Recognised as one of the leading Flamenco guitarists in the UK, Mark Boden performs his interpretations of Flamenco pieces for this Classical Café. He composes Flamenco music with modern elements, fusing Latin American, Jazz, Indian, Classical, Cuban, Blues and Rock.
Mark performs in the North East, North Yorkshire and wider UK region in his group, Mark Boden’s Flamenco con Fusion, and has performed at major music festivals and several times on BBC Radio Tees. Mark has worked with Flamenco dance teachers accompanying their classes and playing for their shows.
Programme:
Entre Dos Aguas (Rumba) – Paco de Lucia
Soy (Rumba) – Gipsy Kings
Artist in Nantcol – M. Boden
Mediterranean Sundance / Rio Ancho (Rumba)- Al Di Meola and Paco de Lucía
Sting of the Bee (Buleria) – M. Boden
El Adios (Sevillana) – Amigos de Gines
Sleeping with Stones (Taranta) – M. Boden
Verde Que Te Querio Verde (Rumba) – Manzanita y Ketama
“An outstanding guitarist, full of passion and energy” – BBC Radio Tees
“A magnificent performer” – The Morning Star newspaper
“Highly entertaining, at times breath-taking, a unique and skilful musician with plenty of duende!” – Dr Bob Beagrie, author and poet
About Classical Café
Classical Café is a series of Sunday afternoon performances at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Listen to classical music in a more informal and relaxed atmosphere, enjoying coffee and cake while you listen!
Doors open 2pm for refreshments.
Tickets £5 (+£1 booking fee), free for under 16s
