Named after the Palacio de la Zarzuela near Madrid, the early form of Spanish musical theatre emerged as early as the 17th century, parallel to Italian opera. Related to vaudeville, farce and operetta, hundreds of these entertaining and effective works were written within a few decades. The genre was increasingly forgotten and only experienced a revival in the mid-19th century. However, it is still neglected on theatre programmes today. Star director Christof Loy, who has been a strong advocate of the zarzuela for many years, is staging an evening at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

Gran Gala de Zarzuela

Deutsche Oper Berlin

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Special concert 2025

Museum Ludwig

The Shepherd School celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Spanish-language recital performed by faculty member and international opera star Ana María Martínez, six opera department students, and surprise guests. The performance includes projected images inspired by the musical works and on-screen translations.

Manuel Penella Moreno

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Jul 4, 2026

Gran Gala de Zarzuela · Deutsche Oper Berlin

Jan 10, 2025

Special concert 2025 · Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie

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