Instituto Cervantes (New York, NY)

Antonio Rey

Antonio Rey: In Concert

  • Friday 24 March 2023
  • 19:00 h
  • Instituto Cervantes (New York, NY)
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Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey is one of the top flamenco guitarists of his generation, dazzling audiences around the world with his soulful and powerful performances and compositions. Born in Madrid into a family of artists, he received various prestigious awards, including the “Premio Nacional de Guitarra.” Since beginning his musical career at the age of ten, he has worked with such renowned artists as dancers Antonio Canales, Joaquín Cortés and Farruquito, guitarists Paco de Lucia Vicente Amigo, and singers Miguel Poveda, Diego el Cigala, and Estrella Morente. A noted flamenco composer, his commissions include Gallo de Pelea for the New Spanish Ballet. This program features his own compositions and will include selections from his acclaimed 2020 Latin Grammy-winning Flamenco sin Fronteras (Flamenco without Borders), as well as new works.

Tickets at $25 / $20 for Instituto Cervantes members

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Antonio Rey

Born in Madrid, the flamenco guitarist Antonio Rey Navas is one of the talents of his generation who, according to the press, has been more successful outside of Spain. His concerts are considered, by critics, of an extraordinary quality, bringing together to the stage both power and musical sensitivity. Awarded with the Premio Nacional de Guitarra – prize also won by names like Paco de Lucía and Vicente Amigo -, throughout his career, Antonio Rey has worked with names such as Antonio Canales, Joaquín Cortés, Miguel Poveda, Diego El Cigala, Estrella Morente, among others.