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"MAR
DE LUNAS"
Concerto for flamenco guitar and orchestra
This
composition for flamenco guitar and orchestra was completed in the
summer of 2002 thanks to a commission from Oscar Herrero, the concert
flamenco guitarist to whom it is dedicated.
From
the beginning it was obvious that the work should include, as it does,
certain flamenco forms- palos- and rhythms. But as I was creating
it, it became more necessary for me to seek the aromas and reflections
which this style of music evokes in me, rather than to strictly use
the flamenco structures. Besides this there is the guitar, the real
soul of the work, which assumes the role of solo concert instrument,
employing all of its breathtaking strength of expression, giving shape
to the composition and acting as the driving force. At other times,
it is at the service of the piece, thus reminding us of the origin
of the flamenco guitar.
FRAN
VILLARRUBIA (Composer)
“MAR
DE LUNAS”
A work which has seen the light of day thanks to the insistence of
Oscar Herrero in his
drive to dignify flamenco. We wish to share this project with orchestras
from around the world.
“MAR
DE LUNAS”
is also presented in an adaptation for instrumental ensemble comprising
string and wind quintets, 2 percussionists, conductor and the flamenco
guitar of Oscar Herrero.
This adaptation comprises:
The
“CRISTAL ENSEMBLE”
•
String quintet: 2 violins, viola, cello, bass
• Wind quintet: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and trumpet
• 2 percussionists
SOLOIST: OSCAR HERRERO, flamenco guitar
CONDUCTOR:
MANUEL VILLUENDAS
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H E C H I Z O "
FLAMENCO EXPRESSIONS
OSCAR
HERRERO Flamenco Guitar
Pedro Esparza Flute, Sax and Bag-Pipe
Bruja Perdomo Moorish and Latin Percussion
Oscar
Herrero’s
new stage work "Hechizo"
is filled with original sensations to explore without losing sight
of flamenco’s traditional strengths and passion. Both traditional
and ground breaking, "Hechizo" presents contemporary flamenco
sounds and expressions with a refreshing and profound temperament:
innovative and distinctive Flamenco. Caribbean
rhythms, classical brushstrokes, moorish secrets... rich
musical details which transport us to that magical flamenco realm.
On
stage Oscar Herrero´s guitar
mastery is accompanied by two exceptional musicians. The
voice of a “cantaor” (singer) is represented
by the sax and bag-pipe, instruments
reminiscent of the flamenco vocal style. The
flute adds a touch of modern evolution, and a framework of
percussion in the sound of the darbuka, djembe,
drums, bongo and chequere transforms this concert for instruments
into a beautiful rainbow of flamenco rhythms and elements.
Passages
of a new concept where the essential aspects of flamenco, the essence,
the roots of a great and beautiful culture stand out and are enriched
in "Hechizo" with the elegant
sound of a prestigious concert guitarist and flamenco musician.
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OSCAR
HERRERO IN CONCERT
FLAMENCO
GUITAR IN CONCERT
-I
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SOMBRA Y CANDIL (Taranta)
MANANTIAL (Soleá)
CARMEN (Sevillanas)
ARMONÍA PARA DOS MUNDOS (Trémolo)
TIERRA MOJADA (Guajira)
- II -
ESPEJO (Siguiriya)
LOS PORTALES (Soleá por bulería)
VAIVÉN (Bulerías)
CARNAVAL (Tanguillo)
TORRENTE (Bulería)
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"YESTRADAY
AND TODAY OF FLAMENCO GUITAR"
This
program is meant to present the evolution of the flamenco guitar,
from the classic technique, passing through different schools and
maestros, to our times, demonstrating the form of playing from each
era.
The
"TODAY" with Oscar Herrero and his work make it clear that the greatest
maestros can also exist in the present.
P R O G R A M
-I-
Ramón
Montoya - Rondeña
Niño Ricardo - Campanilleros
Esteban de Sanlúcar - Panaderos Flamencos
Sabicas - Punta y Tacón (Farruca)
Mario Escudero - Impetu (Bulerías)
Paco de Lucía - Recuerdo a Patiño (Alegrías)
-II-
Oscar Herrero
Eclipse (Taranta-Bulería)
Tierra Mojada (Guajira)
Espejo (Seguiriya)
Carmen (Sevillanas)
Torrente (Bulería)
This
concert endeavors to be a small homage to all of those great guitarists
who, with their contribution, opened the door to the glorious
future that is our flamenco guitar of today.
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