THE FESTIVAL STARTS FLAMENCO “DUENDE” WITH MARÍA TERREMOTO, JOSÉ MERCÉ AND ISRAEL FERNÁNDEZ
The new major cultural event organized by the Seville Provincial Council kicks off this weekend with three leading figures from cante and will bring art jondo to fifteen municipalities until November 28
El Festival Flamenco "Elf", promoted by the Provincial Council of SevilleThe festival kicks off this Thursday with a first weekend featuring three of the most admired voices on the current scene: María Terremoto, José Mercé and Israel FernándezAn inauguration that marks the beginning of a journey flamenco through fifteen municipalities of the province, with shows that will take place until November 28 and that confirm the commitment of the provincial institution to bring culture closer to the entire territory.
The festival opens tonight in Utrera, cradle of great Flemish dynasties, with Maria Terremoto and his show Manifesto, in the Enrique de la Cuadra TheatreDaughter and granddaughter of legends of canteThe Jerez native has established herself as one of the most powerful artists of her generation. Winner of the Giraldillo Revelation From the Seville Biennial, Terremoto imprints on his voice a surprising maturity and a deep sense of truth, faithful to his lineage and open to new forms of expression. Manifesto It is, as its name indicates, an artistic statement: a look at the future from the purest root.
Programming continues tomorrow, Friday, October 17th, with Jose Merce in the House of Culture of Bollullos de la MitaciónWith more than half a century of experience, the Jerez native is an undisputed icon of the sport. flamenco contemporary. He has worn the cante She has graced major international stages and brought this universal art form to new audiences without losing its authenticity. Her performance promises an evening of depth and artistry, in keeping with a career that has successfully blended tradition with the sensibilities of our time.
The first weekend will culminate Saturday, October 18 in the Marinaleda House of Culture, with Israel Fernandez, one of the most personal and elegant voices of flamenco current. His recital of cante It combines respect for tradition with a contemporary and poetic sensibility. Nominated for Latin Grammy in two editions for their albums Love y Pure bloodand recognized with the Odeon Award for Best Album of FlamencoFernández represents a new generation that keeps the classic spirit of the cante while expanding its expressive horizons.
With this beginning, the Festival Flamenco "Elf" It kicks off full of anticipation and with an excellent reception from the public in the first participating municipalities. “We begin this first edition with great enthusiasm and with the satisfaction of seeing how the theaters of the province are filling up to enjoy the flamenco”, the president of the Seville Provincial Council pointed out, Javier Fernández, who emphasizes that “'Duende' was created with the purpose of ensuring that no municipality is left without access to culture, and it begins by demonstrating that the flamenco It unites our people and remains one of the greatest sources of pride for this land.”
Following this high-level start, the festival will continue in the coming weeks with a tour of various municipalities in Seville, featuring performances by artists such as Farruquito, Rafael de Utrera, Jose Valencia, Manuel Linan, Argentina y Miguel PovedaAmong others. In total, fifteen venues across the province will host shows between October 16 and November 28, in a program that combines major artists, a diversity of styles, and a desire to bring the flamenco suitable for all audiences.
With Tickets at 10 euros, available both online and for physical sale in each location, the Festival Flamenco "Elf" It aims to establish itself as an essential event of the Andalusian autumn. Utrera, Bollullos de la Mitación and MarinaledaThe first triangle of this edition, the compass will extend over the next few weeks throughout the province of Seville, turning it into a great stage for art jondo.
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