Composer

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Reveriano Soutullo Otero / Juan Vert Carbonell

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Zarzuela

Compose Date

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1927

Average_duration

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5:04

"La del soto del parral" is a zarzuela, a Spanish operetta, composed by Reveriano Soutullo Otero and Juan Vert Carbonell. The opera was first performed on March 8, 1927, at the Teatro Apolo in Madrid, Spain. The plot of the opera revolves around the love story of Rosaura, a beautiful young woman who lives in a small village called Soto del Parral, and Julian, a wealthy landowner who falls in love with her. The first act of the opera takes place in the village square, where the villagers are celebrating the arrival of Julian. Rosaura catches Julian's eye, and he is immediately smitten with her. However, Rosaura is already engaged to a local farmer named Fernando. Despite this, Julian continues to pursue Rosaura, and the two eventually fall in love. The second act takes place in Julian's mansion, where he has invited Rosaura to a party. Fernando, who is jealous of Julian's attention to Rosaura, crashes the party and confronts Julian. The two men fight, and Fernando is killed. Julian is arrested and sentenced to death for the murder. The final act takes place in the village square, where Julian is scheduled to be executed. Rosaura pleads with the governor to spare Julian's life, and he agrees on the condition that Julian leaves the village and never returns. Julian agrees, and he and Rosaura say their goodbyes. "La del soto del parral" is known for its beautiful melodies and lively dance numbers. The opera features several popular songs, including "No puede ser" and "Por el humo se sabe donde está el fuego." The music is characterized by its use of traditional Spanish rhythms and melodies, as well as its incorporation of popular dance styles such as the fandango and the seguidilla. Overall, "La del soto del parral" is a classic example of the zarzuela genre, and it remains popular with audiences today. Its timeless story of love and sacrifice, combined with its lively music and dance numbers, make it a beloved part of Spanish cultural heritage.

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