in multi-media the exotic cultural influences that create that unique sound. Deep in the lush, passionate and thrilling sound of this music are influences of the Moorish, Greek, Turkish, Italian, French, Sephardic and Flamenco cultures, and you will hear all of these elements in the music of The Flavor of Spain.
In Part 1 of this concert series, we focus on southern Spain. We will offer some Flamenco and Sephardic songs which exemplify the important contribution of these cultures to Spanish music, along with settings of folk songs from these regions by Andalusian composers De Falla, Taboada and Lorca. In addition, you will hear beautiful Spanish art songs from the 19th and 20th centuries, including the North American premiere of a song by Federico Longas, and songs of Turina and Obradors. A presentation of images, music and historical points of interest will introduce the live music, guiding you deeper into the “flavor” of Spanish music. You will leave with an understanding of how this unique sound came into being, as well as a deep appreciation for this amazing genre and the beauty of the Spanish language in song.
PROGRAM
| Presentation: The Flavor of Spain | Elena Greco | |
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Ronda (North American premiere) |
Federico Longas (1893-1968) |
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Canciones españolas antiguas Sevillanas del Siglo XVIII |
Federico García Lorca (1898-1936) | |
| Recuerdos de la Alhambra | Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) | |
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Sephardic Songs Noches, noches |
Traditional Arr. Richard Gordon/Elena Greco |
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Intermission |
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Siete canciones populares españolas Polo |
Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) | |
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Canciones clásicas españolas Chiquitita la novia |
Fernando Obradors (1897-1945) | |
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Danzas Gitanas Generalife (Op.55 No. 4) |
Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) | |
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Poema en forma de canciones Cantares |
Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) | |
For more information, please email Elena Greco.
For more information about The Flavor of Spain™ concert series and the performers, click here: The Flavor of Spain™.
Please note: This is a FRAGRANCE-FREE event so that those who have allergies and asthma can be comfortable.
THE FLAVOR OF SPAIN™
is brought to you by
ELENA GRECO MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS™
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For more information, please email Elena Greco.