A TASTE OF SPAIN to Close POW! Foundation Season, 3/23

Orchestra Nova brings the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation’s 2011/2012 Professional Performance Season to a close with A Taste of Spain on Friday, March 23.  The evening will begin in the lobby where concert-goers will be immersed in an emotional, intellectual and theatrical "Nova Experience" bringing the essence of Spain -- dance, cuisine, culture, music and more to the Center.  Music from Bizet, Tchaikovsky, de Falla, and Albeniz, among others,  will be performed by Orchestra Nova's 35 talented musicians. An array of special guest artists including: Victoria Mature, soprano; Gregorio Gonzalez, baritone; Olé Flamenco (Marysol Fuentes, flamenco singer; Erika Lopez, flamenco dance and Juan Moro, flamenco guitar) and Fred Benedetti, classical guitar will further bring Spain to life. 

The “Nova Experience” being presented at the Center from 6:30 to 8:00pm will consist of:

• Pre-show Spanish Tapas and Appetizers from Café Merlot- purchase food ticket from www.powayarts.org
• Spanish Wines will be available

These pre-show and intermission events presented free of charge: 

• Watch Flamenco Dance Demonstrations and take a lesson
• Learn All about Spain -- costumes, maps and props
• Watch and listen to a "Music Memory" Lesson—Nova in the classroom
• Get your photo taken with "Jung Faux"—guests can take a photo with a life-size Jung-Ho Pak, complete with props
• Meet the Orchestra Nova Matador
• “Nova Life” – guests can learn more about the Orchestra and watch and listen to “Celebrating Public Radio and TV” concert video
• San Diego County Library exhibit with books and recordings about Spain 

“A Taste of Spain” Program:

• The Gardens of Granada Federico Moreno Torroba
• “Spanish Dance” from Nutcracker, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
• Concierto de Aranjuez  2^nd Movement - Adagio  Joaquin Rodrigo
• “Sevilla” from Suite Espanola Isaac Albeniz
• “March of The Toreadors” from Carmen and  “Habanera” from Carmen  George Bizet
• Cinco Canciones Negras Xavier Montsalvatge
• “Intermezzo” from Goyescas  Enrique Granados
• “Ritual Fire Dance” from El Amor Brujo  Manuel De Falla

Program Notes and Guest Artist Bios:

http://www.powayarts.org/documents/article_tasteofspain.pdf

Orchestra Nova: A Taste of Spain

Friday, March 23, 2012 at 8pm

$45 Adults; $10 Youth (Under 18 years of age with the purchase of an adult ticket)

More about Orchestra Nova

http://www.sdco.org/

Ticket Discounts:

Seniors (62 years older) save 15% off single ticket prices.  Discounts for groups of 10 or more and fundraising tickets are also available.

Where: Poway Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Office (15498 Espola Road, Poway)

Online:  www.powayarts.org

Phone: Ticket Office at 858.748.0505.

Ticket office Hours: Friday, Noon to 5 pm; Saturday 10am to 3pm and two hours prior curtain.