Mon 9 Sep
Paco Peña — Requiem for the Earth
Presented by Queensland Performing Arts Centre in association with Brisbane Festival
Featuring his flamenco ensemble and choirs from Voices of Biralee.
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 Voices of Biralee, urging us to protect our world.
Guitarist and Composer: Paco Peña
Guitarist: Rafael Montilla
Guitarist: Benito Bernal
Singer: María Angeles Martínez
Singer: Inmaculada Rivero
Singer: Rafael Plantón
Singer: Bernardo Miranda Luna
Percussionist: Julio Alcocer
Sound Technician: Lauren Serrano
Choir Conductor: Paul Holley
Adult Choir: Resonance of Birralee
Children's Choir: Brisbane Birralee Voices
Choral Arrangements: Howard Moody
Requiem for the Earth is dedicated to the memory of Paco Peña’s friend Mary Lynch, who passed away on 10th September 2003.
Texts relating to the Earth and the environment based on the writings of Peter Bunyard.
Image by Toni Blanco
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Price
$89 — $129
Times
7:00pm
Duration
75mins
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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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
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How to get there
Concert Hall, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101
