16 Apr 2018 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Queen Elizabeth Hall | London. Born in the Andalusian city of Córdoba, Spain, he began to play the guitar as a child, at a time when Flamenco had no place as a serious and respectable art form, a status … He returns to Queen Elizabeth Hall for an evening of mellifluous rhythms, featuring … He returns to Queen Elizabeth Hall for an evening of mellifluous rhythms, featuring special guest soprano Auxiliadora Toledano.The performance for this event is divided in two halves. View the profiles of people named Paco Pena. You will receive a confirmation email soon. The first part of the performance is a solo recital that partially reflects Peña’s initial concerts at Queen Elizabeth Hall in the 1970s, where his then-newly formed flamenco company presented its first-ever show.In the second half of the evening, guitarists Rafael Montilla and José Luis Fernández join Peña on stage to play flamenco arrangements for three guitars, with the aim of adding a further dimension to the potential of the Spanish, or flamenco, guitar.Finally, Spanish soprano Auxiliadora Toledano, who has shared the stage with artists such as Plácido Domingo and conductors such as Sir Neville Marriner and Emmanuel Villaume, joins to perform the famous ‘Siete canciones populares españolas’ ('Seven Spanish Folksongs') by Manuel de Falla, plus a selection of songs by Spanish playwright and poet Federico García Lorca.Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909Stay in the loop, sign up for email updates about events, news and offers.Thank you for signing up. The first part of the performance is a solo recital that partially reflects Peña’s initial concerts at Queen Elizabeth Hall in the 1970s, where his then-newly formed flamenco company presented its first-ever show.In the second half of the evening, guitarists Rafael Montilla and José Luis Fernández join Peña on stage to play flamenco arrangements for three guitars, with the aim of adding a further dimension to the potential of the Spanish, or flamenco, guitar.Finally, Spanish soprano Auxiliadora Toledano, who has shared the stage with artists such as Plácido Domingo and conductors such as Sir Neville Marriner and Emmanuel Villaume, joins to perform the famous ‘Siete canciones populares españolas’ (‘Seven Spanish Folksongs’) by Manuel de Falla, plus a selection of songs by Spanish playwright and poet Federico García Lorca.Office for Cultural & Scientific Affairs - Embassy of Spain | 39 Chesham Place | London SW1X 8SB | +44 (0)20 7201 5517/22/24 | Watch Queue Queue You will receive a confirmation email soon. Paco Peña & Friends: Esencias 4/16/2018 Paco Peña and Flamenco (Keith Anderson) The Spanish maestro Paco Peña has played a leading role in the popularisation and wide acceptance of Flamenco during the last 50 years. The performance for this event is divided in two halves. Paco Peña is regarded as one of the world’s foremost traditional flamenco players. Paco Peña is regarded as one of the world’s foremost traditional flamenco players. He returns to Queen Elizabeth Hall for an evening of mellifluous rhythms, featuring special guest soprano Auxiliadora Toledano. Paco Peña & Friends. Andalucía iAnda! Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Paco Peña at the Discogs Marketplace. Watch Queue Queue. Booking fee: £3.50 (Members £0.00) The original female country outlaw has a career spanning nearly 50 yearsBlending African roots and contemporary influences, the singer and guitarist is a born musical travellerOoh la la: the multi-platinum selling band mark the anniversary of Felt MountainDo you dream of Can playing with the Chemical Brothers in an exploding fireworks factory?Stay in the loop, sign up for email updates about events, news and offers.Thank you for signing up.