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

Concepcion

Lead

Female

Soprano

Gonzalve

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Toruemada

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Ramiro

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Don Inigo

Supporting

Male

Bass

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