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 …
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. Song settings of Bécquer’s ‘Rimas’ span over a century and feature breath-taking variety, offering unique insights into the evolution of Spanish art song. …