Composer

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José Serrano

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Zarzuela

Compose Date

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1916

Average_duration

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3:24

La Canción del olvido is an opera composed by José Serrano, a Spanish composer, in 1916. The opera premiered on March 14, 1916, at the Teatro Apolo in Madrid, Spain. The libretto was written by Federico Romero and Guillermo Fernández-Shaw. The plot of the opera revolves around the love story of Julián and Carolina. Julián is a wealthy young man who falls in love with Carolina, a poor girl from the countryside. Despite the opposition of Julián's family, the couple decides to get married. However, Julián's father disowns him, and the couple is forced to live in poverty. Eventually, Julián becomes ill and dies, leaving Carolina alone and heartbroken. The opera is divided into three acts, each with its own set of movements. The first act introduces the characters and sets up the conflict between Julián's family and Carolina. The second act focuses on the couple's struggles to make ends meet and their eventual marriage. The third act deals with Julián's illness and death, as well as Carolina's grief and eventual acceptance of his passing. One of the characteristics of La Canción del olvido is its use of traditional Spanish music, such as the jota and the seguidilla, which are woven into the score. The opera also features a number of memorable arias, including "La Canción del olvido" and "No puede ser." The music is lush and romantic, with soaring melodies and rich harmonies. Overall, La Canción del olvido is a poignant and moving opera that explores themes of love, class, and mortality. It remains one of José Serrano's most beloved works and is still performed today in theaters around the world.

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