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‘A qué aguardan mis voces’: hidden gems of Spanish vocal music
Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama The University of Manchester, Bridgeford St, ManchesterA recital of Spanish vocal music in which the acclaimed tenor Jorge Navarro Colorado and pianist-musicologist Ricardo Gosalbo explore different lyric-dramatic genres such as opera, zarzuela, tonadilla and oratorio, offering a selection of little-known gems. Presented by the Instituto Cervantes Manchester-Leeds, this recital features composers such as Sebastián Durón, Fernando Ferandiere, and Pablo Sorozábal.
Discover Spanish Zarzuela
Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall Woodhouse, LeedsIn this overview of the unique lyric-dramatic genre, rising star mezzo-soprano Julia Merino and acclaimed pianist Ricardo Gosalbo embark on a musical journey to sunlit Spain to explore Zarzuela’s vast riches. In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Leeds, this recital will feature Zarzuela highlights by masters of the genre such as Rupert Chapí, Gerónimo Giménez, Pablo
Songs at Six: French and Spanish Operetta
Milton Court Concert Hall - Guildhall School of Music & Drama 1 Milton Street, LondonRomance, glittering ballgowns, dizzying waltzes, and abundant quantities of champagne feature in this semi-staged performance of operetta highlights from France and its Pyrenean neighbour, Spain. Led by Charlie Morgan and Ricardo Gosalbo, Guildhall School singers and pianists surrender to the irresistible melodies of Jacques Offenbach, Charles Lecocq, André Messager, Manuel Fernándex Caballero, and Pablo Sorozábal.