Cecila Valdés de Gonzalo Roig en Concierto

Event Description

"Cecilia Valdés," a zarzuela (Spanish Musical Theatre 1932) by Gonzalo Roig, tells the story of Cecilia, a young mulatta woman, and her complex relationships within the colonial Cuban society of the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of social injustice, love, and the challenges faced by women, particularly those of mixed racial heritage, in a patriarchal society.
"Cecilia Valdés" is considered a landmark work in the Cuban zarzuela tradition.
"Cecilia Valdés" by Cirilo Villaverde is a classic Cuban novel set in Havana during the 1830s, exploring themes of love, loss, and social tensions in colonial Cuba. It revolves around Cecilia, a beautiful light-skinned mulatta, and her relationship with Leonardo, the son of a Spanish slave trader, who are unknowingly half-siblings. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of slavery, racial prejudice, and the complexities of colonial society.
This concert will be in Spanish with stellar cast and The Florida Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Mtro. Marlene Urbay.
Screenwriter and Artistic Director Manny Albelo.
In the role of Cecilia Valdés will be soprano, EGLISE GUTIÉRREZ - Saturday October 11 at 8pm
and soprano MARINEL CRUZ – October 12 at 4:30pm
Place: The Denis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street, Cutler Bay, Fl 33189 786-573-5300
For more information call 305-220-2863 Marti Productions, Inc.
“This event is presented with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.”
“Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. “
And “Also sponsor in part by ArtesMiami”
“In partnership with Miami-Dade County Auditorium's Away From Home series, a program that consists of off-site events at alternative venues while MDCA is temporarily closed for renovations.”