Paco Pena is not only one of the best contemporary flamenco guitarists, but he surrounds himself with artists and puts together performances that are both artistic and entertaining. The two lead dancers, Charo Espino and Angel Munoz are stellar, and the musicians are top notch.
Events0 Results
No more results on this page
Rating: 5 out of 5by MER2 on 2/18/13Valley Performing Arts Center - Northridge Rating: 5 out of 5 Paco Pena Viva!
by MetallateM on 2/18/13Valley Performing Arts Center - NorthridgeVery very superb show. Very European Style and can make you feel like you were in Spain! Great dancers with wonderful 12 string acoustic guitars. Just styling.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Paco Pena's Flamenco Vivo
by Anonymous on 2/18/13Valley Performing Arts Center - NorthridgePaco is one of the best guitarist I have ever heard...the female dancers were exquisite and the male dancer was fantastic...this was the next best thing to actually being in Spain.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Ultimate Flamenco
by Cybella on 2/18/13Valley Performing Arts Center - NorthridgeThis was the most perfect flamenco offering we've ever seen (and we've seen all the best over the years): an intimate, balanced presentation of perfect guitars, perfect drumming, perfect singing and perfect dancing, without need of flashy costumes, over-sexed histrionics or overdone theatricals to reveal the soul of flamenco. Each troupe member was an absolute master of his/her embodied specialty in peak performance form, presented in a very cohesive format.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Superb Flamenco dancing!
by 22Skidoo on 2/18/13Valley Performing Arts Center - NorthridgeThe dancers and singers were the stars in this performance although the guitarists were impeccable. I only wish the stage lighting was better so that we could see the footwork.
Rating: 5 out of 5by SerendipityD on 1/22/13Bardavon 1869 Opera House - Poughkeepsie one of the best performances I think I have ever seen!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome!
by Apuwayra on 1/22/13Bardavon 1869 Opera House - PoughkeepsieThis Dance Troupe is incredible! The Musicians & vocalists are Outstanding! I'd go see them again & again in a heartbeat!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Paco was great
by michigan82 on 1/22/13Bardavon 1869 Opera House - PoughkeepsieThe show was great. The dancers were hypnotic. Their movemeants grabed you, and held you untill the dance was over. Ths singers voices were amazing. You could feel the power, and pain in ever word. The other musicians were outstanding. Mr. Pena had a great troup around. He was terrific. His solo at the begining, showed you how accomplished he is. Watching his fingers fly over the guitar, worth the price of the ticket. The sound system was great also.The 1/2 price deal on tickets, is a great idea. It gave me the opportunity to experence a show that I might not have taken a chance on seeing. Thanks, it was a great night for my girl and I.
Rating: 5 out of 5 An extraordinary surprise!
by CarsonRoad on 1/22/13Bardavon 1869 Opera House - PoughkeepsieI bought these tickets because I had never seen Flamenco, and thought I would like to. I dragged my boyfriend, who said, "Wake me when it is over." Well, I hope I can describe what a joy this performance was, from beginning to end. The music was unusual, from plaintive, to rhythmic, to ecstatic. The dancing was gorgeous, and the male dancer took your breath away! He could do things with his feet, create rhythms, that just had you feeling joyful. And the drummer! He was playing what looked like a wooden box, and the sounds he made with that instrument were a revelation. By the end of the performance, in fact, I had a lump in my throat....I was just so moved by the love the whole troupe had for the work they do...it was palpable. I would tell anyone to do what ever they have to do to see this show. And my boyfriend? He was totally surprised, and enjoyed it as much as I did!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Muy bueno
by Anonymous on 1/22/13Bardavon 1869 Opera House - PoughkeepsieIt was better than I expected and better than the Flamenco shows I seen in Spain.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Paco Pena Lisner
by Tater51 on 3/16/11Lisner Auditorium - WashingtonI have seen a great deal of Spanish flamenco dancing having lived in Spain for many years. This show was excellent. The only criticism I have is about the dresses which were for the most part drab. It is rare in Spain to see the National Spanish Ballet (that performs traditional dancing) and other dance companies wear such colorless outfits.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great cultural experience
by DrRL on 3/16/11Lisner Auditorium - WashingtonHad a great time. Wonderful audience response! Very traditional style flamenco.
Rating: 4 out of 5by Anonymous on 3/15/11Lisner Auditorium - Washington Great event but we did not get programs . What happened??
Rating: 5 out of 5 True Team Artistry
by moemusic on 3/15/11Lisner Auditorium - WashingtonThis was one of the best musical performances I have ever seen! All of the dancers were spectacular with such fluid and expressive movements! Each player; I thought, contributed equally, and I was amazed by the drummer's skill. I loved the stage lighting and effects also.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Paco knows how to play and how to pick a team
by guitarra16 on 3/15/11Lisner Auditorium - WashingtonPaco's show was awesome. Everyone was a master of thier craft doing their special part with passion and talent. Listening to Paco play was a real treat that brought tears to my eyes. Watching the dancers' graceful movements spiced with rapid footwork was beyong thrilling, I couldn't believe continuous golpes of that duration were even possible! I don't normally enjoy the cante, but these singers were especially soleful, especially the young man, who had a voice like silk that was softened with tears. I hope to see this show again in the future! Ole!
Rating: 5 out of 5by AlAndalusinDC on 3/15/11Lisner Auditorium - Washington Wonderful! Great quality, beautifully played and danced! Totally worth it!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Pena's lack of passion
by Europeanflamencofan on 3/15/11Lisner Auditorium - WashingtonThe dancers and singers were very good and very passionate, but Pena's guitar playing was more technically correct than passionate. He subtracted rather than added to the experience.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amaizing, Brilliant and Unforgettable Music !
by VA2011 on 3/15/11Lisner Auditorium - WashingtonPaco Pena, represents to me the elegangy and good taste of Flamenco Music. The dancers and musicians were excellent and very professionals.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Paco Penia conjures the spirits of the gypsies
by Anonymous on 3/15/11Lisner Auditorium - WashingtonFabulous! Singers, dancers, clappers, guitar players become one as the gypsy spirit is invoked onto the stage. The entire audience was ecstatic.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Flamenco beyond compare
by Ric4411 on 3/15/11Lisner Auditorium - WashingtonThis ensemble was truly astounding. The musicians, vocalists and dancers were all perfect. So many extraordinary dance combinations and dazzling footwork that even with fabulous seats, it was difficult to keep track of all the action. The audience was wonderfully responsive and gave the group numerous standing ovations and rounds of applause. Beautiful costumes, and so many of them! We would love to see Paco Pena perform in the DC area again soon.