3 essential elements, 3 different ways, 1 single speech…

Flamenco A3 (by Flavio Rodrigues)

Flavio Rodrigues David Coria Pedro Obregón guitar dance voice

Flamenco A3 is a minimalist, traditional flamenco concept. Only the three basic elements of flamenco grace the stage - singing, dancing and guitar – all three interpreted in the contemporary style of three internationally recognized flamenco talents.

It is, without a doubt the same flamenco as always, with its abounding passion, strength, and elegance, all the while remaining open to the new trends that reflect the art form’s ever-evolving nature.

A unique and unforgettable experience, an original, first class show and three magnificent artists.

Press: “…essential for the future of flamenco…” (Aire Flamenco – 2010).

“…a very pleasant surprise found in the coupling of the spirit of real flamenco and the originality of young artists…” (Jondo Web – 2010). “…they delve into the world of flamenco in full knowledge of the facts…” (D. Sevilla - 2011).

More press & additional information: http://flaviorodrigues-flamenco.eu

Flavio Rodrigues – Guitarist / Composer (Sao Paulo - Brazil)

Flavio Rodrigues began playing the guitar with his Father at the age of five. In 1998, he moved to Spain, where he studied with three flamenco guitar masters: Manolo Sanlúcar, Gerardo Núñez and Rafael Riqueni. Since 2000, Rodrigues has lived in Madrid and worked with internationally renowned flamenco artists, including Antonio Canales, Manuel Reyes, La China, Domingo Ortega, Belén Fernández, Rafaela Carrasco, Belén Maya, Concha Jareño, Adela Campallo, Pastora Galván, Rocío Molina, Olga Pericet, Rubén Olmo, Manuel Liñán, Marco Flores, Maria Juncal, Concha Jareño, Belén Lopez, Alfonso Losa, José Maya, Rafael Estevez, Pitingo, Rafael Jiménez "Falo", Talegón de Córdoba, Guadiana, Agustin Carbonell “Bola”, Lole Montoya (Lole y Manuel), Montse Cortes, Pepe Habichuela, José Jiménez "el Viejín", José Luís Montón, Domingo Patricio, Juan Parrilla, Rubém Dantas, Juan Gomez “Chicuelo”, Jorge Pardo, José Soto "Sorderita", and with important Brazilian artists, such as Filó Machado, Nana Vasconcelos, Carlinhos Antunes, Yamandu Costa, Sizao Machado, Renato Martins, Thiago Espirito Santo, Alex Buck, etc. Rodrigues has also been invited to work with different international musicians, including Yoshida Brothers (Japan), The Savage Rose (Denmark), Trilok Gurtu (India) and Hossam Ramzy (Egypt). He was the official guitarist, composer and musical director of Rafael Amargo’s company for five years working on a total of six shows ("Amargo," "Poeta en Nueva York," "Intimo," "Enramblao," "D. Q. - Pasajero en Transito…" and "Tiempo Muerto"), performing in over 45 countries and at the most important theatres and festivals (Bunkamura Hall - Tokyo, Champs Ellysses - Paris, City Center – N.Y., Gran Rex - Buenos Aires, Auditorio Nacional - México, National Theatre - Beijin, Gran Teatre Liceo - Barcelona, Teatro Municipal – Sao Paulo, Usmar Ismail Hall – Jakarta, Academy for Performing Arts – H.K., Teatro Real - Madrid, etc.). Awards and Honors:

*Nominated by the VIII Max Awards for Performing Arts in the categories of “Best Original Music” and “Best Musical Director” for the show "Enramblao" by Rafael Amargo (2004). *Paco de Lucia Award finalist – National Flamenco Art Competition (Cordoba, Spain 2007). *Flamenco Guitar Supervisor for “Zorro, the Musical,” produced by Isabel Allende and directed by Chris Renshaw, with original music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron (premiere in London's West End on June 30th, Garrick Theatre - 2008). *Preview of his new solo album “Anyway” - Brazilian Tour (9 concerts in 8 major cities), within the International Flamenco Festival and Guitarisimo Series, sponsored by the Instituto Cervantes. *Premiered at the 30th Anniversary – International Guitar Festival of Córdoba (Spain), with several internationally renowned artists, such as Mark Knopfler, Paco de Lucía, Deep Purple, David Russell, Pepe Romero, Eva “La Yerbabuena,” Duo Assad, Manuel Barrueco, Leo Brouwer - a resounding success with audiences and critics (2010).

*Winner of 3 Awards at The Madrid Music Festival (FestiMad – Spain, 2011). • “Best Flamenco Artist” • “Newcomer Artist Award” • “Guitar Hero’s Audience Award” - “Best Live Performance”

DAVID CORIA - Dancer (Seville, Spain - 1983)

David Coria has been trained by such renowned flamenco and Spanish dance teachers as Paco Fabra, Lola Mesa, Aurora Bosh, Jose Granero, Juana Amaya, Aida Gomez, Jose Antonio, Carlos

Robles, Ana Maria Bueno, Eva La Yerbabuena, Belén Fernández and many more.

In 2000, he joined Aida Gomez’s company, which gave him the

opportunity to participate in the film Iberia, directed by Carlos Saura.

In 2001, he joined the National Ballet of Spain under the direction of Elvira Andrés and later José Antonio, participating in the

performances "Medea" by José Granero, "Danza y Tronio" by Mariemma, "Fuenteovejuna" by Antonio Gades, "Concierto de

Aranjuez" Pilar López, etc. and dancing solo roles in "IIusiones FM" by Maria Pages, "Leyenda" and "Café de Chinitas" by José Antonio,

etc.

Coria has also been a member of Estevez & Paños’ company Dos por Medio, dancing in the shows “Flamenco XXI" and "Sonatas." He has also collaborated in Rubén Olmo’s productions "Belmonte" and

"Pinocchio," Rocío Molina’s "Goyescas" and "Oro Viejo" and worked as a choreographer and dancer in Rafaela Carrasco’s "150

gramos de pensamientos" and "Vamos al tiroteo," winner of the Best Choreography Award - Flamenco Biennial of Seville – 2008.

In early 2010, Coria danced in the show "Todo Cambia" created for

"Flamenco Festival" (USA), sharing stage with artists such as Rocío Molina, Pastora Galván, Manuel Liñán and Belén López, among

others.

In June 2010, Coria’s collaboration with Guadalupe Torres and Jonatan Miro, a large-scale production entitled "Momentos",

premiered at the Teatro Fernan Gomez as part of the Danza en La Villa Festival, garnering rave reviews from Spain’s most important

dance critics. That same year, Coria was named one of Tanz Magazine’s Dance VIPs.

Coria has also worked in Madrid’s best flamenco tablaos, including

Casa Patas, Corral de la Pacheca, Corral de la Morería, Café de Chinitas, etc.

Pedro Obregón - Singer (Fernán Núñez – Córdoba, Spain - 1975)

Pedro Obregón, a young flamenco singer from Fernán Núñez, Córdoba, began his singing career at the Peña Flamenca “El Mirabras.” In 2003, he moved to Barcelona to record his first solo album - “Sueño Flamenco” - with several guest artists, including Carles Benavent and Joan Albert Amargós, among others. Currently living in Madrid, Obregón regularly collaborates with such important flamenco artists as Rafael Amargo, Maria Juncal, Marco Flores, Manuel Liñán, Olga Pericet, Concha Jareño, Juan Gomez “Chicuelo”, Belén López, Rojas & Rodríguez and many others. Aside from working as an accompanist, Obregón is also invited to sing at recitals and solo concerts in Peñas Flamencas around Spain and has participated in innumerable international festivals. Awards: *1st Prize at the first edition of the Young Flamenco’s Competition (Diputación de Córdoba, 1997). *First Prize at the Peña Flamenca Merengue de Cordoba Competition (Cordoba, 1998). *First Prize for Malagueñas and Granaínas at the National Competition of Calasparra (Murcia, 1999). *Award for Best Young Singer at the Montalban Competition (Córdoba), 2000. *Second Prize in the Ubrique Competition (Cadiz, 2000). *Second Prize Camarón de la Isla Memorial Competition (San Fernando - Cádiz, 2000).

Endorsement:

Conde Hermanos Guitars (C/Atocha, 53 - Madrid)

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