My wife and I saw the real deal in Spain.
Flamenco-- As it is meant to be.
In a tavern located in the heart of Madrid there is an establishment called Corral De La Moreria . The ambiance, food, staff, and vibe is perfect. No exaggeration. It has been frequented by many celebrities and public figures over the last 50 odd years. Really great place and I whole heartedly recommend it.
I have seen Flamenco shows here in Toronto but nothing as amazing as this.
The headliner was world renowned Blanca del Rey. She was born in Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain in 1946.
Here's the thing that impacted me. Her performance was more than I expected. With every gesture and movement the audience was made to feel the music come alive.
That sounds ridiculous. But its true.
Every joy, every sorrow, every challenge and heartache, and every memory of every lover or foe she ever had was conveyed very strongly and forcefully with her flamenco movements.
I have never seen anything like that. I have never felt anything like that. Certainly not from watching any dance performance.
It was unforgettable.
In previous performances I have been accustomed to seeing "twenty something" beautiful young women move the strains of classical Spanish guitar chops. As a guy I find it relatively easy to dig that sort of thing.
Blanca del Rey brought something more.
Wow - what a trip! Was it amazing? Which cities did you go to? Did you see Antoni Gaudi's work? That - and the food - are a real push for me to get there. And Ron - I really enjoyed your post on patience. I should read it every day. I seriously have to work on that. I can get SO frustrated. Thanks for the reminder : )
ReplyDeleteTrip was great thanks! We went to Madrid. Worth every second. We went to every museum in Madrid and in my sensory overload I may have seen Gaudi's work without registering it...hahaha.
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