El reloj de Lucerna (The Clock of Lucerne) is a 3-act

zarzuela () is a Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that alternates between spoken and sung scenes, the latter incorporating operatic and popular songs, as well as dance. The etymology of the name is uncertain, but some propose it may derive from the name of ...

(drama lírico) by Miguel Marqués for a libretto (in verse) by , dedicated to . It was first staged at the Teatro Apolo in Madrid on 1 March 1884.Marcos Zapata. ''El reloj de Lucerna.'' Madrid: R. Velasco, 1884. A modern revival was attempted by Ópera XXI (Spain) in April 2018.

Roles

Background and performance history

''El reloj de Lucerna'' gained much success. By the end of May 1884 it had been staged for 55 times, while the most popular zarzuela of Teatro Apolo of that season, ''San Franco de Sena'' by Emilio Arrieta, was performed for only 34 times.

Synopsis

The zarzuela is placed in mid-17th century

Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...

References

External links

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A synopsis (in Spanish) of the zarzuela
at atodazarzuela.blogspot.com * {{DEFAULTSORT:Reloj de Lucerna, El Spanish-language operas 1884 operas Zarzuelas Operas by Miguel Marqués Libretti by Marcos Zapata Operas set in Switzerland