Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Kimmel Theater, Midland Lutheran College, 2:00 p.m.
This brilliant American Flamenco virtuoso has evoked standing ovations on four continents. He has been acclaimed in Mexico City for performances, "equal to those on any Flamenco stage in Madrid, Seville or Andalusia." His Carnegie Recital Hall and Kennedy Center concerts were enthusiastically received, but perhaps the highest tribute comes from Madrid:"He has duende, the Spanish equivalent of soul!"
A protégé of the legendary Carlos Montoya, Radford lived and traveled in Spain where he immersed himself in the musical wisdom of the Gypsy Flamenco guitar masters, in addition to classical studies with Andres Segovia and Jose Thomas. He is the only individual to be awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in Flamenco.
This gifted artist takes you far beyond the usual guitar concert. Radford complements his masterful technique with an illuminating narration which recreates the very essence of this ancient folklore, Flamenco - the heartbeat of Spain.
Mr. Radford's Flamenco expression has been described by noted guitarist Oscar Ghiglia this way: "It is rare, even for a Gypsy, to have the gift to lead one into the somber, unforgettable world of sounds of the real Flamenco, and yet he - an American - is among the few who have given me this artistic experience."
A protégé of the legendary Carlos Montoya, Radford lived and traveled in Spain where he immersed himself in the musical wisdom of the Gypsy Flamenco guitar masters, in addition to classical studies with Andres Segovia and Jose Thomas. He is the only individual to be awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in Flamenco.
This gifted artist takes you far beyond the usual guitar concert. Radford complements his masterful technique with an illuminating narration which recreates the very essence of this ancient folklore, Flamenco - the heartbeat of Spain.
Mr. Radford's Flamenco expression has been described by noted guitarist Oscar Ghiglia this way: "It is rare, even for a Gypsy, to have the gift to lead one into the somber, unforgettable world of sounds of the real Flamenco, and yet he - an American - is among the few who have given me this artistic experience."
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"He guided his listeners through a winning and informative tour of the varieties of Spanish Gypsy music that make up the Flamenco landscape. His playing was expert throughout."
- The New York Times
- The New York Times
"The Spirit, the aliveness, the agile technique, the energy of red hot Flamenco!"
- The Christian Science Monitor
- The Christian Science Monitor
"He has the virtuosity, historical perspective and warm personality it takes to keep the flamenco tradition alive."
- The Daily Oklahoman
- The Daily Oklahoman
Special note - this is a special performance with limited seating. FMES members should make their reservations early.