in hand he wanted accept again old dancer’s way Antonio Gades. It was first with a park bearing his name, which the artist inaugurated in 1998, six years before his death, and on this occasion, a life-size bronze sculpture that he has chaired since Wednesday, this March. 29, 2023, entrance to the Castelar Theatre.
The dancer’s daughter attended the public performance, chaired by the mayor Rubén Alfaro. Maria Esteveand his widow, Maria Evgenia Eiriz as well as representatives of aged culture and society.
Urban sculpture, the work of the sculptor loving Lopez Gullonshows a dynamic Gades in one of his classic moves and the fullness of his art. It was decided to place it next to the Castelar Theatre, as it was one of the iconic places of the city’s performing arts in the 20th century. A personal commitment that Cultural Councilor Amado Navalón was able to fulfill.
“Thank you very much from the heart”
Visibly touched, María thanked Esteve “Recognition by my father’s city. He has always maintained his bond and relationship with Elda and we want it to stay that way. We are so grateful for this tribute and the love you have given us.”
Eugenia Eiriz says, “Antonio’s figure continues to be ubiquitous and we continue to work to spread his figure and art through the Foundation named after him. This recognition is one of the strongest given to him because it is so important for a statue to be on the doors of such an important theater. Thank you very much from the heart.”
Rubén Alfaro, stating that he has closed the action Elda wanted to offer a well-deserved, meaningful and necessary public appreciation of the love she has always felt for Antonio Gades. And people needed to determine that Antonio Gades, despite belonging to that culture and the world, had one hundred percent Eldense roots..
“Dear by All”
The mayor also underlined the following in his speech: “We have been the custodians of Gades’ memories, memories and trajectory. We are proud that some of the talent of this great man who is Antonio travels in our identity as well. From today onwards, his gaze will meet that of Eldens and his fellow countrymen every day. in front of our theater and you will find this statue of Eldense loved by all and for all “.
Rubén Alfaro closed the event, which was attended by more than 200 people, hoping it would be beneficial. “This bronze that melts the story of our beloved dancer will keep her memory alive forever and I hope her career sows the seeds of illusion among the youth of our city so that Elda brings new and new artists to the tables of world theaters.” .
Born in a cave in Mount Bolón
“bailaor” born on November 14, 1936 The home-cave of Mount Bolón de Elda and died on July 20, 2004 Madrid, along with the late singer and actor Pedrito Rico and the recently deceased soprano Ana María Sánchez, is the most universal artist the city has produced in its recent history. His father, a bricklayer by profession, moved to the Madrid front with the Army of the Republic and was later followed by the whole family. Antonio Esteve Rodenas His stage name – Antonio Gades – started to come to the fore with his stage name. dance world
taken into account A great Spanish folklore of the 60s and 70sHe came to direct the National Ballet, founded his own company and toured the world’s major theaters together, represented Spain at the Spanish Exhibition. new York 1964 and later Cuba He was hailed as a flamenco idol in 2004, the year he died. National Order of José Martí.
Eldense acted Japan, United States, Morocco, Argentina or Cuba. And in this last country his ashes rest because, alive, he wanted his remains buried in Cuba. “second homeland”.