Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Upcoming Events at the Lisner Auditorium


Starting on Thursday, February 12th, Noche de Sevilla: Arcángel, Dorantes, Rosario Toledo will be performed at the Lisner Auditorium. This concert, hailed by officials at Lisner as a “captivating concert of vocals, piano and dance” that “features award-winning artists from the prestigious Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla.” That show will feature a variety of dances, songs, and instruments. Tickets can be ordered online, or bought at the box office. They are on sale for $20 for GW students.


Following, on Saturday the 14th, is a production of Carmen by the Antonio Gades Company. According to Lisner, this production is “Based on Carlos Saura's Oscar-winning film and performed by one of Europe's premier dance troupes, Carmen is the masterpiece which catapulted choreographer Antonio Gades and his company to international fame.” The show will feature over thirty dancers and musicians. According to the UK Times, the production is “drama of the highest order” and “heart stopping.” Tickets can be purchased at the box office, or online for a cost of $20 for GW students.


Additional information on these shows, and the rest of Lisner’s spring lineup, can be found at www.lisner.org.



-Pat Miller


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