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Zarzuela of Central New York
Zarzuela of Central New York is a group of musicians interested in promoting performances of this genre in the Cortland, NY area. A Decentralization Grant has been awarded for a major performance at the Center for the Arts in Homer, NY on September 20, 2008. Before this, one or more concerts will be given to introduce people to the music. The first of these will be given on Wednesday March 5 at 7:30pm at the Jacobus Lounge at SUNY Cortland (Brockway Hall).
Further details will appear on the Events Page .
What is Zarzuela?
Zarzuela is the Spanish musical theater. It is the equivalent of French opera comique, German Singspiel or Italian opera bufa.
Zarzuela began during the reign of King Felipe IV. The King and his court would go the the Real Sitio del Pardo callec La Zarzuela, its name derived from the word "zarza" meaning "blackberry bush" which surrounded the building. In the royal halls of La Zarzuela, music was presented, comics would act and singers would sing for the enjoyment of the King and his royal court.