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Spain

Flamenco show in Sevilla

When we were Sevilla we decided to go to a traditional flamenco show. After doing some research we decided to go to the “Casa De Flamenco” which is the only show in Sevilla that is totally acoustical.

We had excellent seats and had a great view of the stage.

View of the stage from our seats.

The performance began with the guitarists “El Perla” and the singer “Emilio Florido”  coming out on stage. They began with a guitar solo and then Emilio doing a song before the dancers joined the performance.

Flamenco dancers in the Casa de Flamenco in Sevilla.
The flamenco performers of the Casa de Flamenco.

The four performers were spectacular and entertained us for two hours. The acoustical performance was very intense and was set in an intimate environment. The limited amount of spectators and the small venue made the atmosphere almost magical. Everyone was mesmerized by the spirit and emotion of the traditional Flamenco. It was a very enjoyable and a unique experience.

“Adios y que tenga un gran dia”

Spain

A Flamenco concert in Vitoria-Gasteiz

We were fortunate to get tickets to a flamenco concert being held in the Santa Maria Cathedral in Victoria-Gasteiz.

Jose Thomas Jiménez renown guitarist on stage  playing flamenco music

The concert featured the renown flamenco guitarist José Tomás Jiménez. The small venue was at the Cathedral of Santa Maria which is located in the old quarter of Vitoria-Gasteiz. We arrived early and managed to get seats which were close to the stage.

Vicki, Mark, Ray and Shelley in the Santa Maria Cathedral in Vitoria-Gasteiz

The Cathedral of Santa Maria was built in the late 13th century in a Gothic style. It was built as a church-fortress as part of defence system of the city. The area where the concert was held had a large arched ceiling and provided great acoustics.

Arched ceiling in the concert area of Santa Maria Cathedral.

José Tomás Jiménez began playing flamenco on the guitar and it was amazing the music he produced. We listened intently as he played for about 30 minutes non-stopped. He then had a drummer and a flamenco singer join him on stage.

Flamenco singer and drummer on stage with José Tomás Jiménez

They played flamenco music and the singer would sing along with her amazing voice. They played for about two hours with spectacular and intense flamenco music.  The concert was great and a fun way to spend the evening.

“Ados eta egun handia”