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‘...an artist of remarkable expressive powers.’
Los Angeles Times
Finally! After mesmerising audiences in 2007, the world’s greatest flamenco dancer returns to Sydney Opera House with a brand new show. Passionate and profound with contemporary flourishes and perfect technique – no one compares to Eva. Her dramatic footwork. Her speed and power. Her intense spirit. Her beauty and flair. You haven’t really experienced flamenco until you’ve seen this superstar.
‘She danced as if driven by an unseen force...seeming to embody lust, jealousy and sorrow alternately with each sensual move.’ Los Angeles Times
In an Australian premiere, Eva presents her latest work: a masterpiece of breathtaking solos, accompanied by her critically acclaimed ensemble of musicians. Four nights only in a strictly limited season, this is a rare opportunity to witness something truly exceptional.
'She touches on every facet of human experience.’
The New Yorker
Duration: 90 minutes, no interval
GROUPS 8 PLUS: $69*
*A Reserve and B Reserve / Available on phone boookings only
UNDER 18: $35*
*Available for Sunday performance only / Available on phone boookings only / Limited allocation
Reviews
Sydney Morning Herald review from 2007 season
FLAMENCO dance is a natural for creating excitement, with its pounding rhythms, dramatic gestures and human vibrancy. But this show - choreographed, directed and led onstage by Eva Yerbabuena - is way ahead of the pack. It makes other shows of its kind look like flamenco lite.
The sheer pace sweeps viewers along in a progression of powerful visual and aural experiences that start with its star but involve far more. A trio each of male and female dancers, three singers, two guitarists, a flautist (who also plays saxophone) and a percussionist drive the action with building intensity for 90 minutes.
Yerbabuena is an extraordinary dancer. She combines contemporary and traditional flamenco to project the best of both. The program is book-ended by her alone onstage, to recorded music, in choreography that is stamped with flamenco of the past but looks to the future. Here, she can move freely - for instance, beginning a rippling movement from the shoulder to push forward and punch the space around her in an unorthodox style that is nonetheless an echo of her predecessors.
On her second appearance she is in full formal costume with a huge train of cascading frills, almost as long as she is tall. With strength she manipulates this fabric partner to dance with her, anticipating her turns and creating a character of its own.
Later, Yerbabuena wears modest neck-to-wrist-to-ankle black - but runs the gamut of theatricality from dignified to raunchy with spectacular technique, dazzling speed, precise footwork and travelling momentum. Yet she can command the stage equally in stillness.
The three male dancers perform as a sexy unit in seamless turns with fast feet, flexible legs and powerful torsos. The women are feisty and graceful.
The singers fill the darkness with sinuous voices. The guitarists are a driving force and, as the music takes on a jazzy feel with the flute and saxophone, the meshing of elements gains strength to make this an exhilarating show.