Echoes of Saudade – July 26th, 2024, 7- 9pm CST
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Atkins Auditorium 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 An unforgettable evening celebrating the soul-stirring beauty of fado music. Featuring Lisbon’s finest, Rodrigo Costa Félix and rising star Francisco Moreira, this concert weaves together traditional fados and original compositions with a contemporary twist. Accompanied by Mark Lowery on piano, […]
Building the Bridge – Friday, May 23rd, 2024 7- 9pm CST
1900 Building 1900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission Woods, KS 66205 Ara Dinkjian is a world-renowned oud virtuoso, composer, and innovator celebrated as a vital force in modern Turkish music. Hailed for his mastery of the oud and his ability to bridge traditional and contemporary sounds, Ara blends the rich heritage of Armenian, Middle Eastern, and […]
Threads of Tradition – Thurs, April 24th, 2024, 6- 8pm CST
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures 5235 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112 A program bringing together the artistry of Turkish culture through the interplay of music and textiles. Ensemble Iberica cellist virtuoso Ezgi Karakus and artistic director Beau Bledsoe present a captivating program featuring Turkish melodies and original compositions, paired with exquisite miniature […]
Ensemble Iberica Awarded $10,440.00 Grant for Sin Fronteras Project
Kansas City, MO – July 10, 2024 – Ensemble Iberica is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant of $10,440.00 for their Sin Fronteras project, in collaboration with Mireya Ramos and Los Texmaniacs, from the Spring 2024 USArtists International (USAI) program round. These artists will proudly represent the United States at 42 […]
Ensemble Ibérica’s Beau Bledsoe and Ezgi Karakus on KCUR 89.3’s “Up To Date” with Steve Kraske
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Ezgi Karakus featured in TurkNetwork Magazine
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2023 Year-end Report
Photo: Dan White Ensemble Ibérica celebrates a decade of musical brilliance, expressing deep gratitude to supporters for your unwavering encouragement. In 2023, the ensemble achieved milestones including a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut, the appointment of Shelly Rodriguez as President, and Erin McGrane as Executive Director. We organized two concerts in Ireland and Turkey, which further […]
Sin Fronteras – Saturday, Dec 28th, 7:30- 9:30pm
In partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City. MTH Theater2450 Grand Blvd STE 301, Kansas City, MO 64108 The U.S. border with Mexico is a fault line where cultural and political forces clash and meld in a centuries-old embrace. Sin Fronteras is a monumental musical project exploring music from both sides of the […]
Sur – Saturday, Sept 14th, 7- 9pm CST
1900 Building1900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission Woods, KS 66205Parkway Room Don’t miss this unforgettable evening where two masters meet and make musical magic. Capturing the essence of Bolivian melody and heart-breaking story-telling, Gian-Carla Tisera’s soulful vocals will transport us to the heart of South America, while Colombian guitar virtuoso and vocalist, Nilko Andreas thrills and […]
La Fuente del Flamenco – Wed, July 3rd, 7- 9pm
MTH Theater2450 Grand Blvd STE 301, Kansas City, MO 64108 The fiery essence of Spain ignites with “La Fuente del Flamenco,” a concert that will transport you to the passionate heart of Andalucia. Our special guest flamenco dancer, Sachiko “La Chayí” will thrill us with the passionate rhythms and soulful dance of flamenco. This event […]