José Almarcha is a virtuoso guitarist, with an extensive artistic career. His tireless exploration of the instrument has allowed him to develop his own personal language which also highlights his outstanding technique. He regularly composes for and performs with Spanish dance companies such as Olga Pericet, Marcos Flores, Antonio Canales, Sara Calero and José Manuel Álvarez.
José Almarcha returns to the UK in June to present songs from his latest studio album (Alejandra), previous albums, plus new material, in an intimate trio format. In collaboration on percussion with the brilliant Demi Garcia Sabat and the extraordinary dancer Lucía Ruibal, all arrangements have been created especially for this occasion.
A conceptual flamenco music concert that you cannot afford to miss, if you are a lover of this art form.
Jose Almarcha: Guitar
Lucia Ruibal: Dance
Demi Garcia Sabat: Percussion
Doors open: 6.30
Event start time: 7pm
Event: 7pm-9pm (with interval)
Bar open: 6:30pm-10pm
Part of Jose Almarcha's Flamenco Trio UK 2024 Summer Tour.
José Almarcha is a superb guitarist and composer from Ciudad Real. José studied flamenco at Córdoba Conservatory of Music in 2009 and with great flamenco masters such as Paco Serrano and Niño de Pura. He has accompanied dancers such as Olga Pericet, Marco Flores and Antonio Canales. After the excellent reception of his first album, Vejézate, he has just released his new album, Alejandra, which will be showcased in Cambridge.
https://josealmarcha.com/
Lucía Ruibal is an accomplished dancer from El Puerto de Santa María near Cádiz. She often performs with her father, Javier Ruibal, the popular singer-songwriter. Lucía studied flamenco dance with La Lupi and Mercedes Ruíz and performs in Madrid with major flamenco groups such as those of Rafael Amargo and Juan de Juan.
https://luciaruibal.com/
Demi García Sabat is a versatile percussionist who performs with flamenco, jazz, Latin and Arabic groups around the UK and Europe. Demi studied at the London College of Music.
