Sobre el oceano - Zarzuela in three acts
Sobre el océano —Over the Ocean—is the vocal score of the Mexican zarzuela Sobre el océano, a zarzuela in three acts, a newly discovered gem of the repertoire in Spanish with all the tools to facilitate its interpretation: translation of the texts into English, Phonetic transcriptions (IPA), and historical contextualization.
An exciting story in which Isabel and Álvaro, passionate protagonists, overcome the most challenging obstacles to live their love in freedom, a true drama in which perseverance and love triumph. Written in 1897 by Antonio de Maria y Campos, at the height of the zarzuela in Mexico, Sobre el océano —Over the Ocean—offers a window into the Mexican history and culture of the late 19th century. It allows singers to interpret a genre of great beauty for the enjoyment of audiences worldwide.
