mu - DANZAS BOLERAS 1812-2012
TOUR premier 21 JANUARY 2012-21:00 h Málaga. Teatro Cánovas Málaga tour 22 JANUARY 2012-19:30 h Teatro Cánovas www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/teatrocanovas/ Jerez de la Frontera 5 MARCH 2012-21:00 h Teatro Villamarta www.jerez.es/index.php?id=festival-jerez Granada 14 APRIL 2012-21:00 h 15 APRIL 2012-19:00 h Teatro Alhambra www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/teatroalhambra/ 01
SYNOPSIS "mudanzas A journey through time that reflects the evolution of the Bolero School of Dance BOLERAS" is a journey in time. It is a show full of rhythm which leads us to discover the essence of the Bolero School of Dance. It invites us to enjoy the music and intricate choreographies of a lesser known important Spanish dance form. This is a lively, colourful performance which helps us understand the links with the influence of the French academic school. Escuela Bolera is especially known for its varied and intricate dance steps, graceful Spanish arm movements and the unique ability of the simultaneous playing of castanets. The show "mudanzas BOLERAS" reflects the evolution of this style of dance, referring to significant dates in the history of dance, and Spanish public life: 1812, 1912 and 2012. It reminds us of the first performances in the theatres of Cadiz, the birth of the dance known as La Cachucha, and the structure of the Bolero dance. Most of the repertoire is based on the interpretation of the Pericet family and they have been known for the development of this genre to this day. Spaniards are known for their great creativity ranging between jest and earnest. The show reflects the French siege of Cadiz in 1812 and of the those unforgettable characters who have left a legacy in this dance form. Images of La Campanera and Gustave Dore are staged, and most important, this vibrant form of dance is brought to life once again while preserving the essence: the passion for dance. 02
ARTISTIC TEAM Idea and artistic direction Sharon Sapienza Advisor to the artistic director, composer and choreographer Rocío Coral Choreography Francisco Velasco All dances are inspired by the repertoire created by the Pericet family. Musical composition Agustín Diassera y Paco Cruzado Musical composition inspired by melodies written in the eighteenth century. Script Juan Vergillos y Sylvie Nys Stage Direction Sylvie Nys Historical Research Juan Vergillos Set Design Agnethe Tellefsen Stage management Agnethe Tellefsen Carpentry Rafael García Media José Antonio Esquina Financial Advisor Pilar Cazares Executive Production Victoria E. Betanzos y Agnethe Tellefsen Photography Luis Castilla Editing and translation of the English text Albert-G. Storace Graphic Design LETRA B Production Producciones Sonakay S.L. Light Design Olga García (AAI) Costumes Carmen de Giles Sound design Rafael Sánchez Acknowledgments Carmen Granell Gillian Hurst Inma Díaz-Ángel Luisa Triana Matilde Coral Rubén Olmo Santiago Puente 03
CAST El Romancero Francisco Velasco Maestra de baile La Campanera Penélope Sánchez La Maja Elena Miño El Torero Daniel Morillo La Francesa Myriam Manso El Majo Sergio Bernal Guest Artists Francisco Velasco y Penélope Sánchez 04
Piano MUSIC Héctor Pérez Cello José Carlos Roca musicians and performers in sound recordings String arrangements Paco Cruzado Flute Manuel Mogeda Flamenco Guitar Paco Cruzado Bandoneon Luis Caruana Marimba Juan Antonio Delgado Voice José María Rodríguez Percussion Agustín Diassera Orchestration Héctor Pérez Mastering Francisco Bañez 05
PRODUCCIONES SONAKAY Producciones Sonakay was founded in June 2005. The company specialises in the management of artists and the production and diffusion of mainly dance spectacular shows. The international nature of this company enables the artists to be present in most cities all over the world, with shows and participation in international festivals. The international nature of this company allows them to be present in most cities around the world with shows and festivals of Spanish Dance and Flamenco: London and Newcastle (UK), Marseille, Nancy, IFS, Dieppe, Hyeres, Narbonne, Paris, Perpignan, Nîmes and Mont de Marsan (France), Düsseldorf (Germany), Copenhagen (Denmark), Beijing (China), Stockholm (Sweden), Guadalajara and Santiago de Queretaro (Mexico), Netherlands, Athens (Greece); Rome (Italy), Sofia (Bulgaria), Prague (Czech Republic), La Valletta (Malta), Ankara (Turkey), Saranda (Albania), Toronto, Quebec and Montreal (Canada), Fez (Morocco), Kuopio (Finland), Taiwan, Singapore, New Zealand, Brussels (Belgium), Vienna (Austria) and Azores Islands (Portugal). Their projects have also been presented in several Spanish cities: Madrid, Jerez de la Frontera, Sevilla, Alicante, Murcia, Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona), Málaga, Cantillana (Seville), Cadiz, Ronda (Malaga), Pradillo (La Rioja), Barcelona, Cartagena, Granada, Alcorcón (Madrid), Rubi (Barcelona), Gijón (Asturias), Majorca, Fuengirola (Málaga), Valencia, Parla (Madrid), Valladolid, Utrera (Sevilla), Palma del Río (Córdoba) Huelva, Córdoba, Alcalá de Guadaíra, Benalup Casa Viejas (Cádiz), Rincon de la Victoria (Malaga), Vélez-Málaga (Málaga), San Roque (Cádiz), La Union (Cartagena), Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Almagro and Bilbao. Festivals & Shows Distribution of spectaculars for Isabel Bayón s Flamenco Company; En La Horma de Sus Zapatos, winner of the Giraldillo Award at Seville's XVI Flamenco Biennial, "Tan Solo Flamenco", "Tórtola Valencia", and "La Puerta Abierta", both last shows winners of the Giraldillo Award at Seville's Flamenco Biennial. During the 2009 season, "Tan Solo Flamenco" was presented at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica in Rome, the Festival Iberia Contemporánea in Querétaro, Mexico, and the Festival Flamenco Ciutat Vella in Barcelona. The National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria has also hosted "Tan Solo Flamenco" in December 2009. Sonakay presented "La Puerta Abierta" at Priego de Córdoba's Teatro Municipal (Spain) and at Rome's Auditorium Parco Della Musica. In 2010 Sonakay presented Tan Solo Flamenco at Nuits Flamencas de Chateauvallon in France. In 2011 La Puerta Abierta was presented in the Tanzhaus (Düsseldorf), Tan Solo Flamenco in the Flamenco Festival of Moscow, En La Horma de Sus Zapatos in the festival Stars in Ghent, Festival of Flanders and Tan Solo Flamenco was presented in Poznan (Poland). Co-production of the concert "El Grito, El Silencio" with the Montreal ensemble Constantinople, featuring two artists under Sonakay management, José Luis Rodriguez and Rosario 'La Tremendita', along with the musicians of Constantinople. "El Grito, El Silencio" debuted in May 2008 at Palais Montcalm in Quebec City, followed by an engagement at Sale Pierre Mercure in Montreal. Presented at the International Festival of Sacred Music of Sylvanes, Aix en Provence in July 2009. Executive production and distribution of the spectaculars "Souvenir" and "La Voz de su Amo", both co-productions of Mercat de las Flors (Barcelona) and Belén Maya, supported by INAEM. The works have been presented at Teatro Joaquín Turina (Seville), Auditorio di Roma (Rome), La Feria de Palma del Rio (Palma del Rio), the Tanzhaus (Düsseldorf), Kuopio Dance Festival (Finland), as well as in Paris and Barcelona. Production and distribution of the Belén Maya spectacular "Dibujos", which debuted in 2006. The first international presentation of "Dibujos" was in Beijing, China, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Madrid and Beijing as "sister cities". "Dibujos" has since toured many theatres and festivals throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Americas including engagements in France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Morocco at the Fez Festival. 06
Production of two spectaculars for the inaugural Flamenco Festival of Toronto (Canada) with Alicia Márquez and her company. Designed courses in cante, toque, baile, and the history of flamenco for festival participants. (2007) World-wide distribution of Belén Maya and Mayte Martín's "Flamenco de Cámara" which toured extensively from 2005 through 2007 in theatres such as the Chaillot Theatre in Paris, the Tenerife Music Festival and the Campoamor Theatre in Oviedo. Creation and production of "Festival Larachí Flamenca", a showcase for young flamenco artists, presented annually in Seville since 2000, in Paris at MCM since 2006 and was presented in Malaga in 2010. Management of Belén Maya's participation in "Ensayo 7, produced by the Agency of Flamenco and presented in Seville's Teatro Central. Management of the spectacular "Alicia, produced and directed by Los Ulen. Co-ordination of the exhibition "Flamenco y Mujer" featuring the work of visual artist Luisa Triana, which opened at the Palm Beach Casino in Cannes, before travelling to Paris and Jerez, among other European and Asian cities. the El Monte Foundation. Management of Belén Maya's participation as guest artist in the event "Mediterránea", presented at The BTM (Barcelona Theatre Musical). Management of Belén Maya's participation as guest artist in the production "Homage to Albéniz", presented in the Seville's Teatro de La Maestranza Co-ordination of the tour of "Dos Mujeres, Dos Miradas", the Alicia Márquez and Soraya Clavijo spectacular. On-going distribution and tour management of the Juan Ogalla spectacular "Soniquete Flamenco". Co-ordination of the Mayte Martin and Belén Maya collaboration on the production of "Festival Flamenco Pa 'tós". Management of Belén Maya's participation as guest artist in the opening ceremony of the 2006 Flamenco Biennial, presented in Seville's Teatro Lope de Vega. Booking and tour management in Spain and Germany for singer/musician/performance artist Fátima Miranda. (2008-2010) Co-ordination of the José Luis Rodriguez spectacular "De Mis Manos" in La Sala Joaquín Turina, sponsored by 07
FRANCISCO VELASCO choreographer Francisco Velasco was born in Seville. He began his studies at the Matilde Coral School from which he graduated and also received the Diploma from the Conservatory of Music and Dance of Seville. In 1990 he joined to the Spanish National Ballet, he became the Principal Dancer in 1997, he performed Jasón in Medea, Andrés in La Gitanilla, Bolero by the choreographer Granero, he danced as the Molinero in El Sombrero de Tres Picos and performed the Zapateado de Sarasate by the choreographer Antonio Ruiz, among many other distinguished choreographies. In 2005 he returned to the Spanish National Ballet, he performed as the Comendador in Fuenteovejuna choreographed by Antonio Gades. He also performed the suite in El Sombrero de Tres Picos music by Manuel de Falla and once again toured with BNE. He performed at the Spanish Pavillion at the World Expo in the Haichí in Nagoya (Japan). Velasco created his dance company in 2010. He still continues to be guest artist with BNE and works as a freelance dancer and choreographer. He has been invited as Spanish dance guest teacher at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. In 1998 he danced at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in the premiere of Poeta, choreographed by Javier Latorre, with music by Vicente Amigo and the artistic direction of La Fura dels Baus. In 2000 was invited to dance with Lola Greco El Amor Brujo here he danced as the bullfighter Escamillo in Carmen with Igor Yebra. 08
ON THE STAGE intricate dance, graceful arm movement with simultaneous playing of castanets
mu - DANZAS BOLERAS contact Producciones Sonakay C/ Castilla 95, 2º B. 41010. Sevilla. España T. +34 954 08 57 59 M. +34 616 03 13 44 E. sonakay@sonakay.es W. www.sonakay.com 1812-2012 A production by In Collaboration with With the support of Centro de Danza Autorizado Matilde Coral