The Zarzuela Companion by Christopher Webber,Plácido Domingo,Pl& Domingo,#225,cido

By Christopher Webber,Plácido Domingo,Pl& Domingo,#225,cido

it's been stated that zarzuela capacity to Spain what operetta skill to Vienna, Offenbach to Paris, Gilbert and Sullivan to London, and the musical to Broadway. Zarzuela is Spain's targeted contribution to lyric theatre, a mix of spoken and sung drama with a posh historical past extending over 4 centuries.

The Zarzuela Companion is a accomplished consultant to zarzuela's preferred and romantic works written after 1850, with chapters dedicated to the main Spanish zarzuela composers, writers and singers. whole synopses of all sixty works chosen are brought on the point of aspect useful for non-Spanish audio system to stick with besides ease. The ebook additionally positive aspects distinctive sections at the historical past of the style, and at the parallel Catalan and Cuban zarzuela traditions.

A foreword through Plácido Domingo, a specific discography with present catalog reference numbers, a short bilingual bibliography and word list of Spanish phrases make this publication crucial for the newcomer and aficionado alike.

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