In times when dance is constantly being rethought flamencoIn a process where the focus is more on an integrative perspective than a return to principles, it is always gratifying for the artist to reconnect with their past experiences, with the process in which they have experienced situations before opening up to external events.
It is the direct object of NaturalWhere farru It refers to the personal experience acquired from, obviously, the significant emotional impact on the family environment, but from situations that impacted him as an artist, from which the viewer can deduce the meaning of the experiences, closely related to the modification of his way of being, but also with the perception of flamenco emotions.
We are, therefore, faced with a different way of seeing artistic and flamenco life, from the moment the presentation begins with Farru's dance, with the dialogues he maintains with the cante de Ezequiel Montoya y Rafael de Utretra, actions associated with memory and experience, leaving traces as we see in every gesture that each person carries throughout their life.
Natural It is, therefore, from the beginning a story of connotations without a script, and even with measured rehearsals for perfection, which does not prevent those with quality from making it emerge, like Rafael de Utrera, who gave us a malagueña with a well-timbral, brilliant and important voice by extension, which gives projection to this proposal that, together with Farru's personality, provides a coloring with an abundance of charisma.
Farru's Gypsy-like quality ensures the performance is anything but monotonous, so the articulation of the footwork in the seguiriya doesn't suffer from the rigid precision to which modern times have accustomed us. In other words, a performance with less improvisation and more flair, less impulsiveness and more imagination, meaning that everything sounded perfectly in place and exactly as it should, moreover, with a compelling narrative drive and so introspective that it further enhanced the performance.
"We witnessed a globally meticulous performance, with flashes of dance that were more masculine and Gypsy, so necessary. Experiences linked to significant moments in Farru's life, that is, what refers to his experiences, those specific situations that become the pillars that support his identity, his relationships."
What I mean by this is that creative improvisation is an art that goes beyond mere spontaneity. For dialogues to maximize their potential for naturalness, rehearsals must allow artists to truly experiment, to discover and refine their techniques and styles. Only in this way can rehearsal, trial and error, or the creative laboratory decisively influence a person's ability to create. flamenco to improvise during this time and highlight its importance in creative development.
Farru confirms this at the end, offering his guitar to the sky and declaring that one can be a macho flamenco dancer without ceasing to be a musician. In this regard, there is another point to note: the atmosphere of trust among the company members, which facilitates the exploration of both novel and time-honored ideas and the development of creativity, such as their bulerías performance. Although, I insist, there are moments that, when well executed, like the nod to Diego del Gastor, or when José Galvéz It brought us closer to the gorge of magic, it can lead us to surprising discoveries that, otherwise, would not have been considered.
I recognize that Farru, because I've known him since he was very young, has the ability to respond in real time to musical circumstances and emotions. And I'll go further: he's so familiar with the flamenco His experiences provide him with the most solid foundation on which to improvise, as was evident in the introduction of cantiñas and, above all, bulerías.
Here, spontaneity arose from the synergy of lived ideas and talents, making the assembly a shared creative journey that benefits everyone involved, enriching not only individual skills but also the final result of the artistic project.
In this structural exploration of rhythmic themes, there are interpretations full of emotion and dynamism in which not only is the instrumentation mastered, but also the challenge of the unexpected, especially when it generates a space for improvisation that enriches the final outcome.
We are therefore presented with a globally meticulous performance, with flashes of a more masculine and Gypsy-inspired dance, so sorely needed. In short, these are experiences linked to significant moments in Farru's life; that is, his lived experiences, those specific situations that become the pillars supporting his identity and relationships, and that affect the artist so deeply that he expresses them through his stage presence and even in how they impact his future.
Credits
National premiere of Natural, by El Farru
XXX Jerez Festival
Company Hall, Jerez
February 22th 2026
Dance: Farru
Guitar: José Gálvez
CanteEzequiel Montoya
Percussion: Lolo Fernández
Guest artist: Rafael de Utrera
