Fandango – Inspiration
An evening of dancing joy of life and love
The fandango was Spain's national dance in the 18th century — because this dance was and is simply danced joie de vivre. And, in a sense, also danced joie d'amour; even Giacomo Casanova expressly praised the fandango as the "most seductive and voluptuous dance in the world." And he should know...
We, too, succumbed to the seductive charms of the fandango. With this program, we now want to give our audience the opportunity to experience what is so fascinating about this dance, why even the most renowned composers of earlier times were inspired by it—from Rameau to Soler, Boccherini, Scarlatti, and Gaspar Sanz.
But what would dances be without dancing? — Only half the experience. That's why we're bringing this program to the stage together with the wonderful dancer Daniela Niemietz, who will translate our sounds into movement with breathtaking choreography. So let yourself be inspired by "the most seductive and voluptuous dance in the world:
"By colorful sounds and rousing rhythms, by charming fan play and beguiling dance steps!
contributors
Dani Niemietz – Dance
Inés Pina Pérez – Baroque recorders
Juan González Martínez – Baroque trombone (conductor)
Miguel Bellas – Spanish guitar
Lea Suter – 16-foot harpsichord
Peter Bauer – Percussion
