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Paco Peña
Requiem for the Earth
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Concert Hall, QPAC
9 Sep 2024, 7pm
$89 - $129
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1 hour 15 minutes
(no interval, subject to change without notice)
Paco Peña – Requiem for the Earth
Featuring his flamenco ensemble and choirs from Voices of Birralee
A profound musical odyssey of passion and redemption, Paco Peña – Requiem for the Earth celebrates our glorious planet while issuing a stark warning: time is running out and we must act now to save the Earth.
In the visceral world of flamenco, joy and sorrow – like hope and despair – constantly intermingle. That amalgam of apparent opposites is the essence of Requiem for the Earth. Legendary flamenco guitarist Paco Peña weaves joy with sorrow while reflecting on humanity's impact on nature.
With lyrics in Spanish and Latin, this stunning performance intricately merges the solemnity of a traditional Requiem with the vibrant energy of flamenco.
This hopeful call to action features world-class musicians from Spain alongside the choral power of the Voices of Birralee, urging us to protect our world.
... Paco Peña is a true master of his craft, widely considered the greatest flamenco guitarist in the world.
- Independent on Sunday, London
It was mesmerising – a spectacular and sensational performance.
- BBC Arts Review
Work that blends into one beauty, emotion and surprise, the vital ingredient for art – not only to convince – but to fascinate.
- ABC
Different worlds, different languages and different music styles, working seamlessly as one ... the standing ovation proved it doesn’t get much better than this.
- BBC Arts Review
The thundering standing ovation at the conclusion of Peña’s monumental achievement, Requiem for the Earth generated a resonating reprise of one of its dualistic sections by the guitarist and his talented accompanists.
- ExtraExtra.com
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Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility .
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Presented by QPAC in association with Brisbane Festival
Requiem for the Earth is dedicated to the memory of Paco Peña’s friend Mary Lynch, who passed away on 10th September 2003
Artists
Paco Peña
Guitarist and Composer
Rafael Montilla
Guitarist
Benito Bernal
Guitarist
María Angeles Martínez
Singer
Inmaculada Rivero
Singer
Rafael Plantón
Singer
Bernardo Miranda Luna
Singer
Julio Alcocer
Percussionist
Lauren Serrano
Sound Technician
Paul Holley
Choir Conductor
Resonance of Birralee
Adult Choir
Brisbane Birralee Voices
Children's Choir
Howard Moody
Choral Arrangements
