Maria Jose & Paul Bosauder: Flamenco Direct from Spain
Sunday 10 September, 6pm
Tickets: $60 / $50 (concession)
Concession prices available for students and over-65s.
Experience award-winning flamenco singer Maria José and Aotearoa's premier flamenco guitarist, Paul Bosauder, in a one-night-only performance of Andalusian flamenco cante and guitar that promises an unforgettable evening of passion and artistry.
María José Pérez Rodríguez is one of Spain's top flamenco singers. Born in Almeria, Spain in 1985, she started performing at a young age and has since appeared at major flamenco events throughout Spain. Currently visiting Aotearoa, New Zealand to perform with NZSO, she will perform a one-night-only intimate flamenco recital accompanied by flamenco guitarist Paul Bosauder.
She (Maria) possesses a clean, brilliant, vigorous voice and rich in nuances, presenting in her performances a very flamenco phrasing and an extraordinary knowledge of the different styles she performs, always in the most orthodox and classic style, with commendable honesty.”
Marcos Escánez, Flamencologist
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
María José Pérez is one of Spain's top artists having won the highest awards in flamenco cante / singing including the 'Lámpara Minera' at the International Festival of Cante de las Minas de La Unión (Murcia), in August 2015; First Award in the National Contest of Córdoba “Don Antonio Chacón”, in May 2007; First Award in the Young Flamenco Contest organized by the Seville Federation of Peñas and the Flamenco Art Biennial, in December 2004; “Melon de Oro” at the International Flamenco Festival in Lo Ferro (Murcia), in August 2003. Maria Jose has also performed at the Festival de Jerez, Festival Caja Madrid, Bienal de Flamenco de Málaga, Flamenco Viene del Sur, Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, Festival de Lo Ferro, Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas de La Unión, Festival del Taranto in Almería, Festival Flamenco de Toulouse, among others.
Paul Bosauder is in many respects a cultural ambassador, performing around the world as a highly regarded flamenco guitarist and composer, promoting his love of this music along with his love for his country of origin – Aotearoa. Paul has recently returned home, following fourteen years of working and creating with Spain’s elite flamenco artists. In 2016, Paul received Matricula de Honor while completing his studies at ESMUC becoming the first kiwi to graduate with a performing arts degree in flamenco guitar. In 2018, he introduced Australasia to his work resulting in a completely sold-out summer tour. Paul’s debut flamenco guitar album Tierra y Mar reached #1 on the NZ Independent Album charts across all genres. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, Mexico, USA, and Australasia including live TV performances to audiences in Mexico and Spain.