Rubin de la Ana I Fernando Galán - Flamenco puro arte: El duende

Rubin de la Ana explores the possibilities of musical creation based on the flamenco tradition. He is a master who is all about the music and nothing about showmanship. His flamenco fusion, for example, impressed with magnificent harmonies by blending traditional flamenco sounds with the timbres of saxophone, cello, and violin.


And the brilliance continues: This time, de la Ana focuses on the piano, played by Johannes Doschew. As usual, the flamenco guitar takes center stage, accompanied by Chiharu Bley's sensitively precise cello playing, enhanced by the piano's timbres, and complemented by Fernando Galán's escobillas and palmas full of varied accents in dialogue with the guitar.


De la Ana celebrates flamenco at the highest level; his guitar playing is a pure variety of sounds, ranging from tender pianissimo tones to powerful fortissimi, coaxing individual notes or diverse chords from the strings. His meticulously directed and fabulously disposed musicians weave a delicate tapestry of sound upon which de la Ana's flamenco guitar can flexibly and jubilantly flourish.


The three musicians alone are captivating with their highly sensitive performance. It is captivatingly light, wonderfully eloquent, and perfectly underscores the unique character of each instrumental part. Their playing unfolds in delicate melodiousness as well as in complexly interwoven improvisational lines and rhythmic eruptions.


Paired with de la Ana's expressive, well-tempered, and deep-throated vocals, de la Ana provides his listeners with a truly intimate access to the world of authentic flamenco art. The whole experience is rounded off by Fernando Galán's dance style, which captivates with its power and elegance. A true master of his craft.


Rubin de la Ana and Fernando Galán's profound ability to interpret individual palos del flamenco seems inexhaustible. No two of their concerts are alike.


They succeed each time in captivating their audience with new variations:


Flamenco puro arte!