Joaquín Gaztambide
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Joaquín Romualdo Gaztambide y Garbayo was one of the most prominent Spanish composers of zarzuela in the mid-nineteenth century. His contribution to the revival of the genre was highly significant; an
Joaquín Romualdo Gaztambide
A caricature of Gaztambide with the score of Catalina, one of his most successful zarzuelas
Teatro de la Zarzuela
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The Teatro de la Zarzuela is a theatre in Madrid, Spain. The theatre is today mainly devoted to zarzuela, as well as operetta and recitals.
Joaquín Gaztambide
…exploit the activities of Teatro del Circo as composer and conductor. In 1856, he entered another partnership in Barbieri's company of the newly opened Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid, for which he also became composer and conductor. From 1860 until 1862 he directed opera performances and the first big concerts in Spain…
Main façade of the Teatro de la Zarzuela
Auditorium of the Teatro de la Zarzuela