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El Viento Flamenco and Orchestra
A Unique Collaboration
With the invaluable contribution of arranger Chris Palmer, El Viento Flamenco has since 2004 performed
original works for flamenco group and orchestra. These works are arrangements by Palmer based on the choreographies of El Viento. This highly unique
collaboration has garnered rave reviews and led the group down musical avenues previously undreamed of.
This page contains general information for visitors to the site, as well as technical information and sample programmes for Orchestras.
Performance Highlights
2004 - El Viento premieres original works for flamenco group & orchestra with Symphony Nova Scotia at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium -> Read Review
2006 - El Viento has follow-up show with Symphony Nova Scotia, adding new works to their programme
2007 - El Viento performs with Orchestre Symphoniqe de Québec
in Québec City QC -> Read French Review -> Read English Review
2008 - El Viento performs with the Victoria Symphony in Victoria BC
Collaborative Songs in Programme
| Song |
Duration |
Composer |
Arranger |
| Rumba Flamenca "Envuelvelo con la luz" |
Approx. 4 min. |
Rafael Fajardo |
C. Palmer (2007) |
| Alegría |
Approx. 6 min. |
Traditional/El Viento Flamenco |
C. Palmer (2007) |
| La Farruca |
Approx. 7 min. |
Traditional/El Viento Flamenco |
C. Palmer (2007) |
| Sevillanas |
Approx. 4 min. |
Traditional/El Viento Flamenco |
C. Palmer (2007) |
| Tangos Flamencos "Caminando" |
Approx. 5 min. |
Traditional/El Viento Flamenco |
C. Palmer (2007) |
| La foule |
Approx. 3 min. |
M. Rivgauche/ A. Cabral et. al. |
C. Palmer (2007) |
| Seguiriya |
Approx. 12 min. |
Traditional/El Viento Flamenco |
C. Palmer (2007) |
| Canción por Bulería "Laundry Song" |
Approx. 5 min. |
Lyrics: Sean Harris; Music: Traditional |
C. Palmer (2007) |
| Guajira |
Approx. 6 min. |
Traditional/El Viento Flamenco |
C. Palmer (2007) |
Orchestral Instrumentation
Arrangements: *3222/4231/T-1/Hp
The flute part can be covered by 2 players
Sample Programmes
OSQ technical programme 2007: View/Download
OSQ brief programme 2007: View/Download
SNS programme 2006: View/Download
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