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Zamora LittleOpera premieres 'Él' opera

Overview

The Little Opera Festival in Zamora staged the world premiere of a new one‑hour chamber opera titled Él (also billed as Él. De las tinieblas a la luz). The work, composed by Canary‑born Laura Vega, adapts Mercedes Pinto’s autobiographical novel that inspired Luis Buñuel’s 1953 film. Argentine director Rita Cosentino oversaw stage direction, while the festival’s artistic leadership varied between Conchi Moyano and the event’s broader programming.

The production featured a vocal quartet led by mezzo‑soprano Cris and was performed by the ensemble Alma Mahler under conductor Martín Jorge. Notable cast members included tenor David Alegret, whose portrayal of the comedic Count Bellavita drew praise, and musical contributions from José Miguel Román. Critics highlighted the music’s dense, melancholic texture with dramatic passages, and costume design was provided by Iker Giménez. The opera’s debut was presented as an “organic and direct” bridge between past and present, aiming to bring the psychologically intense narrative to contemporary audiences.

Entities

Conchi Moyano · Rita Cosentino · Festival LittleOpera de Zamora · Laura Vega · Mercedes Pinto

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    LittleOpera Festival in Zamora Premieres New Opera 'Él. De las tinieblas a la luz

    Zamora’s LittleOpera Festival premiered Laura Vega’s opera Él. De las tinieblas a la luz, based on Mercedes Pinto’s novel, featuring Conchi Moyano’s artistic direction and performances by David Alegret and the

  2. about 1 month ago

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    Zamora Festival premieres operatic adaptation of Luis Buñuel's 'Él

    Zamora’s Little Opera Festival debuted a new chamber opera, Él, blending music by Laura Vega and direction by Rita Cosentino, based on Mercedes Pinto’s novel that inspired Buñuel’s film.

Sources

beckmesser.com · excelsior.com.mx · marmaragazetesi.com · operaactual.com