Acclaimed Bulgarian soprano, Sonya Yoncheva, delves into the depths of Spain s culture and heritage with her first-ever concert dedicated to Zarzuela.
Her awe-inspiring performance of the Spanish musical artform took centre stage at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid in April.
A lyrical genre
Zarzuela, often called the Spanish operetta or the Spanish musical comedy, is a fusion of song, prose and dance. Spanish conductor, Miquel Ortega, the musical director of Yoncheva s concert in Madrid says that the art form is very old and it dates back to almost 1650 .
Miquel OrtegaConductor
The subjects in Zarzuela vary, ranging from mythological stories to modern-day life. Most Zarzuelas include vocal ensembles, like trios and duets. The lyrical solos are known as romanzas.
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