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  1. Zarzuela - Wikipedia

    Zarzuela (Spanish pronunciation: [θaɾˈθwela]) is a Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that alternates between spoken and sung scenes, the latter incorporating operatic and popular songs, as well …

  2. Zarzuela | History, Music & Performances | Britannica

    zarzuela, form of Spanish or Spanish-derived musical theatre in which the dramatic action is carried through an alternating combination of song and speech.

  3. What is Zarzuela? - Zarzuelausa

    Zarzuela is a beautiful art form of Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that switches between spoken and sung scenes encompassing rhythm and traditions blended with comical and musical styles, …

  4. Zarzuela! a brief history

    Jul 26, 2000 · The growth of nationalist consciousness brought about the birth of the modern or romantic zarzuela, a mighty movement in which writers such as Ventura de la Vega, Luis de …

  5. Zarzuela: Spain’s Unique Musical Treasure and Its Lasting Influence

    Sep 14, 2024 · Zarzuela is a form of Spanish musical theater that has a fascinating blend of operatic, dramatic, and folkloric elements. Although it emerged in the mid-17th century, …

  6. What is Zarzuela? | La Zarzuela

    May 11, 2023 · Zarzuela is a Spanish language lyric theater genre that originated in Spain in the late XVII century. It takes its name from La Zarzuela, a palace that is still a royal residence in …

  7. The zarzuela: a fascinating chapter in Spanish musical theater

    May 23, 2025 · One of the unique and multifaceted forms is the zarzuela, a Spanish musical genre that combines elements of opera and operetta. With its exciting stories, catchy melodies …

  8. La zarzuela | Tourism Madrid

    The city has been the source of inspiration for many a zarzuela, a genre that deals with the social realities of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Zarzuela, often defined as Spanish opera, …

  9. Spanish Dance and Music: Zarzuela

    The zarzuela is a uniquely Spanish genre which combines song with recitation, action and a humurous tone to create a dynamic spectacle. Originally, it was conceived in the midst of the …

  10. Amigos de la Zarzuela: Home - Zarzuela

    The Zarzuela is the specifically Spanish form of musical theater, the Spanish folk operetta, frequently using rhythms and traditions of Spain’s rich musical heritage, with plots often …