Composer

:

Amadeo Vives

Genre

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Opera

Style

:

Zarzuela

Compose Date

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1923

Average_duration

:

91:18

Movement_count

:

17

Movement ....

Doña Francisquita is an opera composed by Amadeo Vives, with a libretto by Federico Romero and Guillermo Fernández-Shaw. The opera premiered on October 17, 1923, at the Teatro Apolo in Madrid, Spain. The plot is set in Madrid during the 19th century and revolves around the love story between Fernando Soler, a young student, and Francisca, a popular singer known as Doña Francisquita. The opera is divided into three acts and features a variety of musical styles, including zarzuela, waltz, and tango. The first act introduces the main characters and their relationships. Fernando is in love with Aurora, but she is engaged to his friend Cardona. Francisca, who is in love with Fernando, decides to help him win Aurora's heart by pretending to be his lover. However, their plan backfires when Aurora becomes jealous and breaks off her engagement with Cardona. In the second act, Fernando and Francisca's relationship becomes more complicated as they struggle with their feelings for each other. Meanwhile, Cardona tries to win Aurora back, but she rejects him and decides to leave Madrid. The act ends with a grand ball, where Fernando and Francisca finally confess their love for each other. The third act takes place on the day of Fernando and Francisca's wedding. However, their happiness is threatened when Aurora returns to Madrid and tries to win Fernando back. In the end, Fernando chooses Francisca, and the opera concludes with a joyful celebration. Doña Francisquita is known for its lively and colorful music, as well as its witty and humorous libretto. The opera features several memorable arias and duets, including "Por el humo se sabe donde está el fuego" and "Canción de la paloma". The opera has been performed numerous times since its premiere and is considered one of the most popular zarzuelas of all time.

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