Ricardo Volkert & Carmen López – WE WILL LIVE: Songs of Darkness and Light

WE WILL LIVE in Traunstein: Flamenco, Poetry and Sparkling Stage Magic

On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Ricardo Volkert and Carmen López will transform NUTS – the cultural factory into an Andalusian soundscape. The duo spans in WE WILL LIVE – Songs of Darkness and Light the arc from vibrant Alegría to gentle world-weariness: an intense stage experience, carried by virtuosic guitar, expressive singing, and the magnetic theatrical atmosphere of the venue.

Flamenco meets Lyric: Music Theater of the Senses

This staging of the concert evening thrives on the interplay of fiery Bulerías, Flamenco Tangos, and balladic Canciones. Set verses by García Lorca, Pablo Neruda, or Rafael Alberti unfold their own dramaturgy on stage: light and shadow, closeness and distance – a poetic pulse that the audience feels in every phrase.

Art of Movement: Dance as Directorial Impulse

Carmen López leads with precise body direction through the images: fans, Bata de Cola, the glance over the shoulder – gestures turn into scenes. Her dance interludes set choreographic counterpoints, intensify the music, and open the space for strong audience reactions between jubilation and breathless silence.

Sound, Light, Atmosphere: NUTS as Resonance Body

In the table-seated hall of NUTS, an intimate acoustics is created: Ricardo Volkert's guitar outlines fine contours, the voices mix warmly, and the lighting mood models the poetry of the texts. A house with character – manageable capacity, short distances, audience-friendly play – ideal for an evening program that seeks closeness and finds intensity.

Context and Quality: Stage Experience with Award Shine

Volkert's work at the intersection of Flamenco and literature has received nationwide attention; his programs with ensembles and duo formations have been widely praised. López, raised in San Fernando, brings authentic stylistic knowledge and confident stage presence – an artistic duo that combines storytelling, stage design in the mind, and musical precision.

Practical Information for Your Visit

Address: NUTS – the cultural factory, Crailsheimstraße 12, 83278 Traunstein. Admission begins one hour before the event starts. The venue is close to the train station; parking options are available in the area. The hall accommodates around 100 people; catering in the foyer provides the right atmosphere before the start and during the break.

Conclusion: WE WILL LIVE is an evening about light and shadow, love and loss – Flamenco as storytelling art. Those who appreciate stage design in the mind, precise dramaturgy, and immediate audience proximity will experience a great small form here: close, poetic, compelling.

Official Channels of Ricardo Volkert & Carmen López:

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• Website: https://ricardo-volkert.de/
• Website: https://www.carmen-lopez.com/

Sources:

• Ricardo Volkert – Concert Dates
• Carmen López – Performances
• NUTS – The Cultural Factory – Welcome
• NUTS – The Cultural Factory – Contact, Directions, Pre-Sale
• Large District Town Traunstein – Event Rooms, Capacities
• Event Entry – Ricardo Volkert & Carmen López in Traunstein
• Ricardo Volkert – CDs and Press Reviews