The University International Research Conference on Flamenco, organized by the International Foundation Flamencology UCAM Cante de las Minas, has ended with a talk with the bullfighter Javier Conde and journalist José Castillo on 'The flamenco and bullfighting'.
Javier Conde spoke about the undeniable links between flamenco and bullfighting: "Flamenco and bullfighting are very generous arts Failure to do with the heart, you'll hardly move.".
Conde toured the emotions surrounding the world of bullfighting noting especially fear: "At times the fear is unsustainable But if there were afraid there would greatness in bullfighting The bullfighter and bull overcome their fear.." .
Furthermore, no avoided making any comments on the pressure exerted by 'anti-bullfighting' against the world of bullfighting: "You have to build a chain of protection in the world of bullfighting tournament through knowledge".
So ended a conference on his last day has also tried thematic and research from the field of sport on flamenco, body movements and new technologies for spreading flamenco (blogs and social networks).
After the talk of Javier Conde proceeded to the closing ceremony by Laura Vincent, Councillor for Tourism of the Union;
Antonio Sánchez Pato, dean of the Faculty of Sport of the UCAM;
and Juan Alfonso Garcia, Dean of the Faculty of Sport.
This afternoon, Misa Flamenca with Estrella Morente
The end to all activities related to the conference flamenco arrive this afternoon with Misa Flamenca, sung by Estrella Morente and flamenco, from 19:30 in the temple of Jeronimos Monastery.
It is the Mass he composed and recorded his father, Enrique Morente, in 1989 and has not again been interpreted since.
Admission is free (until full) and may make a voluntary donation to benefit Caritas.
Source: UCAM