Photos | Spanish flamenco diva Sara Baras to present 'Vuela' in HK in December
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department has invited the world-renowned Spanish flamenco diva, Sara Baras, to visit Hong Kong and bring her company's latest production "Vuela" for its Asian premiere in December, marking Baras's first return to the city since 2015. The performance will, no doubt, deliver an unforgettable celebration of flamenco dance and music.
"Vuela" is a production created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Baras's own dance company, Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras. She took the occasion to pay tribute to the Spanish guitar virtuoso and composer Paco de Lucía (1947 to 2014), who left a revolutionary influence on flamenco music with his work. "Vuela" (which means "fly" in English) was conceived from the respect, passion and love both artists shared. Since its premiere early this year in Spain, "Vuela" has toured Europe to critical acclaim.
The choreographic journey of "Vuela" is composed of 15 unique pieces within four acts, where each of them revolves around a specific word, thus creating flamenco language in motion with a strong narrative: "madera" (wood) which reminds oneself of the strength of roots, the warmth of being; "mar" (sea) which invites oneself to navigate in passion and be like water; "muerte" (death) is a way to explore human emotions from the deepest depths; "volar" (to fly) is the only way to escape without running, simply letting oneself be carried away by celebration and joy, an opportunity that only music, dance, and feelings can offer oneself.
Celebrated for her lightning-fast footwork, intricate movements of choreography and captivating stage presence, Baras is the foremost exponent of flamenco dance and one of the most prestigious and recognised Spanish representatives in the performing arts international scene. She was hailed by the online music magazine "Bachtrack" as "a superstar who transcends genres". Baras established Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras in 1998, and has since choreographed 17 productions. Over the years, she has won multiple awards and has been featured in an array of films.
"Vuela" by Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras will be held at 7:45 p.m. on December 6 and 7 (Friday and Saturday) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Tickets priced at HK$260, HK$360, HK$460, HK$560 and HK$660 are now available at URBTIX. For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme enquiries, please call 2268 7323 or visit the website.
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