(Credits: Michael Cooper / www.codalario.com) Ópera XXI de España has announced that it will present its awards ceremony in a virtual event which will be held on October 25, 2020. The ceremony was initially planned for March 2020, but had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, Ópera XXI de España has been working on the new {…}
The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced a new webseries entitled “Cantar en tiempos revueltos.” The series was written by Enrique Viana and is made up of six 18-minute episodes. Daniel Bianco, director of the Spanish company, helmed the series, which stars Jesús Castejón, María José Suárez, Emilio Sánchez, Isabel Cámara, Ana Goya, Eduardo Carranza, Ángel Ruiz, Sabina Puértolas, Ruth {…}
The Teatro de la Zarzuela in Spain has announced its 2020-21 season featuring several productions, concerts, and recitals. Productions The season opens with a double entitled “Granada.” The first work in the double bill will be “La Tempranica” starring Nancy Fabiola Herrera, Ana Ibarra, Javier Franco, Rubén Amoretti, Gustavo Peña, Gerardo Bullón, and Miguel Sola. Meanwhile, Ainhoa Arteta and Virgnia {…}
El Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y la Música has initiated a process that aims to establish a timetable for the reopening of theaters throughout Spain. In an official press release, the organization, which is responsible for such organizations as the Auditoria National and the Teatro de la Zarzuela, stated that it was engaged in two separate conversations relating {…}
In celebration of World Theatre Day, the Teatro de la Zarzuela is making 12 full recordings of recent performances available on its Youtube channel. Among the zarzuelas that will be available include “Katiuska” by Pablo Sorozábal with Ainhoa Arteta, Carlos Álvarez, and Jorge de León; “La casa de Bernarda Alba” by Miquel Ortega; “Cecilia Valdés” by Gonzalo Roig starring Elizabeth {…}
Two chorus members of the Teatro de la Zarzuela have tested positive for the coronavirus. According Platea Magazine, the two members that tested positive were involved in rehearsals for the Zarzuela production of “Policías y ladrones.” The two are currently at home and are responding well to the treatment. According to the magazine, 30 chorus members that interacted with the {…}
The Ministry of Culture and Sports in Spain has canceled Plácido Domingo’s participation at the Teatro de la Zarzuela this May. The performances were supposed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the famed tenor’s first performance in Madrid. “Faced with the difficult situation and after Domingo’s own statements in which he took complete responsibility for his actions, the Instituto Nacional {…}
(Credit: Laurent Leger) The Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música has announced that Daniel Bianco has extended his contract as director of the Teatro de la Zarzuela. Bianco, who took the position in 2015, will continue the position until 2023. The general director of INAEM, Amaya de Miguel, with the Consejo Artístico de la Música, decided {…}
(Credit: GuillermoGarciaCalvo.com) The Teatro de la Zarzuela has named Guillermo García Calvo its new music director, succeeding Óliver Díaz, who currently holds the position. Calvo will take over the position on Jan. 1, 2020. Calvo made his debut at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in 2012 and has since conducted such works as “Curro Vargas,” “La tempestad,” and “Katiuska.” This {…}
The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2019-20 season featuring eight full productions, gala concerts, recitals, and many important Spanish and international stars. The season opens with Jesus Guridi’s “El Caserio” starring Raquel Lojendo, Angel Odena, Andeka Gorrotxateg, Marife Nogales, and Pablo Garcia Lopez. The second cast includes Carmen Solis, Joe Antonio Lopez, Jose Luis Sola, Ana Cristina Marco, and Jorge {…}
The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2018-19 season featuring a number of favorites and international stars. The season will also include concerts and recitals by some of the world’s greatest singers. Productions Pablo Sorozabal’s “Katiuska” opens the season with Guillermo Garcia Calvo conducting Ainhoa Arteta, Rocio Ignacio, and Maite Alberola sharing the title role. Carlos Alvarez, Ángel Odena, Jorge {…}
