Jim Opfer -> RE: Flamenco in Scotland (Mar. 21 2004 17:50:03)
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Hi Kate, voces y ecos I saw the show in Glasgow, let me tell you that it was absolutely fantastic. Sounds strange, but I was kind of dragged along, my wife bought the tickets. The last time I went to see Paco in one of these 'Big' shows, the Losada brothers took over and there was too much ballet flamenco, which I hate. I thought this time round it might have been the same stuff and therefore, wasn't too fussed. So it was super, no Losados just real young tallent and a very mature sophisticated and in control, Paco presenting a performance that let everyone shine. The nice thing was that the show looked at the way flamenco had changed over the last century and this theme allowed Paco an opportunity to play some of his more traditional pieces in the context of the earlier style and as the show moved on, the younger performers shone in their own light and I have to say, they provided some incredible music and dance. I can't remember names, but there was a fantastic Farruca with guitar and male dancer. Absolutely unique and original interpretation. There was a point in the show when Paco slips of his shoe, takes of his sock and played Rumba with his sock over his left hand like a glove. Sounds a bit daft, but in the context of the show, it was magic! At the end, they all get together for a big Buleria and by that time the normally quite reserved Scottish audience was up on the chairs shouting for more. A great show and not to be missed. I can't recommend it strongly enough. Made me think, staged over 3 nights and sold out, so where did all these folk come from? There's hope yet up here in Escotia! Cheers Jim.
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