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La Marsellesa is a three-act Spanish zarzuela by composer Manuel Fernández Caballero and librettist Miguel Ramos Carrión. It premiered at Madrid’s Teatro de la Zarzuela in 1876 and places its story in the French Revolution, including the creation of the song that became France’s national anthem. The work is of interest to readers of Spanish musical theatre and historical drama.
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What is La Marsellesa about?
La Marsellesa is a three-act Spanish zarzuela set during the French Revolution. Its story includes the creation of the song that became France’s national anthem, “La Marseillaise.”
Who composed La Marsellesa?
The music was written by Manuel Fernández Caballero. Miguel Ramos Carrión wrote the libretto.
Where did La Marsellesa premiere?
The zarzuela premiered at Madrid’s Teatro de la Zarzuela in 1876. Its subject combines Spanish lyric theatre with events from revolutionary France.
Is La Marsellesa an opera or a zarzuela?
It is a zarzuela, the Spanish form of lyric theatre that combines music with spoken or theatrical action. La Marsellesa is specifically structured in three acts.
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