Presented by Multicultural Arts Victoria and Melbourne Recital Centre

ABC Radio National's Music Deli
Flamenco @ Melbourne Recital Centre - Saturday 26 June 2010

Arte Kenela (pic by Georgia Metaxas)

Flamenco

Multicultural Arts Victoria, Melbourne Recital Centre and ABC Radio National's Music Deli combine forces to present Flamenco on June 26th.

A unique event of music, colour and dance featuring some of Australia’s most respected global music performers drawing on rhythms and melodies from their respective musical tradition to create a sound that is fresh and grounded in the history of each culture.

Join us on a musical journey into the origins of Flamenco music, through the vibrant colours of India, the rich tapestries of the Middle East and the rolling hills of southern Spain.

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4.00pm, Salon

Enter the Salon to hear Indian bansuri master Vinod Prasanna, the renowned Joseph and James Tawadros with their Egyptian and Middle Eastern compositions, and then Parvyn Singh and Josh Bennett performing their dynamic flamenco/Indian Kathak fusion.

Listen to Vinod Prasanna.

5.30pm, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall

Then travel on to the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall as Rasa Duende, a collaboration between internationally acclaimed musicians Bobby Singh (tablas), Adrian McNeil (sarod) and Damian Wright (flamenco guitar), delve deeper into the musical history of Flamenco.

Listen to two tracks by Rasa Duende: Guambiana and Kirwani.

The exceptional Arte Kanela with virtuoso Johnny Tedesco take us to our final destination with their stunning blend of authentic and contemporary Spanish flamenco music and dance.

Arte Kenela (pic by Georgia Metaxas)

Free Foyer Performances

Plus free foyer performances from Underbelly Dance.

Tickets

Salon: $20 Full, $15 Concession

Elisabeth Murdoch Hall: $30 Full, $25 Concession, $60 Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children)

Bookings

Call the Box Office on 03 9699 3333 or visit www.melbournerecital.com.au

Please note that transaction fees apply to ticket bookings.

Parvyn Singh (pic by Damian Vincenzi)

Music Deli

Hosted by ABC Music Deli's Paul Petran

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Supporters

Supported by Music Deli, ABC Radio National, Melbourne Recital Centre, City of Melbourne, Metro Printing, Arts Victoria and Multicultural Arts Victoria.

Parvyn Singh (pic by Damian Vincenzi)