Antonio Rey: in Concert
Curtis JermanyLatin 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.