Composer

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Amadeo Vives

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1894

Average_duration

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4:04

L'emigrant is a zarzuela, or Spanish operetta, composed by Amadeo Vives. It premiered on December 15, 1929, at the Teatro Apolo in Madrid, Spain. The libretto was written by Federico Romero and Guillermo Fernández-Shaw. The zarzuela is divided into three acts, each with several musical numbers. The first act introduces the main character, Juan, who is forced to leave his home in Spain and emigrate to Argentina in search of a better life. The second act takes place in Buenos Aires, where Juan struggles to make a living and falls in love with a local woman named Rosa. The third act sees Juan return to Spain, where he is reunited with his family and reflects on his experiences abroad. The music of L'emigrant is characterized by its use of Spanish folk melodies and rhythms, as well as its incorporation of elements of Argentine tango. The zarzuela features several memorable songs, including "Adiós, España querida," "La canción del emigrante," and "Tango de la ausencia." L'emigrant was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it remains one of Vives' most popular works. The zarzuela's themes of emigration and cultural identity continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless classic of Spanish musical theater.

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