Detalle de El tañedor de viola, Anónimo. Museo Nacional del Prado
Sobre la banda sonora de “Entre dos aguas”, obra maestra del flamenco compuesta por Paco de Lucía, en su interpretación durante el concierto celebrado en Zúrich en 2011, una narración visual aúna la tradición de la pintura y el flamenco, arte en estado puro: “Manos que hablan. Escúchalas, míralas”. Imágenes filmadas por Curro Sánchez Varela y fotografías de Gabriela Canseco Vallejo.
El Museo Nacional del Prado agradece la generosa participación de la Fundación Paco de Lucía en este proyecto.
La Fundación Paco de Lucía
La fundación Paco de Lucía es un proyecto cultural que nace con la doble vocación de difundir el legado del maestro y, sobre todo, de continuar con la que fue siempre su gran lucha: impulsar el flamenco y dotarlo del prestigio internacional que merece.
Aspiran a ser una referencia internacional y fuente de inspiración para los amantes de la música en general y del flamenco en particular, conformando un laboratorio de innovación para el género y trabajando en colaboración con otras iniciativas artísticas y musicales para enriquecer el ecosistema del Flamenco y la cultura española en el mundo.
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The National Prado Museum recently celebrated the legacy of Paco de Lucía in honour of the 75th anniversary of his birth.
Born in 1947 in Algeciras, Spain, the renowned Flamenco guitarist left behind an enormous legacy in Spanish culture, changing the course of Flamenco guitar-playing forever and capturing the heart of people all over the world. His professional career began reluctantly in the 1950s when he was encouraged to play guitar in bars to help support his working-class family.
The Prado Museum chose to mark his passing with a special display dedicated to his life and legacy. Showcasing some of his most treasured guitars as well as archive footage of his performances and interviews, the tribute to Paco de Lucía offered visitors a rare chance to peek into the mind of the master musician. Also featured in the exhibition was one of his most iconic guitars, which was handcrafted for him by the legendary luthier Jose Romanillos.
In addition to the exhibition, the museum also hosted a series of lectures and performances honoring the musician. Legendary Mexican composer and guitarist, Armando Manzanero, presented an acoustic homage to the established musician, with accompanying guests from the flamenco world such as La Susi and El Mayito.
This special tribute to the memory of Paco de Lucía brought in many enthusiasts who longed to experience the memory of their beloved musician and guitarist. Through the exhibition and the concerts, the museum kept the name and legacy of Paco de Lucía alive and offered fans a chance to experience the music and guitar work of their inspirations.