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New York's annual celebration, now in its tenth year, features mesmerizing artists direct from Andalusia, Spain. Join us as we welcome back the Flamenco Festival after a sold out 2009 season. Flamenco Festival 2010 offers a night in Córdoba with the award-winning guitarist José Antonio Rodríguez , musicians on vocals, guitar and percussion, and guest dancer Daniel Navarro then ends with the remarkable flamenco dancer Israel Galván with vocalist Terremoto and guitarist Alfredo Lagos.

“One of New York City's most important events” -Newsday

Friday, February 19
José Antonio Rodríguez
Córdoba …en el tiempo

Award-winning guitarist José Antonio Rodríguez presents his acclaimed program of original music. Dedicated to the city of his birth, the program reflects his memories of one of Spain's most vibrant and romantic cities. Rodriguez, a versatile and innovative guitarist in contemporary flamenco, has composed music for orchestra, ballets, and film (Carlos Saura's Flamenco and Iberia), and at the age of 20 was the youngest artist to receive the title of Official Guitar Teacher for the Córdoba Music Conservatory. He is joined by Sebastian Cruz (vocal), Chico Gallardo (guitar), Agustin Diassera (percussion), and the captivating dancer Daniel Navarro, who appears as guest artist.
 

Sunday, February 21
Compañía Israel Galván
La Edad de Oro (The Golden Age)

Israel Galván, a rebel and traditionalist who has been called “revolutionary” and “a genius,” is known for his incredible footwork punctuated by moments of stillness and silence. Since appearing in 1994 in Compañía Andaluza de Danza under the direction of Mario Maya, he has won flamenco's most prestigious awards, including Spain's National Dance Prize. His show “La Edad de Oro” (The Golden Age) strips flamenco to its bare essence, sculpting a form that is both steeped in tradition and intoxicated by the moment. Galván is joined by the renowned vocalist Fernando Terremoto, son of the legendary Terremoto, and guitarist Alfredo Lagos, with artistic direction by Pedro G. Romero.

“a provocative and fascinating dancer" -The New York Times
 

Co-presented by World Music Institute and Flamenco Festival S.L.

Photo at left by Javier Suarez. Photo at right, Israel Galván by Felix Vazquez and José Antonio Rodríguez by José Rodríguez.