The Teatro Moderno in Chiclana will host ‘Machado Flamenco’ on Saturday, 14 November, at 20:00. This performance is inspired by the guitar melodies of master musician José Luis Montón and the original concept and text by Lara Carrasco. Together, they weave a narrative that explores the personal history, writings, and poetry of the renowned Spanish poet Antonio Machado, complemented by Montón's masterful guitar compositions.
Inma ‘La Carbonera’ will provide powerful vocal accompaniment, enhancing the emotional depth of the performance. Tickets for the show are priced at €12 and can be purchased at the theatre box office, which is open from 17:00 to 21:00, or online at www.giglon.com. Additionally, attendees under 30 can take advantage of last-minute tickets for €5, available only at the box office two hours before the performance begins.
‘Machado Flamenco’ aims to pay a personal tribute to the poet and the influence of flamenco on his work. The rhythms of flamenco subtly underscore Machado's verses, allowing his poetry to naturally transform into various flamenco forms such as seguirillas, bulerías, alegrías, or tangos, as Montón's guitar brings these poems to life.
Antonio Machado, a universal Andalusian poet, was deeply influenced by flamenco during his upbringing in Seville, particularly through his father, Antonio Machado Álvarez, known as ‘Demófilo’. He was a notable collector of Spanish folklore and published the first collection of flamenco songs in 1881, marking a significant milestone in the history of flamenco music.
