Diego Alonso (Diego-Alonso Audette-Aste)
Flamenco Guitarist - Chicago, IL - March 2010
 

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Diego Alonso (Diego-Alonso Audette-Aste) began playing rock guitar at age 17 and flamenco guitar at age 21.  Predominantly self-taught, Diego also studied flamenco guitar intensively with Fernando Moreno, José Luis Balao, Manuel Lozano "El Carobonero" (Jerez de la Frontera), and with José "Pansequito Hijo" Cortés (Perto de Santa María).  He has also studied jazz theory with David Bloom and Marty Metzger (Chicago, IL) and continues to further his music education when possible.

In 2000, Diego began performing regularly with Chicago-based flamenco and World-music group, "Las Guitarras de España,' and has since shared the stage with a variety of accomplished musicians and companies including Alfonso Cid, Vicente Griego, Darwin Noguera, Victor Garcia, and many others.

In 2007 Diego performed with the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater in Warsaw, Poland along side singer/guitarist José "Pansequito Hijo" Cortés and in 2008 was invited to score, arrange, and perform one of his compositions for Fulcrum Point New Music Orchestra's "Passport to World Music" concert at Chicago's Harris Theater.  Currently, Diego is the guitarist for flamenco group, "idilio," which released it's first CD in 2009.  Buy idilio's music oniTunes.

CASTELLANO

Diego Alonso (Diego-Alonso Audette-Aste) empezó a tocar guitarra rock a los 17 años y flamenco a los 21.  Músico predominantemente autodidacta, Diego también estudio guitarra flamenca intensivamente con Fernando Moreno, José Luis Balao, Manuel Lozano "El Carobonero" (Jerez de la Frontera), y con José "Pansequito Hijo" Cortés (Puerto de Santa María).  Diego también estudió teoría jazz con David Bloom y Marty Metzger (Chicago, IL) y continúa su educación musical siempre que sea posible.

En el 2000, comenzó a tocar frecuentemente con "Las Guitarras de España" (conjunto de flamenco y música mundial en Chicago) y desde entonces a compartido el escenario con artistas dotados como Alfonso Cid, Vicente Griego, Darwin Noguera, Victor Garcia, y otros.

En el 2007, Diego actuó con el Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater en Varsovia, Polonia junto con guitarrista/cantaor José "Pansequito Hijo" Cortés y en el 2008 fue invitado a tocar y arreglar una de sus composiciones para el concierto "Passport to World Music" del Fulcrum Point New Music Orchestra en el teatro Harris Theater de Chicago.  Actualmente es guitarrista habitual del grupo flamenco, "idilio," quien estrenó su primero disco en el 2009.  Compra la música de idilio en iTunes.

PERFORMANCES - ACTUACIONES

2010
- DePaul University Concert Hall. Idilio. Chicago, IL
- Harold Washington Library Theater. Idilio. Chicago, IL
- Instituto Cervantes Theater (Chicago Flamenco Festival). Idilio. Chicago, IL
- Uncommon Ground - Devon (regular performances). Idilio. Chicago, IL
- Logan Sqaure Auditorium (Chicago Flamenco Festival). Idilio. Chicago, IL
- Green Dolphin Street Jazz Club (open for Canteca de Macao). Idilio. Chicago, IL

2009
- Chicago Cultural Center (World Music Festival). Idilio. Chicago, IL
- Instituto Cervantes Theater (Idilio CD Release). Idilio. Chicago, IL|
- Uncommon Ground - Devon (regular performances). Idilio. Chicago, IL
- Acorn Theater. With Las Guitarras de España. Three Oaks, MI
- NEIU Recital Hall (American Spanish Dance Festival opening). Idilio. Chicago, IL
- HotLoft. Idilio. Chicago, IL
- Uncommon Ground - Devon. With Las Guitarras de España. Chicago, IL
- Chicago Cultural Center (Music Without Borders Series). Idilio. Chicago, IL
- Lincoln Park Cultural Center Theater. Idilio. Chicago, IL
- IUPUI Recital Hall. Idilio & Las Guitarras de España. Indianapolis, IN
- Spertus Institute Theater. With Las Guitarras de España. Chicago, IL

2008
- Skokie Theater. With Las Guitarras de España. Skokie, IL
- Uncommon Ground - Devon. With Las Guitarras de España. Chicago, IL
- Morse Theater. With Las Guitarras de España and Alfonso Cid. Chicago, IL
- Harris Theater. Solo and composed, scored and performed composition with Fulcrum Point New Music Orchestra. Chicago, IL
- Links Hall. With Clinard Dance Theater - "Jond Portraits." Chicago, IL
- Acorn Theater. With Las Guitarras de España. Three Oaks, MI

2007
- Chicago Symphony Center. Cuadro Flameno for Macy's Day of Music. Chicago, IL
- Green Mill Jazz Club. With Alfonso Ponticelli. Chicago, IL
- Hot House Theater. With Las Guitarras de España and Alfonso Cid. Chicago, IL
- Old Town School of Folk Music. With Las Guitarras de España. Chicago, IL

2006
- Polski Teatr. With Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater w/ José "Pansequito Hijo" Cortés. Warsaw, Poland
- Collegium Nobilium Teatr. With Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater w/ José "Pansequito Hijo" Cortés. Warsaw, Poland
- Green Mill Jazz Club. With Alfonso Ponticelli. Chicago, IL
- Acorn Theater. With Las Guitarras de España. Three Oaks, MI
- Hot House Theater. With Las Guitarras de España. Chicago, IL
- Old Town School of Folk Music Theater. With Las Guitarras de España. Chicago, IL
- Chicago Cultural Center Claudia Cassidy Theater. With Las Guitarras de España. Chicago, IL
- Music Institute Theater. With Las Guitarras de España. Evanston, IL

FESTIVALS - FESTIVALES
- Chicago Flamenco Festival. Idilio (Flamenco). Chicago, IL 2010
- World Music Festival. Idilio (Flamenco). Chicago, IL 2009
- American Spanish Dance Festival (Flamenco). Idilio. Chicago, IL. 2009
- Gypsy Jazz Festival (Flamenco). With Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan – Chicago, IL. 2006
- Chicago Flamenco Festival. With Las Guitarras de España - Chicago, IL 2005

LECTURES-CONFERENCIAS
- Monmouth College. Flamenco Guitar Workshop and Performance. Idilio. Chicago, IL. 2010
- University of Illinois-Chicago. Guest Lecturer. Intro to Flamenco History, Music, and Culture. 2009
- Over 100 elementary schools, high schools, and universities in Illinois, the Midwest (U.S.), and the East-Coast (U.S.). Flamenco Performance-Lecture w/ Las Guitarras de España. 2003-2009
- LEARNING ON STAGE (Flamenco Performance-Lecture): 2006
--- Northshore Center for Performing Arts Theater. Skokie, IL
--- Count Bassie Theater. Red Bank, NJ
--- Pabst Theater. Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION - EDUCACÍON
- Marty Metzger (Jazz Theory). 2009-2010
- Bloom School of Jazz. Chicago, IL (Jazz Theory). 2007
- Fernando Moreno. Jerez de La Frontera, Cádiz (Flamenco Guitar). 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Manuel Lozano “El Carbonero.” Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz (Flamenco Guitar). 2003, 2007
- José Cortés “Pansequito Hijo.” (Flamenco Guitar). 2006
- Northeastern Illinois University Chicago (Classical Guitar). 2006
- Juan Carmona (Flamenco Guitar Master Class). 2006
- José Luis Balao. Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz (Flamenco Guitar). 2005
- Loyola University Chicago (Classical Guitar). 1995-1996

RECORDINGS - GRABACIONES
- idilio, Idilio. 2009
- Cuatro por Arriba. Las Guitarras de España. 2007 (guest artist)
- Un Respiro por El Mundo. Las Guitarras de España. 2005 (guest artist)

ASSOCIATIONS - ASOCIACIONES
- ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers)
 

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