Zarzuela-Gala
- Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes including break
Zarzuela-Gala
To get in the mood for the premiere of the zarzuela ‹El barberillo de Lavapiés› on 27 September, the Theater Basel will be all about Spain for a day two weeks beforehand.
With arias and ensembles from ‹El barberillo de Lavapiés›, ‹El gato montés›, ‹La tempranica›, ‹La gran vía›, ‹La del manojo de rosas› and others, Los Paladines, Christof Loy's zarzuela company, will present highlights from ‹El barberillo de Lavapiés› and many other zarzuelas. This genre of Spanish entertainment theatre ranges from folkloric dances and choral movements to passionate arias - lust for life and desperate passion in the smallest of spaces. Lucero Tena, the grande dame of castanet playing, will cause a particular sensation.
The programme is dedicated to Montserrat Caballé (1933-2018), who laid the foundations for her international career in 1956 with her first stage appearance as Mimì in ‹La Bohème› at Theater Basel, during which time she repeatedly championed the zarzuela.
- Musikalische Leitung –
- Moderation –
- Sopran –
- Mezzosopran –
- Tenor –
- Bariton –
- Bass –
- Kastagnetten –
- Tänzer:innen –
- Chor des Theater Basel
- Sinfonieorchester Basel
¡Bienvenidos al Café del Teatro!
- From: 09.09-28.09
For three weeks, the theatre café will be transformed into the «Café del Teatro» - a culinary homage to Spain. The menu includes Spanish delicacies such as gazpacho, olives, tapas, selected Spanish wines, vermouth and cava. The lunch menu is also reinterpreted with Spanish inspirations.
Pop-up guitar concerts
- When: 13.09, at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
- Time: 30 minutes each
As part of the Theaterplatz Festival, 13 September is all about Spain. Guitarist Fabián Cardozo will bring the musical world of the zarzuela ‹El barberillo de Lavapiés› to life with several pop-up concerts in the Elisabethenkirche and in the Foyer Public.
Zarzuela dance workshops
- When: 13:30-15:00 and 17:00-18:30
- Where: Foyer dance floor
- Without registration
Immerse yourself in the world of traditional Spanish dances - captivating, rhythmic and full of temperament! Under the direction of Spanish choreographer Javier Pérez, traditional dances such as jotas, fandangos, seguidillas, chotis and more - dances that play a central role in Spanish zarzuelas - will be taught in two open and free workshops in the Foyer Public. An offer for all those who are enthusiastic about dance, culture and rhythmic diversity.
Spanish night with DJ Rulin'Fire
- From: 22:00
After the Zarzuela-Gala, the party continues in the evening! With DJ Rulin'Fire, guests can dance to Spanish rhythms and Latin beats while enjoying Spanish specialities. An evening where music, dance and culinary delights merge into a unique experience.
The Spanish Night is open to everyone!