FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ottawa – Friday November 20th, 2015
CHANGE OF VENUE
We are pleased to announce we are moving this show to the intimate setting of Ottawa’s Newest Theatre, Algonquin Commons Theatre
(FREE PARKING)
(You can keep the same tickets for the new Venue)
TICKETS FOR THE NEW VENUE ON SALE TOMORROW SAT. NOV 21 AT NOON
Paco Peña’s New Show
FLAMENCURA
Wednesday November 25th – 8PM Algonquin Commons Theatre
Paco Pena Returns with his Sensational new show, “Flamencura.”
Gypsy Flamenco from the Hot and Steamy South of Spain and one of the few Touring Flamenco Dance Troupes touring the world today.
FIERY FUSION IS KINDLED BY THE FLAME OF GENIUS “As the show progresses through exquisite solos, ensembles and duets…the elements fuse before our very eyes and ears…the push-me-pull-you crossover continues through a free-spirited battle of musical wills to climax in a concussive orgy of music and dance that threatens to blow the roof off the auditorium. A fantastic night.” Daily Express, London
“Dance and music-making this good are rare.” The Times, London
“Mr. Peña is a virtuoso, capable of dazzling an audience beyond the frets of mortal man. He combines rapid-fire flourishes with a colorist’s sense of shading; this listener cannot recall hearing any guitarist with a more assured mastery of his instrument. It should come as no surprise that readers of America’s Guitar magazine judged Paco Peña Best Flamenco Guitarist of the Year for five consecutive years”. “…In my experience, Mr. Peña is the musician today doing the most remarkable things with flamenco music itself. And so flamenco dance is rendered new……..”Alastair Macaulay, New York Times
Known worldwide for his contributions to and explorations of flamenco music, it should come as no surprise that readers of America’s Guitar magazine judged Paco Peña Best Flamenco Guitarist of the Year for five consecutive years. He has also served as Artistic Director of the celebrated Córdoba International Guitar Festival, and the world’s first Professor of Flamenco Guitar at the Rotterdam Conservatory of Music.
Born in the Andalucían city of Córdoba, Paco Peña began learning guitar from his brother at the age of six and made his first professional appearance at the age of 12. In the late 1960s he left Spain for London, where his recitals of flamenco music captured the public imagination. Paco Peña is based in London, but still spends a significant part of the year in his native Andalucía. In 1997 he was proud to be named Oficial de la Cruz de la Orden Del Merito Civil, an honour bestowed by King Juan Carlos of Spain.
Venues for his performances have included Royal Albert Hall in London, New York’s Carnegie Hall and 3 prior appearances at the National Arts Centre, where he played to packed houses and standing ovations.
For video and music visit: www.pacopena.com
TICKETS FOR THE NEW VENUE WILL BE ON SALE TOMORROW AT 10AM
Tickets: $69.50 (Tax Included and Service Fees Extra) 1-855-985-5000 or ticketmaster.ca
$1 per ticket will be donated to the Ottawa Citizen Literacy Foundation
Source: Dennis Ruffo ● Dennis Ruffo Productions ((613) 274-3970 + dennis.ruffo@sympatico.ca