Description
La Rosa del Azafrán – Jacinto Guerrero
UPC: ZCL 1003
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Label: Discos Columbia (Spain) / ZACOSA SA
- Country: Spain
- Genre: Zarzuela / Classical Vocal
Product Features
- Full-length stereo recording of La Rosa del Azafrán, a celebrated zarzuela in two acts and six tableaux.
- Music by Jacinto Guerrero with libretto by Federico Romero and Guillermo Fernández-Shaw.
- Performed by a distinguished cast featuring Teresa Berganza, Manuel Ausensi, and Julita Bermejo.
- Backed by the Gran Orquesta Sinfónica and Coro Cantores de Madrid, conducted by Maestro Tejada.
- Includes complete vocal and choral numbers with rich orchestration and dramatic flair.
- Produced by Discos Columbia and distributed by ZACOSA SA, Madrid.
Overview
La Rosa del Azafrán is a lyrical zarzuela set in Castilian La Mancha, fusing folk elements, satire, and romantic drama. This stereo recording (ZCL 1003) showcases Jacinto Guerrero’s melodic brilliance and the wit of Romero and Shaw’s libretto. The 2-act, 6-scene structure is delivered with charm and depth by Spanish opera legends.
The cast is led by Teresa Berganza, internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, in the role of Sagrario. She is joined by baritone Manuel Ausensi as Juan Pedro and Julita Bermejo as Catalina. Gerardo Monreal adds a lively touch as Moniquito. This ensemble brings Guerrero’s score to life with clarity and elegance.
Recorded originally by Discos Columbia (Spain), this release captures the color, tradition, and wit of Spain’s beloved lyrical theatre with high-fidelity stereo sound and rich vocal textures.
Track Listing
Side A (Cara 1)
- Preludio y N.º 1 – Catalina, Juan Pedro y coro
- N.º 2 – Juan Pedro y coro
- N.º 3 – Sagrario y Juan Pedro
- N.º 4 – Pastor (tenor), Don Generoso, Juan Pedro, coro de hombres
- N.º 5 – Moniquito y Carmelo
- N.º 6 – Sagrario, Catalina, Lorenzo y coro
- N.º 7 – Juan Pedro, Sagrario y coro
Side B (Cara 2) 8. N.º 8 – Catalina y Moniquito 9. N.º 9 – Moniquito, Carracuca y coro 10. N.º 10 – Sagrario 11. N.º 11 – Catalina y coro 12. N.º 12 – Sagrario, Juan Pedro y coro 13. N.º 13 – Sagrario y Juan Pedro 14. Final – Sagrario y coro
Key Credits
Composer: Jacinto Guerrero Libretto: Federico Romero, Guillermo Fernández-Shaw Sagrario: Teresa Berganza Juan Pedro: Manuel Ausensi Catalina: Julita Bermejo Moniquito: Gerardo Monreal Coro: Coro Cantores de Madrid Orchestra: Gran Orquesta Sinfónica Director de Coro: José Perera Maestro Concertador: Julián Perera Conductor: Maestro Tejada Design: Alfredo de Juan Label: Discos Columbia (Spain) Distributor: ZACOSA SA, Madrid
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