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A few months ago a Canadian family arrived in Madrid after living in Southeast Asia for 4 years. A family of artists who are dedicated to music, play different instruments, sing and make their own performances for themselves or even for friends. They arrived in Madrid with their homework done, a great desire to enjoy cultural life and many questions, especially about the \u201cg\u00e9nero chico” or zarzuela.
\u2014Of course! They had found a lot of information that had generated a lot of doubts \u2014said Almudena, highlighting the complication of these transfers.
\u2014And confusion with all the different meanings \u2014adds Paloma.
\u2014But, also, great curiosity.
\u2014Logic!
\u2014We have heard it since we were little but imagine hearing it for the first time and in another language.<\/p>\n
The zarzuela or \u201cg\u00e9nero chico\u201d is a typically Spanish musical theatre in which the spoken word is alternated with the music, above all, songs and also instrumental fragments. It is similar to other European styles such as the German \u201csingspiel\u201d or the French \u201cop\u00e9ra-comique\u201d.
\u2014It had a short period of glory, barely a hundred years, from the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.
\u2014You\u2019re referring to modern Zarzuela, because it seems that already in the 17th century there was a baroque or mythological zarzuela from which modern zarzuela derives \u2014says Almu, dotting the i\u2019s and crossing the t\u2019s.
\u2014The glory might have been short but it was super popular among the bourgeoisie and the people\u2019s.
\u2014Of course, they were brief shows, cheap to produce and affordable for this audience.
\u2014With catchy songs and easy themes.
\u2014And folkloric, popular and urban roots.
\u2014And with a tendency towards comedy.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re also very localist, defending \u201ccastizo\u201d expressions close to the people: cultural, religious, vital, political and social ones. And rooted in the Spanish national character, especially focused on Madrid and Andalusia.<\/p>\n
Today Zarzuela is still alive and well and is still being performed, but it is not as popular as it was then. The Teatro de la Zarzuela<\/a> in Madrid always includes them in its programming. On the other hand and located in front of Palacio Real is Teatro Real.<\/a> It was founded in 1818, by order of King Ferdinand VII and reopened in 1997 after a complex and pioneering architectural rehabilitation, which turned its stage into a reference point among its peers, both for its sophisticated theatrical technology and its functionality. We must also mention Auditorio Nacional<\/a>, inaugurated on 1988, which is an important asset in the world of music. And of course, there are numerous concerts of all kinds of music and festivals. On the official tourism website of Madrid<\/a> we find all the information. And we can’t forget flamenco<\/a> because although it’s not originally from Madrid, here you can enjoy a lot of this very Spanish genre.<\/p>\n In case you are planning to move to Madrid shortly, you\u2019ll find all the relevant information in The secret of relocating to Madrid<\/em>.<\/a> If, in addition, you need help with the organization or, even if you want us to accompany you, check out our services<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the meantime, you can receive regular information by filling out this questionnaire. And if you find it useful, we appreciate your sharing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\u2014And the confusion it caused the Roberts is because in addition to the music genre and the theater, we have the palace.
\u2014That\u2019s right, the Palace of Zarzuela.
\u2014Which is the residence of the King of Spain.
\u2014It is located on the outskirts of Madrid, on Monte del Pardo.
\u2014And it has entrance through Valdemar\u00edn (Aravaca)
\u2014It seems that the name comes from the fact that there were many brambles (\u201czarzas\u201d) in that area.
\u2014By the way! Not to be confused with the Royal Palace.
\u2014Which is in the centre of Madrid and reserved for official events only.
\u2014Besides, we can also find Hip\u00f3dromo de la Zarzuela.
\u2014Very close to Palacio de la Zarzuela.<\/p>\n
\u2014It\u2019s one of the great international focal points of opera.
\u2014And a reference for Spanish cultural institutions.
\u2014His artistic programming deals with both the traditional and contemporary lyrical repertoire.<\/p>\n
\u2014It has two concert halls, Symphony and Chamber Orchestra.
\u2014They allow for up to four concerts a day, in afternoon and evening sessions.
\u2014In addition, the Spanish National Orchestra and Choir, the National Youth Orchestra of Spain and the National Centre for Musical Broadcasting have their headquarters here.<\/p>\n