What’s performed
«Candlelight: Lo Mejor de la Zarzuela» features a 60-minute programme of iconic excerpts from Spanish zarzuela. The string quartet performs pieces like the Prelude from La verbena de la Paloma (Tomás Bretón), the Tango de la Menegilda from La Gran Vía (Federico Chueca), and the pasodoble from El gato montés (Manuel Penella). The repertoire also includes arias such as «Por el humo se sabe dónde está el fuego» from Doña Francisquita (Amadeo Vives) and the barquilleros chorus from Agua, azucarillos y aguardiente (Chueca).
Who performs
The concert is performed by a string quartet, with no vocal soloist. The instrumental ensemble—violins, viola, and cello—recreates the arrangements for this intimate format. The Candlelight experience is not affiliated with the original composers or their estates, as stated on the official website.
Schedule and duration
The event lasts 60 minutes, with doors opening 40 minutes before the start. Entry is not permitted once the concert has begun. Seats are assigned upon arrival, based on the zone selected when purchasing the ticket (A, B, C, or D).
Prices and tickets
Tickets start at €18 (zone D) and go up to €31.50 (zone A). Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The venue is wheelchair-accessible. The organisers offer a 20% discount for online purchases and the option to add an instant photo of the group in the candlelit setting for €5.
Access and requirements
The concert is recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 16 must attend with an adult. No dress code is specified, but the candlelit, classical music setting suggests an elegant atmosphere. The official website notes that seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis according to the ticket zone.
