Ensemble Ibérica 2024 Annual report
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Ensemble Ibérica at Lincoln Center.
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Ensemble Ibérica will present our collaboration “Sin Fronteras” with Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices at globalFEST in January 2025 at David Geffen Hall in New York City, presented by Lincoln Center. We’re thrilled to be a part of this cultural catalyst celebrating different musical traditions!This annual festival features an eclectic array of […]
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
Listen Friday, March 22nd at 9am CT to hear more on our exciting concert series and upcoming international destination concerts. Tune in to 89.3FM or stream Listen here
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 […]