. It is a classic, and a staple on the Almeria cultural program. Flamenco and Dance Festival of Almeria is one of the oldest and most well-known festivals in Spain. Yesterday saw the curtain rise on the 55th edition. It will run from 11-22 July and will feature four new scenic spaces: the Heritage Interpretation Center, the Antonio de Torres’ Guitar Museum and the Alcazaba. This was possible thanks to the support of the Diputacion and Junta de Andalucia as well as the Diocese of Almeria and the National Institute of Performing Arts and Music and El Taranto rock.
The mayor Ramon Fernandez–Pacheco presented this information in the Plenary hall. He was accompanied by Diego Cruz, Diego Cruz, the deputy to Culture and Cinema, Manuel Guzman and Manuel Guzman, Manuel Guzman, Manuel Guzman, Manuel Guzman, Manuel Guzman, Manuel Guzman, Manuel Guzman and Jose Fernandez ‘Tomatito’ and Edu Garcia, Almeria artists.
Marina Heredia, Dorantes and Kiko Pena are the most prominent names on the poster. Edu Garcia, Azahara Herera, El Choro and Tomatito will also be offering their master classes in the summer course. Outstanding training sessions include master classes by Carlos Benavent, Jose Maria Bandera and Isaac Tovar.
It is because 55 editions of a cultural event are celebrated. This is because there has been a lot of consolidation work done over many generations. It is also because it is part of the cultural idiosyncrasy in a city such as ours. We have excellent prospects for culture, in addition to hotel occupancy and reservations. It is because Almeria is home to a great summer of concerts,” stated the mayor.
Four previous nights of flamenco and talent from Almeria were held in squares like Cerro San Cristobal and Plaza San Roque. Next Tuesday’s closure will be in Plaza Campoamor with Rocio Zamora. The Heritage Interpretation Center will host two nights of ‘Tres a Compas,’ featuring Azahara Herrera, El Choro and the Heritage Interpretation Center on July 13-14, respectively.
Cloister and Alcazaba
The Guitar Museum will host the Tomatito UAL’s summer course from 11-13. There will also be master classes by Jose Maria Bandera and Carlos Benavent on the 18th, starting at 7:00 p.m. Free admission. It is clear that the Festival is a formative event that includes Spanish Dance master classes with Isaac Tovar, Gloria del Rosario, and Flamenco master class with Alfonso Losa, and Concha Jareno. These classes will be coordinated by the Indanza association.
Fernandez-Pacheco emphasized the two luxury stages that were used for the main events. La Alcazaba was open for cante on July 19-20, with Kiko Pena and La Macanita as well as Edu Garcia, Alfonso Losa and their show ‘Espacio Creativo. “And, as a great innovation this year, and due to the good harmony among the City Council and the Diocese of Almeria – to which I want you to thank from here – we incorporated the Cloister of the Cathedral, where two great recitals will take place: the concert by Marina Heredia and the pianist Dorantes, on July 21; and the Tomatito show on the 22nd of July”, Jose del Tomate will play guitar, while Kiki Cortinas and Morenito de Illoras.
Manuel Guzman (deputy for Culture and Cinema) congratulated Almeria City Council on the launch of the new edition of the well-established festival and said that it was “one more example of fluid cooperation.”
Tickets for the Culture website and Teatro Apolo box offices will be available.
