The nation’s premier festival of the Hispanic opera presents a month of concerts, opera, panel discussions and classes.

Centered on Opera Hispánica's mission to promote Latin American and Spanish opera, vocal works, and artists, this year's festival will take place in March 2013 at leading venues throughout New York City.

Festival highlights include Pasiones! The Pulse of Zarzuela, a concert featuring renowned Cuban-soprano Eglise Gutiérrez (Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, Teatro Liceu, Caramoor Festival) at the Americas Society on March 8 and a company premiere of Astor Piazzolla’s sultry tango-opera, Maria de Buenos Aires at Le Poisson Rouge on March 15 and 17.

Festival Opening Concert and Reception

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6 pm. In cooperation with Consulate General of Argentina. By invitation only

Zarzuela: What’s in a name?

On Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7 pm at Queen Sofía Spanish Institute. In association with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute and Consulate General of Spain. RSVP required at

Pasiones! The Pulse of Zarzuela

On Friday, March 8, 2013 at 7 pm at Americas Society. With Eglise Gutierrez, soprano. More information

Martina Arroyo Master Class

On Thursday, March 14 at 4 pm at Manhattan School of Music. Free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. In association with Manhattan School of Music, Martina Arroyo Foundation & SIVAM

Maria de Buenos Aires

On March 15 and 17 at 7:30 pm at (le) poisson rouge. A tango-opera by Astor Piazzolla. Buy tickets

Venue

Various venues

More information

Official website

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