Flamenco Festival London 2019

In conjunction with Sadlers Wells, the Cervantes Theatre presents the 2019 Flamenco Festival

From Tuesday 2nd July to Sunday 14th July, Sadlers Wells presents a fortnight of dance shows featuring some of the world’s finest flamenco dancers and musicians. The Cervantes Theatre is playing host to some of the festival line-up, including Diego Villegas and Flamenco Abierto. 

Diego Villegas Bajo de Guía

 

Diego Villegas, in his first album “Bajo de Guia” brings his wind instruments to this picturesque seaside neighbourhood of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, his hometown, with sounds of tanguillo, soleá, bulerías, tangos, rumbas and mirabrás. His music is as intuitive as he is, fresh, expressive, rich and honest. “A clear vision between the sea and the river” as described by José Luis Ortiz Nuevo in “Bajo de guía”.

 

 

Saturday 6th July 2019  2.30pm 

Ticket Prices: from £15

Flamenco Abierto

 

Flamenco Abierto arise from the need to share Flamenco preserving its essence but always opening to the world an art that is very alive. Four paths fuse to bring more visibility to Extremaduran Flamenco. Each of its members have developed their art, working with a broad range of Spanish musicians and now is the moment bring this exciting style to an international audience

 

 

Saturday 6th July 2019  7.30pm 

Ticket Prices: from £15

Jazz Eñe: Antonio Lizana Oriente

 

Admired as a saxophonist, vocalist, and composer, he has mastered both traditions, flamenco and jazz, and brought international recognition to his work. Among his many credits is collaborating with Grammy winner Arturo O’Farrill’s Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. For this special occasion, he performs selections from his latest recording, Oriente, experimenting with Eastern rhythms and sounds in his flamenco-jazz mix.

 

 

Thursday 11th July 2019  7.30pm 

Ticket Prices: from £15