Modern flamenco’s greatest rule breaker, Galván ignites flamenco’s Golden Age

To mark the 20th anniversary of this landmark work, La Edad de Oro returns to the stage in a renewed version featuring the voice of María Marín and Rafael Rodríguez on guitar. A modern classic in Israel Galván’s repertoire, the piece has toured extensively around the world, paying tribute to flamenco’s “Golden Age” – the period from the late 19th to early 20th century, when the traditional singing style ‘cante’ and rhythmic movement ‘baile’ reached their peak in form and creative expression.

This is Galván’s most “classic” work. It combines his deep knowledge of flamenco’s roots with the dazzling brilliance of his avant-garde vision. Described by the Daily Telegraph as “modern flamenco’s great rule breaker” Galván crafts a flamenco that is conceptually rich, technically daring, and rooted in tradition.

La Edad de Oro is the ideal introduction to Galván’s language – a perfect gateway for audiences new to his work. He doesn’t preserve flamenco in a glass case; he sets it alight.

Part of Flamenco Festival 2026

Header image description: A male dancer appears on a wooden stage in a spotlight. He strikes a pose, with his feet crossed, one arm straight out to his side and one bent at his hip. He wears a black tshirt, shorts and tights. In the background, a singer and guitarist sit, they also wear black and almost fade into the background.

Header image © Isabelle Louvier