A vibrant fusion of artistic expressions
We are a pioneering musical ensemble based in Montreal, integrating the passionate traditions of flamenco with the vibrant sounds of Latin American music. We seamlessly integrate classical music and flamenco dance, featuring a pianist who transforms into a flamenco dancer during performances. This dynamic combination of art forms, along with our multicultural roots, delivers a powerful, inspirational and immersive experience. Our electrifying program features esteemed artists—Katarzyna Musial on piano and dance, Hugo Larenas on guitar, and Hanser Santos Gomez on percussion and vocal.
Katarzyna Musial
Polish-Canadian pianist Katarzyna Musial, regarded as a major talent, blessed with an astounding technique and an interpretive panache by the Chicago Classical Review, has performed as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Ms. Musial, winner of multiple international awards, a Steinway Artist, is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the Stella Musica Festival which aims to promote Women in Music.
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Hugo Larenas
Hugo-Andres Larenas, a Montreal-born guitarist of Chilean heritage, is a performer, composer, and teacher. He has studied under renowned guitar masters and won the 2006 Grand Prix de Guitare de Montréal. His versatile career spans genres from Chilean folklore to rock, flamenco, and classical music. Larenas has performed both locally and internationally, collaborating with prestigious groups such as the Opéra de Montréal.
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Hanser Santos
Hanser Santos is an exceptional Cuban percussionist who has he explored diverse musical styles, collaborating internationally and touring with the Opera de La Calle. Since moving to Montreal in 2014, he has performed with flamenco, Latin, and jazz artists at renowned festivals such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Nuits d’Afrique, and the Festival de Flamenco de Montreal.
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Spectacular Grand Concert
“Adding to the night’s enchantment, Fuego Flamenco set the stage ablaze with their dynamic fusion of flamenco music and dance. Their passionate performance was a fiery testament to the vibrant cultural diversity that Stella Musica Festival celebrates.”
– Genevieve PM Roy @PBS, 2024
Katarzyna Musiał: A Multitude of Talents in One Person
“After this lovely appetizer, Fuego Flamenco came and set the evening on fire. I am always dazzled by the multiple talents of Katarzyna Musial, who combines perfect mastery of the piano with that of flamenco dance! You have to see her excellently interpret virtuosic piano pieces and then seamlessly rise – as if nothing happened – to continue the piece as a seasoned flamenco dancer… What a talent in one person! Several pieces from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mainly from Andalusia, were performed during this first part of the show.”
Luce Laganis, @Patwhite, 2023
Glowing Reviews of Fuego Flamenco’s Performance at the 8th edition of the Stella Musica Festival
“Adding a touch of fiery intensity to the evening, the group Fuego Flamenco graced the stage with their extraordinary fusion of flamenco and Latin American music. Led by the exceptionally talented trio of Katarzyna Musiał (piano, dance), Hanser Santos Gómez (percussion, voice), and Hugo Larenas (guitar), Fuego Flamenco delivered a spellbinding performance, accented by stunning background visuals, that blended traditional and contemporary elements while captivating the senses.”
– Genevieve PM Roy @PBS, 2023
Sensational Concert in New York to Kick Off 2023!
During this unique concert combining flamenco and Latin American music, the audience heard the expressive piano and guitar playing [Katarzyna Musial Piano, Hugo Larenas] of works by the greatest composers from Spain, Cuba, Brazil and Venezuela. Between pieces, Katarzyna performed beautiful flamenco dances with flair and passion.”
– Zosia Zeleska-Bobrowski, @Super Express USA, 2023
New Year’s Concert: A Remarkable Event!
“…We enjoyed some superb interpretations. It was an incredible musical spectacle, exceptional, intriguing, with many surprises.”
– Robert Łapiński, 2022