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Torremolinos Rising with Operas and Zarzuela

MarConfort Hotels-04/07/2011

Zarzuela La del manojo de rosas will be performed this Friday, July 8, at 10:30 pm in Municipal Auditorium Príncipe de Asturias, Torremolinos. Siglo XXI Opera Company opens the Torremolinos Lyric Season twelfth edition.

With lyrics by Anselm C. Carreño and Francisco Ramos de Castro and with Pablo Sorozábal musics, the great operetta opens the cycle. Turandot, The elixir of love and Aida, the three operas by the International Opera Company (Concerlírica), complete it.
Zarzuela reflects in a theatrical and entertaining way many aspects of Spanish life. La del manojo de rosas is classified as a lyrical farce, with two acts, divided into six tables. Fuencarral Theatre was the scene where it was premiered in 1934.
Sorozábal knew how to reflect the atmosphere of Madrid at the time of release. In this his consecration as composer, he used traditional rhythms of farce: quickstep, mazurka and chotis, and mixed with others like fox-trot and farruca.
The cycle continues throughout most of summer. When are appointments? Turandot, by G. Puccini, 22 July, The elixir of love, by G. Donizetti, July 29, and Verdi's Aida Opera closes the season on August 12.
Where can I buy tickets? Each show has its own entrance, which can be purchased in advance sales at the Delegation of Culture and Festivals (telephone 34952379521 or 34952379638). Prices are 60 euros in box, 50€ rows form A to 12th, 30 euros from 13th to 20th, and 20 euros from 21st to 31st.
You can also purchase tickets by phone at Unicaja (34902360295), Monday through Saturday from 08:00 to 22:00 hours and www.uniticket.es. If you like risk, according to the remaining locations, tickets can be purchased at the same price at box office of Municipal Auditorium Príncipe de Asturias, from 9:30 pm the day of performance.