Overview
Synopsis
L'Heure Espagnole takes place in an eighteenth century clock shop in Toledo, Spain. The clock-maker, Toruemada, is gone for the day. This fact thrills his wife, Concepcion, who can now see her numerous lovers. Unfortunately for her, she is distracted by a customer, Ramiro. As all of her various lovers come to see her, she must hide them in clocks. Eventually, she ends up deciding to just have an affair with the customer, Ramiro.
Show Information
- Music
- Maurice Ravel
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- Genres
- Cast Size
- small
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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