Duo Andaluz Guitare Violon

Duo Andaluz guitare & violon at Espace culturel du Vieux Lyon

At Espace culturel du Vieux Lyon, we are delighted to present Duo Andaluz guitare & violon, a program that resonates perfectly with our venue’s intimate scale and luminous acoustics. Nestled in the Renaissance heart of the city, our stage favors nuance: the softest breath of a bow, the crisp snap of rasgueado, the lingering afterglow of a final chord. This evening is conceived to let the poetry of Andalusian colors unfold in close conversation, guitar and violin trading phrases that travel from whisper to whirlwind. The duo’s approach favors clarity and warmth over spectacle, inviting listeners to sit within the sound rather than at a distance from it. In our hall, the dialogue between the rounded timbre of a nylon-strung guitar and the singing line of the violin gains a vivid presence, with details of texture and articulation carrying naturally to every seat. We have programmed this date as part of our ongoing exploration of string repertoire that bridges tradition and contemporary sensibility, and Duo Andaluz guitare & violon brings exactly that: a living language of rhythm, melody, and improvisational spark that feels both time-honored and immediate.

Repertoire, color, and rhythm on our stage

The evening’s musical arc embraces the breadth of Iberian expression, from luminous salon miniatures to the earthy, dance-born pulse of flamenco. Expect refined lyricism alongside rhythmic drive: violin lines shaped in the spirit of cante jondo, guitar patterns that hold compás in bulerías or tangos, and moments of free conversation where both instruments weave spontaneous ornament. The duo frequently salutes Spanish classical masters in elegant, duo-tailored arrangements—pieces listeners love to hear in new light, such as Asturias (Leyenda) by Albéniz, Tárrega’s Recuerdos de la Alhambra and Capricho Árabe, or a Danza Española by Granados. You may also encounter nods to Falla’s folkloric universe and contemporary flamenco-inspired material, with colors shifting from the radiant clarity of alegrías to the nocturnal hues of soleá. For our space, the artists have curated contrasts that speak beautifully to its resonance: plucked, bell-like harmonics set against cantabile violin phrases; quicksilver picado flashing through rhythmic cycles; arco and pizzicato answering the guitar’s percussive golpe. The result is a sound world that feels close, tactile, and eloquent, where each cadence lands with architectural poise and each flourish carries the energy of dance.

From our vantage point at Espace culturel du Vieux Lyon, what excites us most about Duo Andaluz guitare & violon this season is the freshness of their material and the care with which it has been honed onstage. Recent outings have seen the duo expand its palette with newly minted arrangements and original interludes that thread seamlessly between classical repertoire and flamenco idioms, favoring storytelling flow over genre boundaries. Their artistic momentum shows in the pacing of the set: meditative preludes bloom into rhythmic tableaux; folkloric echoes are reframed with contemporary voicings; silences are shaped as consciously as sound. In Lyon, they bring that distilled experience into a duo-focused format that highlights trust, agility, and a shared instinct for narrative. Our hall’s clear, supportive acoustics allow their dynamic range to breathe, making space for fine-grained detail at low volume and a thrilling bloom when the music ignites. It is precisely the kind of program we seek to champion here in Vieux Lyon: rooted in heritage, vivid in the present, and crafted to reward attentive listening.