On June 3, 2026, Madrid hosts in the emblematic Corral de la Morería the presentation of the 45th edition of Cordoba Guitar Festival, which will take place from 1 to 11 July and in which homage is paid to the great White of the King, referent of the flamenco throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
The Councillor for Culture and Historical Heritage of the City Council of Cordoba begins by speaking, Isabel Alvás Vives, and the stage director of Blanca del Rey's show, Paco Lópezwho speak of her with special affection. They allude to the dancer, highlighting her dedication and her unwavering commitment to Córdoba. Furthermore, Paco adds that the show is an emotional journey through the careers of both Blanca and the dancer. flamenco.
The White QueenThe show, which is titled as such, will bring together artists of the caliber of david coria, Manuel Linan, Olga Pericet, Marta Galvez y Ursula Lopez...among other things, to dancing. In the cante figures such as david lakes, Rafael del Calli y Dew Moon. On the guitar, Javier Ibanez, Jose Tomas y Paco SerranoTo the cello, Isidora O'Ryan already the percussion, Lolo Plantón. Eduardo GuerreroGuerrero, who is attending the event alongside Blanca, is also featured on this iconic poster and thanks Paco López for including him in such a symbolic event. Guerrero also takes the opportunity to reaffirm that the protagonist is an undisputed role model for the flamenco"We have learned through what she has been telling us. With the affection and love she has for this art."
"The choice of the Corral de la Morería as the setting for the presentation of 'La Reina Blanca' transcends mere protocol. Blanca del Rey is a living legend of the flamenco and the support of a mythical space whose soul has rested upon it for many decades. A space inaugurated in 1956, in the heart of Madrid, which has managed to become an essential place for understanding the genre. jondo»
For her part, Blanca says that thinking about Córdoba evokes feelings, happiness, and flamencoFurthermore, she affirms that she always finds inspiration in this city. It's the city of the guitar, and you have to dream about it because it inspires you to dream about it. Undoubtedly, Blanca is responsible for bringing the essence of Córdoba to Madrid. And the choice of the Corral de la Morería as the venue for the presentation... The White Queen It transcends protocol. To speak of this artist is to speak of the living history of flamenco and the support of a mythical space whose soul has rested on it for many decades, since it is a space inaugurated in 1956, in the heart of Madrid, which has managed to become an essential place to understand the genre jondoA place that has hosted generations of artists of the caliber of Camarón and Paco de LucíaA space in which Blanca herself also shaped her famous Soleá del Mantón.
This gala, scheduled for July 11, will bring together in one evening several essential milestones in the history of flamenco and of Cordoban culture. On the one hand, the show will serve to celebrate the 70 years of the National Art Competition Flamenco From Cordoba, a key competition in the projection of some of the most important figures of the genre over the last few decades.
And in turn, the event will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the reopening of Great Theater of CórdobaThis historic moment took place in 1986, coinciding with the gala of the 11th National Competition. Thus, The White Queen It will become not only an artistic tribute to Blanca del Rey herself, but also a celebration of the cultural and flamenco memory of an entire city.
Seventy years of art flamenco Divided into 27 dates, they will be surrounded by such special places as the Gongora Theatre, Courtyard of the Orange Trees of the Mosque-Cathedral and the Axerquía TheatreA festival that, as already mentioned, will find its grand finale in The White Queen, whose spirit will remain like an echo in every stone of Great Theater of Córdoba. ♦
