The 12th Helsinki Flamenco Festival 10 February - 2 March 2009
The 12th Helsinki Flamenco Festival – International Flamenco Feast in Helsinki and Espoo
The Helsinki Flamenco Festival celebrates its 12th edition with the performance of two first-rate flamenco companies from Spain and two nights of performances by Nordic flamenco artists. The young price-awarded Sevillan dancer Pastora Galván presents her groundbreaking and passionate production "La francesa" at the Sello Hall. The Nordic festival presents artist from Sweden, Denmark and Finland at the Gloria Cultural Arena. Other festival events include courses for musicians and dancers, as well as a panel discussion and free workshops. The festival ends with the concert of the beloved Spanish guitarist Vicente Amigo at the Espoo Cultural Centre on the 2nd of March.
Program
Panel discussion (in english): How is it to be a flamenco artist in the Nordic countries?
Wednesday 11 February 2009 at 4 p.m
Hotel Rivoli Jardin, Kasarmikatu 40, Helsinki
Nordic flamenco: Soleá Online (FIN/SWE/SP) / Soniquete (SWE)
Thursday 12 February 2009 at 7 p.m.
Gloria Cultural Arena, Pieni Roobertinkatu 12, Helsinki
Tickets € 18
www.piletti.fi, tel. 0600 13377 (1,50 €/min + local/mobile charge)
Nordic flamenco: Estados del yo (FIN/SP) / Pepita Rohde and Poul Knudsen (DK)
Friday 13 February 2009 at 7 p.m.
Gloria Cultural Arena, Pieni Roobertinkatu 12, Helsinki
Tickets € 18
www.piletti.fi, tel. 0600 13377 (1,50 €/min + local/mobile charge)
Free workshops at Gloria from 5 p.m. until 6.30 p.m.!
Pastora Galván: La francesa
Saturday 14 February 2009 at 5 p.m. and at 8 p.m.
Sello Hall, Soittoniekanaukio 1A, Leppävaara, Espoo
Tickets € 32
www.piletti.fi, tel. 0600 13377 (1,50 €/min + local/mobile charge)
Vicente Amigo: Un momento en el sonido
Monday 2 March 2009 at 7.30 p.m.
Espoo cultural centre, Tapiola Hall, Kaupinkalliontie 10, Tapiola, Espoo
Tickets € 35/25
tel. (09) 816 57234, Lippupiste: www.lippu.fi
Pictures and further details about the program and artists (in Finnish): www.flamenco.fi/festivaalit
Information: festival[at]flamenco.fi
The festival is arranged by the Helsinki Flamenco Association. www.flamenco.fi,
flamenco[at]flamenco.fi
Tel. +358 40 716 3134, Emilia Aho, Chairperson
