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An Introduction to Zarzuela: a Selection of Highlights of the Spanish Lyric-Dramatic Genre

The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, Manchester

The Instituto Cervantes Manchester, in collaboration with The Iberian and Latin American Music Society, is pleased to present a concert dedicated to Zarzuela, a unique lyrical genre with its roots in 17th Century Spain. On this occasion, we will enjoy ‘An Introduction to Zarzuela: a Selection of Highlights of the Spanish Lyric-Dramatic Genre’, performed by

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An introduction to Zarzuela

Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall Woodhouse, Leeds

An introduction to Zarzuela: a selection of highlights of the Spanish lyric-dramatic genre. In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Leeds. Doors: open from 12:30pm Julieth Lozano & Ricardo Gosalbo Colombian soprano, Julieth Lozano was the winner of the Dame Kiri Te Kanawa audience prize in the 2023 Cardiff Singer of the World. She graduated with a

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Bécquer 150

Online broadcast

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (1836–1870) is widely considered the quintessential Spanish Romantic author. His poetry was crucial in the establishment of the Spanish Lied, and its impact on Spanish music has been far-reaching. The Becquerian song settings span over a century and feature breath-taking variety, offering unique insights into the evolution of Spanish art song. Ricardo

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