About this event

Recognised as one of the leading Flamenco guitarists in the UK, Mark Boden performs his interpretations of Flamenco pieces for this Classical Café. He composes Flamenco music with modern elements, fusing Latin American, Jazz, Indian, Classical, Cuban, Blues and Rock.

Mark performs in the North East, North Yorkshire and wider UK region in his group, Mark Boden’s Flamenco con Fusion, and has performed at major music festivals and several times on BBC Radio Tees. Mark has worked with Flamenco dance teachers accompanying their classes and playing for their shows.

Programme:
Entre Dos Aguas (Rumba) – Paco de Lucia
Soy (Rumba) – Gipsy Kings
Artist in Nantcol – M. Boden
Mediterranean Sundance / Rio Ancho (Rumba)- Al Di Meola and Paco de Lucía
Sting of the Bee (Buleria) – M. Boden
El Adios (Sevillana) – Amigos de Gines
Sleeping with Stones (Taranta) – M. Boden
Verde Que Te Querio Verde (Rumba) – Manzanita y Ketama

“An outstanding guitarist, full of passion and energy” – BBC Radio Tees
“A magnificent performer” – The Morning Star newspaper
“Highly entertaining, at times breath-taking, a unique and skilful musician with plenty of duende!” – Dr Bob Beagrie, author and poet

About Classical Café
Classical Café is a series of Sunday afternoon performances at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Listen to classical music in a more informal and relaxed atmosphere, enjoying coffee and cake while you listen!

Access information

Toilets and facilities
For more details about our facilities and accessing the different spaces at Middlesbrough Town Hall please visit https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/middlesbrough-town-hall/your-visit-to-middlesbrough-town-hall/accessibility-at-middlesbrough-town-hall/

Pushchair policy
Due to Middlesbrough Town Hall’s fire regulation policies pushchairs, prams & car seats must be left in our dedicated ‘buggy parking’ zone on the carriageway and cannot be taken into any of the event spaces. Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for items left there, but we do our best to keep an eye on them.

Relaxed setting
All our family events take place in a relaxed environment, and have the following features:
– There’ll be lower volume levels throughout the event
– Our spaces have consistent lighting, with low level auditorium lights on throughout
– Our musicians and facilitators have relaxed attitude to noise and moving around the space
– A quiet, chill out space will be available should you need a break

Ear defenders
Our younger visitors can find a busy venue and loud musical activities quite overwhelming. A limited number of ear defenders are available from the Box Office – by the main entrance on Albert Road. See us as early as possible to secure a pair.