The Golden Age of flamenco, the height of its most pure and authentic form, is said to date back a hundred years. Yet in this seminal work, it is clear that Israel Galván’s profound artistic expression, with its contemporary refinement and blending of styles and eras, is equal to the duende of times gone by. La Edad de Oro is a tribute to the traditions he reinvents; the secret to his longevity. While Galván revisits the piece regularly, for its twenty-year anniversary, he has decided to reinvent it, alongside star guitar players and flamenco signers. He constantly refines the musicality of his zapateado, finding the balanced precision he is known for. With Israel Galván, the Golden Age of flamenco is today, and it has only just begun!

Thomas Hahn