La Rosa del Azafrn Jacinto GuerreroUPC: ZCL 1003Format: Vinyl, LP, StereoLabel: Discos Columbia (Spain) / ZACOSA SACountry: SpainGenre: Zarzuela / Classical VocalProduct FeaturesFull-length stereo recording ofLa Rosa del Azafrn, a celebrated zarzuela in two acts and six tableaux.Music byJacinto Guerrerowith libretto byFederico RomeroandGuillermo Fernndez-Shaw.Performed by a distinguished cast featuringTeresa Berganza,Manuel Ausensi, andJulita Bermejo.Backed by theGran Orquesta SinfnicaandCoro Cantores de Madrid, conducted byMaestro Tejada.Includes complete vocal and choral numbers with rich orchestration and dramatic flair.Produced byDiscos Columbiaand distributed byZACOSA SA, Madrid.OverviewLa Rosa del Azafrnis a lyrical zarzuela set in Castilian La Mancha, fusing folk elements, satire, and romantic drama. This stereo recording (ZCL 1003) showcasesJacinto Guerrerosmelodic brilliance and the wit ofRomeroandShawslibretto. The 2-act, 6-scene structure is delivered with charm and depth by Spanish opera legends.The cast is led byTeresa Berganza, internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, in the role of Sagrario. She is joined by baritoneManuel Ausensias Juan Pedro andJulita Bermejoas Catalina.Gerardo Monrealadds a lively touch as Moniquito. This ensemble brings Guerreros score to life with clarity and elegance.Recorded originally by Discos Columbia (Spain), this release captures the color, tradition, and wit of Spains beloved lyrical theatre with high-fidelity stereo sound and rich vocal textures.Track ListingSide A (Cara 1)Preludio y N. 1 Catalina, Juan Pedro y coroN. 2 Juan Pedro y coroN. 3 Sagrario y Juan PedroN. 4 Pastor (tenor), Don Generoso, Juan Pedro, coro de hombresN. 5 Moniquito y CarmeloN. 6 Sagrario, Catalina, Lorenzo y coroN. 7 Juan Pedro, Sagrario y coroSide B (Cara 2)8. N. 8 Catalina y Moniquito 9. N. 9 Moniquito, Carracuca y coro 10. N. 10 Sagrario 11. N. 11 Catalina y coro 12. N. 12 Sagrario, Juan Pedro y coro 13. N. 13 Sagrario y Juan Pedro 14. Final Sagrario y coroKey CreditsComposer: Jacinto Guerrero Libretto: Federico Romero, Guillermo Fernndez-Shaw Sagrario: Teresa Berganza Juan Pedro: Manuel Ausensi Catalina: Julita Bermejo Moniquito: Gerardo Monreal Coro: Coro Cantores de Madrid Orchestra: Gran Orquesta Sinfnica Director de Coro: Jos Perera Maestro Concertador: Julin Perera Conductor: Maestro Tejada Design: Alfredo de Juan Label: Discos Columbia (Spain) Distributor: ZACOSA SA, MadridBOX #59