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Oscuro Brillante

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium

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$65 Regular  •   $58.50 Friends  •  $48.75 Students and Seniors

 

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Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the world’s great dancers,” Eva Yerbabuena presents Yerbagüena (Oscuro Brillante) — a commanding culmination of her 20-year career.

In this theatrical, expressionistic work, she explores the ever-shifting dialogue between tradition and innovation in flamenco, weaving moments of raw intensity with echoes of Pina Bausch’s avant-garde spirit.

Across four movements, Yerbagüena is a meditation on duality: stillness and motion, rigidity and fluidity, classicism and experimentation, darkness and light. Accompanied by piercing live music, Yerbabuena pushes against structures only to reveal their strength, rejecting modernity even as she immerses herself in it.

At the heart of the performance lies a conviction that defines her artistry: “Continuous transformation is a morbid provocation that not only exists, but also gives meaning to everything.” With her, darkness becomes radiant, and flamenco itself is reimagined as both timeless and fiercely alive.

A black and white image of two flamenco dancers performing on stage. One is leaning back on a stool while the other is supporting them.

Cast and Crew

Eva María Garrido García

Bailaora

Paco Jarana

Guitar

Daniel Suárez

Percusión

Antonio El Turry

Cantaor

Ezequiel Montoya Jiménez

Cantaor

El Tremendo

Cantaor

Fernando Martin Martín

Iluminación

Carmen Manuela Franco Garrido

Tour Manager

Peñas

November 20–23

Peñas are informal social venues that bring together audiences and artists to encourage conversation and allow for the appreciation of performances, both planned and spontaneous.

Join us in the Museum’s Atrium as it transforms into a Peña following the performances in the Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium. Mingle with other audience members, the artists, and enjoy the festive atmosphere while diverse local flamenco artists whisk you away each evening.

 

*Admission to each Peña is included with the ticket purchased for that evening’s performance. Tickets for the Peñas can’t be purchased separately.

Unlock the Full Duende Experience

Enjoy all four evening shows and save 20% on every performance when you purchase the complete package.

Please note: The discount is not applied automatically. Please use the link to purchase the package.

The Museum’s Performing Arts programming is generously supported by the Nanji Family Foundation.

Carmen Romero serves as Associate Curator for the 2025 Duende International Flamenco Festival.

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