Spanish music

The Athens Symphony Orchestra, led by the distinguished Greek conductor Andreas Tselikas, presents a vibrant showcase of fiery Spanish music at the Olympia Municipal Music Theater (59 Akadimias). Delve into a rich orchestral tapestry of sounds and visuals evoking the spirited rhythms of Spanish folk tradition.

A show adapted for the stage from Miguel de Cervantes' immortal piece "Don Quixote" will meet with the audience on Oct. 16 at Istanbul's Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall with the performance by Spanish José Huertas Flamenco Ensemble.

Describing Don Quixote's emotional world with music and costumes reflecting Spanish folklore, the show will be staged for the first time in Turkey.

Spaniard Daniel Casares has been making his music for over 25 years and has eight albums behind him.
Casares fought for the throne of the new flamenco king through a unique sound in his interpretation, restoring classic but also undoubted traces of his role models, such as Paco de Lucia, Manolo Sanlucar, Tomatito and Gerardo Nunez.

The 36th International Ankara Music Festival will take place between April 4 and 25 this year with the organization of the Sevda-Cenap and Music Foundation. One of the guests of the event, Spanish pianist Manolo Carrasco will be on the stage with his "Sounds from Spain" flamenco show, which is like a musical journey from 19th century to present, on April 12 at MEB Şura Hall.

Istanbul's İş Sanat ends their 18th season on May 22 with legendary dancer Jose Antonio Ruiz, who is one of the most important figures in flamenco. 

The award-winning star of flamenco, Spanish star Rafael Amargo, will be on the stage at the 34th International Ankara Music Festival on April 22 with his show "Intimo." 

Expressing his pleasure at being in Turkey to perform, Amargo says he feels very comfortable in Turkey. 

Los Vivancos, which consists of seven brothers known as the princes of Flamenco, will take the stage in Istanbul once again, with their newest show "Born to Dance" that premiered in April in Madrid.

In the show, the brothers dance to many popular songs from artists such as Metallica, Deep Purple and Leonard Cohen.  

BELGRADE - World-renowned Spanish singer Concha Buika performed at the Sava Center in Belgrade Monday as part of a world tour in support of her latest album "Vivir Sin Miedo" (2015).

The flamenco queen thrilled the Belgrade audience with her unique voice, charisma and a powerful and emotional performance.

The 9th Ankara Flamenco Festival will be organized from Oct. 10 to 17 in Turkey's capital. Organized by the Ankara Flamenco Association in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy Cultural Attaché, the festival will host world leading flamenco guitar virtuosos and dancers.  

Stamping her heels to the brisk strumming of a guitar, Merche Esmeralda, 68, twirls her black shawl in the sunshine as the Madrid traffic streams by a roundabout behind her.

At an age when most top ballet and contemporary dancers would long ago have hung up their pumps, this flamenco star still shines - and now a generation of new artists is rising to follow.