Notes made in February 2013! (inspired by article in January Condé Nast Traveler magazine)...
Dominique came along.
stayed at the Sofitel - the Grand Amsterdam
dinners at the Brasserie Harkema (early before seeing - and falling asleep because of jet lag - "Rembrandt, the Musical"); Hemelse Modder (very gay; with nephew Jean and his partner); Puri Mas (with André and Sylva?);The Mansion; and De Kas (organized for CISAC by local Society, Buma-Stemra, in a disaffected greenhouse in the Eastern part of Amsterdam), the latter featured (picture) in the magazine
jeudi 30 novembre 2006
dimanche 12 novembre 2006
Corral de la Morería, Madrid November 2006
Dinner and flamenco, November 11, 2006
Picture (above) by Lisa Limer
Extracted from the website of Corral de la Morería:
"Corral de la Morería was started by Manuel del Rey in 1956, and is the most known tablao flamenco in the world.
Throughout its history, Corral de la Morería flamenco show has witnessed the perfomance of some of the finest professionals of this discipline, including: Pastora Imperio, La Chunga, María Albaicín, El Güito, Mario Maya, Manuela Vargas, Lucero Tena, Isabel Pantoja, Antonio Gades and Blanca del Rey, not to mencion an endless numbre of singers, guitarist and dancers.
It's location is priviledged, as it is in the centre of Madrid - next to the Royal Palace, in the main historic quarters of the city -, its decoration, the arabic corbels and streetlamps dating from the 18th and 19th C recreate a setting reminiscent of the original tablao flamenco, that takes you back in time.
Considered as the "Cathedral of flamenco art" of Spain, this establishment is frequently visited by well-known celebrities visiting Madrid, therefore don't be surprised should you find yourself seated by the King of Spain, Government Presidents or famous international artists."
Extracted from the website of Corral de la Morería:
"Corral de la Morería was started by Manuel del Rey in 1956, and is the most known tablao flamenco in the world.
Throughout its history, Corral de la Morería flamenco show has witnessed the perfomance of some of the finest professionals of this discipline, including: Pastora Imperio, La Chunga, María Albaicín, El Güito, Mario Maya, Manuela Vargas, Lucero Tena, Isabel Pantoja, Antonio Gades and Blanca del Rey, not to mencion an endless numbre of singers, guitarist and dancers.
It's location is priviledged, as it is in the centre of Madrid - next to the Royal Palace, in the main historic quarters of the city -, its decoration, the arabic corbels and streetlamps dating from the 18th and 19th C recreate a setting reminiscent of the original tablao flamenco, that takes you back in time.
Considered as the "Cathedral of flamenco art" of Spain, this establishment is frequently visited by well-known celebrities visiting Madrid, therefore don't be surprised should you find yourself seated by the King of Spain, Government Presidents or famous international artists."
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