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Andrew Blanch: Spanish Romance

Featuring María Eugenia Nieva
(mezzo-soprano)

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All seating is general admission and assigned on a first come first served basis

Program

Program

Andrew Blanch is that truly rare musician, who combines profound musical intelligence, curiosity and passion with a technique that allows anything.  A complete artist.
Howard Penny, Chamber Orchestra of Europe

Andrew Blanch (Guitar)
Guest Artist: María Eugenia Nieva (Voice)

Praised as a “rockstar of nylon-acoustic music” (On Sounds), “the real deal” (Classics Today), “dazzling” (ArtsHub) and “brilliant” (Limelight Magazine), Andrew Blanch is regarded as one of Australia’s leading musicians.   He is a prizewinner in more than ten international guitar competitions, a finalist for Performance of the Year at the 2022 Australian Art Music Awards, and has released three studio albums to critical acclaim. His career to date has taken him around the world from Berlin to London, São Paulo to Auckland, Valencia and Rome, and this November and December you will have the chance to hear him on his inaugural tour of the Southern States after a series of sell-out concerts on the West Coast.

Spanish Romance is a lovingly crafted journey tracing the Spanish guitar from its origins in the European Baroque with a concerto by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, to masterpieces by 19th century Spanish composers Isaac Albéniz and Francisco Tárrega before finishing with a selection of South American works from Venezuela to Brazil.

The show concludes in Argentina, where Andrew is joined on stage by his partner, Argentinian mezzo-soprano María Eugenia Nieva for authentic Argentinian música folklórica.  Performing these songs since the age of six, María Eugenia’s rich and exceptionally beautiful voice transports you directly to her hometown of Mendoza, filling you with joy, romance, nostalgia and everything in between. 

Don’t miss out on this enchanting evening; where you will be dazzled by the best of the Spanish guitar, moved by heart-warming melodies and stories, touched with the warmth of the Spanish and Latin American music and culture.  

What others are saying....

What others are saying....

“Five stars for a unique offering… Five stars for outstanding performance… Five stars for style and class.”
Annabelle Drumm, Sydney Arts Guide

“Andrew Blanch is that truly rare musician, who combines profound musical intelligence, curiosity and passion with a technique that allows anything. A complete artist.”
Howard Penny, Chamber Orchestra of Europe

“Australian Performer Andrew Blanch is the real deal… Extremely enjoyable from start to finish.” 
David Hurwitz, Classics Today

“Five stars for a unique offering… Five stars for outstanding performance… Five stars for style and class.”
Annabelle Drumm, Sydney Arts Guide

“Andrew Blanch is that truly rare musician, who combines profound musical intelligence, curiosity and passion with a technique that allows anything. A complete artist.”
Howard Penny, Chamber Orchestra of Europe

“Australian Performer Andrew Blanch is the real deal… Extremely enjoyable from start to finish.” 
David Hurwitz, Classics Today

“Andrew Blanch is a gift to the guitar. Rarely does this instrument enjoy being played by someone of such musicality. His playing changes the air in a room and his career will be a delight to follow as it unfolds.”

José Carbó, Baritone and Principal Artist for The Metropolitan Opera, New York

“Andrew Blanch is a gift to the guitar. Rarely does this instrument enjoy being played by someone of such musicality. His playing changes the air in a room and his career will be a delight to follow as it unfolds.”

José Carbó, Baritone and Principal Artist for The Metropolitan Opera, New York

“Andrew’s playing is outstanding because he plays from the heart… He plays the music he loves and the audience goes with him. He is very likely to become one of the leading lights of Australian performance ”

Timothy Kain, former lecturer of guitar at ANU and influential Australian guitarist

“Andrew’s playing is outstanding because he plays from the heart… He plays the music he loves and the audience goes with him. He is very likely to become one of the leading lights of Australian performance ”

Timothy Kain, former lecturer of guitar at ANU and influential Australian guitarist

Event details

Location
Jane Hollock Brock Recital Hall, Samford University
880 Montague Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
Time
Sat, Dec 7, 7pm - 8:10pm CST

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🪑 All seating is general admission and assigned on a first come first served basis
 👤Age requirement: All are welcome!
 ♿Accessibility: These venues are wheelchair accessible
🎟 Tickets cannot be purchased at the door. Online bookings only

Questions? Please contact luke@tier1arts.com

Program

Program

Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.3 No. 9, RV 230 – Antonio Vivaldi
I. Allegro
II. Larghetto
III. Allegro

Three Spanish Pieces
Sevilla from Suite Española No. 1 – Isaac Albeniz
Recuerdos de la Alhambra – Francisco Tárrega
Asturias from Suite Española No. 1 – Isaac Albeniz

A Selection of Music from Latin America:
(Venezuela) Los Caujaritos – Ignacio Figueredo arr. Díaz
(Brazil) Euridice – Luiz Bonfá
(Brazil) Ainda Me Recordo – Pixinguinha, arr. Rabello

A Selection of Argentinian Folksongs (feat. Maria Eugenia Nieva)

Zamba azul – Tito Francia & Armando Tejada Gómez
Regreso a la tonada – Tito Francia & Armando Tejada Gómez
Alfonsina y el mar – Ariel Ramirez & Félix Luna
Nacida en agua de Guerra – Daniel Diaz & Hugo Rivella

General Info and F.A.Q.

⏳ Duration: 75 minutes. No intermission. (Doors open 30 mins prior to the start time)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible
🪑 Seating is general admission and assigned on a first come first served basis
🦮 Animals are not allowed, except for service animals
🎟 Tickets cannot be purchased at the door. Online bookings only

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