UMS Concert Program, January 11, 1978: Jose Molina Bailes Espanoles --

Concert: Thirteenth
Complete Series: 4100
Power Center For The Performing Arts Ann Arbor, Michigan

The University Musical Society
The University of Michigan
Presents
Jose Molina Bailes Espanoles
Jose Molina
with
ANTONIA MARTINEZ LUIS MONTERO
Roberto Lorca Azucena Vega Beni Pizarro
Isabel Arenas Jose Bejar
BELTRAN ESPINOSA, Solo Guitarist SILVIO MASCIARELLI, Pianist
Jesus De Araceli, Guitarist Simon Serrano, Flamenco Singer
Jose Molina and Luis Montero, Choreography
Christopher Dunlop, Production Manager
Wednesday Evening, January 11, 1978, at 8:00
Power Center for the Performing Arts
Ann Arbor, Michigan
PROGRAM
Tambor de Granaderos............R. Chapi
Antonia Martinez, Luis Montero, Azucena Vega, Roberto Lorca, Beni Pizarro, Isabel Arenas and Jose Bejar
Farruca................Popular
Jose Molina with Beltran Espinosa and Jesus De Araceli
More than any other Spanish dance, the "Farruca" expresses most fully, dynamically, and fiercely, the masculinity of the Spaniard.
Zapateado..............P. Sarasate
Luis Montero, Azucena Vega, Roberto Lorca, Beni Pizarro, Isabel Arenas and Jose Bejar
Demonstrating in music the intricate and complicated rhythms of the Zapateado. This dance was created to show the technique, skill and style of the dancer's heel work.
La Noche (Seguiriyas)............Popular
Jose Molina and Antonia Martinez with Simon Serrano, Beltran Espinosa
and Jesus De Araceli
An encounter cloaked in the shadows of the night.
Thirteenth Program Seventh Annual Choice Series, Power Center Complete Programs 4100
Leyenda...............I. Albeniz
Luis Montero
A choreographic interpretation from the composer's "Iberian Suite."
Lagarteranos.............J. Guerrero
Azucena Vega, Beni Pizarro, Isabel Arenas and Jose Bejar
A folk dance from the region Castilla La Nueva, distinctive in its charm, spirit and flavor.
Ben Amor...............P. Luna
Antonia Martinez, Luis Montero and Roberto Lorca
Taranto................Popular
Jose Molina with Simon Serrano, Beltran Espinosa and Jesus De Araceli
A fandango (heel dance) of Andalusian origin, its emphasis is on the power and virility of the dance steps. As with all fandangos, its completely "free" movement is not bound by any precise rules of style.
Guitar Solo...............Popular
Beltran Espinosa
Sr. Espinosa will play a selection from his concert repertoire.
Jota de "La Dolores"............T. Breton
Jose Molina, Antonia Martinez, Luis Montero, Azucena Vega, Roberto Lorca, Beni Pizarro, Isabel Arenas and Jose Bejar
Among the rich variety of Spanish folk dances, the Jota is the best known outside of Spain. It is expressive of an energetic and strong people requiring great physical stamina, boundless enthusiasm and extraordinary agility.
INTERMISSION
Cuadro Flamenco.............Popular
Tanguillo........Beni Pizarro and Isabel Arenas
Soleares........Roberto Lorca and Jose Bejar
Garrotin............Azucena Vega
Alegrias.............Luis Montero
Cana............Antonia Martinez
Jalcos..... ........Jose Molina
Rumba Finale....... Jose Molina and The Company
A Spanish Dance program would be incomplete without the "Cuadro Flamenco." This is a reunion of the entire company, gathered together for a good time and to compete in skills.
This is an Encore Company Club night
Encore is the membership organization of the Musical Society. Members of the new Company Club are communityoriented Ann Arbor businesses whose generous support helps bridge the gap between ticket revenue and the everincreasing cost of presenting the performing arts. Ten performances are designated this season to honor them and their employees.
Tonight we especially recognize the two newest members of Encore Company Club:
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