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- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – Teatro de La Abadía: Entremeses
One of Spain’s most acclaimed theater companies makes its U.S. debut with a revival of Entremeses, featuring three comedic one-acts by Don Quixote author Miguel de Cervantes.
Mar 17 – Mar 18, 2015
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Man of La Mancha
A musical comedy directed by Shakespeare Theatre Company Associate Artistic Director Alan Paul.
Mar 17 – May 3, 2015
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Cristina Pato in concert
A pop star of the Spanish bagpipes, Pato’s musical influences of jazz and Latin sounds represent a portion of her commitment to cultural exchange.
Mar 14, 2015
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – Literature Panels and Forums
The three-day literature series, moderated by Marie Arana offers an array of literary voices, reaching from Spain and Portugal to many Latin American countries, as well as Africa and the Caribbean.
Mar 14 – Mar 15, 2015
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – Tres Pablos: Casals, Neruda and Picasso. A multimedia celebration
Moderated by Marie Arana, this tribute to three giants of the Spanish-speaking world features short videos, live music, and interviews with Marta Casals Istomin and Julia Alvarez, a translator of Pablo Neruda.
Mar 13, 2015
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – María Muñoz, Mal Pelo & Tania Pérez-Salas Compañía de Danza
In a double bill program, María Muñoz, Artistic Director of Mal Pelo Dance Company, brings the U.S. premiere of her solo piece Bach, followed by Tania Pérez-Salas Compañía de Danza with a new work, Made in Mexico XX.
Mar 13 – Mar 14, 2015
- Science
- Washington, D.C.
Ecusa's Scientific Lectures: Working with fishermen to recover the world’s fisheries
Fisheries Global Priority Lead Carmen Revenga will speak about how The Nature Conservancy is working around the world with industry and fishing communities to create sustainable fisheries.
Mar 12, 2015
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Pedro Carboné and Antonio Muñoz Molina: Spain, Flamenco and the Piano
A concert by Spanish pianist Pedro Carboné with narration from author Antonio Muñoz Molina.
Mar 12, 2015
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – National Symphony Orchestra with Christoph Eschenbach
Iberian culture’s impact on France is explored through Ravel’s Boléro, Chabrier’s España, Debussy’s Ibéria, and Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole featuring violinist Leticia Moreno’s NSO debut.
Mar 12 – Mar 14, 2015
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – Compañía María Pagés: Utopía
Spain-based dancer and choreographer María Pagés brings the U.S. premiere of her 2011 work Utopía for her company’s Kennedy Center debut
Mar 11 – Mar 12, 2015
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – PostClassical Ensemble: Iberian Mystics: The Confluence of Faiths
The ensemble presents a U.S. premiere multimedia program of music, flamenco dance, poetry, and visual art inspired by a confluence of Islamic, Catholic, and Jewish influences and written by Antonio Muñoz Molina and Joseph Horowitz.
Mar 10 – Mar 11, 2015
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras: Voces, Suite Flamenca
Flamenco superstar Sara Baras and her company present the D.C. premiere of her sizzling 2014 work, Voces, Suite Flamenca.
Mar 9, 2015
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite at Millennium Stage
As part of IBERIAN SUITE: global arts remix festival, the Kennedy Center presents free music performances at Millennium Stage.
Mar 9 – Mar 14, 2015
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – Concha Buika with Iván 'Melon' Lewis & Continuum Quartet
An internationally renowned, multi-genre singer, prolific recording artist, and two-time Latin Grammy winner, Concha Buika is joined by brilliant pianist Iván “Melon” Lewis and his Continuum Quartet.
Mar 8, 2015
- Culinary Arts
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – Juan Mari Arzak: The world is a house
Explore the creative culinary vision of globally acclaimed chef Juan Mari Arzak, who has spent 45 years in haute cuisine.
Mar 8, 2015
- Culinary Arts
- Washington, D.C.
Iberian Suite – Euskadi: Cocina en la cumbre
Documentary filmmaker, journalist, and author of several books on gastronomy, Hasier Etxeberria presents a cinematic reflection on the Basque Country’s culinary history, and the notoriety of its chefs and restaurateurs, followed by a discussion.
Mar 7, 2015