Breezes of Spain (Brisas de España) – SOLD OUT
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Breezes of Spain (Brisas de España)
Friday 29th March, 8pm (Talk at 6pm)
Exquisite performance combining piano and dance, bringing to life forgotten works of Spanish-influenced classical composer and virtuoso pianist Óscar de la Cinna.
Enjoy an intimate experience ‘in the round’ in the stunning architectural setting of The Horton’s Performance Space.
Performed by acclaimed artists returning to The Horton following shows from last year’s Spanish Season.
Yoel Vargas, (dance and choreography)
José-Vicente Riquelme (piano)
In this new programme, artistic director Antonio Hernandez Moreno has researched and revived dramatic works by Óscar de la Cinna (Budapest 1836–Jerez de la Frontera 1906), and curated a programme full of traditional Spanish heritage.
The Brisas de España (Breezes of Spain) concert premiered in Madrid in February 2024. The performance at The Horton will be their first in the UK.
Talk – 6-6.45pm
Discover the history of the composer and his music in a special talk by Artistic Director Antonio Hernandez Moreno.
Being musically educated Prague, Warsaw and Vienna, and a peer of fellow student of Franz Liszt, Óscar de la Cinna moved to Spain as piano tutor to the Spanish Royal family, before finally settling in Andalucia. There he was influenced by Spanish folk songs and Moorish dance music.
Programme:
- Serenade andalouse by Manuel de Falla
- Malagueña flamenca by Óscar de la Cinna (from “Breezes of Spain”)
- Serenade andalouse Op.202 by Óscar de la Cinna
- Autour de Sevilla Op. 405 (seguidillas toreras) by Óscar de la Cinna
- Danse et Chant Op.557 by Óscar de la Cinna (Dans les Montagnes de la Manche d’Espagne)
- Playera de “Brisas de España” by Óscar de la Cinna
- “Sevilla“ by Isaac Albéniz
- The dance of the miller by Felix García and Manuel de Falla from the ballet
“The Three-cornered Hat” - “Dedicatoria” by Joaquín Turina
- Fandango from “Breezes from Spain” by Óscar de la Cinna
- La Jitana (Chansonette andalouse) Op.511 by Óscar de la Cinna
- Zapateado árabe Op. 306 (manuscrita) by Óscar de la Cinna
- Danza zingaresca Opus. 913 (manuscrita) by Óscar de la Cinna
- “Asturias“ by Isaac Albéniz
The Artists:
Jose Vincente Riquelme
Acclaimed Spanish pianist who studied at the Superior Conservatory of Murcia.
As a soloist, he has given recitals throughout Europe, including Spanish Season at The Horton in 2022 and 2023.
Yoel Vargas
Award-winning graduate of Spanish Dance from the Institut del Teatre, Dance Conservatory, Barcelona.
He has toured cities around the world; New York, Miami, London, Mexico City, Bogotá, among others, as well as Spanish Season at The Horton in 2023.
Tickets:
£20* – includes talk
£15* – student
£3* – talk only
Pre-order Printed Programme, (full notes by Artistic Director Antonio Hernandez Moreno).
£2.50
*A £2 booking fee applies per ticket when booking online and in person. The booking fee covers costs charged to the charity for the booking system and payment processing.
