There is a yahoogroup operettarecordings; one member was so nice to announce
that Spanish Classic Radio channel is going to broadcast some lesser known
zarzuela's
-on september 4th at 11 a.m.: Spanish version of Der Graf von Luxemburg (I'm
perfectly happy with the formidable EMI version with Popp/Gedda
-but on september 11th a.m.: Chueca's Cadiz part one
-september 18th same time: Cadiz part two
-september 25th same time; Valverde's El pobre Valluena plus Los chicos de la
escuola
I hope one of my friends who has satellite radio will be able to record them
(I'm living in Flanders and I don't know if people in the Americas are able to
record from satellite)

... notably an absorbing interview with LUIS VARELA, the leading Spanish
actor and favourite performer at Teatro de la Zarzuela.

This is in English and Spanish - there are several new reviews
(currently in Spanish only, until the translations are done!) of some of
the Chapi centenary events. These can be accessed through the Spanish
"portada":

http://www.zarzuela.net/index_es.htm

which Spanish speakers may like to bookmark.

Best wishes to all for the summer holidays,
Chris Webber
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

Hello everyone! There are some recent reviews and features on
ZARZUELA.NET, notably for Spanish readers ... I am still catching up!

Bilingually we have new reviews of "La tempranica" with Maria Bayo (DG)
which remains sadly almost impossible to get hold of outside Spain; and
an interview with the much-loved soprano Carmen Gonzalez.

Chris Webber
--
"THE ZARZUELA COMPANION" (Scarecrow Press)
Christopher Webber, Foreword by Placido Domingo
http://www.zarzuela.net

Today I stumbled on this very interesting site full of zarzuela librettos in
spanish only and I thought it would be very interesting for most group members:
http://es.geocities.com/libretoszarzu/libretos/
Danilo

The review of Monday's Madrid premiere of Sorozabal's "popular lyric
drama" has been posted this afternoon on ZARZUELA.NET
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

--- In zarzuela@yahoogroups.com, zarzuela@... wrote:
>
> Hi Christian
>
> I don't quite understand your question - the title's as per your subject
> line, the performances as detailed at the bottom of the article.
>
> all the best
> Christopher
>
> > What is the name of the "drama"?  I would like to hear/see it.
> >
> > Christian A. Lindsey
> >
> >
> > --- In zarzuela@yahoogroups.com, Christopher Webber <zarzuela@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Pablo Sorozabal's "popular lyric drama", never performed in his
> >> lifetime, is to be premiered in San Sebastian/Donostia and Madrid
later
> >> this month, and also recorded by Naxos. The Press Conference (and a
> > nice
> >> poster!) are featured on zarzuela.net.
> >>
> >> There have also been a number of CD and stage reviews, including
> > Enrique
> >> Mejias's controversial review of "El rey que rabio" at the Teatro
de la
> >> Zarzuela in Madrid.
> >> --
> >> Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
> >> http://www.zarzuela.net
> >> "ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Zarzuela! The Spanish Music Theatre site
> > http://www.zarzuela.netYahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

Hi Christian

I don't quite understand your question - the title's as per your subject
line, the performances as detailed at the bottom of the article.

all the best
Christopher

> What is the name of the "drama"?  I would like to hear/see it.
>
> Christian A. Lindsey
>
>
> --- In zarzuela@yahoogroups.com, Christopher Webber <zarzuela@...> wrote:
>>
>> Pablo Sorozabal's "popular lyric drama", never performed in his
>> lifetime, is to be premiered in San Sebastian/Donostia and Madrid later
>> this month, and also recorded by Naxos. The Press Conference (and a
> nice
>> poster!) are featured on zarzuela.net.
>>
>> There have also been a number of CD and stage reviews, including
> Enrique
>> Mejias's controversial review of "El rey que rabio" at the Teatro de la
>> Zarzuela in Madrid.
>> --
>> Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
>> http://www.zarzuela.net
>> "ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site
>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Zarzuela! The Spanish Music Theatre site
> http://www.zarzuela.netYahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

What is the name of the "drama"?  I would like to hear/see it.

Christian A. Lindsey


--- In zarzuela@yahoogroups.com, Christopher Webber <zarzuela@...> wrote:
>
> Pablo Sorozabal's "popular lyric drama", never performed in his
> lifetime, is to be premiered in San Sebastian/Donostia and Madrid later
> this month, and also recorded by Naxos. The Press Conference (and a
nice
> poster!) are featured on zarzuela.net.
>
> There have also been a number of CD and stage reviews, including
Enrique
> Mejias's controversial review of "El rey que rabio" at the Teatro de la
> Zarzuela in Madrid.
> --
> Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
> http://www.zarzuela.net
> "ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site
>

Pablo Sorozabal's "popular lyric drama", never performed in his
lifetime, is to be premiered in San Sebastian/Donostia and Madrid later
this month, and also recorded by Naxos. The Press Conference (and a nice
poster!) are featured on zarzuela.net.

There have also been a number of CD and stage reviews, including Enrique
Mejias's controversial review of "El rey que rabio" at the Teatro de la
Zarzuela in Madrid.
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

Hello,

I am new in this group, I am from Buenos Aires.

I am looking for information about Zarzuelas singers from Spain but years 1925
to 1937 where I can find out in internet about them.

Many thanks.

Nélida G.Vila
Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Hello everyone - there's a major new feature on "Chueca Year" now online
at ZARZUELA.NET (English and Spanish front pages), with reviews of
several productions and strong opinions, from Ignacio Jassa and Enrique
Mejias...

... as well as the review of a mould-breaking new "Katiuska" in Bilbao,
directed by Emilio Sagi.

CD and DVD reviews to follow shortly....

Chris
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

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Spanish members may be interested to learn that there is now a
Spanish-language Front Page for ZARZUELA.NET, developed by our Madrid
Editor, Ignacio Jassa.

This links more directly to the Spanish content of the site, and may be
more convenient for Hispanic speakers. Check it out on:
http://www.zarzuela.net/index_es.htm

It can also be reached one click away from the usual, English front page
http://www.zarzuela.net

I hope some of you find this new feature useful. There is also a new
review of the Valencia "La corte de Faraon" from Enrique Mejias, which
makes interesting reading! (both languages)

All the best, Chris
--
"THE ZARZUELA COMPANION" (Scarecrow Press)
Christopher Webber, Foreword by Placido Domingo
http://www.zarzuela.net

Here are some new (or newly posted) videos of us performing in Spain.
Hope you like them.

Me singing "Salve, Costa de Bretaña" in La Tempestad
(one of the most difficult things I've every sung)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZedFTVFRAYw
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZedFTVFRAYw>

My wife singing a "romanza" from El Cabo Primero
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIRkXLxlcI
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIRkXLxlcI>

Both of us in the final duet from Bohemios
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XopjpSqtO7E
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XopjpSqtO7E>

Both of us in the duet from La Tabernera del Puerto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhkSSRw5-fU
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhkSSRw5-fU>


Christian



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Hello everyone - there are some new reviews (stage and CD sections) and
articles on ZARZUELA.NET including a featured centenary tribute to
Chueca, who died one hundred years ago, on June 20th 1908.

[As I'm filming away from London this week, I've placed the article
online today, so sneak previews before the anniversary itself are
welcome!]

There are also a batch of recent Madrid reviews, by the Madrid Editor,
and also by Enrique Mejias Garcia and - a new reviewer for ZARZUELA.NET
- the Italian musicologist Paolo Cascio, who reviews Rolando Villazon's
welcome return recital at Teatro de la Zarzuela.

Chris
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

Some scenes from the play in youtube (www.youtube.com): sear
for "zarzuela di si" and you'll find the duettes of Vidal (Jose
Sacin) and Carolina (Adriana Balzan) , Javier (Alvaro Rodriguez) and
Luisa Fernanda (Anamer Castrello), as well as a couple of choir
parts.

Enjoy!

Fernando

--- In zarzuela@yahoogroups.com, "Fernando L."
<fernando.delgado@...> wrote:
>
> Dear zarzuela lovers,
>
> Just to let you know that Zarzuela Di Si's production of "Luisa
> Fernanda" will be opening tomorrow Saturday, May 24 2008 in the
Mexican
> Cultural Institute (see flier below).  There will be shows on May
24, 25
> and 30, and in June 7 and 8. Both music and dialogue will be in
Spanish,
> and English subtitles will be projected.
>
> Hope all of you in the greater Washington area can come see the
show,
> and please spread the word.
>
> Saludos,
>
> Fernando
>
> P.S. If you have a Facebook account, you may be able to view the
page
> for this event: http://www.facebook
> <http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13511534630>
> .com/event.php?eid=13511534630
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Dear zarzuela lovers,

Just to let you know that Zarzuela Di Si's production of "Luisa
Fernanda" will be opening tomorrow Saturday, May 24 2008 in the Mexican
Cultural Institute (see flier below).  There will be shows on May 24, 25
and 30, and in June 7 and 8. Both music and dialogue will be in Spanish,
and English subtitles will be projected.

Hope all of you in the greater Washington area can come see the show,
and please spread the word.

Saludos,

Fernando

P.S. If you have a Facebook account, you may be able to view the page
for this event: http://www.facebook
<http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13511534630>
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Christian's point is well made, about the high prices charged for
material hire by SGAE and the impact on performance standards. That, and
the institution's slow response times, are responsible for putting many
theatrical people off zarzuela production. The current cessation of
shows at Jarvis is partly down to SGAE's apparent lack of gratitude for
the Conservatoire's efforts.

Having said which, I suppose hire costs are only a small part of the
total production budget for an average zarzuela. Royalties (which would
be payable in any case by international law) are not excessive, in my
experience, but we tend to lump all these costs together in our minds.

The problem is that there is no competition. Most of the 19th and 20th
century composers and works (with the exception of Sorozabal and,
strangely, "La del soto del parral") are in the care of UME (now part of
Music Sales Ltd., the London arm of the American Music Sales Inc.) and
UME in Madrid handed over most of its performing materials with many of
its most valuable manuscript assets to SGAE at the time it was taken
over by the British company.

Result: there's only one major source for hire parts, and those hire
parts are in an increasingly dubious state of repair. Many conductor's
scores are simply marked up piano reductions. Once the composers and
librettists are out of copyright (after 90 years in Spain, 70 in other
parts of the European Union) there is no reason for other companies not
to produce their own editions. They won't, because music publishers are
neither interested enough nor competent to do so.

One light at the end of the tunnel: at least SGAE does spend much of the
hire proceeds on sponsoring the new editions from ICCMU. These are good
critical versions, many of them tried and tested in performance before
publication, and the more of them that are commissioned the better.
Anyone interested can read the interviews on zarzuela.net with Emilio
Casares and Mari-Luz González Peña. It's clear that many people working
for and with SGAE do care, and are doing their best under difficult
financial circumstances.

SGAE have limited funds and are, at least, conscious of the need for a
solution. They can see there is a problem. Others seem oblivious. The
Fundación de la Zarzuela, for example, would be much better advised to
spend some of its substantial oil-company income on new performing
editions and productions, rather than glossy books and old-fashioned
"anthology" shows produced for quick nostalgic consumption within Spain.
Their attitude is that nobody outside Spain cares, or ought to care,
about "nuestra zarzuela". Judging from some comments in this discussion
list, they actively discourage international members!

Looking at the Fundación's track record, you'd be forgiven for thinking
that zarzuela is a senior citizens' resort. In fact it is not so in
Madrid, and I partly disagree with Christian's perception on that point.
Whilst the "middle" generation in Spain has a problem with zarzuela (and
with its sour, old-time aficionados) the younger generation is open, and
up for it. Not on the popular scale of the 1920's and early 30's, for
those days of wine, zarzuela and roses will never return; but as a
viable and distinctive alternative to the ubiquitous Anglo-American
"musical theatre".

The best will survive and make its way outside Spain: the task, for all
of us, is to make sure that as large a body of work as possible has that
chance. As with Gilbert and Sullivan here in England, the end of the
copyright period may mark an exciting renaissance opportunity -- the
danger is that it might also mean a narrowing of the repertoire.
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

This is a touchy subject among many zarzuela lovers throughout
Spain, and I thought I would voice my opinion concerning this here
to see what you all think.  I'm speaking my mind, so please feel
free to do the same.

The prohibitive prices and conditions of zarzuela scores that the
SGA puts on most works is something that has bothered me for years.
I understand and agree with their concern for protecting the
interests of composers and their royalties, but one of the most
admirable legacies of the zarzuela is that it has been produced all
over Spain in all kinds of theaters, big and small, indoors and
outdoors, no-names and big names, with orchestra or piano, in
concert or full production, in anthology or even as a bis or "fin de
fiesta."

The concern that I and many others have--that the zarzuela is losing
its appeal among the younger generations--is not helped by the fact
that many smaller, autonomous groups cannot many times afford the
works, and if they can, the rehearsals are extremely limited because
of the conditions put on the rental of these scores.

I know of many groups that contract their orchestras for a
performance and can only have 2-3 full rehearsals because they can't
afford to hold the scores for any longer period of time.  I have
often been very frustrated by the fact that I could not really
achieve a good, fully satisfying production because I did not have
enough time with the orchestra to really work things out.  It was
enought to get the orchestra, choir and soloists to be on the same
page.  I would have one or two rehearsals with the orchestra (one of
which being a dress rehearsal, but not onstage, since the theaters
are not exactly cooperative, either), have a run-through the day of,
then the performance that night and pray for the best.

If the SGA is truly concerned with the integrity and longevity of
the zarzuela, I believe they should lower fees and extend the limits
of use so that this beautiful art can be presented to a much wider
audience, rather than reducing it to the big name theaters with
their four-hour-a-day rehearsals in majors cities.

Hi everyone - there's an interview with the much-loved baritone Luis
Alvarez online today. Other recent articles include CD reviews
(including the new "Curro el de Lora" by Alonso, the first complete 20th
zarzuela to be added to the recorded repertoire for some while; and
Toldra's "Giravolt de maig") and reviews of "La generala" at Teatro de
la Zarzuela and "Celos aun del aire matan" in Sheffield, England.
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

The baritone steals the show anyway with his last beautiful aria and this "lost"
romanza may have gotten in the way.?
Although out of curiosity, I wouldn't mind hearing it someday.
Mariano


-----Original Message-----
From: Christian A. Lindsey <clindz@...>
To: zarzuela@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:32 am
Subject: [zarzuela] Re: Baritone Romanza en Tabernera






"I'd guess it would add little to the final version, unless
(unthinkably) you were to cut the superb replacement."

My thinking exactly. Thanks for the info.

Christian






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"I'd guess it would add little to the final version, unless
(unthinkably) you were to cut the superb replacement."



My thinking exactly.  Thanks for the info.

Christian

Christian

>Every time we would perpare for "La Tabernera del Puerto" in Spain, the
>conversation would come up about an unperformed baritone romanza called
>"De aquel amor olvidado."  I've recently spoken to my old colleagues,
>and they said they are looking at it again to see what they can do
>about it.  It does not appear to be orchestrated, since it certainly
>does not come with the rest of the work.  Do you know anything about this?

This was the romanza written for Marcos Redondo, but it was felt to be
too soft in character and replaced by the passionate and larger-scale
act 2 "escena" towards the end of the work which is now one of the
highlights of the work. It probably *was* orchestrated, but you've have
to ask the Sorozabal family what happened to the manuscript! I'd guess
it would add little to the final version, unless (unthinkably) you were
to cut the superb replacement.

all the best
Chris
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

Every time we would perpare for "La Tabernera del Puerto" in Spain,
the conversation would come up about an unperformed baritone romanza
called "De aquel amor olvidado."  I've recently spoken to my old
colleagues, and they said they are looking at it again to see what
they can do about it.  It does not appear to be orchestrated, since it
certainly does not come with the rest of the work.  Do you know
anything about this?

I was just listening to Sagi Vela's recording the other day and marveled at the
combination of an American cattle drive folk Western that brings Zane Grey to
mind, an Afro-Cuban song of Yaruba origin and Danilo's waltz from Lehar's Merry
Widow. Only "Danny Boy" is missing.

By the way, one of the most beautiful interpretations of "Ramona" (another
American tune) was by Tito Schipa, closely followed by Alfredo Kraus recording.

-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Webber <zarzuela@...>
To: zarzuela@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 4:28 am
Subject: Re: [zarzuela] Re: La ronda del vaquero -or- Jinetes en el Cielo






Julian Ingram <julian.ingram@...> writes:
>Do you have a complete (correct) playlist for that particular disc?
>There are a couple arias I'm not familiar with. One, I've deduced is
>from a the zarzuela El Baturrico. I've not been singing zarzuelas for
>very long, so I don't know this one. I check your site but didn't see
>anything about it there either. The other is from La Viuda Alegra, by
>Lehar and I think I have other disc of that "zarzuela." Any input?

Julian, as you say there are various versions of this disc. This is the
order on the original LP:

Luis Sagi Vela
Canciones y romanzas
Orquesta de Camera de Madrid
c. Enrique Navarro

1. La del soto del parral (Soutullo y Vert)
2. El guitarrico (Pérez Soriano)
3. Ramona (Wayne)
4. La canción del olvido (Serrano)
5. Marina – Seguidillas (Arrieta)
6. Oguere (Valdés)
7. Jinetes en el cielo (Jones/Alpin)
8. La viuda alegre (Lehár)
9. Qué sabes tú (Silva)

Only 1, 2, 4 and 5 are from zarzuelas (although 5 is actually from the
*opera* version of Marina). "Oguere" is a very beautiful Cuban lullaby,
and maybe the finest thing on the disc.

I wouldn't swap "Jinetes en el cielo" for anything, though! Have you
heard the singer in extracts from "Man of la Mancha"? Of course he
created the title role in the Spanish production, and brings something
to "The Impossible Dream" beyond any other singer of that song.
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site





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I was just listening to Sagi Vela's recording the other day and marveled at the
combination of an American cattle drive folk Western that brings Zane Grey to
mind, an Afro-Cuban song of Yaruba origin and Danilo's waltz from Lehar's Merry
Widow. Only "Danny Boy" is missing.

By the way, one of the most beautiful interpretations of "Ramona" (another
American tune) was by Tito Schipa, closely followed by Alfredo Kraus recording.

-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Webber <zarzuela@...>
To: zarzuela@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 4:28 am
Subject: Re: [zarzuela] Re: La ronda del vaquero -or- Jinetes en el Cielo






Julian Ingram <julian.ingram@...> writes:
>Do you have a complete (correct) playlist for that particular disc?
>There are a couple arias I'm not familiar with. One, I've deduced is
>from a the zarzuela El Baturrico. I've not been singing zarzuelas for
>very long, so I don't know this one. I check your site but didn't see
>anything about it there either. The other is from La Viuda Alegra, by
>Lehar and I think I have other disc of that "zarzuela." Any input?

Julian, as you say there are various versions of this disc. This is the
order on the original LP:

Luis Sagi Vela
Canciones y romanzas
Orquesta de Camera de Madrid
c. Enrique Navarro

1. La del soto del parral (Soutullo y Vert)
2. El guitarrico (Pérez Soriano)
3. Ramona (Wayne)
4. La canción del olvido (Serrano)
5. Marina – Seguidillas (Arrieta)
6. Oguere (Valdés)
7. Jinetes en el cielo (Jones/Alpin)
8. La viuda alegre (Lehár)
9. Qué sabes tú (Silva)

Only 1, 2, 4 and 5 are from zarzuelas (although 5 is actually from the
*opera* version of Marina). "Oguere" is a very beautiful Cuban lullaby,
and maybe the finest thing on the disc.

I wouldn't swap "Jinetes en el cielo" for anything, though! Have you
heard the singer in extracts from "Man of la Mancha"? Of course he
created the title role in the Spanish production, and brings something
to "The Impossible Dream" beyond any other singer of that song.
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site





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Julian Ingram <julian.ingram@...> writes:
>Do you have a complete (correct) playlist for that particular disc?
>There are a couple arias I'm not familiar with. One, I've deduced is
>from a the zarzuela El Baturrico. I've not been singing zarzuelas for
>very long, so I don't know this one. I check your site but didn't see
>anything about it there either. The other is from La Viuda Alegra, by
>Lehar and I think I have other disc of that "zarzuela." Any input?

Julian, as you say there are various versions of this disc. This is the
order on the original LP:

Luis Sagi Vela
Canciones y romanzas
Orquesta de Camera de Madrid
c. Enrique Navarro

1.      La del soto del parral (Soutullo y Vert)
2.      El guitarrico (Pérez Soriano)
3.      Ramona (Wayne)
4.      La canción del olvido (Serrano)
5.      Marina – Seguidillas (Arrieta)
6.      Oguere (Valdés)
7.      Jinetes en el cielo (Jones/Alpin)
8.      La viuda alegre (Lehár)
9.      Qué sabes tú (Silva)

Only 1, 2, 4 and 5  are from zarzuelas (although 5 is actually from the
*opera* version of Marina). "Oguere" is a very beautiful Cuban lullaby,
and maybe the finest thing on the disc.

I wouldn't swap "Jinetes en el cielo" for anything, though! Have you
heard the singer in extracts from "Man of la Mancha"? Of course he
created the title role in the Spanish production, and brings something
to "The Impossible Dream" beyond any other singer of that song.
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

> ...it's a Spanish version of the popular American cowboy song
> "Ghost Riders in the Sky"!
> CW

Thanks so much, Christopher for the quick response! The 'yippee-aye-ay'
is quite amusing to me as well. With this version, in particular, when
Sagi-Vela begins singing I immediately think of the American Civil War
song, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home."

As long as I'm in the zarzuela inquiring mood, let me ask you:

Do you have a complete (correct) playlist for that particular disc?
There are a couple arias I'm not familiar with. One, I've deduced is
from a the zarzuela El Baturrico. I've not been singing zarzuelas for
very long, so I don't know this one. I check your site but didn't see
anything about it there either. The other is from La Viuda Alegra, by
Lehar and I think I have other disc of that "zarzuela." Any input?

Abrazos,
Julian

Julian Ingram <julian.ingram@...> writes:
>I eventually bought the Vela CD "Grandes de Zarzuela" and the same aria
>is track# 8 on that CD, but the disc list it as "Ramona" (which I know
>is incorrect). I'd always heard this tune as a folk tune called
>"Jinetes en el Cielo."  Is this the correct zarzuela it is from? Some
>search on the internet revealed a few hits listing the song as "La
>ronda del vaquero." Any information provided would be greatly appreciated.

Julian, it's a Spanish version of the popular American cowboy song
"Ghost Riders in the Sky"! I particularly like Sagi-Vela (my favourite
singer) doing the equivalents of the "yippee-aye-ay" refrain!!

CW
--
Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK
http://www.zarzuela.net
"ZARZUELA!" The Spanish Music Site

I recently acquired a Luis Sagi Vela record without a label, but it
contains various songs from zarzuelas. One track struck a chord with me
and I don't know the name of it. The opening line is, "En una noche
oscura de terrible tempestad."

I eventually bought the Vela CD "Grandes de Zarzuela" and the same aria
is track# 8 on that CD, but the disc list it as "Ramona" (which I know
is incorrect). I'd always heard this tune as a folk tune
called "Jinetes en el Cielo."  Is this the correct zarzuela it is from?
Some search on the internet revealed a few hits listing the song as "La
ronda del vaquero." Any information provided would be greatly
appreciated.

Sincerest thanks,
Julian