Canción Gitana presents benefit performance of : Picasso His Life and Loves
Organised by : New Park Centre
A unique, one-off performance celebrating the life and loves of Pablo Picasso will take place at New Park Centre on Saturday 21st March at 3pm, raising vital funds for the charitys RAISE THE ROOF community fundraising appeal.
Canción Gitana present: Picasso His Life and Loves
is a powerful 90 minute, two act flamenco spectacular that explores the
extraordinary life, art and complex relationships of Pablo Picasso, one of the
most influential artists of the 20th century.
Created and choreographed by the highly respected flamenco
dancer Helena La Leyenda, the production features an international company of
dancers, musicians and performers. The show brings to life Picassos creative
evolution, from his Blue and Rose periods to Cubism and Surrealism; alongside
the women who inspired, shaped and challenged his work.
The production features: Principal dancer Helena, with dancers
Varina, Nancy and Clara; recorded poetry by Lorca specialist Rosario Serrano; the
ethereal voice of legendary cante jondo singer Fernando Reyes, and the
passionate flamenco guitar of Tomás de Córdoba.