Paco Lara and his troupe bring the Soul and Spirit of Spanish Flamenco to Warners Bay Theatre with DUENDE.
Duende, or ‘tener duende’ (having duende) translates in Spanish as having soul, a heightened sense of emotion, expression, and heart. It refers to spirit in Spanish, Portuguese and Filipino folklore and means ‘ghost’ or ‘goblin’ in Spanish.
Passionate Spanish flamenco guitarist, Paco Lara with a distinguished international career of more than 30 years touring the world alongside Spain’s greatest flamenco maestros, presents a magical performance of authentic flamenco guitar, dance and song.
Lara, based in Australia since 2017, was inspired to produce his dream project, DUENDE, bringing to life his original music compositions and music created by great composers such as Jose Maria Cano, Concha Buika and Luis Bonfa, which combines the unmistakable sound of Lara’s hometown, Jerez in Andalusia Spain, the heartland of traditional flamenco and culture.
Paco Lara’s recent successes with the Andalusian Guitar at the Sydney Opera House and Adelaide Guitar Festival in 2021, then to return with Duende in 2023, followed by his 2022/23 hugely successful national tour, are placing Lara’s flamenco flair at the top of the Australian music scene. Australian audiences will be once again captivated by his unique style from Jerez which brings a fusion of contemporary flamenco music with hints of jazz in this new performance.
TICKETS
General Admission $44.00 (plus $3.89 booking fee)
Lake Mac Arts Member $40.00 (plus $3.66 booking fee)
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Please note there is no need to print your tickets off for this event, the staff can provide electronic check in upon entry.
Tickets available at the door subject to availability.
“Magnificently entertaining. Such musicians are rare in this country.” - City News
“He moved from Jerez, in Andalusia, to Sydney in 2017 and has established himself as an ambassador for Flamenco here in Australia.” Broadway World
“Flamenco is such a powerful form of music, and especially featuring the guitar, so it is a real treat to be able to witness one of the best flamenco guitarists in the entire world when Paco Lara comes to town”. Glam Adelaide
“Paco Lara: If it’s not romantic, it’s not possible.” - BMA Magazine
”The music, beyond being exceptionally well played, is always pretty and eminently approachable – a quality compounded by the choice of repertoire. - John Shand, The Sydney Morning Herald
“Fast, intense and exhilarating!” - Jill Sykes, 2018 The Sydney Morning Herald
VENUE INFORMATION
SEATING
All seating is general admission.
PARKING
The carpark at the rear of the theatre can be accessed via the John Street entrance, with limited on street parking available.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Warners Bay Theatre can be accessed via a ramp on Lake St and flat entry once inside the building. The venue has LH and RH accessible toilets. There are two accessible parking spots are in the car park behind the theatre via the John Street entry.
HEARING LOOP
Set hearing loop to T (Telecoil) - coverage between stage and tiered seating.
DRINKS AND SNACKS
There will be a bar open with wine, beer and snacks available to purchase using EFTPOS only.
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This performance is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.