L'Heure Espagnole

Opera

Writers: Maurice Ravel

Overview

Show Information

Category
Opera
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, mature adult characters

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.

Lead Characters

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