Zarzuela is a lyric-dramatic art form which alternates between spoken and sung scenes. The latter incorporate both
operatic arias and choruses and popular songs, as well as dance. The genre originated in
Spain as a
court entertainment in the 17th century and is still performed today, primarily in Spain,
Latin America and the
Philippines. The following is a list of composers who have written works in this genre.
^Letellier, Robert Ignatius (2015).
Rafael Millán, Operetta: A Sourcebook, Volume 2, p. 891. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
ISBN1443885088
^Alberto Joya,
Rodrigo Prats (1909–1980), Mundo Clásico, August 28, 1999 (based on Helio Orovio, Diccionario de la Música Cubana, Havana: Editorial Letras Cubanas, 1981).
Zarzuela is a lyric-dramatic art form which alternates between spoken and sung scenes. The latter incorporate both
operatic arias and choruses and popular songs, as well as dance. The genre originated in
Spain as a
court entertainment in the 17th century and is still performed today, primarily in Spain,
Latin America and the
Philippines. The following is a list of composers who have written works in this genre.
^Letellier, Robert Ignatius (2015).
Rafael Millán, Operetta: A Sourcebook, Volume 2, p. 891. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
ISBN1443885088
^Alberto Joya,
Rodrigo Prats (1909–1980), Mundo Clásico, August 28, 1999 (based on Helio Orovio, Diccionario de la Música Cubana, Havana: Editorial Letras Cubanas, 1981).