The first show presented majestically by the Granada Flamenco Ballet is ‘Carmen’. This is an adaptation of a classic and world-famous opera, which many people all around the world already know and love. ‘Carmen’ was originally composed by Frenchman Georges Bizet and was first performed in the year 1875, where its transgression of societal conventions shocked and scandalized early audiences. Granada Flamenco Ballet’s interpretation of ‘Carmen’ remains true to the original in a variety of aspects, although it introduces a fresh new approach which is enthralling and emotional for the audiences.
Granada Flamenco Ballet was set up with the goal of creating a company that represents the Andalusian region and shows its artistic and cultural wealth. It was established in 2017 and its first performance was Carmen. They have played more than 60 shows in famous places such as the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing, Shanghai Grand Opera House, and Chongqing Grand Theatre. Around 30,000 people have already attended this performance in at least 20 Asian cities. Furthermore, it has been played in places such as Granada, Almuñécar, Tarragona or Switzerland.
For the first time ever, one of Shakespeare’s most iconic tragic plays is being turned into a Flamenco production. Hamlet is a tale of family, revenge, power and murder – and it is these aspects that make the story perfect for a Flamenco adaptation with their intensity and passion. It is not only the flamenco dance but also the local choir collaboration brings another layer to the production.
#Beforedark is a plea for dance and scenic arts in times of the pandemic. Artists, from all over the world, rise and shine in times of crisis, and the current situation has witnessed this once again. Artists continue helping society by providing an escape for us, and they will keep on dancing and making music, even in the darkest moments, until just #Beforedark.
Kürzlich sind wir mit folgenden Aufführungen auf Tournee gegangen. Gerne stellen wir sie auf Wunsch wieder her.
“Flamenco Beliefs“ ist eine kraftvolle und symbolträchtige Neuproduktion, die bisher unerforschte Parallelen zwischen Flamenco und Religion aufzeigt (Christentum, Islam und Buddhismus). Die Show bietet eine faszinierende Erkundung der besonderen Bedeutung dieser Themen in Spanien, wobei das Hauptthema der Tradition hervorgehoben wird.
