A long list of artists in this 43rd edition of the Córdoba Guitar Festival will experience their first performances on the stages of this significant cultural event. Each year, the Córdoba Guitar Festival encapsulates the excitement and nerves of first-time performances for both emerging and established artists. From July 3 to July 13, the city will host debut performances in rock, flamenco, and classical guitar.
Latin Grammy winner for Best Flamenco Album in 2020, Antonio Rey, will make his first debut at the Festival, presenting Historias de un flamenco, his new work reflecting his current stage and the memories of his beginnings. Fellow guitarist Anabel Montesinos will perform at the Teatro Góngora on July 5, following her performances on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.
In collaboration with the Delegation of Culture of the Córdoba City Council and the Rafael Orozco Higher Conservatory of Music, guitar recitals by Lucía Reyes and Gabriel D’Ario will be held at the Posada del Potro-Centro Flamenco ‘Fosforito.’ Additionally, the Julio Romero de Torres Museum is partnering with the Festival to host guitar recitals by Francisco Pérez Feria and Yolanda Mozos.
Rock fans can purchase tickets through the IMAE website to see legendary bands at the 43rd edition of the Festival. Elliott Murphy and Olivier Durand will bring 50 years of successful career to the Gran Teatro on July 6. The closing will feature a double rock session with Doro, known as The Queen of Metal, and Eclipse, the quintessential modern Swedish melodic rock band.
The program shifts to indie rock with Calexico, a 90s American band making their first Festival appearance to present their latest album, El Mirador, and perform their greatest hits.
The Teatro Góngora will host the Alternative History Quartet, showcasing new repertoires for voices and lutes, mixing rock with 17th-century originals and early 20th-century songs. Sponsored by Casa Árabe, the audience will also experience the debut of Tarwa N-Tiniri with their new work Akal, a musical exploration expressing a profound connection to a free land.
The Educational Program will feature, for the first time, three professionals offering master classes: Jorge Cardoso, Tolgahan Çogulu, and Ali Khattab. These artists are finalizing registrations, which opened last week to the public with free in-person sign-ups.
For more information, visit www.guitarracordoba.es.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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