Spanish Romance - Andrew Blanch solo guitar with Maria Eugenia Nieva mezzo-soprano - Willunga

Andrew Blanch (Guitar) with Guest Artist: Maria Eugenia Nieva (Voice)
Sunday, 11th of May, 5:00pm-6:15pm
Willunga Show Hall

Returning from an outstanding 2024 USA tour to over 37 cities and 10,000 audience members, Andrew Blanch brings a musical journey like no other. Praised as “the rockstar of nylon-acoustic music” (On Sounds), “the real deal” (Classics Today), “dazzling” (ArtsHub), and “brilliant” (Limelight Magazine), Andrew is one of Australia’s leading musicians. With prizes in more than ten international competitions, three critically acclaimed albums, and performances spanning from Berlin to Cordoba, São Paulo, London, Sydney and Auckland, he has captivated audiences around the globe.

The evening begins with a virtuosic solo Spanish guitar recital, tracing the instrument’s rich history from the heights of the European Baroque in J.S. Bach to the fiery evocations of Spanish life in the works of Catalan Maestro Isaac Albéniz. The journey continues into Latin America, with a selection of 20th-century masterpieces from Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, and Uruguay.

The concert’s emotional finale transports you to Argentina, where the phenomenal Argentinian mezzo-soprano María Eugenia Nieva joins Andrew on stage for a selection of Argentinian Tango and Música Folklórica.  Featuring Astor Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel, María Eugenia’s extraordinary interpretations bring the concert to a powerful conclusion.

An evening of passion, romance, and dazzling musicianship — this is a concert for everyone.  Andrew and Maria Eugenia’s lively on-stage storytelling, and their warm post-show conversations with audience members create a treasured experience you will never forget.  Their spectacularly successful 2024 USA tour with over 10,000 delighted attendees across 40 concerts is a testament to that. 

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OVER 10,000 TICKETS SOLD across the USA on tour in 2024!

"I've just been serenaded and fallen in love ... beautifully rich imaginings of Spanish pieces presented wonderfully." - Audience Member

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* The Bowerbird Collective & Andrew Blanch reserve the right to change the program without notice.