Dance
- Date:
21
and 22
May, 8 p.m.
- Hall: Main Auditorium
Imagery in Motion
Behind Afanador two deeply compelling interests pulsate. In the first instance, that of photographer Ruven Afanador for Andalusia and the world of flamenco. Deriving from this, that of choreographer Marcos Morau when he saw the photographs of this Columbian artist after his sessions with artists like Eva Yerbabuena, José Antonio or the ballet director Rubén Olmo. These pictures were exhibited during the Bienal del Flamenco in 2012 and are part of his books Ángel Gitano: The Men of Flamenco and Mil Bess/ One Thousand Kisses. Morau allowed his first impressions to mature before settling on a choreographic and photographic composition of beauty. In his own words, he assumed “the carnal duel which is, in both of these, captures life”.
The National Ballet of Spain returns to the Teatro de la Maestranza and the stage of the world premiere of Afanador in December 2023, one of the greatest successes on the dance scene in recent seasons. A work of visual impact and exceptional aesthetic that has triumphed with audiences all around the world.
A contemporary vision of the universe of flamenco coated with the surrealist imprint of the photographer, in a coexistence of (to quote Morau again) “dreams, desires and memories”. The glorious odyssey of Afanador finalizes in Seville.
A SHOW INSPIRED BY THE IMAGERY OF RUVEN AFANADOR
PREMIERE AT THE TEATRO DE LA MAESTRANZA ON DECEMBER 1, 2023
- Concept and artistic direction: Marcos Morau
- Choreography: Marcos Morau & La Veronal / Lorena Nogal, Shay Partush, Jon López y Miguel Ángel Corbacho
- Music: Cristóbal Saavedra
- Dramaturgy: Roberto Fratini
- Set design: Max Glaenzel
- Costume design: Silvia Delagneau
- Lighting design: Bernat Jansà
- Design and production of electronic devices: José Luis Salmerón de la Cube Peak
- Audiovisual design: Marc Salicrú
Production, Ballet Nacional de España
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About Ballet Nacional de España
Directed by Rubén Olmo since 2019, this is the principal ballet company of Spanish dance. Founded in 1978, its mission is to conserve and extend the tradition and diversity of Spanish dance which includes folklore, Spanish classical dance, the Bolero School and Flamenco.
About Rubén Olmo
Is a famous dancer, choreographer and Spanish director who specializes in Spanish dance and flamenco. During his career, he has received many awards for an outstanding trajectory as a performer and creator, along with an important contribution to the development and dissemination of this genre.