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2005 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES
Festival Stage Series
Featuring an exciting list of international headliners, the Festival
Stage Series brings top entertainers to festival goers.
Tango Flamenco (July 15, 8 p.m., Mary McLeod Bethune Performing
Arts Center)
Opening night kicks off with a spectacular show of Spanish flamenco
and Argentine tango, two of the most captivating dance forms in
the world! This company performs in an authentic and innovative
combination of tango and flamenco dance, song and music. Single
Tickets: $55, $47, $35, $29
Dave
Brubeck Quartet (July 16, 8 p.m., Peabody Auditorium)
Brubeck, one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time,
brings his magic sound to Daytona Beach. His classic Dave Brubeck
Quartet produced the first ever million-selling jazz tune (Take
Five). At age 84, Brubeck continues to tour with a quartet and still
creates musical enchantment wherever he performs! Single Tickets:
$57, $47, $37, $29
Hispanic
Guitar Extravaganza (July 17, 6 p.m., Peabody Auditorium)
This spectacular concert features an unprecedented first: four of
today's most talented, sought-after Hispanic guitar players -- Sergio
and Odair Assad, Manuel Barrueco and Paco Peña, performing
together on one stage! Brazilian-born siblings Sergio and Odair
Assad, one of today's foremost guitar duos, have been credited with
double-handedly reviving Brazilian music for the instrument. Manuel
Barrueco is recognized internationally as a leading figure in the
guitar world today. His artistry is described as that of a superb
instrumentalist and an elegant musician, possessing seductive sound
and uncommon lyrical gifts. Paco Peña embodies both authenticity
and innovation in flamenco. As guitarist, composer, dramatist, producer
and artistic mentor he has transformed perceptions of this archetypal
Spanish art form. Single Tickets: $47, $37, $30, $27
A
Celtic Celebration (July 20, 8 p.m., Peabody Auditorium)
This colorful evening is packed with the sounds of the Irish countryside
and more!
Leahy The 20-year career voyage of these Celtic superstars proves
that a musical style defying easy definition still finds a world-wide
audience. They perform at jazz, bluegrass, country and Celtic festivals.
They play for classical audiences and have played with heavy metal
bands, and it works every time. The group snared Juno Awards for
Best Instrumental Group and Best New Group in 1997, and took home
the Best Country Group or Duo trophy the following year.
Celtic
Tenors Celtic Celebration opening act features the astonishing "Celtic
Tenors," making their American debut. "The best singing
group I have ever heard. Their version of 'Danny Boy' quite honestly
brought tears to my eyes." President Bill Clinton, Dublin Castle,
2002. Single Tickets: $47, $37, $30, $27
Tickets
for the Festival Stage series may also be purchased as part of our
"Pick 10" promotion. Purchase at least 10 tickets to Festival
performance(s) and receive a discount.
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