Paco Pena - Flamenco Mass at Manchester Cathedral

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TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR PACO PENA FLAMENCO FIESTA DAY LABORATORIO BRUJO IN CONCERT SATURDAY 21ST APRIL AT BAND ON THE WALL. CLICK HERE NOW FOR DETAILS!

A major international event as we present the world's foremost flamenco guitarist Paco Pena performing his astonishing and utterly riveting 'Flamenco Mass' with full choir, flamenco guitarists, singers and dancer.

Born and raised in the Spanish heartland of Cordoba, Paco Pena is considered perhaps the world's greatest living exponent of the haunting and passionate Flamenco. His virtuoso guitar playing, alongside his Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company, has toured all the major concert halls of the world to huge international acclaim.

Misa Flamenca (Flamenco Mass) 

“With its pungent Hispanic aromas compounded by irrepressible rhythmic vitaity and sense of momentum, Pena’s flamenco playing was indeed impossible to resist.”
The Times on Paco Pena's Misa Flamenca

“ (Misa Flamenca) ... certainly the most satisfying flamenco concert this reviewer has heard.” The New York Times

Now considered one of his greatest works, Pena has re-written the traditional church mass for flamenco guitars, dancer and the acclaimed Chetham's Choir to brilliant effect. By combining the melodic and rhythmic nuances from flamenco with the texts of the Liturgy, Paco Pena creates something that is revelatory and joyous to watch in equal measure. Astonishing audiences the world over, and now celebrating its 20th anniversary, come enjoy this legendary artist and his great work live in the perfect setting of Manchester Cathedral. Early booking strongly recommended.

Presented by Band on the Wall. A Band on the Wall Fundraiser Event.

What the critics say about Paco Pena's Misa Flamenca:

“His total dedication of almost incredible technical skill so ensuring that listeners, held a packed house enraptured.” The Daily Telegraph

“In his first Washington appearance, flamenco guitar master Paco Peña stirred the hearts of an enthusiastic Gaston Hall.” The Washington Post

“Last night the Queen Elizabeth Hall was full to the brim with young, stalwart cheering fans if ever there was one, and a great artist.” The Guardian

“I Knew that Paco Peña was popular, and expected the concert to sell out... It is clear that the performer’s popularity has reached a new high…Paco Peña’s technique is first class and needle-sharp, his interpretations are firm, individual and rhythmic" Guitar International

“It was the most brilliant guitar playing I had heard in a long time.” 
The Press, Australia

“The Misa is that rarest of things, a totally successful fusion of disparate forms.”
The Boston Globe