Composer

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Pablo Luna

Style

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Zarzuela

"Los cadetes de la reina" is an operetta composed by Pablo Luna, a Spanish composer, and premiered on December 23, 1927, at the Teatro Apolo in Madrid. The operetta is divided into three acts and tells the story of a group of young cadets who fall in love with the same woman, the queen's maid of honor. The first act takes place in the palace of the queen, where the cadets are introduced to the maid of honor, Rosaura. They all fall in love with her, but she only has eyes for one of them, Juanito. The second act takes place in a military academy, where the cadets are training. Juanito is accused of stealing a watch and is expelled from the academy. The third act takes place in the palace again, where Juanito is cleared of the accusation and reunited with Rosaura. The music of "Los cadetes de la reina" is characterized by its catchy melodies and lively rhythms, typical of Spanish operetta. The operetta includes several popular songs, such as "La canción del olvido" and "De España vengo". The music is also notable for its use of Spanish folk elements, such as the use of castanets and flamenco rhythms. Overall, "Los cadetes de la reina" is a charming and entertaining operetta that showcases the talent of Pablo Luna as a composer. Its catchy tunes and lively rhythms have made it a popular work in the Spanish operetta repertoire.

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